It’s the job that no one likes, and everyone avoids like the plague. Cleaning the loo is by far the worst house chore imaginable, whether you live alone, with friends, or with family.
Wiping down that strangely dusty bathroom sink even though you just scrubbed it clean four days ago? Manageable. Picking up hairy dust bunnies in every corner of the house? A fact of life. Yet somehow, even with the eye-watering power of Domestos by your side and Marigold gloves up to your elbows, cleaning the toilet always feels like a punishment.
Even the most aesthetically pleasing, Architectural Digest-approved bathrooms need a deep clean every week or so. Yet somehow the main vehicle for toilet cleaning always seems to be an eyesore – standing out in mid-century-modern-maximalist-minimal designs like a sore thumb. That’s right, we’re talking about toilet brushes.
Used for scrubbing the hard-to-reach areas of the bowl, toilet brushes help to work in that powerful bleaching agent for a thorough, streak-free, and oh-so-shiny clean. Just be sure to wash the brush using the flush after each use in order to prevent bacteria from thriving in your brush holder.
If, like us, your TikTok algorithm has strangely placed multiple #CleanTok videos on your homepage, you might have also come across the incredibly popular American-born cleaning invention: the Scrub Daddy. Now used by professional cleaners across the globe, the Scrub Daddy tough-as-nails sponge can be used to thoroughly clean your toilet bowl.
However, if the concept of using your hands to scrub without the distance provided by a toilet brush feels utterly wrong to you, we recommend combining the two. Use your brand-new, squeaky clean and barely noticeable toilet brush to control that ingenious sponge.
Keep scrolling for a round-up of the most stylish, hygienic and innocuous toilet brushes on the market.
Best toilet brushes at a glance:
- Best for overall: Joseph Joseph Flex Lite - Silicone Toilet Brush - £12.99, Amazon
- Best for ventilation: Sellemer Toilet Brush and Holder Set - £19.16, Amazon
- Best for looks: Cherry Shape Toilet Brush - £14.99, Amazon
- Best for a fuss-free cleaning routine: Clorox 03191 ToiletWand Disposable Toilet Cleaning System - £19.25, Amazon
- Best for sustainability: Tushy Toilet Brush - £47.44, Tush
- Best for tough-to-reach dirt and grime: OXO Good Grips Extendable Tub & Tile Brush Refill - £29.75, Amazon
- Best for curating matching bathroom accessories: John Lewis Block Stripe Slimline Toilet Brush, Dusty Green - £18, John Lewis
- Best for a Mayfair-level loo: Charlton Nickel Toilet Brush - £145, Soho Home
- Best for marble maniacs: Aquanova Nero Toilet Brush Holder - £102, Naken
- Best for cat lovers: Isaac Jacobs White Ceramic Cat Toilet Bowl Brush Holder - £37.36 Amazon
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Joseph Joseph Flex Lite - Silicone Toilet Brush
Best for: overall
Crafted from flexible and hygienic silicone and complete with a rim-cleaning brush top, the Flex Lite from Joseph Joseph is our overall top pick. The widely placed bristles ensure dirt and bacteria can rinse off easily with just one flush, while the anti-drip technology prevents water from building up in the brush holder over time. All of that in a sleek, barely noticeable contemporary casing? Sign us up.
Buy now £12.99, Amazon
Sellemer Toilet Brush and Holder Set
Best for: ventilation
Though incredibly similar to the Joseph Joseph option in terms of its silicone material, wide bristles and ultimate flexibility for that hard-to-reach grime – the difference with this brush is in its holder. Equipped with a removable base with drip protection to keep your bathroom feeling fresh after a deep clean, the holder also has a ventilated base for bacteria-free storage.
Buy now £19.16, Amazon
Cherry Shape Toilet Brush
Best for: looks
If finding the perfect toilet brush for you means prioritising form over function, we’ve got you covered. This TikTok viral piece of kit has been improving the aesthetics of bathrooms across the globe, with the search for ‘cherry toilet brush’ garnering a whopping 148.1M views on the social media platform. Buy your very own stylish bathroom accessory via Amazon before it inevitably sells out.
Buy now £14.99, Amazon
Clorox 03191 ToiletWand Disposable Toilet Cleaning System
Best for: a fuss-free cleaning routine
The Clorox ToiletWand system is an option for the hygiene enthusiast that simply cannot fathom the concept of using a traditional toilet brush. Though on the pricier side, the set comes with a discreet storage caddy and nine disposable hexagon-shaped sponge refills. These sponges are preloaded with oodles of Clorox cleaner and can be simply popped off the top of the cleaning wand into the bin after use.
Buy now £19.25, Amazon
Tushy Toilet Brush
Best for: sustainability
A sustainable alternative to the Clorox Cleaning System, the Tushy toilet brush works with the help of upcycled coconut husks which have been infused with sweet-smelling and anti-bacterial lemon and tea tree oils. These husks have incredibly strong cleaning bristles, which scrub away bacteria with surprising ease. Plus, it certainly helps that the powder-coated steel and bamboo stem paired with the weighted holder most definitely look the part.
Buy now £47.44, Tushy
OXO Good Grips Extendable Tub & Tile Brush Refill
Best for: tough-to-reach dirt and grime
Not only does this toilet cleaning companion have front-facing bristles to clean those tough-to-reach places, but the brush head also pivots for easy cleaning at different angles. The brush stem is crafted from sturdy alloyed steel and has a comfortable grip top, while the entire device stores with ease in a butterfly-opening holder.
Buy now £29.75
John Lewis Block Stripe Slimline Toilet Brush, Dusty Green
Best for: curating matching bathroom accessories
A simple yet effective toilet brush that will blend seamlessly into any bathroom aesthetic, the John Lewis Anyday block stripe toilet brush is available in an array of colours – though we’re particularly partial to this dusty green hue. Complete the collection with a matching bin, toothbrush holder, soap dispenser and more.
Buy now £18.00, John Lewis
Soho Home Charlton Nickel Toilet Brush
Best for: a Mayfair-level loo
Designed to embody vintage, Parisian hardware with a modern twist, the Charlton Nickel Toilet Brush by Soho Home is certainly fit for the most luxurious of bathrooms. The uniquely fluted shape is complimented by delicate decorative edges, which the high-shine nickel is tempered by a matte glass sphere atop the brush.
Buy now £145.00, Soho Home
Aquanova Nero Toilet Brush Holder
Best for: marble maniacs
A classy option for those who place the aesthetic value of marble above all else, this option features gold hardware for an extra touch of luxury.
Buy now £102.00, Naken
Isaac Jacobs White Ceramic Cat Toilet Bowl Brush Holder
Best for: cat lovers
For an adorable touch to your bathroom, look no further than this ceramic cat toilet brush holder by Isaac Jacobs. Minimalistic yet full of character with a sweet smiling face, make the notorious eyesore of all bathrooms a veritable delight.
Buy now £37.36, Amazon
