Half of the silicone brushes we tested required the same amount of swipes as the best bristle brushes tested and the other half required more than seven. The Clorox Toilet Plunger and Bowl Brush Combo Set is a convenient and practical tool for keeping your toilet clean. After cleaning, the brush remains elevated above the holder so the bristles don’t sit in a puddle of water. The Toilet Plunger and Brush Set offers an elegant and space-saving solution for your bathroom cleaning needs.

The plunger also features a retractable rubber stopper that forms a sealed environment around the drainpipe, creating a strong suction force to effectively remove stubborn blockages. The Simplehuman is slightly taller than others we tried, but its caddy is very narrow, so it’s a good choice if you’re short on floor space. The compact and convenient storage design keeps your bathroom organized, and the neutral black color works well in any bathroom. You can sensibly extend the life of your brush if you regularly spray it, as well as its holder, with disinfectant or bleach solution.The manufacturer advises that you let the built-in cleaner sit for five minutes to sanitize the bowl or 10 minutes to disinfect. Prior to joining GH, she graduated from Hofstra University with a bachelor’s degree in forensic science and spent two years as an analyst in an environmental lab in Queens. While there may be some minor issues like shedding bristles and unscrewing brush heads, overall, this set is a must-have for those who want to make cleaning more enjoyable and efficient.

Find a balance between quality and affordability, as you want a set that will last without breaking the bank. By the way, these toilet-scrubbing cacti aren't the only cute cleaning products out there, if you're looking to make your chores more fun. Finally, because of the Simplehuman brush’s shape, the caddy is about 3½ inches wide, slimmer than many we found, including our main pick.Then, to get more feedback on our picks, we gathered 24 (surprisingly opinionated) friends and acquaintances—13 men and 11 women—who offered their judgments on the appearance, design, and features of our finalists. It's easy to operate: Simply press a button on the top to allow built-in grippers to grab the coconut husk.

Each toilet brush's holder was evaluated for ease of cleaning and assessed for its risk of tipping over. The Clorox Toilet Plunger and Bowl Brush Combo Set offers a convenient and efficient solution for keeping your toilet clean. If you notice debris trapped in between the bristles or silicone nubs of your toilet brush, toss it and use another. As you wear out and flatten your brush’s bristles, you can eventually start to scrape the handle itself against the porcelain, causing scratches—and creating new places for germs to hide.

With a hidden storage design, this set not only saves space but also keeps your bathroom clean and tidy.

The ratings/reviews displayed here may not be representative of every listing on this page, or of every review for these listings. Like the OXO’s, the Simplehuman’s bristles walk a nice line between the stiffness needed to scrub tight angles and the flexibility required to conform to the curved sides of a toilet bowl. The magic is driven by a spring-loaded, weighted hinge in the base that flips the holder open when you pull up on the brush.

For this second round of testing, we took the same approach: having multiple people use and analyze the brushes and their holders in a real-world setting. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. International products have separate terms, are sold from abroad and may differ from local products, including fit, age ratings, language of product, labelling or instructions. The brush’s unique circular bristle pattern makes it easy to get to the underside of the toilet rim as well as down in the bottom of the bowl, but this may take a little getting used to.