It looks like you have outside access (the roof). I’m assuming the composters you looked for were all meant to be outdoors, correct? I believe my only indoor solution will be vermicomposting. And I’m just not sure I can go there!

The retainer that Meghan and I wear (I’m also assuming) completely covers our teeth while we sleep. So I think it’s harder to clean than a bridge. You can’t just brush it out and expect to get out all the crud with a toothbrush. And the fact that it completely covers the teeth means that we want it to be well disinfected before putting it in our mouths so we don’t cause decay and gum problems.

I’m probably really grossing people out here. Anyway, since I only wear my retainers at night, I put them in Efferdent in the morning and let them soak all day.

As for the composter, click on the “gardening and composting” link on the right sidebar and you’ll see an article all about my compost tumbler and comparing it with others.

Okay, give me the lowdown on cleaning mouthpeices! Mine is rank, and brushing doesn’t seem to help. I have to wear a plastic-y flexi retainer at night because of grinding/clenching.

Beth, when I heard about the Efferdent, I thought I’d try that. Do you just soak it while you’re not wearing it?

But Clif, when I read your comment, it made me wonder. If I add soaking it in tap water to the morning brushing, will that really get rid of the ickiness? Cuz I don’t even want to put that disgusting thing in my mouth anymore.

PS, Beth – I’m the urban composting questioning friend Michelle refers to. Is it not vermicomposting? That’s all I can find. Thanks Michelle!!

In the interview, you mentioned something about using an ‘urban composter.’ Would you mind giving me more information about this product? I have a friend who lives in an apartment and I think she would like to compost. Any tips and/or suggestions about this urban composter would be much appreciated!!

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