To find the best toilet brushes to clean your toilet bowl, our Cleaning Lab experts researched the most popular toilet brushes available to consumers — everything from traditional bristle brushes to silicone and biodegradable brushes made from coconut husks.

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The heads were easy to switch out without a mess. It took a bit of effort to attach the extension to the handle, but it wasn’t difficult. We couldn’t get the storage hook to fasten the brush properly to hang it though, so storage could be an issue. We know the D-shaped head of this toilet brush may put some people off of this toilet brush at first, but hear us out. It is actually designed with cleaning in mind and does a brilliant job. Cleaning the toilet is no one’s favorite chore. We tested nine toilet brushes — both non-disposable and disposable — and brush-plunger combos and chose the SimpleHuman model as the best toilet brush because of its useful and clever design, cleaning power and mess-free storage. We also recommend the OXO – Good Grips, a hygienic budget option, and the best disposable toilet brush from Clorox makes cleaning the toilet and brush a mere minute-long process. Important features to consider This is what I use, as I too have a serious aversion to traditional toilet brushes. It's been brilliant so far" - tried and tested by Mumsnet user, Cyborgseadog The toilet brush is available in plenty of styles to match any bathroom, and all of them look great. We opted to show the Pure White brush holder here as it looks almost futuristic in design.

The toilet brush holder is available in a wall-mounted version and a floor version, so you can keep it off the floor if needed. After spreading a sunflower butter paste onto the inside of a toilet bowl and allowing it to air dry for 20 minutes, each brush was used to clean the bowl with no additional toilet bowl cleaner (except for the Clorox ToiletWand, which has cleaner built into the scrubbing head).

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Whether you’re team toilet brush or not, you’ll be glad to know that there are now far more options on offer than the basic dribble-catching holders of yore. Antibacterial technology, hygienic materials and clever design have brought the toilet brush into the 21st century. Although less than environmentally friendly, some Mumsnetters dispose of cheaper toilet brushes on a regular basis, as a way of keeping their bathrooms hygienic. If you fall into this camp, or are just after a (excuse the pun) bog standard loo brush, this one from Wilko is a perfect basic. It comes without a holder, so makes a good replacement for a worn-out or slightly gross brush. Key specs It certainly doesn’t scream “this is the toilet brush” when placed in the bathroom. As it’s made from stainless steel, the toilet brush holder is also rustproof, and a few wipes with a microfibre cloth keeps it looking fantastic for longer. So, the cleaning is very much taken care of, but the slimline holder looks excellent too. It provides a neat storage solution and a modern design element to your toilet. This is a cleverly designed toilet brush and holder. Everything about it is designed to make cleaning your loo easy and hassle-free.

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Let's be frank: Nobody really wants to look at their toilet cleaning brush, but this bamboo and powder-coated steel option makes it a little less painful to stare at the utilitarian item day in and day out. The brush handle is super slim and sleek and nestles right into the sturdy holder with the upcycled coconut husk scrubbing pads. The design of this IKEA toilet brush is simple, yet effective. Attached to the long straight white handle is a sturdy brush head made from gray plastic bristles, which were concealed when we inserted the brush in the white plastic holder. The OXO – Good Grips Hideaway Compact Toilet Brush is a slightly more affordable alternative to the SimpleHuman brush. The light-weight design doesn’t feel as luxurious, but it’s just as effective. The fact that the OXO is smaller also made it easier to hide out of sight. Its bristles are dense and long enough to reach under the rim, and its small head fits entirely into the bottom of the toilet drain. Key details – Materials: Plastic, bamboo; Dimensions: 37 x 9 x 9cm (HWD); Replaceable head? No; Mounting style: Free standing

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Overall, we found the Oxo easy to use, clean, and store. When storing it, we found it was completely dry after 24 hours with no odors or mildew. A curved handle might make it even easier to maneuver, particularly to get into the S trap of a toilet, but for cleaning inside the bowl, it’s quite effective. Empty the holder regularly, and use bleach or disinfectant to clean this as well. It is still worth replacing the toilet brush or just the head every six months, though. We liked that the brush was small and compact, plus the design gave it a nice aesthetic. We thought the brush performed very well given its budget-friendly price. The bristles on the Boomjoy Toilet Brush head are made of widely spaced synthetic-rubber spikes, making it less brush-like, but more clean-feeling and easier to use than other brushes we tested. It dried especially well after testing, but because the brush spikes are more spread out, it took longer to clean the toilet and to get rid of all the toilet cleaner from the sides of the bowl. Using the brush felt like we were just swirling cleaning product around rather than actually scrubbing. We think the Joseph Joseph Flex Plus is the best toilet brush to buy. It works well, is easy to keep clean and it even looks good too boot. Mumsnetters wax lyrical about this toilet brush, which is high praise indeed. How we chose our recommendationsWall mount: This will be particularly useful if you’ve got pets roaming the house, or if you want to be able to clean the floors without moving your toilet brush around.

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The head can be replaced if it discolours or rusts, and the drip tray allows water to evaporate from the bottom of the container, so no puddles are formed. Just ensure that you clean the toilet brush holder regularly to get rid of excess water and germs in there too. What is a more hygienic alternative to a toilet brush? Then, we applied a thin layer of clay mask around our test toilet bowl and under the rim. After letting it dry for two minutes, we used the brushes to clean the toilet bowl. We used any integrated cleaning solution that came with the toilet brush, but otherwise we relied on the wet brush alone to clean the clay mask. You can soak the toilet brush in bleach or disinfectant spray and let it air dry before you store it away. That is the best way of keeping your toilet brush clean.The D-shaped head is designed to fit all areas of the toilet, and the handle is also shaped to make cleaning easy. The soft bristles allow you to reach into the toilet, and the gap around the rim easily. There aren’t any metal parts, so it is gentle and won’t damage 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.