How to wash and disinfect a toilet brush?

A toilet brush is a necessary attribute of a toilet room, which itself quickly becomes dirty, turns yellow, takes on an unaesthetic appearance. There are special industrial tools that allow you to clean the toilet brush. Folk cleaning methods are also known when improvised products are used: vinegar, soda, salt.

Why clean the toilet brush?

A dirty toilet brush lurking in the corner of the bathroom can spoil the impression of the most expensive repairs sparkling with clean tiles and new-fashioned accessories. Called to do the dirtiest work, this useful item itself requires regular cleaning and disinfection.

And the matter is not only that the unwashed ruff with yellow stubble and particles of dirt lingering in it, by its appearance, causes a feeling of disgust. There is an unpleasant odor that cannot be interrupted by any fresheners. But the most unpleasant thing is that intestinal bacteria accumulate and multiply between the hairs of the bristles, the most dangerous of which are salmonella and Staphylococcus aureus.

Brushes should be cleaned at least once a month, and preferably every week.

Of course, buying a new brush is easy. This thing is inexpensive, and it is sold in any hardware store. Another thing is if the toilet brush is part of the overall interior and choosing the same one will not be easy.

Household cleaning products

For cleaning and disinfection of a toilet brush, any industrial means intended for the toilet are suitable. Here is a list of the most effective formulations:

• Cillit bang - restrains oxalic acid and flavorings, quickly deals with plaque and lime deposits;
• Domestos - provides 100% destruction of dangerous microbes and fungi, an excellent means for disinfection;
• Toilet Cleaner from Faberlic - the solution does not contain chlorine, the cleaning effect is achieved due to formic and oxalic acids;
• Sarma - inexpensive gel for plumbing, quickly and efficiently removing any impurities;
• "Dressing duckling 5 in 1" - inexpensive, but very effective tool.

The main thing before starting cleaning in the toilet is not to forget about rubber gloves: all cleaning products contain harmful chemicals that are undesirable to get on the skin of the hands.

There are two ways to wash a toilet brush:

• So much hot water is poured into the bucket so that the brush is completely immersed. Dilute the selected detergent and leave the ruff in solution for 2 hours. Then rinse with running water.
• Pour the cleaning agent into the toilet and immerse the brush in it for 2-3 hours. This method allows you to wash two things at once: a brush and a toilet bowl.

If the house has two toilet rooms, then you can wash both brushes at the same time against each other.

Folk remedies

There are several methods that allow you to clean the tool for cleaning from yellowness and remove an unpleasant odor. They use funds that can be found in any household:

• In a glass jar, pour 2 tbsp. l dishwashing detergent, such as Fairy, add 1/4 cup table vinegar, 1/2 cup soda and 2 tbsp. l salt. All this is diluted with boiling water. The mixture should be so large that the bristles of the brush are completely immersed in the liquid. Put the brush in a jar and wash it under running water in an hour.
• Citric acid (10 g) is dissolved in 1 liter. water, after which add a quarter cup of vinegar. The ruff is lowered into the resulting solution and soaked for half an hour.
• Detergent for dishes is poured into a glass for storing a brush, immersed in a brush and left for 15 minutes.To make the bristles white again, a little bleach can be added. This method of cleaning does not take much time, it can be used for everyday cleaning.

Regardless of the cleaning method, at the end of the procedure it is necessary to rinse the brush under running water.

When cleaning the toilet room, do not bypass the toilet brush. It must be regularly thoroughly washed and disinfected, because only in this way it will be possible to prevent the growth of bacteria that can cause infectious diseases.