This is the juicy part! Where we find out if what they say on the label is actually true.
Let’s get to it!
Organic
I will have to assume they are referring to the bamboo handle and not the bristles for this claim, although it is not specified on the package.
The Amazon product description for these Sprmal bamboo toothbrushes states that they are made from 100% organic bamboo. Since I could not find out any additional information about the manufacturing of Sprmal toothbrushes, I will have to trust that this claim is true.
Although, do take this organic claim with a grain of salt as there is NO independent certification indicated on the package.
Biodegradable Bamboo Handle
Bamboo is biodegradable, so this claim is true.
BPA Free Nylon Bristles
Again, we will have to trust that this claim is true since I was unable to find any additional information about the manufacturing of these toothbrushes.
Box Made From Recycled Material
Yes, both the outer box that contained all 5 toothbrushes and the individual toothbrush boxes are cardboard and are therefore recyclable.
Waste-free
Well, this claim isn’t quite true, as we know.
Yes, the package is recyclable.
Yes, the handle is biodegradable.
But what about those pesky nylon bristles?
They end up in the trash.
So this claim is about 2/3 true and 1/3 false.
All-Natural
This is a claim that does not hold a whole lot of value in my opinion, no matter what product is being advertised.
There is no governing body that regulates what ‘all natural’ entails. A manufacturer can stick it on literally any product without repercussions.
For the sake of this review, we already know this claim is false since the nylon bristles are NOT natural, as nylon is a synthetic fiber.
Charcoal Bristles
Although you can order these toothbrushes with charcoal bristles, I did not.
Sprmal probably uses the same box for both charcoal and non-charcoal bristles.
In this circumstance, the claim is false.
Vegan Friendly
Assuming these toothbrushes are not tested on animals or use animal products in their manufacturing process, this claim is true.
Antibacterial
Let’s look at the handle and bristles separately since they are made from different materials.
Handle
Bamboo is known to have antibacterial properties, however ,it isn’t scientifically proven to be able to actually kill bacteria. Take this claim with a grain of salt.
Bristles
Interestingly enough, I happened upon a study that evaluated the bacterial contamination and antimicrobial efficacy of charcoal bristles compared to non-charcoal bristles in used toothbrushes.
The conclusion of this study was definitely eye-opening, where the charcoal bristles DID, in fact, have antimicrobial properties compared to its non-charcoal counterparts.
Although the bamboo toothbrushes that I reviewed were not charcoal, they do have a charcoal option. Had I known this tidbit of information, I probably would have ordered the charcoal bristles instead.
This claim is true when referring to charcoal bristles, not straight-up nylon bristles.
As a side note, the study was a good reminder to store your toothbrushes as far away from the toilet as possible, as most toothbrushes are contaminated with some amount of fecal matter. Gross.
Bamboo Toothbrush Family Edition – Clarify Green
This is the juicy part! Where we find out if what they say on the label is actually true.
Let’s get to it!
Organic
I will have to assume they are referring to the bamboo handle and not the bristles for this claim, although it is not specified on the package.
The Amazon product description for these Sprmal bamboo toothbrushes states that they are made from 100% organic bamboo. Since I could not find out any additional information about the manufacturing of Sprmal toothbrushes, I will have to trust that this claim is true.
Although, do take this organic claim with a grain of salt as there is NO independent certification indicated on the package.
Biodegradable Bamboo Handle
Bamboo is biodegradable, so this claim is true.
BPA Free Nylon Bristles
Again, we will have to trust that this claim is true since I was unable to find any additional information about the manufacturing of these toothbrushes.
Box Made From Recycled Material
Yes, both the outer box that contained all 5 toothbrushes and the individual toothbrush boxes are cardboard and are therefore recyclable.
Waste-free
Well, this claim isn’t quite true, as we know.
Yes, the package is recyclable.
Yes, the handle is biodegradable.
But what about those pesky nylon bristles?
They end up in the trash.
So this claim is about 2/3 true and 1/3 false.
All-Natural
This is a claim that does not hold a whole lot of value in my opinion, no matter what product is being advertised.
There is no governing body that regulates what ‘all natural’ entails. A manufacturer can stick it on literally any product without repercussions.
For the sake of this review, we already know this claim is false since the nylon bristles are NOT natural, as nylon is a synthetic fiber.
Charcoal Bristles
Although you can order these toothbrushes with charcoal bristles, I did not.
Sprmal probably uses the same box for both charcoal and non-charcoal bristles.
In this circumstance, the claim is false.
Vegan Friendly
Assuming these toothbrushes are not tested on animals or use animal products in their manufacturing process, this claim is true.
Antibacterial
Let’s look at the handle and bristles separately since they are made from different materials.
Handle
Bamboo is known to have antibacterial properties, however ,it isn’t scientifically proven to be able to actually kill bacteria. Take this claim with a grain of salt.
Bristles
Interestingly enough, I happened upon a study that evaluated the bacterial contamination and antimicrobial efficacy of charcoal bristles compared to non-charcoal bristles in used toothbrushes.
The conclusion of this study was definitely eye-opening, where the charcoal bristles DID, in fact, have antimicrobial properties compared to its non-charcoal counterparts.
Although the bamboo toothbrushes that I reviewed were not charcoal, they do have a charcoal option. Had I known this tidbit of information, I probably would have ordered the charcoal bristles instead.
This claim is true when referring to charcoal bristles, not straight-up nylon bristles.
As a side note, the study was a good reminder to store your toothbrushes as far away from the toilet as possible, as most toothbrushes are contaminated with some amount of fecal matter. Gross.