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Germs and bacteria find an ideal breeding ground on the toilet brush.
For hygiene reasons, it should therefore be changed regularly.
It's hard to imagine the bathroom without the toilet brush.
This allows you to quickly remove annoying traces in the toilet.
And the brush also does its job reliably when cleaning the toilet.
How else can stubborn limescale deposits be removed when cleaning the toilet (e.g. with home remedies)?
However, their lifespan ends sooner than many people think.
Change the toilet brush regularly – but how often?
Toilet brushes quickly become unhygienic and should be changed regularly.
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Because a lot of germs and bacteria collect on the bristles when cleaning the toilet, the toilet brush quickly becomes unhygienic.
Instead of cleaning cleanly, dirt and germs that stick to the brush are spread back into the toilet.
The brush may also start to smell unpleasant.
That's why you should change the toilet brush regularly - experts recommend about every six months.
The old brush is then simply disposed of in the residual waste.
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If these signs occur, it is advisable to replace the toilet brush immediately
However, according to the portal Utopia.de,
changing the toilet brush may
be necessary more often, depending on the number of residents in the household and the frequency of use (e.g. if you are at home a lot and therefore use the toilet frequently).
In addition, it is always advisable to change the toilet brush
The toilet brush looks very worn and unhygienic as well
after a gastrointestinal illness.
Silicone toilet brushes are more durable than those with conventional bristles and are easier to clean.
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Clean the toilet brush every now and then
To extend the lifespan of the toilet brush, it helps to clean it every now and then.
The best way to clean the toilet brush is with vinegar - simply put it in the brush container and let it work for a few hours.
Then rinse with clean water.
Or you can clean the toilet brush the next time you clean the toilet, as
Householdfee.de
recommends: To do this, add a dishwasher tablet to the standing water in the toilet and let the brush soak in it overnight.
Alternatively, dissolved denture cleaner or washing powder is also suitable for a fresh and hygienic toilet brush.