Toilet Brushes

Yes, with appropriate care. The key is allowing the brush to air dry between uses rather than sitting in standing water, which accelerates wear on any brush regardless of material. Most wooden toilet brushes with natural fibre bristles last 12 to 18 months of regular use, comparable to plastic equivalents.

Yes. Beechwood and bamboo handles are compostable at end of life in a home compost or green waste bin. Natural fibre bristles such as Tampico are also compostable. If the head and handle are separable, remove and compost them independently.

Tampico is a natural plant fibre from the agave plant (specifically Agave lechuguilla), native to Mexico. It is firm, water-resistant, and holds its shape well under repeated use. Tampico bristles are naturally anti-static, effective for toilet and general cleaning, and fully compostable at end of life.

Yes. A wooden toilet brush used and maintained correctly is just as hygienic as a plastic one. The key hygiene practices are the same for any brush: rinse thoroughly after use, allow to drain and air dry before returning to the holder, and replace when bristles become splayed or worn. The material of the handle does not affect hygiene.

Replace a toilet brush when the bristles splay significantly and no longer make good contact with the bowl surface, or when the brush develops persistent odours despite cleaning. For most households this is every 6 to 18 months depending on frequency of use. A brush stored correctly — drained and air-dried — will last at the longer end of this range.