Toothbrush Holders

Toothbrush Holders

What you own decides the holder. A manual toothbrush needs only a slim upright pot, but an electric brush is far taller and heavier and will topple a light holder or foul a low tumbler, so check the internal height against the handle before buying. Beyond that, drainage is the thing that separates a holder you keep from one you replace. Brushes go back wet, and a sealed base collects that water into a film at the bottom, which is why holders with a drainage channel or a removable inner stay cleaner with less effort. A tumbler holder is the traditional pairing, mounting a glass or ceramic tumbler on the wall beside the brushes so the counter stays clear; ceramic feels better in the hand than plastic and does not scratch, though it will chip if dropped. Freestanding suits a basin with space and can be moved for cleaning. Wall mounted frees the surface entirely, which is the right answer on a small vanity, but it needs fixings suited to tile. Caddies and organisers do a broader job, holding brushes alongside paste, razors and soap in one unit, and shower versions hang rather than fix. Match the finish to the taps: chrome reads traditional, black and white sit quietly against most tiling.

Brabantia is the widest range, with toothbrush holders in black and white plus a bathroom caddy organiser in white and a shower caddy organiser in black. Tema covers the wall mounted tumbler options with a Roma toothbrush and tumbler holder in chrome and an Arno tumbler holder in chrome supplied with a ceramic tumbler. Joseph Joseph makes the EasyStore toothbrush caddy in large in grey and white, which drains into a removable base. For shelves and baskets see Bathroom Shelves, and for the wider fit out Bathroom Accessories.