A self-cleaning toilet brush exists, and it's actually pretty cheap

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A self-cleaning toilet brush exists, and it's actually pretty cheap
The brush's UV lights kill common germs and bacteria. Credit: illumibrush

TL;DR: Keep your bathroom extra clean with the LUMI Self-Sanitizing Toilet Brush and Base for $31.99, a 20% savings as of March 30.


It's not every day we think about how gross our toilets are, but the coronavirus has brought out the inner germaphobe in all of us. So, naturally, we're sanitizing every single thing in our houses while we're self isolating.

But here's the thing: scrubbing the toilet bowl with your old school toilet brush might actually be flinging around even more bathroom germs. Think about it. You're not actually killing the germs and bacteria you scrub off in the first place. You're rinsing them off and sticking them back into a base to breed. Ew. So, rather than gagging every time you use the toilet, switch to this LUMI Self-Sanitizing Toilet Brush and Base and kill the germs in between cleanings.

The LUMI Brush uses a series of UV lights that flick on every time you put the brush back into its rightful spot. These lights kill common germs and bacteria, like E. coli and staph, on every bristle, top to bottom. Plus, they're reflected by an aluminum coating to maximize effectiveness. There's even a built-in reservoir underneath the brush that catches any excess moisture, allowing it to dry more efficiently and preventing that humid germ-breeding ground.

Need a visual? Here you go:

If you're questioning the legitimacy of UV lights, just know this is what hospitals use to clean rooms and surgical instruments, among other things. Oh, and over 1,000 backers pledged nearly $80,000 to bring the project to life. So, a lot of work went into its design and innovation.

After the success of its crowdfunding campaign, the LUMI Self-Sanitizing Toilet Brush and Base is now on the market – at the perfect time – and is on sale for 20% off its original retail price. Snag one for just $31.99.

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