Toilet brush - selection and use

Recently, the toilet brush has become an indispensable element of any toilet room, which is necessary to maintain sanitation and cleanliness in the bathroom. As you know, it is necessary not only to ensure an attractive type of plumbing, but also to protect health from pathogens and bacteria. In this article we will look at what you should pay attention to when choosing a brush and how to use it correctly.

General information

What a toilet brush looks like, perhaps, everyone knows - in its most usual version it is a brush on a compact handle. As a rule, the handle length does not exceed 50 cm. Usually, the product is placed in a special plastic container that serves as a stand.

There are also hanging ruffs that hang in a specific place in the toilet. I must say, experts say that the suspension brushes are more preferable, as they do not fall into the tank, which creates a favorable environment for the development of pathogenic bacteria.

Tip! To prevent bacteria from multiplying in a glass, a small amount of detergent should be added to it, which kills pathogens.

To make it convenient to use your ruff, the handle length must be selected individually. The decisive factor in the choice is ease of use. In budget models, the handle is made of plastic, and polyethylene fiber is used as a brush.

In expensive models, glass, metal, ceramics, and a combination of different materials are used as handles. Moreover, such brushes can even serve as interior decoration.

For example, decorated in nautical style products, can be made of transparent material and decorated with shells and marine images. Often these products are sold complete with soap dishes and other accessories.

Selection

Types of ruffs

You can buy a brush in any store that sells plumbing and various accessories to it. As a rule, in such establishments there is a huge assortment of toilet brushes, as a result of which the eyes diverge and it is not easy to make a choice.

Conventionally, all types of these products can be divided into two types:

In addition, toilet pans can be conditionally divided according to the type of storage into the following types:

What to look for when choosing

Since the ruff is a very popular accessory for the restroom, it is necessary to approach its choice correctly.

In particular, you need to pay attention to the following points:

• Color and design - the first thing that catches the eye at the sight of the product is its appearance. Since the ruff in the toilet will most likely be visible, special attention should be paid to its design. The product must have an attractive appearance corresponding to the interior of the room. As for color, it must match the color of the toilet or the color of the toilet bowl. Since the ruff is not the most important detail in the restroom, it should not stand out.

• The convenience of use - as mentioned above, the technical characteristics of the ruff for a toilet bowl are primarily in the length of the handle and the material from which it is made. The convenience of the brush depends on these parameters, which is also an important point when choosing.
• Quality - the handle must be made of durable material capable of withstanding strong pressing during cleaning and bending. The brush should not be too hard. In some models, the brush tip is made of natural material, which improves its cleaning properties. The price of such models is higher.

Tip! An excellent option is a chrome brush with a stand that will look great in any interior of the restroom.

As for the stand design, it should be chosen on the basis of personal preferences, as well as taking into account the fact that all accessories, including the ruff, should be complementary and well combined with each other.

Features of use

Toilet bowl cleaning

To maintain sanitation in the toilet, it is not only necessary to use a brush, but to do it properly.

Below is a guide on how to use it:

• Ruff need to take the handle.

• Then, with gentle strokes, the brush removes dirt from the toilet bowl walls. If necessary, you can moisten the brush or even add a small amount of detergent and disinfectant.
• After completing the work, the brush should be rinsed and lightly brushed inside the toilet bowl, doing it carefully so that the splashes do not scatter.

Tip! When cleaning a toilet bowl with a ruff, you should try not to make sudden movements so that unpleasant splashes that may get on your clothes and surrounding surfaces do not arise.

Storage and care

If you prefer a hanging ruff, then first of all you need to think about the place where it will hang. The most important thing is that the brush should be placed to the side and not touch the walls. Under it you should put a container into which water will flow.

If the brush has a stand, the container must be periodically drained and, as mentioned above, pour disinfectant or ordinary vinegar into it.

Regardless of the type of brush, periodically it needs to be washed.

This can be done in the following way:

• The first step is to prepare a suitable container and pour any disinfectant solution into it. For example, you can use for these purposes whiteness.
• Then you need to put the brush into the toilet and turn on the flush, as a result of which it will be flushed.

Note! If someone in the family has an intestinal infection, it is necessary to wash the brush at least once a week. In other cases, you can wash the brush once a month.

It should be noted that the ruff, like other tools for cleaning and cleaning plumbing, must be periodically changed. As a rule, the life of the brush is 3-6 months, after which it must be replaced with a new one. Otherwise, the product loses its properties and attractive appearance, not to mention the colonies of bacteria that multiply on its surface.

Here, perhaps, is all the information about ruffs for toilet bowls that you need to know in order to keep the plumbing clean and thus ensure the safety of the health of all family members.

Conclusion

The Ruff is an indispensable device for cleaning a toilet bowl, without which almost no toilet can do. In order for him to really fulfill the task assigned to him in the highest quality possible, it is necessary to pay some attention to his choice and be sure to follow the above operating rules.

From the video in this article, you can learn some additional information on this topic.