Accidental ingestion of wire bristles has become a growing concern not only in New York but across the country.

Source: https://wnbf.com/ixp/498/p/wire-grill-brushes-dangerous/

Apple suggests using a brush with soft bristles if you're going to try and physically clean out your iPhone's speakers.

Source: https://www.slashgear.com/1340436/how-to-clean-iphone-speakers/

Many have silicone bristles that are soft and provide a deep clean.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbes-personal-shopper/article/best-facial-cleansing-brushes/

Rinsing your toothbrush after every use should remove any visible debris from the bristles.

Source: https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/if-you-use-a-toothbrush-cover-we-have-news-for-you_uk_649eb2dae4b028e647305bc8

There are also charcoal-infused bristles to refresh second (and third) day hair.

Source: https://stylecaster.com/beauty/hair-nails/1214857/hot-tools-one-step-dryer-sale/

"This allowed me to add extra length at the outer corners and fan out each lash, getting pigment into all the nooks and crannies that fluffier bristles can miss."

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“This allows the bristles to go slightly below the gum line.”

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/09/23/im-a-dentist-these-are-the-big-mistakes-you-make-when-brushing-your-teeth/

'When brushing, aim the bristles of the brush down towards the gum for the bottom teeth and up towards the gum for the top teeth at 45 degrees.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-12456271/Im-dentist-four-mistakes-youve-making-brushing-teeth.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490