Toilet Brushes!

I'm sure there are sponges on sticks for wiping bottoms, these days.
I'd like one of those toilets that sprays dirty hotties with water, ideally.

Botties. And hotties too, no doubt.

Interesting thread this one. I do confess to having a loo brush but replace it very frequently. £1 shop every couple of months and then I keep the old brush outside to clean the outside drains.

We all keep hearing how bleach is bad for the rivers, the water quality and the environment. It makes me start to cough and itch when I put bleach anywhere. But you can't win on this one. I then think I don't use much bleach but am I adding to the plastic problem replacing the loo brush so often. No easy answer on this one.

Disposable rubber gloves, can be reused but last job would be the loo before being binned

You're supposed to remove gloves by turning them inside out as you go, meaning poo would then be on the inside.
How and where would you store and clean them?
It all seems very complicated.

MawtheMerrier

My very staid and buttoned up maiden great-aunt gave my uncle (my father's younger brother) a loo brush as a wedding present (!)
When she enquired whether liked it or not, he replied that it was excellent but he still preferred paper

????

They are so cheap to buy, just replace them on a regular basis.

That and a lot of bleach.

I pour warm water and washing up liquid on any marks from an old jug, and flush it, then when it's clean, I scrub it round with bleach and toilet brush to
get rid of lime scale, and flush clean brush again,I keep the toilet brush standing in bleach , it doesn't have any horrible bits on , still don't like it though .

I can't say I am a fan of them, its like an automatic thought to fill the space at the side of the toilet with a brush, I will admit in the past a toilet brush has indeed found its home next to the toilet, until the day I though ughhh disgusting, grotty thing and it found its new hone in the wheely bin...

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"

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.

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

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…

((Snigger))

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.

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. ? ?

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

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.

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'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.

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?

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 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?

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 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.