The Top Toilet Brush Styles That Are Efficient For Deep Cleaning

Owning a good toilet brush is akin to having a stalwart soldier in your army: You need it to be efficient, dependable, and thorough as it battles the dirt and grime of the toilet bowl on a daily basis. There are numerous factors to consider when choosing a toilet brush, but ultimately, its hygiene should be high up on that list. A 2021 study on toilet hygiene published in the Journal of Applied Microbiology is a sobering reminder of bacteria and germ build-up in toilet bowls: Salmonella bacteria, for example, can linger in the crevices of toilet rims for more than a month.

If you're mulling over replacing your toilet brush, you'll be glad to know that there are a slew of choices in today's market that not only get the job done but also tick the boxes in terms of aesthetics and nifty features. This video by @jillcomesclean on TikTok introduces four popular toilet brush styles destined to leave your toilet bowl sparkling clean, ranging from minimalist to electric, from silicone to hard bristles. There are even brushes that can store cleaning liquid in their handles or catch water droplets with a moveable caddy.

We've highlighted why you should be using silicone toilet brushes, lauding their resilience to wear and superior hygiene compared to other toilet brush materials. With its triangular head and slim, streamlined form, the Sellemer modern silicone toilet brush on Amazon, currently $11.79, is a chic, minimalist, and powerful addition to your bathroom cleaning arsenal. Its base has ventilation slots that properly air out the bristles and catch excess water, saving your bathroom floor from unsightly water drips. It can also be mounted on the wall next to your toilet, freeing up some floor space.

Or save time by eliminating a step from your toilet cleaning routine with the MagicBrush toilet brush, whose hollow plastic handle can be conveniently filled with cleaning liquid, allowing you to squirt the soap directly into the toilet bowl with an easy squeeze. The base features a slotted compartment that allows your brush to air dry. The pliable silicone bristles are designed for hard-to-reach corners, ensuring a deep clean.

If you've ever lamented the annoying water stains left on your bathroom floor by your brush after scrubbing the toilet, the ELYPRO drip-free toilet brush, priced at $25.99 on Amazon, easily solves the issue. Its design boasts an integrated caddy that conveniently folds upward while scrubbing the toilet and flips back down to catch the excess water when you're done. Its non-shedding bristles are heavy-duty enough to work up quite a scrub around the rims and crevices of the toilet bowl. After use, replace the brush on its base and turn it around to discreetly face the wall.

If you're drawn to modern gadgets and smart technology integrations that modernize your home, look no further than this electric toilet brush, available on Amazon for $31.99. It has a rotating silicone head that facilitates toilet cleaning by cutting out the manual scrubbing, allowing you to focus on guiding the bristles across the tricky areas of your toilet bowl. It charges via USB and advertises that three hours of charging gives the brush enough power to last up to three months. Like the other toilet brushes mentioned above, this product's base has an airing vent, and it also has a self-cleaning light that rids the silicone head of germs and odors. However, this gadget is not meant for tougher stains and turns off once it detects excessive force; you can get it working again by pressing the on switch.