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To think about not having a toilet brush?

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JoelyJoe · 12/12/2023 15:51

So, during a particularly scintillating conversation at work today, about the state of the staff toilets, a colleague mentioned that she would never have a toilet brush in her house, because they are disgusting! Another colleague agreed.
I was surprised. While I hate the toilet brush, and its revolting little pot, I don't know of another alternative, other than putting my hand down there. Do they just use bleach? I don't really like using super strong chemicals any more than necessary.
I'd love to not have one. What do people do??

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ArsenicInTheAppleTart · 12/12/2023 16:02

people who get the marigolds on to do some manual poo removal: do all the members of the household also do this, or are some of them happy to leave their debris to be cleaned up by you?

McManus1 · 12/12/2023 16:02

You clean them pretty easy to clean just rub it on the side of the toilet You can use it to scrub the toilet as well and obviously chop up big bits but nothing clings to it. Looks like a long version of those kitchen spatulas

NightmareGirl · 12/12/2023 16:02

Yeah I put my hand in inside the toilet bowl. I used to wear gloves but I just wash my hands after with bleach lately

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JoelyJoe · 12/12/2023 16:00

So the swords sound good!! Do you clean them, or dispose?
Worried about the environment impact of the disposable ones.
Sponge and cleaner.. do you put your hand right down inside the bowl??

This is meant as a lighthearted post, but I'm actually really interested in the answers!!!

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PinkflowersWhiteBerries · 12/12/2023 15:58

Some options - pick which works best for you.

Flush before using - makes the surface less sticky

Put some washing up liquid into the pan- squirt it directly at any offending debris- leave it for 10 mins or so, flush a couple of times Do this when you are cleaning or if you have specific marks to deal with

Wearing gloves wipe with a baby wipe - do not flush the wipe- wash hands while in gloves after use and obviously keep them for such jobs

Use bleach

If debris marks are a regular problem, consider your diet.

Never had a toilet brush, but somehow we manage to keep the toilets clean

edited to remove extraneous we

EmpressSoleil · 12/12/2023 15:58

I have IBS so a toilet brush is essential. I always worry about going to stay somewhere and there not being one!

NightmareGirl · 12/12/2023 15:57

I use a sponge and cleaner then throw the sponge out. I couldn’t have a toilet brush it would make me feel sick

TheCadoganArms · 12/12/2023 15:56

McManus1 · 12/12/2023 15:52

Toilet brushes are disgusting you can get toilet swords which are silicone

Never heard of one of those!!

newusernamejacket · 12/12/2023 15:54

There's disposable brushes for toilets. So a "wand" that lives by the toilet with disposable scrubby heads that get thrown away after each use. However people do complain that they are bad for the environment.

McManus1 · 12/12/2023 15:52

Toilet brushes are disgusting you can get toilet swords which are silicone

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