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Camilla Sharman

The gross truth about your toilet brush and how often you should change it

A toilet brush scrubbing a toilet.

There’s no getting around the fact that your toilet brush has a tough job, and although it’s used alongside toilet cleaning solutions, it can quickly become a breeding ground for germs in your bathroom.

You can extend the life of your toilet brush by regularly giving it a hygienic deep clean, but even if you keep on top of toilet brush maintenance, you should still replace it at least once a year, if not every six months or sooner.

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