Written by Ruben

Edited on

19 August 2026

ยท

07:31

3 tips when your electric toothbrush doesn't charge

Won't your electric toothbrush charge or does the battery drain fast? We'll give you some solutions to solve this problem. It's important to keep your toothbrush clean and that you use the original charger, for example. To ensure a longer battery life, only charge the toothbrush once it's completely drained.

Electric toothbrush in the charger

Solve charging problems with your toothbrush

Won't your electric toothbrush charge or does the battery drain fast? In this article, we'll go through the following steps with you:

  • Tip 1: check and clean the charging area.
  • Tip 2: charge correctly.
  • Tip 3: improve the battery life.
Placing an electric toothbrush in a charger

Tip 1: check and clean the charging area.

Clean the toothbrush and charger according to the instruction in the manual, then remove any toothbrush residue. In addition, make sure to place the charger on a stable surface and not on metal. A metal surface may interfere with the charging process.

Electric toothbrush inside a glass

Tip 2: charge correctly

Always use the original charger that's included with your toothbrush. Do you have a model with a magnetic charger or charging glass? Make sure to place the toothbrush right in the center. Fully charge the toothbrush according to the recommended charging time in the manual. As soon as the toothbrush is fully charged, take it off the charger and check if it's working properly

An electric toothbrush

Tip 3: improve the battery life

Does the battery drain fast? Make sure to only charge the toothbrush when the battery is completely drained. Does your toothbrush still not charge properly and is the toothbrush still covered by the warranty? Contact our customer service.

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