Toilet Brush Holders

Unglamorous, necessary, and worth choosing properly — a cheap holder that pools water is a permanent low-level annoyance.

Freestanding or wall mounted?

Freestanding needs no drilling and can be moved for cleaning, which is why most people choose it. Wall mounted keeps the floor clear, so you can mop underneath without moving anything — genuinely better in a small cloakroom or an accessible bathroom where floor space matters.

What to look for

• A drainable or removable inner pot — the single most useful feature. A sealed base that traps water is unpleasant to deal with.
• A lid or shroud, which keeps the brush out of sight and contains splashes.
• Replaceable brush heads, so you can renew the brush without replacing the holder.
• Enough weight in a freestanding base that it does not tip when the brush is withdrawn.

Finish

Match to the toilet roll holder and other accessories — these two sit side by side and a mismatch is obvious.