I got a cheap badger brush from Amazon. More specifically Elite men's care products for $15. It smells like the last part of the critter to get over the fence. Is this normal? I have it soaking in a baking soda & water solution, with a cap full of bleach. Any other tips? I thought of vinegar & water, but that is not available. I'm in Afghanistan, and Amazon won't ship that out here for less than $20.