Do you own a toilet brush?

Fascinating topic! I find the modern toilets have smaller flushes so rinsing a loo brush after use is less efficient. I got one of the silicone ones but did not like it.

Well in the end I think we are all trying to be environmentally cautious, economic and as hygienic as possible. Saving water, not polluting the environment and reducing waste have always been foremost in my thoughts without even realising it before climate discussions became headline news. I still rate reusing a loo brush over disposable gloves, rubber gloves tissue paper etc especially as I often have guests.

I think back to our loo when I was growing up in the 50’s.

It had a wooden seat. And a ‘chain’ to flush it.

No idea how Mum cleaned it, but four of us used it, and didn’t seem to pick up anything untoward. Mum wasn’t that keen on too much housework (think I take after her). So unsure how often the loo was cleaned.

No idea if we had a loo brush or not.

I often think "the old ways" are the best, both for the environment and the purse.

I agree with Vegansrock, you wipe yourself with toilet paper, what goes down the toilet is just the same do you use a toilet brush to wipe your bottom!

I use silicone ones and when I squirt bleach into the loo I leave the brush there . I hate traditional brush type ones 🤮

Years ago, I was taught by someone in a professional cleaning company the best way to clean a loo. The first thing was to use the loo brush to pump up and down which lowered the water level. This meant that the normal water level where most of the dirt/bacteria were could be properly cleaned with the brush and cleaning substance.

Since then I have always done this; no need for bleach. I use a mixture of vinegar, washing up liquid, water and Tea Tree oil instead of the cleaning liquid used then. I spray the same mixture onto all the surfaces of the loo seat, lid, flush etc., and wipe it off with loo paper. Actually I do that bit first then flush the paper away before doing bowl with the brush.

I don't like the smell of bleach so wouldn't like having the brush sitting in it, but the thorough whooshing up and down in the toilet bowl then leaving to dry seems fine.

It works for me, and no nasties going into the water system.

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We discovered the silicone loo brush. It's brilliant. Can be rinsed, washed, bleached and it keeps the loo clean without damaging the porcelain so no more having to scrub or bleach the life out of it. We moved in 7 years ago and put in a new bathroom and ensuite. Not once had problems and loos look as though they were installed yesterday.

Doesnt seem to get in the corners and creates more waste and cost. Rubber gloves and dedicated cleaning pad washed and dried outside was better. Some loos seem to have more tight corners to clean.

I've got one of these, easy to use, as hygienic as possible and it doesn't get tangled up with toilet paper

Don’t think I would be putting it in the dishwasher 😩

No, I haven’t for years, very unhygienic.

Used a brush or cleaned it in the dishwasher? 😁

Louella12

Toilet brushes are disgusting.

If you have an unfortunate incident you can clean up with loo roll.

The Hotel Inspector lady, sorry can't recall her name, is not a fan of them either.

I'm surprised so many here are in favour of them!

I wouldn’t call a normal lavatory visit “an unfortunate incident”.
It’s more unfortunate if you cannot go.

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I have bought brand called Umbra, really slim & smart looking, my husband hates loo brushes so I only use it to clean the loo with bleach. Replaced the oxo one as it was a nightmare, water would leak on the floor) These are weighted so don’t fall over. I collect mine in a bucket & soak in disinfectant or bleach. I turn it round so you can’t see the bristles. I know what people mean on here that they don’t look nice- we had an old fashioned wooden one at work, it was always covered in wet paper & god knows what else! It was never cleaned 😩 Mind you did catch the cleaner, cleaning around the toilet seat with a shitty old string mop!

Astitchintime. Chlorine bleach isn't an acid, it's the opposite, an alkaline solution.

Personally I can’t stand them and think they are unhygienic. I’m another one who loves using bleach.

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Mt61

I have bought brand called Umbra, really slim & smart looking, my husband hates loo brushes so I only use it to clean the loo with bleach. Replaced the oxo one as it was a nightmare, water would leak on the floor) These are weighted so don’t fall over. I collect mine in a bucket & soak in disinfectant or bleach. I turn it round so you can’t see the bristles. I know what people mean on here that they don’t look nice- we had an old fashioned wooden one at work, it was always covered in wet paper & god knows what else! It was never cleaned 😩 Mind you did catch the cleaner, cleaning around the toilet seat with a shitty old string mop!

We replaced our toilets with rimless, amazing so much more hygienic.
Loo brushes are only dirty & unhygienic when people can’t be bothered to clean them on a regular basis. We did have a certain female visitor who left our brush in such a state in our guest loo, I just had to bin it, it put me off having one in there! Just have them in the upstairs bathrooms. BTW ZALFLORA? Do amazing disinfectant sprays now- could give the brush a quick spray in between cleaning.

What was the certain female visitor meant to do with a loo brush in someone else's house, though? It was good that she cleaned up after herself, but how was she supposed to clean it without knowing where you keep the necessaries?

Quite. There’s a limit to how clean you can get it by just using the flush.

no, I think they are gross

Without a brush how will under the rim be cleaned. The water holes can clog up with eg limescale, mould. Can't imagine a wipe with a cloth will remove any build up.

As a person who, over the last few months, has from necessity been obsessed with the proximity of loos and the embarrassments connected with their use, I am in favour of toilet brushes. Lack of would cause me problems. Sorry - TMI!