Create A Simple Toilet Brush Holder By Reusing A Cleaning Wipe Container

You can create your dream bathroom, but there are some spots in the "throne room" that might be less decorative, particularly the toilet brush holder. Let's face it, some toilet brush holders aren't exactly glamorous, and if they are, they're going to cost you. Maybe you've defaulted to the generic white brush holder that comes standard with some brushes but you yearn for something more stylish. If you don't want to spend your hard-earned cash on something that may touch human waste, there's another way — reuse your cleaning wipe container to make a simple yet useful toilet brush holder.

If you have a cleaning wipe container that's empty, maybe you've thought it could be good to repurpose as a handy storage option in your home. Cleaning wipe containers, once properly cleaned, are great for holding small items such as office supplies or serving as a mini trash can for your car. If you've gone through a variety of ways to reuse these plastic containers in your home and garden, this is a project you may have overlooked. The plastic container is the perfect new home for your toilet brush. Here's how you can make it stylish yet functional in minutes.

Start with an empty cleaning wipe container. You'll need to remove the label to make it easier for contact paper to smoothly adhere to the surface. If there's residue left behind, baking soda and vegetable oil are perfect to remove sticky label residue from your container. In a bowl, combine equal parts baking soda and vegetable oil, then smear it on the container, and let it sit for 15 to 30 minutes before rinsing. 

Once your container is clean and label-free, all you need to do next is to choose some peel-and-stick contact paper. Contact paper is an easy and affordable way to dress up anything, including a toilet brush holder. If you don't have any around the house, you can find some on Amazon. The best part of this bathroom DIY project is you can choose the style of paper that matches your decor. Consider using this $7.99 pack of gold/white marble or this chic floral motif for $8.99, or even a whimsical print of dinosaurs for $17.99 for your child's bathroom.

Spread out the contact paper, then place your container on it, and slowly cover it with the paper, rolling as you go. Smooth the paper on the container, making sure to remove any bumps or creases. Place your toilet brush in your new spiffy holder, and viola! You have a cute toilet brush holder. You can even throw a bit of your favorite toilet bowl cleaner in the bottom so the brush is ready to scrub up anytime.