You are assisting a resident with grooming. The resident has dentures. What is the correct way to handle them?

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Clean them over a towel-lined basin with cool or lukewarm water and a soft brush. Dentures should be cleaned over a towel-lined basin (to prevent breakage if dropped) with cool or lukewarm water and a soft denture brush. Hot water can warp dentures, and bleach is too harsh. Regular toothpaste is abrasive for dentures. A soft brush is essential to avoid damaging the denture surface.