An eco-friendly wooden toilet brush is ideal for a green home and looks so much better than a plastic toilet brush. In this post, I review the best eco-friendly toilet brush that I use and include some fantastic wooden toilet brushes and holders Standard plastic brushes can't be recycled and just end up in landfill so go plastic-free with these environmentally-friendly alternatives. The sustainable toilet brush and bucket shown in the photo below is from Ethical Superstore and I also recommend checking out the eco-friendly toilet brushes from Bower Collective and Big Green Smile.
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Review: Redecker natural bristle toilet brush with stand
This toilet brush is made from untreated beechwood and plant fibre bristles. There are two designs which I've tried. I prefer the design which cleverly includes a small attached inside rim cleaner and the stand has a terracotta removable drip tray. They are made in Germany.
Replacement Natural Bristle Toilet Brush with Edge Cleaner
I bought my first Redecker natural bristle toilet brush with rim cleaner about ten years ago. If you don't want to read the whole of my review, all you need to know that in 2024 I am still using this type of toilet brush. It's the most eco-friendly wooden toilet brush I've found and am very happy with it. As happy as you can be with a toilet brush.
The brush has a rustic look and is plastic-free so is definitely more eco-friendly than the standard toilet brushes you find in most shops. The rim edge cleaner appears to be attached to the main brush by a twisted metal loop. The brush is very effective at cleaning the toilet and the rim cleaner is a really useful idea. (Update September 2024: I've been unable to find the version with a rim cleaner recently.)
As the bristles are made from natural plant fibres, they are biodegradable and obviously not going to be as durable as plastic toilet brushes. I've seen some reviews where people have complained about the bristles shedding and how they thought as it costs more than a plastic one it would last longer. The brush does shed bristles but it's only a small amount. It certainly hasn't stopped me making repeat purchases. I didn't expect it to last forever.
How long does the brush last?
This obviously depends on how often you use your brush. I use mine several times a week and replace it about every 12-18 months.
When I bought my first brush, I ordered just the brush without a stand. I already had a stand which I thought the brush would fit and it did. But I think not buying the stand which has been designed specifically for the brush could be a false economy.
How to dry out your wooden toilet brush
Someone left a comment saying that I'm not using my brush correctly because there shouldn't be any water left to drip into the holder. They suggested that I rinse the brush whilst flushing the toilet and then give it a good spin in the toilet bowl so the water doesn't go everywhere. This should remove water and faecal matter. So now, I hold the brush handle vertically between the palms of my hands with the brush head just above the waterline and rub my hands to give it a quick spin. This method has greatly reduced the amount of water but there is still a little. It's definitely worth a try!
Do you need to buy the toilet brush stand?
If you're buying just a brush I think you need to have a stand or holder which isn't fully enclosed so that the brush bristles and wooden handle can dry properly. My stand does not hold the brush away from the base and is semi-enclosed. I think over time this shortens the life of the brush. It's damaged by standing in water for too long I think it would be a good idea to buy the proper stand which is designed to extend the life of the brush. It does mean your toilet brush is completely visible so you might prefer a holder that is just open at the top such as a metal or ceramic bucket.
Buy eco-friendly toilet brush and enamel toilet brush holder from Bower Collective
Buy a replacement toilet brush from:
Eco-friendly lavatory brush with stand
Buy Redecker beechwood toilet brush with stand from Amazon UK
Buy WorldFront Naturals Wooden Toilet Brush with Long Beechwood Handle & Sisals Bristles from Amazon
Buy from Amazon US
And the great thing is that when it's time to replace the environmentally-friendly brush, you don't have to buy a stand and a brush as you can just buy replacement brushes.
ecoLiving plastic-free toilet brush & holder
This brush doesn't have the rim cleaner but it's a 100% biodegradable, vegan and plastic-free toilet brush handmade from sustainable materials and locally grown FSC certified beech wood with a vintage style metal holder. When the toilet brush reaches the end of its life, you can compost at home or recycle with your garden waste.
Qiny Toilet Brush, Natural Coconut Fibre Brush Head, Rubber Wood Handle with Cotton Lanyard Cleaning Brush
This toilet brush is made from natural coconut fibre with a rubber wood handle and has a curved brush head which can be deep inside the toilet bowl to clean.
Eco-friendly toilet cleaner
Hopefully, you've now found your sustainable, eco-friendly toilet brush. If you're also looking for an eco-friendly toilet cleaner, my favourite is Ecoleaf Cool Blue Toilet Cleaner as I really like the fresh fragrance. I also recommend Ecover's Toilet Cleaner in Sea Breeze and Sage, which is also available in pine. Ethical Superstore stock several different brands of toilet cleaning products including Method, Ecoleaf and Bio-D.
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Updated: September 2024 Original post: April 2014
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>>the brush will be damaged by standing in water for too long
Why would there be any water in the holder? I witness a lot of people that seems unaware of how to use the brush properly. Used correctly (while flushing the toilet and spinning it at the end), there shouldn’t be any water, let alone faecal matter, remaining on the brush itself.
Thank You for the review.
That’s a really good tip. Thanks for sharing. I’ll update the post to include it.