How to choose a toilet brush?

The toilet brush is a special brush on a very convenient handle with a small-sized container that serves as a stand. Today, this item of care for plumbing has become a very stylish decor item. It is adapted not only to perform certain functions qualitatively, but also to harmonize perfectly with the overall style of the room. Due to the huge range of this type of product you can buy a brush that will look stylish in any design.

This device is considered an important attribute in each bathroom. But, interestingly, this does not apply to the homes of European and American inhabitants.Many of them cannot even imagine what kind of a device it is and what it is generally needed for. The fact is that the design of toilet bowls in the West is seriously different from those products that are found in our homes. Drainage of water in European and American devices occurs on a continuous basis, and therefore all traces of the visit of the inhabitant to the toilet are quickly and efficiently washed off.

In the structures that are installed in the post-Soviet space, water goes in portions and is not able to wash the entire toilet in the necessary measure in one fell swoop. Therefore, we need for this purpose a good ruff for the toilet, with which you can make a high-quality cleaning plumbing.

Such brushes have the following features:

• very practical;
• with the right choice will serve a long time;
• convenient to use;
• have an aesthetic look.

According to the location in the bathroom ruffs can be divided into three types.

• Outdoor. "Glass" is located anywhere in the bathroom and, if necessary, it can be moved.
• Wall mounted. Fixed base on the wall for greater convenience.
• Suspended. By the handle the brush is hung on a special tank mount.

You can find some very interesting solutions:

• roller designs for securing the paper roll;
• brushes with an additional brush;
• animalistic design products, made in the form of funny animals;
• stylish sets, which include the brush itself, a beautiful soap dish and other accessories that are made in the same style, for example, glass objects decorated in a marine theme.

Products that are installed on the floor, are considered the most common. They are called "glass" because the toilet brush stands in a special glass placed on the floor. By the way, the shape of this glass is completely different: from the shape of the cylinder to the shape of a circle or a fantasy configuration. The floor product is most in demand, but experts are considered the most unhygienic model. In a stand that stands on the floor, the ruff is constantly in a rather dirty environment, it does not have the ability to be aired, therefore, harmful bacteria can multiply on it.

Wall-mounted toilet products involve the installation of a tank, where the ruff is to be inserted, to the wall of the bathroom. This will greatly facilitate washing the floor.However, if the installation is carried out firmly, it will be very difficult to wash the stand itself. Only the brush hangs in the hanging product, and the container itself is also on the floor. These are the most convenient products as they will allow to wash not only the brush, but also the glass itself if necessary. And this method of storing the product by specialists is called the best. In this case, the brush should be hung on a special hook, and the water that will drain from it will fall into the glass, which is placed immediately under the brush. Then the subject of hygiene is just as well ventilated.

Many companies include toilet brushes in the package racks or wall productsthat will perform 3-4 functions at once. At the same time, the rack for the brush can also include a stylish accessory for holding toilet paper or wet wipes. And also there may be a shelf for a freshener. These are the most practical solutions that will help solve a number of problems and not spend money on freestanding accessories.

Toilet brushes are made of special materials that are resistant to the effects of various detergents and moisture in order to start cleaning the toilet without any problems at the right time.Even with the use of aggressive cleaning agents, the toilet brush will not lose its neat appearance. Before buying a toilet brush, it is worth thinking about how it can meet your expectations, specific criteria.

There is a whole list of characteristics with which each product of this kind must necessarily correspond.

• The element for cleaning should be made from high-quality synthetics with a certain stiffness of the bristles. With its help, it will be much easier to remove dirt.
• The handle should be smooth, the right length, as well as high-quality and durable material. It should be as user-friendly as possible, but at the same time it cannot be bent much.
• It is best to opt for collapsible models, as they are much easier to clean than other options.

Depending on the material used, toilet brushes are as follows:

• plastic;
• metal (chrome);
• ceramic;
• silicone.

Most ordinary people choose products with a synthetic brush., which, if necessary, can be changed, and a smooth handle, easy to maintain.In low-cost models, the handle is more often plastic, the brush is plastic or rubber. In more expensive brushes, the handle is made of metal or glass, very often even ceramic or a combination of all the listed materials. An overly stiff brush is not the right choice. If the handle of the brush is made of stainless steel, then it will withstand serious pressing when cleaning the toilet. But many ordinary people choose products with a wooden handle that looks more elegant, although not so durable.

The ruff from plastic can have different forms and various colors. By the way, it is not at all a pity to throw it away if it breaks. Plastic products are not particularly hygienic, but they are cheaper than others. Tanks from faience and porcelain look quite elegant and luxurious. However, they are easy to beat. Therefore, a brush of this type is suitable only for those ordinary people who are very careful when using such an accessory. Such products are made by many European companies.

