In order to guarantee a clean and spotless toilet, the toilet brush must be properly cleaned to rid it of dirt and bacteria. To achieve this, we suggest you try effective and simple tips to make it clean as new.
By focusing too much on the different elements of the bathroom, especially the bowl, it is rare that we think about cleaning the toilet brush . However, it is essential to clean it regularly. Tips and advice for maintaining the brush and its support with ingredients that you probably already have at home.
Toilet brush – Source: spm
How to effectively clean a toilet brush?
Before sharing with you the tips, it is good to note that the cleaning of the brush must be done after each use and that it must be disinfected regularly.
The tools and ingredients you will need:
- White vinegar
- Spray
- Hydrogen peroxide
- Bucket
- rubber gloves
- Microfiber cloth
- Homemade multi-purpose cleaner
- Disinfectant wipe
– Quick cleaning of the toilet brush
Right after cleaning the toilet, spray a spray filled with white vinegar and water directly on the brush. Then, flush the toilet and put the brush in the water to rinse it. You can also use 3% hydrogen peroxide instead of the vinegar solution. Then wipe down the brush handle with a disinfectant wipe and the inside and outside of the brush holder with another wipe .
Drying the toilet brush – Source: spm
Then, taking the brush by the handle, shake it at the rim of the toilet bowl to dry it. In this way, you do not risk creating splashes on the floor around the toilet. Finally let the brush dry completely in the open air before replacing it on its support.
– Disinfection of the toilet brush
Boil 3 liters of water to pour into a bucket, making sure there is enough water to cover the entire brush . You can also pour it into a large sink. Add ½ cup of white vinegar to the water, stir, then soak the brush and its holder in the solution . Let stand for 1 hour before removing the objects and rinsing them with hot water for 20 to 30 seconds. This will completely remove the excess white vinegar.
Toilet brush – Source: spm
– Use of an all-purpose cleaner
No need to use bleach to effectively clean a surface or an object since the combination of hot water and a homemade cleaner can do the trick very well. However, if this method eliminates several microbes, it does not ensure disinfection. That’s why you can use white vinegar as a disinfectant instead. Start by preparing a large basin filled with boiling water that you mix with two tablespoons of dishwashing liquid. Add half a cup of vinegar then stir before dipping the brush and the support in the solution.
After waiting at least two hours, and wearing your rubber gloves, remove the items and rinse them in hot water for 30 seconds . Then let the items air dry.
Alternatively, you can use another cleanser like baking soda , which also claims to be multi-purpose . Make a paste of it by mixing it with a little water then with a sponge coated with this product, rub it against the brush. Leave for 30 minutes for the baking soda to take effect before rinsing and air drying.
How to increase the durability of the brush?
To make the brush last longer, here are some practical tips to follow:
- Rinse with clean water each time you use it
- After using the brush, do not put it back in its holder before cleaning it. This will prevent a buildup of bacteria at the bottom of it.
- The brush must be completely dry before putting it back in its holder.
As you will have understood, cleaning the brush remains as important as cleaning the entire bathroom.
