Okay, let me tell you how I ended up buying this dental appliance cleaner thing. Been wearing a night guard for grinding teeth for two years now. Every morning, I’d wash it with toothpaste and an old toothbrush like my dentist said. Felt grimy still, and last month I bit down and got this nasty taste like moldy cheese. Gross.

How I Did It (Step By Step)

First, I Googled "how to clean stinky night guard" and saw people talking about these special machines. Thought it was extra at first – why buy a whole machine for one tiny piece of plastic?

Went to Target and bought denture cleaning tablets as a cheap fix. Dropped my guard in a cup with one tablet. Checked after 15 minutes… still smelled weird. Left it soaking all day. Still had that slight funk after two days. Felt like pouring money down the drain with those tablets.

Finally caved and ordered this ultrasonic cleaner off Amazon for $45. Looked like a tiny rice cooker. Plugged it in, poured plain water in the tank, and dropped my night guard inside. Pressed the button. It made this humming buzz like an electric razor. Took 3 minutes. Pulled it out – completely dry and zero smell. Mind blown.

Why It’s Worth Every Penny

• No more scrubbing: My wrist used to ache brushing every crevice. Now I just drop it in and press ON.
• Kills the swamp smell: That gross damp odor? Gone after first use. Tastes like nothing now.
• Cheaper than tablets: Water + electricity costs pennies. Those cleaner tablets add up quick.
• Works while I nap: Run it while eating breakfast. Done before my coffee’s gone cold.
• Peace of mind: Not worried about bacteria breeding in corners anymore. Feels doctor-clean.

Almost didn’t buy it cause it seemed lazy. But dude – zero effort for cleaner gear? Game changer. Should’ve done this two years ago.