Outlines Toilet Brush
It’s important to replace your toilet brush every year — we don’t need to explain why, we just need to make it easy. Some toilet brushes are cheap and disposible, but throwing the whole thing out feels wasteful. Other toilet brushes have replaceable heads, but users need to touch the brush head to remove it. Most people (understandably) don’t.
We created a toilet brush where users can replace the brush head without ever touching it. Twisting the handle releases releases the head. Users can release the head into a mailer that is sealed and sent back to us for recycling. Any other surface that may touch water is glossy to wipe clean.
I balanced designing a brush that is neutral enough to fit in any bathroom, but distinctive enough to be recognizable. We want Outlines products to elevate the space they’re in without being centerpieces.
lead industrial designer at Outlines
launching Q2 2023
We considered several bristle materials. Natural materials are low impact but prone to mold and bacteria. Plastic is longer lasting, but comes from non-renewable resources. Our brush will be the first to market with recycled plastic bristles.
rubber pads on the base of the brush’s collar create a gap for airflow, so the brush can dry between uses