Questions & Answers for: Waterpik bacteria

...use to not use more than the size of a pea. They suggest to rinse thoroughly. Detergents don't kill bacteria. They just help wash them away. Detergent washes any food that the bacteria may eat. ...

the unit to do the job. If the bristles are polyester or another kind of plastic it will not absorb bacteria. Wash and rinse the brush well after use and don't use it for anything else