If the item comes direct from a manufacturer, it may be delivered in non-retail packaging, such as a plain or unprinted box or plastic bag. Even with a hand scrubbing last week, there was still some crud stuck up in the back in the water inlet channel. The magic is driven by a spring-loaded, weighted hinge in the base that flips the holder open when you pull up on the brush.

If there is any liquid on the brush when you try to slide it back into the holder, it can flick back a lot of water.They’re arranged on the brush head with two stiffness levels: The white bristles at the top of the head are stiffer, for under-rim cleaning, while the longer, blue bristles on the bottom provide more give as you scrub the bowl. If there were multiple brush heads, we tested each brush head to see which one was most effective, and for electric models, we recorded the total run time. If you don’t want to look at brush heads every time you walk into the bathroom, opt for a holder that fully encloses the brush head or one that’s slim enough to be hidden behind the toilet. While a large brush might seem like the best option, medium to small brushes can fit better under the rim for a thorough cleaning. Today toilet brushes are commonly made of plastic, but were originally made of wood with pig bristles or from the hair of horses, oxen, squirrels and badgers.

The first successful artificial Christmas tree was made from brush bristles by Addis using the same machinery used to manufacture its toilet brushes. The caddy also has a small magnet at the top that holds the brush in place, suspending it above the bottom of the caddy. While we love how sanitary this option is, the refills will require repurchasing, create more waste, and take up space in your bathroom that a regular brush wouldn’t. Whereas the other brushes all sport a discreet, utilitarian look, the Simplehuman—with its stainless steel shaft, sleek caddy, and white pommel handle—is designed to be noticed. While cleaning, we observed how easy and comfortable it was to maneuver the toilet brush and how well it reached all the different areas of the toilet bowl.I think with a sanitizing wipe, a paper towel, a little alcohol, and an old chopstick, I could get it back to nearly new shape in a few minutes. Like the OXO’s, the Simplehuman’s bristles walk a nice line between the stiffness needed to scrub tight angles and the flexibility required to conform to the curved sides of a toilet bowl.

The inside of the cup has drain slots that allow excess moisture to drain from the brush head into the base so it can evaporate.On the floor, the container is sturdy and doesn’t move when taking the brush out or putting it back in. All products go through the same rigorous process, whether they are purchased or sent by the company. The LooBlade is a toilet brush with an 8-blade silicone head and hydrophobic properties that sheds water and dries quickly. A comfortable, ergonomic handle can improve your grip, while anti-drip features prevent toilet water from leaving a trail across your floor. Even when pushing on the brush a bit, the motor dutifully spun away, giving a great scrub to the bowl.

Ecological costs aside, from a personal dollars-and-cents standpoint, a basic brush is certainly a lot more affordable. Not only did it clean my toilet in what had to be record time, but it also removed some stains I had tried in vain to get out and worked its way under the rim of the seat for a deep clean that was, ahem, unknowingly needed.

Finally, if you’re looking to cut down your cleaning time and effort, an electric option will do a lot of the work for you and is often versatile enough to use to scrub other parts of the bathroom. When considering the shape of your toilet brush, “you’ll want something that has an ergonomic design and can access hard-to-reach areas especially right under the rim,” says Micetech. He lives in a very demanding 250-year-old farmhouse and spent four years gutting and rebuilding his previous home. On the other hand, a toilet scrubber electric model might be more suitable for home use, where ease of use and storage are more significant considerations. Additionally, the ergonomic design of these brushes often includes features such as non-slip handles and flexible bristles, making them comfortable and efficient to use in any bathroom environment.