I Discovered a Slim Toilet Brush That’s Surprisingly Attractive (and It’s Super Sanitary!)

When I moved into my first “adult” apartment, I took a trip to find household essentials immediately. Literally — I flew into New York City on a Saturday morning with two suitcases, and by the afternoon I had arrived at the nearest store. I was on the hunt for random things like waste baskets, a mattress pad, and, of course, a toilet brush.

Until that point, I had probably never spent more than $5 on a toilet brush. When I was in college, I just bought whatever I could find at Walgreens, replacing it every few months when it got too nasty. But on this day, my first day as a true independent adult, I was inspired.

The first toilet brush I laid eyes on was one I had never seen before — one that had a brush made out of a silicone-like material and an actually attractive holder: the Joseph Joseph Flex Toilet Brush. It cost way more than I had ever spent on a toilet brush before, but I decided to take the plunge and get it (plus I had a coupon!).

It wasn’t until I put it in my bathroom that I actually thought about what I had purchased. Would it even work? The product info said that it was supposed to be water-repellent and more durable than a regular brush, which I found very attractive as visions of stained brushes from years past danced in my head. I decided to give it a try — and reader, it’s been several years now and we’re still very happy together.

Why is it so great? Let me count the ways. First of all, they weren’t lying when they said it’s water-resistant. My least favorite thing about traditional brushes is that they drip, creating a gross mess that they then have to sit in until they’re used again.

Not only does this brush dry super quickly, but also the case still isn’t moldy years later. Plus, it hasn’t stained — even after countless uses. (It’s also worth noting that there are reviews that say the handle rusts with time, but so far that hasn’t been the case for me at all, and I clean my toilet religiously.)

Then, there’s the design. The head is D-shaped and flexible, so it really gets into all the crevices, especially under the rim. It cleans just as well as, if not better than, traditional bristles, and because the bristles have a good amount of space it’s also super easy to rinse off. Finally, it’s super slim and compact, not to mention actually nice-looking, so it’s ideal for tiny bathrooms.

All in all, this is one impulse, anxiety-fueled purchase that I absolutely do not regret. Not only is this toilet brush more sanitary, but it also actually works really well — and it’s eco-friendly, especially if you tend to throw out brushes every few months. It’s expensive, but in my opinion it’s totally worth it.

Buy: Joseph Joseph Flex Toilet Brush, $25.99