This is the most unsanitary electric toothbrush I've ever used. Red gelatinous moldy stuff grew in the compartments. Very difficult to clean. 



I've been using Sonicare since 1994. This was a new model. This was a new model intended to replace the one I'd been using for quite a while, until the rechargeable battery died. Never had a problem with mold and bacteria on that electric toothbrush. 

So, this new one was disappointing and disgusting.

I called the company to complain. I was told that one needs to remove the brush head after every use and let it air dry. 

Then, wash the complete unit every week with mild soap. 



This is too much maintenance for me! Especially since it's intended to address a design flaw which makes mold and other crud grow in the product. Even with the maintenance, I would not trust that I could keep it clean.

The company representative told me that the design flaws have been addressed in newer models, but they would not offer me a discount or replacement, or anything to address my displeasure with this product. 
They could have kept a loyal customer. They didn't seem to care. Short term profit syndrome, in my humble opinion.


So, I am never going to purchase Philips Sonicare tooth brushes again and would advise others not too as well.