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To ask for an explanation re: toilet brushes

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Eliza9917 · 22/02/2018 15:52

I keep seeing them mentioned and wonder whether I am supposed/not supposed to have one.

I personally like those things where you attached a wipe that then flushed away but I don't think they sell those anymore.

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MiaowTheCat · 22/02/2018 20:44

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PurpleCrowbar · 22/02/2018 20:45

You all need a nice plumbed in shetafa (or shit offer as it's known in my house because we are all fairly puerile).

Blast bum. Blast bowl.

You don't need bog roll, never mind bog brushes!

(We live in a country where flushing bog roll into the fairly rudimentary plumbing does Not End Well, mind you).

RoyalBelum · 22/02/2018 20:56

ou DO realise they're not putting them in YOUR dishwasher in amid your fits of outrage and horror?

it's still vile. It's also putting me off buying home-made cakes from any place in the world ever.

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BMW6 · 22/02/2018 21:15

I never use the toilet brush to remove skiddies. Above water line wipe off with loo roll.
I squirt toilet cleaner all around inside loo (esp up the rim) then scrub with the brush everywhere.
Flush and rinse the brush in the cascade. Twice.
Put the brush between the seat and the bowl so it is horizontal over the water. Squirt with bleach and leave for an hour or so before putting it back in the holder (which has been seperatley rinsed and disinfected).

monkeysox · 22/02/2018 21:21

Has to be said. Toilet brush in dishwasher =dirty bustard Envy not envy
That's the most disgusting thing I've ever read on here.

dancinfeet · 22/02/2018 21:31

Ikea do a black toilet brush which is altogether more acceptable to look at than a white one with brown stained bristle tips. I still wash and bleach it and replace it regularly though !

Klarabing · 22/02/2018 21:31

Please stop with the poo crumbs Envy

speakout · 22/02/2018 21:32

I don't see how it is disgusting.
My dishwasher runs at super hot temperature, and there is a filter that collects solids. I knock that against the inside of the bin after every cycle.

RoyalBelum · 22/02/2018 21:36

OMFG

ghostyslovesheets · 22/02/2018 21:39

I use thick bleach - never had to put my hand down - just leave it for an hour - job done

feelingfree17 · 22/02/2018 21:42

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bobstersmum · 22/02/2018 21:44

I binned all toilet brushes when my toddler came running out of the bathroom with a poo stuck to one and shitty water dripping everywhere, I nearly fainted, then puked, in that order. Apparently he'd seen me cleaning the loo and wanted to wash his turd but it got stuck on the brush. Just no no no. Marigolds and beach only here now!

BMW6 · 22/02/2018 21:53

But why would you even consider putting a loo brush in the dishwasher? Seriously - that's pretty rank

speakout · 22/02/2018 21:54

feelingfree17 No.

SleepyHeadThisTime · 22/02/2018 22:07

The disgust at poo crumbs Grin I'm more Blush at my typos

sproutsandparsnips · 22/02/2018 22:10

I use neither a toilet brush nor my hand, encased in glove or not. Nothing but bodily fluids and bleach venture beneath the toilet rim here!

MrsCrabbyTree · 22/02/2018 23:03

After reading what some people wash in their dishwashers, I plan to take my own coffee cup with me when visiting any new friend. Then remember to ask pertinent questions regarding their dishwashing habits. Grin

OMG the things you learn here on Mumsnet!

IsaidMrDarcynotArsey · 22/02/2018 23:05

I use these - www.ecoegg.com/product/hy-brush/

bluescreen · 22/02/2018 23:21

Lucisky
I think loo design has changed too. Our downstairs loo is old, but the area of water in the bowl is quite large and it's a straight drop from the seated arse. However, we have got two new loos upstairs with dual flush. The area of water in the bowl is much smaller, and there is a definite shelf above the water line (not describing it very well, sorry), so that downstairs it's almost impossible to skid the pan, but upstairs it's impossible to avoid it, as ones poo quite often never even lands in the water, just sits smugly on the porcelain. We certainly need bog brushes upstairs because of this.I wouldn't be without mine anyway.

"The definite shelf above the water line" - (another blessing from Europe) also known in our house as the Continental Inspection Shelf. Very useful for collecting samples. Wink But we always put paper down first.

LadyLoveYourWhat · 22/02/2018 23:34

Oh, bobstersmum, how did you ever manage to change a nappy?!

flirtygirl · 22/02/2018 23:35

Toilet brushes in dishwashers are not as bad as those who wash their mooncups in them.
Thats been mentioned before on mumsnet.
Very disgusting.

PotatoesOfTheCarribean · 22/02/2018 23:40

Amateurs.

When you bleach the toilet you bleach, scrub, and then stand the loo brush in the toilet (with the bleach still in the water)

My loo brush is probably cleaner than your revolting kitchen sponge

FlippingFoal · 23/02/2018 00:01

*Amateurs.

When you bleach the toilet you bleach, scrub, and then stand the loo brush in the toilet (with the bleach still in the water)

My loo brush is probably cleaner than your revolting kitchen sponge*

This... I also put bleach in the holder so the brush is stood in bleach.

FlyingMonkeys · 23/02/2018 00:08

I have two loo brushes. The cheap, chatty one stashed in the bathroom cupboard. And the not for use display one (matched the bin).