How often do you need to change the toilet brush

No toilet room is complete without a toilet brush. This thing is very useful in the household. One problem is that bacteria and microbes accumulate in the storage area of ​​the brush. And this problem can be solved in the only radical way - by replacing the brush with another. How often should you replace it? Let's figure it out together.

What are the brushes

Americans and Europeans have no idea what a toilet brush is, since in their countries the places of departure of natural needs are designed very differently. There, water is supplied constantly, and everything is washed off naturally. In our case, water enters the toilet bowl in portions, which means that some traces of vital activity remain, which should be eliminated with an additional device. Therefore, in each of our apartments, where there is a toilet, there is also a brush in the form of a brush on a handle placed in a pallet.

Brushes differ:

• by material of manufacture (plastic, ceramic, silicone, stainless steel);
• by storage method (floor, wall, hanging, combined);
• by color;
• by price.

How to use it correctly

Do not grip the brush handle too close to the brush - this is not hygienic. First, moisten the brush and apply a little antibacterial agent. Now proceed with the removal of the contamination. Do not scrub too vigorously to avoid splattering everything around. When finished, drain the water tank to wash away any dirt. And then press the water button again and rinse the brush itself in this stream. Now shake it to drain the extra drops from the bristles, and return to its permanent place.

How often should it be changed

Regardless of whether you have a simple plastic brush or an expensive one, specially selected for the decoration of the bathroom, germs and bacteria will attack them in the same way. Experts advise replacing the old brush with a new one about once a quarter, so as not to bother cleaning it. But this option is only suitable for those who use the most budgetary types of toiletries. And you want to keep expensive exclusive models at home as long as possible.

When you have to change the brush for sure:

1. If you notice that the bristles are frayed, then you like it or not, but you have to go to the hardware store for a new thing.
2. If the brush has ceased to perform the main function - to clean the surface.
3. If it's broken.
4. If you started to turn yellow.

How to extend the life of a brush

According to Elena Malysheva, the life of a toilet brush should last no more than 1 month. But our people will find a way out of any, even hopeless situation, so they will always figure out how to delay the time spent on a new acquisition. Here are some life hacks from the hostesses:

• leave the brush for 1 hour in a solution of whiteness or chloramine, repeating a similar procedure every week;
• after each use in the toilet, rinse the brush in an antiseptic solution;
• use disinfectants when washing the toilet;
• after washing the toilet, rinse the brush itself and its tray.

You can also use available tools for disinfection:

• acetic acid;
• boric acid;
• potassium permanganate;
• hydrogen peroxide.

And if you wish, you can use this solution: 0.5 tbsp. any cleaning agent, 0.5 tbsp. soda, 0.25 tbsp. vinegar and 0.5 liters of boiling water.

Using any of these methods, you can extend the shelf life of your toilet brush to six months, or even a year.

How to choose the right brush

Since buying a new brush still cannot be avoided, you should know how to choose this toilet hygiene item. What to look for first of all?

1. A pen. It should be made of a smooth material, pleasant to the touch, 50–60 cm long, and not bend or break too much.
2. Brush. It is desirable that it be as hard as possible, because soft fibers will not be able to fully clean the dirt.
3. Collapsible design. With such a brush, it will be easier for you to handle - wash and disinfect all the elements separately. In this case, it will be enough to replace the brush itself, and the handle and pallet will remain the same.
4. Design. It is advisable to choose a brush to match the color of the bathroom walls or tiles, so that it is not particularly conspicuous. And if you have an expensive renovation in your bathroom and have luxurious plumbing, then a plastic brush will look simply out of place.

Daily cleaning of the toilet

The brush is used not only for cleaning traces of dirt from the surface of the toilet bowl, but also for the daily care of this type of plumbing. Using a brush with detergent, first we wipe the inside of the toilet bowl, then drain the water several times, rinsing both the walls and the brush itself. After that, the brush should be immersed in water at the bottom of the toilet, adding any antiseptic agent such as "Domestos" and leave it there for a while.

While you wash the toilet bowl and the lid outside, he will have time to disinfect. Lift it up, drain the liquid and return it to its usual place. From a hygiene point of view, it is best if the brush hangs over a special container where the liquid flows from it. Then the brush will dry completely, it will be detrimental to bacteria. But if this is not possible, lower the brush into the pan with an antiseptic solution.

And remember: the brush should always look like new. Otherwise, it must be replaced immediately.

Summing up, we note that people striving for sterility can replace the brush once a month. For a large family of 5-7 people, this procedure will have to be done at least once a quarter. If 1–2 people live in an apartment, besides they spend the day and night at work, then it will be enough to replace it once every six months. And the rest of the time, take care of the ruff as described above in the article.