By Lena Brauer — Renter, bathroom minimalist, and someone who has strong opinions about counter clutter.
The Counter That Drove Me Mad
I rent a flat in a Victorian conversion. The bathroom is small — not unpleasantly so, but compact enough that every surface matters. The sink has a narrow ledge around it, and for the two years I've lived here that ledge has been occupied by: two toothbrushes in a glass that collected water and developed a ring, a razor that lay flat and got in the way of everything, toothpaste that rolled around and left marks, and a general accumulation of small items that made the whole space feel cluttered and slightly grubby no matter how recently I'd cleaned it.
I'd wanted to mount something to the wall for a long time. The problem, as a renter, is drilling. My tenancy agreement is clear about not making holes in tiles, and I'd had a bad experience with adhesive strips in a previous flat — they held for a few months and then came off the wall at 2am, taking a chunk of paint with them and waking me up in the process.
I'd essentially given up on the idea until I came across suction cup holders that used what the description called "bionic octopus-inspired suction technology." I was sceptical but intrigued. I ordered them.
Why I Chose the TAILI 2-Pack
The suction mechanism was the key selling point. The TAILI Suction Cup Toothbrush Holder 2-Pack uses a patented suction system rated to hold up to 5kg — considerably more than a couple of toothbrushes and a razor. The drainage design meant water wouldn't pool inside the holder and create the same hygiene problem I'd had with the glass on the counter. And the 2-pack gave me one for the toothbrushes and one for the razor and other items, which was exactly the configuration I needed.
The no-drill, no-adhesive approach was non-negotiable for my situation. Removable and reusable, with no damage to the surface — exactly what a renter needs.
I attached them to the tiles above the sink in about thirty seconds. One press, one click, done. I put the toothbrushes in one and the razor in the other. The counter was clear.
Six Months of Using Them
They have not moved. This is the thing I was most uncertain about and the thing I'm most pleased to report. Six months on smooth bathroom tiles, daily humidity from showers, occasional knocks from reaching past them — both holders are exactly where I put them. Not a millimetre of drift. The suction is as firm today as it was on the day I attached them.
The drainage design works. No water pooling, no residue, no hygiene issues. The holders stay dry between uses, which means the toothbrushes stay dry, which means the whole setup stays clean in a way the glass on the counter never managed. I clean the holders occasionally with a cloth and they look exactly as they did when new.
The counter is clear. This sounds obvious but the effect on the bathroom is significant. A clear counter makes a small bathroom feel larger and calmer. My morning routine — which used to involve moving things around to find things — is now straightforward. Everything is at eye level, visible, accessible, and off the surface. It takes less time and feels less chaotic.
They hold more than I expected. I've put a small tube of face wash in one of the holders alongside the razor. The 5kg rating is clearly not a marketing exaggeration — these hold firmly regardless of what's in them.
Removal is clean and damage-free. I tested this after a month — removed one holder, checked the tile, reattached it. No marks, no residue, no damage. For a renter, that peace of mind is worth a great deal.
The Difference It Made
My bathroom feels like a different room. That's an overstatement for two suction cup holders, but it's also genuinely true. Clearing the counter changed the atmosphere of the space — it feels cleaner, calmer, and more intentional. My morning routine is faster and less frustrating. I don't think about the bathroom anymore, which is exactly the right relationship to have with a bathroom.
I've since bought a third holder for the shower — for shampoo and conditioner bottles — and the same suction technology has held just as firmly on the shower tiles. The whole bathroom is now organised without a single hole in the wall. As a renter, that feels like a genuine achievement.
Would I Recommend Them?
To any renter who has given up on wall-mounted bathroom storage because of drilling restrictions: yes, without hesitation. These hold properly, drain properly, and come off cleanly. They do exactly what they promise and they do it for six months and counting without any sign of stopping. Buy the 2-pack — you'll find uses for both immediately.
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Lena Brauer is a translator and bathroom minimalist based in Brighton. She rents a flat with small but perfectly formed bathroom tiles. Not a single one has been drilled. She considers this a point of pride.
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