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There’s no getting around the fact that your toilet brush has a tough job, and although it’s used alongside toilet cleaning solutions, it can quickly become a breeding ground for germs in your bathroom.

You can extend the life of your toilet brush by regularly giving it a hygienic deep clean, but even if you keep on top of toilet brush maintenance, you should still replace it at least once a year, if not every six months or sooner.

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How often should you replace your toilet brush?

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“If you’re merely rinsing your brush periodically and never performing a thorough disinfecting clean, it is recommended that you replace your brush every three months,” says Flores.

“At this point, bacteria accumulate so quickly within the bristles and holder that you’re essentially reintroducing a large bacterial load into your toilet every time you use your dirty brush.”

You might think that three months seems excessive, but Flores says this…