▪Dentures should be removed overnight [32, 33] ▪Dentures should be cleaned outside the mouth, and over a bowl/sink of water (to prevent damage if dropped) [32] ▪Cleaning involves once daily (usually at night) mechanical cleaning using a denture brush or a toothbrush, and a non-abrasive denture cleanser (but not toothpaste) [33]. Alternative options include using a nailbrush, and soap and water [32]. Dentures should be rinsed after meals [32] ▪Cleaning also involves once daily (usually overnight) biochemical cleaning using a commercial denture-cleansing solution [33]. Alternative options include using dilute sodium hypochlorite (non-metallic dentures), or chlorhexidine (all dentures) [32]. The latter should be considered in patients with oral infections. Dentures should be rinsed after cleaning [32] ▪It is important to also clean any remaining teeth, periodontium and the oral mucosa (see Box 2) [32, 33]