If you want to add a bit of antiquity or classics to the interior, it is better to buy an elegant brass or bronze brush (perhaps even cast iron), such options are often decorated with casting, forging and other catchy elements. The modern design of bathrooms often implies a large number of bright chrome surfaces. In this style, many brushes are performed, the containers for which are made of stainless steel. Usually they have a strict cylinder or cube shape. Acrylic material is increasingly filling our home. This highly durable polymer is extremely plastic and helps manufacturers to create very beautiful and original designs in both color and shape. This brush is extremely practical in care and looks modern.

Toilet brushes are available in various sizes in order to meet the needs of all potential consumers. Therefore, in stores you can easily find a brush with the longest or shortest handle, with a high or low holder. The choice depends on the needs of the interior. Do not forget about the variety of colors, which is important when choosing this accessory. The most popular colors that blend harmoniously with the overall design of the bathroom or bathroom.With a white toilet next to it looks great white ruff for the toilet, a black product will look great when you make the bathroom black tiles. Chrome-plated metal products or brushes, stylized as bronze, choose for high-tech style or minimalism.

By the way, outwardly this kind of fixtures can look very impressive. Very often you can find plastic brushes in the form of flowers in pots, bowling pins, glasses for drinks, giraffes or funny cats. Brushes in the form of animals are very popular now. Very demanded model in the form of a cherry. Its round red flask-glass is made in the shape of this berry, the handle of the brush is green, and the head is red. Everything looks very nice.

An example of a very practical outdoor product is the K-1027 model from a German manufacturer. WasserKRAFT. A stainless steel bulb with three rubber feet that won't scratch the floor. Inside there is another black plastic flask. It is easy to clean. On top is a metal cover with a plastic insert that allows you to quickly take and insert the brush back.The Wess floor-standing toilet brush called Elegance, made from ceramics, will impress with its stylish pomp and severity of features.

Spirella Manufacturer (Switzerland) produces very elegant models of brushes made of durable polystyrene in 7 bright colors, among which you can definitely find the desired color. The designers of the brand Comptoir de Famille have invented a very elegant model of the floor-type accessory under the name “Angel”. The capacity of the product is made in the form of a jug of ceramics, which is decorated on the side with a beautiful monogram. The handle is made of metal. And floor products from the Wenko brand are a real example of German rigor. The glass from a stainless steel leaning on a support from above is added with a roller for holding paper.

In ikea You can find a lot of flashy accessories from different materials. For example, the model “Kalkrgund” is made of solid stainless steel. The glass in the form of a cylinder has a side opening. The brush head, if necessary, can be accurately and quickly replaced. The handle is also made of high quality stainless steel. Plastic brush Ikea "Takkan" has a sleek design. This product is produced only in one color, but the white color is suitable for many modern apartments.The product has a compact size, so it will not take up much space.

If you want to leave the product on the floor, then fit the usual floor model, which can be moved if necessary, where necessary. If you like the idea of ​​placing a brush at height, then the wall model is the best choice. At the same time, it is possible to attach the brush holder to the wall with the help of a sucker, which means ease of removal, and with the help of bolts - for durability. If there is a desire to hang the brush itself, and not its holder, then it will be necessary to choose any suspended model. By the way, today in the shops you can find removable brushes and holders. They allow you not to change the entire structure, but only its part, which has lost its appearance.

This may be strange, but there are special rules for cleaning plumbing with a brush.

In order for the product to serve longer and more efficiently, these rules should be known:

• you need to take the palm of the brush well with your whole hand (on some models, the gripping point is marked);
• for quality cleaning of any contamination, you must first dip the brush into the water and after that add an anti-bacterial agent to the toilet;
• at the end of the cleaning, you need to completely drain the water from the tank, at the same time, put the brush under the running stream of water;
• it remains only to brush away the moisture from the brush and return the device to the place of its storage.

Properly kept ruff need not in fully closed condition, and without touching the glass - in a suspended form, which is why all experts consider the suspended models as the most successful. Many models have an additional brush for cleaning under the rim of the toilet bowl, where, as you know, dirt, microbes and unpleasant odor accumulate. If the brush is always in the glass, then it is best to pour a special detergent and disinfectant into it. The fluid in which the brush is located often needs to be changed.

According to the instruction manual, the ruff itself should be changed at least once every 3 months. After each use, it is recommended to thoroughly rinse the product, sprinkling it with a special agent. The brush for the bathroom should be washed from time to time. And the more often it is done, the safer will be its daily use.

In fact, there are two of the most effective cleaning methods, like:

• you need to lower the brush's head into the disinfectant liquid in order to get rid of various bacteria and infections;
• Soak the brush with ordinary vinegar or whiteness.

When the disinfection is completed, you need to lower the brush into the toilet, flush the tank to flush the product from all sides. After that, you can put it in the usual place. It is worth making this kind of cleaning at least once a month. If one of the family members has an intestinal infection, the ruff must be cleaned once a week.

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