We’ve got a sexy subject for you as this week’s Price Points… plastic-free toilet brushes!

Considering they’re, admittedly, quite dull items, I’ve spent a fair amount of time researching them on the internet this week. Little by little, we’re trying to cut down on the amount of plastic – both single use and multiple use – that we use. At the moment, we need a new toilet brush, so this is an opportunity on our plastic reduction journey.

I found ‘eco’ examples where the handle was made of wood – so far, so good – but the bristles on the brush were plastic. Or else, the brush was entirely natural, but the holder was plastic. These three, above, are all entirely plastic-free.

#1 is great value, however, it’s the only one that doesn’t come with a holder and I don’t fancy hanging it up by the handle to leave it to drip-dry.

#2 is no-nonsense and unobtrusive – my favourite, in fact. When not in use, the business end is hidden from view, but is quick to put into action.

#3 is probably the most ‘designed’ with a dual-action brush for cleaning the bowl and under the rim. It slots into a hanging bracket, so excess water drips into the pottery saucer below. My favourite model would have been this one if the brush had been concealed in its stand.

1. Natural coconut fibre toilet brush: £4.49, Amazon
2. Utility enamel toilet brush holder with natural fibre brush: £28.49, eBay
   ‘High quality enamelled steel (holder); brush has wooden handle with natural stiff plant fibres.’
3. Redecker untreated beechwood loo brush and stand with edge cleaner: £34.95, Trouva
   ‘Redecker brushes are manufactured, as they have been for decades, primarily from native woods, bristles, hair or vegetable fibres. Different natural materials are used to suit various purposes. Synthetic fibres or plastics are rarely used, only for special requirements.’

shop plastic-free toilet brushes

Redecker untreated beechwood loo brush and stand with edge cleaner
£34.95

Utility enamel toilet brush holder with natural fibre brush
£28.49

Redecker untreated beechwood loo brush and stand with edge cleaner
£34.95

Utility enamel toilet brush holder with natural fibre brush
£28.49

Redecker untreated beechwood loo brush and stand with edge cleaner
£34.95

Utility enamel toilet brush holder with natural fibre brush
£28.49

Redecker untreated beechwood loo brush and stand with edge cleaner
£34.95

Utility enamel toilet brush holder with natural fibre brush
£28.49

Redecker untreated beechwood loo brush and stand with edge cleaner
£34.95

Utility enamel toilet brush holder with natural fibre brush
£28.49