How to Care for a Toilet Brush?

24.04.2022

Category: Practical bathroom tips

Author: Mexen

To clean the toilet brush or not? Step-by-step cleaning of the toilet brush

Many housekeepers ask themselves this question. The answer is only one. Of course, yes. All types of dirt and impurities that were previously in the toilet bowl are found on the surface of the toilet brush. We certainly do not want them to spread in our bathroom. We do not have to clean the brush after every toilet cleaning. However, it is best to clean the brush at least once a week.

How to do it? We will need a bucket of hot water and detergent or a disinfectant (it can be baking soda). Just place the toilet cleaning brush and its holder in a bucket of water and liquid. Leave the whole thing like that for about an hour. After this time, pour the water out of the bucket, and leave the toilet cleaning brush and its holder to dry or wipe them with a paper towel. Remember to use rubber gloves. First, wipe the toilet brush handle dry, as it is not always resistant to the harmful effects of moisture.

If after an hour of soaking your toilet brush is still not spotlessly clean and you can see stains on it, apply the cleaning products to its surface again. A damp cloth will help you tackle stubborn dirt and bacteria, which you can easily remove from the brush. Also remember to thoroughly clean the toilet brush holder. It is not directly used for cleaning the bathroom, but it is also a breeding ground for germs and dirt.

The toilet brush handle, a breeding ground for bacteria and germs

It might seem that the most important part in the process of cleaning the toilet brush is its bristles. We can partially agree with this, but the handle is also very important. Often the toilet brush is placed on the floor near the toilet bowl and the flush. Therefore, its handle and holder are exposed to splashes from the flush water and dirt from the bowl.

Moreover, the toilet brush is used regularly in the toilet. We do not always wear rubber gloves, so we touch the brush handle with bare hands. Proven methods for cleaning the toilet brush handle include wiping it with a clean, wet cloth after washing the bristles and brush holder. This ensures that our bathroom not only shines with cleanliness but is also free from all kinds of bacteria.

Dirt on the surface of the toilet brush - how often to replace the brush?

The toilet brush is an accessory found in every Polish bathroom. However, few people realize that the toilet brush is a product that not only needs to be kept clean but also needs to be regularly replaced. The toilet brush is not a lifetime product. A new toilet brush should be in our bathroom after a short period of use. Of course, it does not need to be replaced as often as toilet paper. One toilet brush is enough for half a year.

However, let's remember that the durability of toilet brushes depends on the material they are made of. A brush with silicone bristles is more durable than one with synthetic bristles. Of course, to keep our toilet clean, the toilet brush must be regularly disinfected and cleaned.