Toilet Brushes!

I use a kitchen scrubber ( the yellow sponge and green abrasive ones) when I am about to bin it to wipe around under the toilet rim and then I put it in a dog bag and throw it out.

Joy241

Baggytrazzas Just a warning. I too used to put bleach blocks in the cistern until the flush stopped working. The modern flushes are made from some sort of plastic. Apparently, the bleach blocks rot the mechanism. The whole flush system had to be replaced. The plumber told me gets called out countless times for the same reason.

Thanks for this Joy241. I think I did read something similar a while ago and so I tend to only put a cistern block in just before guests arrive or when they arrive if unexpected, and I don't always replace it straight away when it expires.

Apart from the views on brushes/tongues or cloths, does anyone else feel there is a difference between cleaning the toilet after only the people who live in the house have used it and after visitors have used it? I do - I hate cleaning it after visitors even though it is usually left quite clean by them. I'm not sure why!

crazyH

I couldn’t do without a toilet brush. And there’s always bleach in the holder. I also change it regularly

Snap! I have cheap plastic ones that are replaced regularly and contained a strong bleach solution to keep brush fresh. I cannot for the life of me understand why people in the majority think that a dry brush is of any use whatsoever?!? Or why most haven't a clue what a loo brush is actually used for?! ....the Brits have a really strange relationship with anything remotely to do with human waste, either its source or disposal? Yet think they're the best on the world at-well everything? They're not! Prudish often dirty habits and not very good at dealing with the sticky ends of anything!

Shrub

It's time this thread was flushed methinks!!

Heh heh, very good.

When I joined the site I was trying to think of a user name but most were already taken.My son came round to have a meal with us at that time, and in the end I called out to him, Prentice I am using your name for this.He laughed and said oh
It’s a granny site is it, you will be talking about knitting and cooking and all that.No I said, I will be talking about serious subjects.Then I later made a post on the meals thread, and was drawn to this one on loo brushes, so he was right after all.

Yes I use loo brushes in the bathrooms, keep them very clean,
And keep loo cleaner next to it for all to use.

You could be onto something there.

I’ve had a better idea MisAdventure - a loofah! Very dual purpose and appropriately named.

Baggytrazzas Just a warning. I too used to put bleach blocks in the cistern until the flush stopped working. The modern flushes are made from some sort of plastic. Apparently, the bleach blocks rot the mechanism. The whole flush system had to be replaced. The plumber told me gets called out countless times for the same reason.

I have two loos and when I bought them it specifically said not to clean using bleach. I will not have bleach knowingly in the house so I use a brush and Cif or similar and like others flush to clean the brush.

A while ago I saw about a dozen brushes being sold very cheaply on Amazon so I have a good supply.

It's time this thread was flushed methinks!!

I have a loathing of toilet brushes too, like many of you, and use the toilet duck method - the one with the disposable swabs that flush away. I then wipe the main unit with a disposable wipe. I do hope that these cleaners are never withdrawn. I keep a conventional toilet brush in my main bathroom for guests who may think to use it if they leave evidence on the toilet bowl, and gingerly inspect it after visits and leave it in bleach. I haven't had any problems with toilet blockages since I have been using the Duck method and the disposable wipe is wrapped up and goes in the bin and thence to landfill. Ah! The environment I hear some people cry. So far the Duck method wins.

icanhandthemback

We have a silicon thing that looks like a tongue which is easy to clean and does a brilliant job. We found it at the Ideal Home Exhibition and I will never use a toilet brush again!

I have one of these too-brilliant. Not only better at the job especially cleaning under the toilet rim but easier to keep clean

I have noticed it’s usually men and boys who don’t give a s**t about leaving skid marks

This is so true. I hate to leave any sign that I have used the loo for its actual purpose, whereas DH is unperturbed. I suppose he isn’t the one to clean it though.

I would be embarrassed to leave a messy toilet if I were visiting. Would definitely clean it down with loo paper myself and wash my hands well rather than leave it for my hostess to see and have to deal with.

It’s silly really, as we all have to ‘go’.

Do you think the Queen and Prince Charles are embarrassed about leaving the loo for someone else to clean?

Another vote for brushes here. I’m struggling with the concept of the sheer waste of cloths and gloves being used once and binned. Not to mention how they are cleaned and stored if they’re not single use.

I don’t want to comment on the silicone tongue licking the bowl clean as I’ve not recovered from the nightmares it gave me last night.

So, I’ll stick with my trusted brush. Only £2 to frequently replace. No hygiene concerns as it comes up a treat after a full cycle on the top shelf of the dishwasher ?

I think brushes are in the lead, here.
I tend to think the old, cheap ways often turn out to be the best.
Talking of cheap, where were these dual use brushes, SueDomin?

I'd rather use a brush than stick my hands down the toilet. They are washed regularly and replaced regularly. That and bleach seem to keep my toilets clean. I hate mucky toilets.

Next to the toilet brushes they had bath brushes, for your back, MissAdventure. I thought one of those could be dual purpose. Clean the loo with it then give it a good hosing down while in your shower.

I think it’s revolting to clean the toilet with a cloth when you can use the toilet brush I don’t wanna stick my hands down there. Much better to do it with a toilet brush so you can hold the handle. No one likes toilet brushes, but if you disinfect them I can’t see what the problem is.

The tongues do get good reviews, but I'm worried they're written by brush haters.

I had to go into Dunelm this afternoon and was inexplicably drawn to the bathroom section. They had toilet tongues in there, by Joseph Joseph! I showed them to Dh who recoiled in horror and I then felt obliged to inform him about this thread. ? ?

Loo brushes are not disgusting. I have had one for about 1 year now and it looks exactly the same as the day I bought it. No mould, no brown stains.The secret is to let it dry after each use. When I have finished cleaning, I give the brush a good shake down the loo to get most of the water off. I then put the brush horizontally under the seat overhanging the loo to dry. Simples.

((Snigger))

Snowflakes galore on this thread…
What’s wrong with a regularly changed loo brush, cleaned as mentioned here? GNs tying themselves up in knots with arms down the loo ?
Must say (trying not to be sexist) I have noticed it’s usually men and boys who don’t give a s**t about leaving skid marks…

Well I was ‘moved’ to write in as some of the toilet cleaning antics gave a much need guffaw. Thanks

Bleach is now scorned for environmental reasons. Very very rarely have used it. Disposable gloves for household use , another environmental no no these days. What's wrong with Cif or another non scratch cleaner squirted round bowl and scrubbed with toilet brush. The brush cleaned by flushing the bowl. If I ever and it's very rarely find "marks" on the bowl I place a few sheets of toilet paper on top and use brush to apply pressure to remove marks. Flush paper and rinse brush. Done.

The same Aunt gave my parents a Shoe Cleaning Box for their wedding. She pointed out helpfully that Dad could put "B" on one side for Brown, and totally deadpan he replied "And B on the other side for Black"