A method for removing impurities and potentially toxic substances from cellulose is disclosed. The method comprises the following steps: (a) immersing cellulose containing organic extractables in one or more acid baths so as to remove traces of organic extractables; (b) immersing the cellulose in a water bath; (c) immersing the compressed cellulose in an alkaline bath; and (d) sterilizing the treated cellulose using pressurized steam.
A breath freshening apparatus includes a toothbrush and an atomizer. The toothbrush has bristles and a reservoir containing mouthwash. The atomizer is coupled to the reservoir and the bristles, where actuation of the atomizer results in a mist of the mouthwash being applied to the bristles.
