UNSPSC 53131514: Tongue cleaner or brush

A brush used to clean and scrape the tongue for oral hygiene.

UNSPSC 53131514 Tongue cleaner or brush is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure oral hygiene products, primarily toothbrushes in various configurations for institutional and community use. The recent solicitation activity shows state health and human services agencies purchasing specialized toothbrush variants — including anti-shank soft toothbrushes for secure facilities and standard 3-inch models for general distribution — alongside broader hygiene kits that bundle toothbrushes with other personal care items. Issuing bodies include state health and human services commissions purchasing on behalf of state-supported living centers, city governments procuring for community outreach and hygiene programs, and likely county or municipal health departments. The code captures both dedicated toothbrush buys and mixed-item procurements where toothbrushes form one component of larger personal hygiene packages.

Texas and Ohio show the most recent activity under this code. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued IFB HHS0017608 on July 9, 2026, procuring 4-inch flexible security nylon toothbrushes for the Austin State Supported Living Center with bids due July 23, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. Central Time; the initial contract period (September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027) carries a historical monetary value of $257,500 with two optional one-year renewals and a possible one-year extension, and awards are open to all vendors with no set-aside requirement. The City of Philadelphia issued micro-purchase RFQ B2627263 on May 29, 2026, requesting quotes for hygiene and personal protection items including toothbrushes and wipes as part of a broader kit with a total contract ceiling not to exceed $43,000, with quotes due June 5, 2026. Ohio posted two additional solicitations in May and March 2026 for 3-inch toothbrushes, but available documentation provides insufficient detail to characterize scope or issuing body.