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The Best Toilet Brushes for a Squeaky-Clean Bathroom, Tested by Us

ByWade 2024年7月2日

Scrubbing your toilet isn’t the most glamorous task, but it is a necessary one, and the key to a sparkling bowl is a good toilet brush. Partnered with a disinfecting toilet bowl cleaner, a high-quality toilet brush can help scrub away germs and bacteria inside the toilet and reduce pesky hard water stains.

That said, not all toilet brushes are great, so we took 16 top options and pitted them against each other in our Des Moines lab to evaluate their easy of use, maneuverability, durability, ease of cleaning, and (most importantly) performance. While you may be tempted to scour the internet for the most advanced toilet brushes, our testing insights actually proved that less is more. Some of the most basic options fared the best in our lab, showing that you don't need to splurge to sanitize.

Along with conducting our own tests, we considered factors like material, shape, extra features, and holders. We also spoke with Mallory Micetich, home expert at Angi, and Angela Lee, cleaning expert at Hellamaid, for more insight on what to look for when shopping for a toilet brush.

Our Top Picks

Best Overall Disposable:

Clorox Disinfecting ToiletWand Cleaning System at Amazon
$14

Best Overall Reusable:

OXO Compact Toilet Brush & Canister at Amazon
$18

Best Budget:

IKEA Bolmen Toilet Brush/Holder at Amazon
$10

Best for Under the Rim:

OXO Toilet Brush with Rim Cleaner at Amazon
$28

Best Silicone:

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Boomjoy Toilet Brush at Amazon
~~$12~~
$10

Best Eco-Friendly:

Tushy Toilet Brush at Amazon
$54

Best Electric:

Bell + Howell Scrubtastic Electric Spin Scrubber at Amazon
$47

Best Overall Disposable

Clorox Disinfecting ToiletWand Cleaning System

$14
$12 at Amazon

$12 at Target

$11 at Walmart

What Stands Out

This lightweight, easy-to-use toilet brush has pre-treated brush heads that snap on and off with the press of a button.

What Could Be Improved

The disposable heads are less environmentally friendly.

While regular toilet brushes can harbor bacteria, disposable brushes like the Clorox ToiletWand ensure that no germs linger, giving you a sparkling, sanitary clean every time. This Clorox cleaning kit includes a toilet wand, a storage caddy, and six hexagon-shaped disposable sponges that get into hard-to-reach spots.

The toilet brush is lightweight and comfortable to hold, and we found it easy to maneuver and reach all angles of the toilet, even under the rim. The brush head is sturdy but soft, so even after applying pressure, it held up well and didn’t leave any scratches or scuffs behind.

The brush heads are preloaded with Clorox cleaner, which means you don’t have to use a separate toilet bowl cleaner solution, and they kill 99.9% of viruses and bacteria. They foam up once you add water and conveniently click on and off the handle with a button. This makes it easy to directly deposit a dirty brush head into a trash can without touching it, though if you have to walk far to a trash can, it may drip.

The container is sturdy and doesn’t move much or tip over when removing the brush. It also conceals the brush head so you don’t have to look at it when it’s not in use. While we love how sanitary this option is, the refills will require repurchasing, create more waste, and take up space in your bathroom that a regular brush wouldn’t. That said, if you get easily grossed out by using the same toilet brush repeatedly, a disposable pick is perfect for you.

Material: Plastic | Dimensions: 15.31 by 4.41 by 4.75 inches | Holder Included: Yes

PHOTO: Wade Review / Henry Wortock
PHOTO: Wade Review / Henry Wortock
PHOTO: Wade Review / Henry Wortock