I’m with you on the old ones lasting longer. I’ve used the same stainless steel tongue scraper for about five years now. Never had an issue, just give it a good scrub and occasional boil. If it ever rusts or gets weird, I’ll toss it, but for now, why spend extra?
Five years is pretty solid for a stainless steel one, honestly. I see people hanging onto them for ages if they’re cleaned well and not showing rust. Just watch for any pitting or rough edges—those can trap bacteria or irritate your tongue. But yeah, no need to swap it out just because of age if it’s holding up.
Just watch for any pitting or rough edges—those can trap bacteria or irritate your tongue.
Totally agree with this. I had a stainless steel tongue scraper that lasted me almost seven years—honestly, it became kind of a running joke in my house. My partner kept asking if I was ever going to “retire the old warrior.” Eventually it did start to get a couple of tiny rough spots, and I noticed it felt scratchier than usual. That was my cue to finally replace it.
I do think sometimes people swap them out way too soon, though. If you’re giving it a good rinse and maybe a little scrub every now and then, they can really hang in there. Just gotta keep an eye out for those little changes. It’s like with kitchen knives—dull or pitted means time for an upgrade, but otherwise they’re good for ages.
Funny how these little things end up lasting longer than half the gadgets in my bathroom...
- Stainless steel really does hold up, but I’ve noticed the finish can make a difference—brushed vs. polished seems to affect how fast it gets rough.
- I’ve always wondered if water quality (like hard water) speeds up pitting or corrosion. Anyone notice theirs wearing out faster depending on where they live?
- I still think seven years is pretty impressive for something that gets rinsed and handled daily... Most of my electric toothbrushes don’t even last half that long.
Seven years is honestly way better than I expected for something like that. I’ve had mine about four years and it’s still going strong, but I do notice some tiny spots—probably the hard water here, like you mentioned. Polished finishes seem to hide scratches better, in my experience. Either way, sounds like you got your money’s worth.
