There is mold on my Philips Sonicare electric toothbrush handle

Keeping you Philips Sonicare clean is a great way to improve the lifespan of your electric toothbrush. So you can enjoy your new toothbrush for years to come.
Sonicare toothbrushes and brush heads

For DiamondClean, FlexCare Platinum, FlexCare+, FlexCare, HealthyWhite, HealthyWhite+, PowerUp Rechargeable, PowerUp Battery, and Sonicare for Kids products, clean the toothbrush handle as follows:
Remove the brush head and rinse the metal shaft area with warm water
Do not push the rubber seal on the metal shaft with sharp objects, as this may cause damage
Use a damp cloth to wipe the entire surface of the handle
Allow to air dry
DiamondClean bottom

If you have a DiamondClean toothbrush, you may notice that toothpaste residue and water spots are easy to see when they build up on the shiny portion at the bottom of the handle. To remove this residue in a way that does not damage important product information at the bottom of the handle, use the following procedure:
1) Dampen a soft cloth with lukewarm water only and gently wipe residues from the shiny bottom of the handle
2) Do not rub with abrasive cleaners or cleaning aids such as abrasive pads or brushes. Do not use your fingernails or any other tools. Use of these products may remove important product information from the handle.
3) Allow handle to air dry
DiamondClean brush heads

1) Rinse the brush head and bristles after each use.
2) Remove the brush head from the handle and rinse the brush head connection at least once a week with warm water and allow to air-dry.
Note: Never clean the brush heads or the handles in the dishwasher.
Other brush heads

For E-Series Elite, Essence, CleanCare and Xtreme products:
1) Rinse the brush head and bristles after each use. Let the brush head air-dry only.
2) Clean the brush head at least once a week, including under the plastic nut.
3) Gently press on the rubber seal to remove the nut.
4) Do not use sharp objects to press on the seal, as this may cause damage.
5) To reattach the nut, slip the nut over the brush head shaft and pull it down until it snaps home.
6) Clean the handle periodically with mild soap and a moist cloth and allow to air-dry.


The information on this page applies to the following models: , HX9193/05 , HX9193/03 , HX9194/08 , HX9193/04 , HX9192/01 , HX9192/02

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