My boys turned a toilet brush into a drill-powered cleaning tool instead of doing chores the normal way—and somehow it actually works.
I told my boys to clean the guest bathroom because we had people coming over. Simple enough, right? Apparently not.
I went off to clean another room thinking they’d be done in a few minutes. About thirty minutes later, I walked back in and saw this.
They hadn’t cleaned the toilet. Instead, they spent twenty minutes building a drill-powered toilet brush. And the crazy thing is… it actually works. It works really well.
If you’ve seen some of the other things we’ve fixed or rigged together (like this kayak repair we did on the cheap 👉
Why?
Because this is how my boys avoid doing actual chores. Instead of just scrubbing the toilet, they engineered a solution that took longer than actually cleaning it.
This falls right in line with the kind of “fixing stuff” we do around here — sometimes practical, sometimes questionable, but usually effective in the end.
Does it spray toilet water everywhere?
That was my first thought too. Surprisingly, it doesn’t. It stays pretty controlled, although I’d definitely keep the drill on low just to be safe.
Start slow. This is not the time to test maximum speed.
How they made it
They took a regular toilet brush and cut the handle down to about 10–12 inches. Then they filed the end so it would fit into the drill. Once it was secure, they just turned it on and let it spin.
And yes… it will clean your toilet.
It’s basically a DIY version of those powered scrubbers you see for showers and tubs — just a lot more… creative.
Would I actually recommend this?
Honestly, probably not for everyday cleaning. A regular toilet brush is easier and way less risky.
But for a deep clean or just for fun, it actually works better than you’d think. And if you’re already in the middle of some random home project, it’s not the worst idea you’ll have that day.
If you’re more into practical, normal solutions, you might want to stick with basic cleaning tools — or check out some of the other real-life fixes and ideas we’ve shared!
Things to watch out for
Make sure the brush is secured tightly in the drill before turning it on. Start slow so you don’t splash water, and definitely don’t use a high speed unless you want a mess.
Also… maybe don’t test this out right before guests arrive.
Why it actually works
The spinning motion helps scrub faster and more evenly than doing it by hand. It’s the same idea behind electric scrubbers — you’re just letting the tool do the work instead of your arm.
Still questionable. Still effective.
Real Talk
Did this need to happen? No.
Did it delay them finishing the bathroom? Absolutely.
Did it work? Annoyingly, yes.
Disclaimer
We are not toilet professionals. We’re not recommending you do this, and we’re definitely not responsible if you hurt yourself trying.
Proceed at your own risk… or just clean your toilet the normal way.
