OXO Good Grips Compact Toilet Brush & Canister - Gray

It feels strange to be reviewing a toilet brush, but this is one of the more “attractive” brush and canister sets out there. It blends well with our decor and is reasonably unobtrusive. It’s also a good brush that works well and is likely to last. In general, I feel that OXO products are well designed and work the way they’re supposed to.

I surveyed numerous toilet brushes available locally and on Amazon and decided on this one. Most of the ones I physically saw were cheaper and that was obvious in the flimsy handles and bases. Cleaning a toilet is unpleasant enough without having to deal with a cheap flimsy brush. I've been able to count on OXO to at least TRY to design a product which works well. They don't always score 100% but their products are almost always near the top. They put more emphasis on their products being functional than being cheap, and should be applauded for that. What I like about this product: The handle is heavy solid plastic which seems to be strong enough to take a reasonable amount of pressure without flexing or threatening to break. The top of the handle is smooth and feels good in the hand (it's the only part that you need to touch). The brush has bristles which are quite stiff, but with the right amount of flex. The brush head is replaceable (replacements available here on Amazon). The base works effortlessly — pull the brush straight up and the base flips open and stays open. When the brush is replaced the base closes smoothly. The brush sits in a platform within the base so that any drips are collected in the bottom of the base and evaporate easily. The base has four shallow bumps which serve as feet. At first I thought I'd add rubber feet, but then realized that the plastic bumps allow the base to slide easily so if you want to keep it against the wall or in a corner it is easy to slide around by the handle while it's in the base. At this point I can't see any improvements needed. A couple of recommendations I gathered from reading other reviews before I made the purchase: The brush does unscrew from the handle for replacement, but it is screwed on very tight — unscrew the brush when you first get it (while it's still clean) so you can see how it unscrews, then screw it back on but not quite as tightly. There were many complaints about the label being hard to remove — I think OXO must have listened to the complaints because the label I received is the easily peeled off plastic type which left no residue. It's always best to peel off any label very slowly to avoid tearing and to give the adhesive time to release, though I see no problem with this label and there's no need for Goo-Gone. In reading through some reviews and questions for other toilet brushes, I ran across a question someone asked that I thought was funny... though it made me gag a little: The question was — to clean the toilet brush, is it okay to put it in the dishwasher?!! Gee!

I bought 2 OXO Grips Hideaway Compact Toilet Brushes a while ago. It's a neat and compact brush that hides away very well. The open/close mechanism is a handy feature--no need to balance the brush back in the cradle. The brush bristles are firm but not stiff. Bristles clean well without a lot of pressure. The shape of the brush helps with under the rim cleaning as well. Nice feature: the exchangeable brush. It saves the environment as well as cost. I don't understand some of the negative comments regarding brush "unscrewing easily" as well as "flooding" after cleaning or problems with removing the stickers. Here's my experience: 1. The brush head does not come off easily and certainly not with normal cleaning. I tested how firmly the bristles are attached to the pole when the brush arrived. It was VERY firmly attached and it took a bit of strength to get it off! My advice would be to try to get it off once before using the brush. Screw it back on but not as tight. Again, the brush head will NOT come off with normal cleaning. 2. I can see where the "flooding" issue comes from. The brush is obviously wet after cleaning. I usually shake it out (gently) and there is little to no dripping water left. Whatever volume drips down from there is easily contained. So far, I've had no drips or "floods" at all. The inside of the container seems to be completely dry by next brush session. 3. The sticker issue that is none. Like most newer sticker, this one came off easily. No residue at all. The trick is to peel at the corner and SLOWLY peel in one direction. For larger stickers, I sometimes pull several corners and work my way to the center. If somehow a bit of residue is left a little nail polish remover can help. Or GooGone, but that one is oily and needs to be washed with soap afterwards. Some advice once brush has been in use for a while: toilet containers need the occasional cleaning as well. Yes, nobody enjoys that and I'd rather do something else too but it avoids germs and odor down the road. I spray either a bit of vinegar or clorox to the inside while holding over the toilet or a container that can be disposed of. Rinse with water...done. Or, if you have money to spare, get a brand new one. Changing the brush may also be a bit unappetizing. I recommend wearing disposable gloves to avoid direct contact with the bristles. Drawbacks? Mechanically, none. Design is not terribly exciting and neither are the color choices but I personally can live with that. Update ( October 27, 2018) A year later, the toilet brush is still great. Not once did the brush head come off! Bristles brush is still original and looks like new ( see photos) despite heavy usage in a 4 person household. Obviously it is a very durable, high quality product.

Sturdy, enclosed and does the job.

Really nice design. Since it isn't metal, you'll not have to worry about rust. The lid is designed very well - automatically opens when you lift the brush and stays open so you can replace the brush without touching the lid. Also, there are perforations that allow the recepticle to dry out completely.

What a phenomenal toilet brush! The canister is the star of the show, and really does open automatically when you lift the brush handle. The drip tray on the canister works exceptionally well to help dry the brush between uses, which helps it from getting musty or moldy. The brush itself is very lightweight, sturdy, and easy to hold. The bristles let me get into all little hard to reach places where grime can accumulate. My toilet has never been so clean! The holder and brush allow for very compact storage. It’s a very high quality and effective brush and a great value for the money. I highly recommend it!

Well made nice brush. Soft enough not to scratch and get into the hard spots. Storage container is very nice.

This OXO brush and caddy are a great addition to my guest bath. The neutral color works nearly anywhere. The concealing caddy keeps the working brush out of sight, easy to stash out of the way. The brush cleans effectively. I especially like having the ability to change the brush head when it eventually wears out. Overall I like this product.

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This toilet brush is extremely sturdy and shaped perfectly. I like to scrub my toilet very well and this brush is extremely well made. I can feel the sturdiness just when I pick it up and have confidence that it will preform under my strong scrubbing. The design is well thought of and reaches under the bowl well. I will definitely buy again if needed.

love this brush and holder.