The integrated cleaning solution on the brush head lathered up nicely in water, and it scrubbed away the clay mask easily. Just charge up this Bell + Howell cordless brush, attach one of the three brush heads, and touch the button to start it spinning and scrubbing your toilet.

We’ve scoured the Mumsnet Talk forums to find out which toilet brushes are worth taking pride of place next to your loo. The stand is also pretty good, if a little lightweight, and there’s an option to mount it onto the wall using a strong adhesive pad. Silicone brushes that emulate the bristle brush shape usually have weak bristles that don’t do a great job on stubborn dirt.You can read more about how we test toilet brushes and find answers to some frequently asked toilet brush questions below.

Our in-house testing team did the dirty work for you, testing 16 toilet brushes from the top brands on the market. The biggest objection is to the thought of keeping a germ-filled brush in the house, so there is the option of disposable brushes, like Duck Fresh Brush, but there are environmental concerns around this kind of set up. They’re designed to be easy and quick to use, making it nearly effortless to maintain a clean toilet.

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That’s why it can pay dividends to go the extra mile when purchasing a toilet brush and choose one with a clever, hygienic design, such as this offering from Joseph Joseph. Even worse, you could have a smelly brush that’s needed replacing for longer than you’d like to admit; it’s recommended that you replace your toilet brush every six months, but many of us are guilty of waiting longer. Thanks to a completely exposed side, the brush dries quickly, and we found that no debris remained stuck in between bristles when we finished cleaning. Clean is similar in shape to the OXO, so it was also good for cleaning under the rim and at the bottom of the toilet. The bristles are shaped to avoid drips and clogs, and the D-shaped head reaches all the nooks and crannies of your toilet bowl.We couldn’t get the storage hook to fasten the brush properly to hang it though, so storage could be an issue. However, even though it performed well on the basin of the toilet bowl, the combination of the handle’s sharp angle and the short bristles make it impossible to reach under the rim of our test-toilet. Well, you should never underestimate the power of a good bog brush; it can make your life so much easier when you’ve got the correct shape, the right materials and a strong build quality. With its ventilated holder, this compact toilet brush from Asobeage keeps germ-free and you avoid that horrible puddle that can form in the bottom of traditional toilet brush holders. In our test, all it took was five swipes around the toilet bowl for this toilet brush to completely rid the bowl of messes.

Despite the powerful action of the durable bristles, we didn’t see any scratches, scuffs, or other damage to the bowl. The pads are infused with lemon and tea tree oil and release a citric acid-based natural cleaning agent that foams when activated against your toilet, leaving behind a light and fresh scent. Cleaning: We cleaned at least two different toilets with each of our brushes and rated the overall experience on a scale from one to four stars, with one for “made cleaning worse” and four for “made cleaning great. Sometimes, no amount of toilet cleaner or bleach can save you from this fate, especially if you live in an area with particularly hard water that’s prone to limescale. For those with disposable brush heads, we noted how easy it was to detach and dispose of the used brush.Good Housekeeping participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites.