What Made Me Finally Ditch My Regular Toilet Brush for Good

As is true for many people, cleaning the toilet is my least favorite chore. I’ve never been a fan of the traditional toilet brush. Despite its 360-degree bristles, the brush always seemed to turn an unappealing yellow over time — which I later learned is due to mineral deposits from hard water and lingering bacteria. Cleaning the toilet brush became another messy, unpleasant task. Eventually, I decided there had to be a better way to keep my toilet clean without making something else dirty in the process.

Years ago, I finally ditched my regular toilet brush when I discovered the Tushy Toilet Brush — and I’ve never looked back.

The Tushy Toilet Brush is a modern alternative to the traditional toilet brush, designed with both hygiene and sustainability in mind. Instead of bristles, the handle has a steel claw that grabs a single coconut husk scrubbing pad. These pads are completely plastic-free, compostable, and eco-friendly — plus, they’re infused with lemon and tea tree oil. Once you’re done cleaning, you simply press the release button at the top of the handle to drop the pad directly into the trash or compost bin — no touching required.

I first discovered the Tushy Toilet Brush when I bought the brand’s bidet attachment, and it immediately caught my eye. The sleek, minimal base blends seamlessly into my bathroom, but what really won me over was how thoughtful the design is — it’s cleaner, greener, and so much easier to use than a traditional brush. Here’s why it stands out.

Because the scrubbing pads are made from coconut husk fibers, they’re plastic-free and biodegradable. The design means you can reuse the handle indefinitely and just replace the pads as needed, creating far less waste than traditional brushes.

The release button is my favorite feature — I never have to handle or clean the part that touched the toilet. Unlike sponges or bristle brushes that trap moisture and odors, the coconut pads don’t retain unpleasant smells.

While I love the original Tushy pads, they can be pricey (16 for $29). I found a great alternative: Bessonle Coconut Husk Pads. A pack of 24 costs just under $15, and though they’re rectangular, I simply cut them into circles to fit the Tushy brush base.

The bonus? The leftover scraps make perfect mini pads for other cleaning tasks — scrubbing stuck-on food and grease from stove grates, cleaning my air fryer, removing gunk from my balcony’s glass railing, and tackling stains on my laminate floors.

Whether you’re looking to upgrade your toilet brush or want a more sustainable way to clean your home, the Tushy Toilet Brush and these coconut husk pads are a surprisingly versatile solution.

Buy: Tushy Toilet Brush, $39.95