# Night Guard Care > A night guard sits in your mouth for hours. Keep it clean with a gentle routine. Written for everyday readers, with honest limits. ## Guides - [A Quick Daily Rinse and Brush](https://how-to-clean-a-night-guard.taryqotu.workers.dev/night-guard-daily-rinse/): A night guard daily rinse takes about two minutes: rinse it in cool water, brush it gently with a soft toothbrush, and let it dry fully before it goes in its. - [Weekly Deep Cleaning Without Damage](https://how-to-clean-a-night-guard.taryqotu.workers.dev/night-guard-deep-clean/): A night guard deep clean once a week means a short soak in a gentle, approved cleaning solution, a soft brush and a thorough rinse, never hot water or harsh. - [Storing a Night Guard in a Ventilated Case](https://how-to-clean-a-night-guard.taryqotu.workers.dev/night-guard-storage-case/): A night guard storage case should have air holes and be kept clean and dry, with the guard fully dried before it goes in. - [Dealing With Night Guard Odor](https://how-to-clean-a-night-guard.taryqotu.workers.dev/night-guard-odor/): Night guard odor usually comes from moisture, saliva film and bacteria left on the plastic, so the fix is almost always better rinsing, drying and brushing. - [When a Night Guard Needs Replacing](https://how-to-clean-a-night-guard.taryqotu.workers.dev/when-to-replace-night-guard/): Knowing when to replace a night guard comes down to what you can see and feel: cracks, thin spots, a loose or tight fit, or surfaces that no longer clean well. ## About - [About Night Guard Care](https://how-to-clean-a-night-guard.taryqotu.workers.dev/about/): not medical advice, how the site is funded and how guides are made ## Optional - [RSS feed](https://how-to-clean-a-night-guard.taryqotu.workers.dev/feed.xml)