The two-minute habits
Dentists recommend brushing for two minutes, which is about 30 seconds for each quarter of your mouth. Most people stop after 45 seconds without noticing, so a visible two-minute timer helps children and adults alike. Green tea is usually steeped for two to three minutes in water below boiling; longer makes it bitter. Two minutes is also the "two-minute rule" from the book Getting Things Done: anything that takes less than two minutes, do it right away.
What a 2 minute timer is good for
- brushing your teeth
- a quick tidy-up sprint
- steeping green tea
2 minutes is 120 seconds. If you start now, it ends at the time shown in the tab title.
How to use it
Press Start or the space bar. The bar fills as time passes and a soft chime plays at zero. Keep the tab open; the timer keeps time even if your screen dims.
FAQ
Why do dentists say two minutes?
It gives enough time to clean every surface: about 30 seconds per quarter of the mouth, top and bottom, left and right.
Does the 2 minute timer make a sound?
Yes, a soft three-note chime plays twice when the countdown reaches zero. Tap Start once first so your browser allows sound.
Can I change the time?
Tap the big numbers and type a new time, for example 7, 7:30 or 1:15:00.