This housekeeping tool tackles one of the germiest, most unpleasant household objects.
But when was the last time you cleaned or replaced your toilet brush?
Our tips help you clean a toilet brush and holder, with or without bleach.
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Cleaning your toilet brush can be accomplished without using chemicals with natural products like vinegar or hydrogen peroxide.
Read on to see how to clean a toilet brush and holder properly.
Tip
Substitute hydrogen peroxide that is at least 6% for an effective cleaner.
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You do not need to dilute the hydrogen peroxide.
Instead, bleach your brush in a bucket as outlined below.
Fill a bathroom sink with hot water and add 1/2 cup of bleach and the holder.
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Allow the items to soak for at least one hour before following the rinsing and drying steps listed above.
When to Replace a Toilet Brush
Replace a toilet brush every six to eight months.
you’re free to even soak your brush in hot soapy water before rinsing it.
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The key is to let the toilet brush dry thoroughly before placing it back in a clean holder.
The brown (or orange) stains on your toilet brush come from mineral deposits embedded in the bristles.
This happens when an unrinsed or uncleaned brush sits in pooled toilet water in its holder.
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Eliminate the mineral deposits by habitually cleaning the brush and holder.
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