Colist HY-122 Toothbrush Holder Review: a compact wall rack that mostly just does its job

I’ve been using the Colist wall-mounted toothbrush holder (model HY-122) for a bit now, and the short version is: it’s a simple plastic rack that helped clean up my messy bathroom sink. Nothing fancy, but it does what it says, with a couple of quirks you should know before buying. I went for the white version and stuck it on tiled wall above a fairly small sink, with two electric toothbrushes, several heads, a manual brush, toothpaste and a razor.

Before this, all that stuff was just lying around on the edge of the basin in a cup and random holders, constantly getting wet and collecting grime. I wanted something that didn’t need drilling because I’m renting, and this one uses adhesive pads and a detachable rack, so it seemed like a decent compromise. It’s also pretty compact (17 x 8 x 9 cm), so it doesn’t stick out too much or block the tap area.

I’ll be honest: I wasn’t expecting much, it’s just a plastic organizer. But in daily use, the interesting parts are how well it sticks, whether it’s actually easy to clean, and if the layout really works for a family or just looks good in the photos. I’ve loaded it with more stuff than it probably should hold just to see what would happen: big tube of toothpaste, two razors, and even a small comb at some point.

In the next sections I’ll go through how it’s built, how it feels in the hand, how the mounting went, and if it actually stays dry and hygienic like the product page claims. Overall, it’s pretty solid for a basic organizer, but it’s not perfect, especially if your bathroom walls aren’t completely smooth or if you expect rock-solid mounting like a drilled metal rack.

In terms of value, I’d put this Colist holder in the “good but not mind-blowing” category. You’re paying for a simple plastic organizer that solves a basic problem: toothbrushes and small items all over the sink. Compared to metal, drilled holders, it’s cheaper and easier to install, which is ideal if you’re renting or don’t want to damage tiles. For that use case, the price makes sense and feels fair.

Where you start questioning the value is if you have tricky walls. If your bathroom doesn’t have nice smooth tiles, you might end up buying this, fighting with the adhesive, and then either having it fall or being forced to use it as a countertop stand. In that scenario, the value drops, because you could have bought a simple cup or free-standing holder for less money and less hassle. The product description is clear enough about needing smooth surfaces, but people don’t always read that closely.

Compared to other cheap plastic holders I’ve seen, this one does have a couple of advantages: detachable design for easy cleaning, specific slots for electric heads, and decent drainage. A lot of cheaper ones are just a box with holes and no way to detach or really clean the inner parts. So for anyone who cares about hygiene and hates disgusting residue under the brushes, this feature alone gives it a bit more value than the basic one-piece cups.

Overall, I’d say the value is pretty solid if you: have smooth tiles, use electric toothbrushes with multiple heads, and want a compact wall solution without drilling. If you just need a simple place to throw two manual brushes and a tube of paste, you can definitely find cheaper and simpler options that will do the job just as well. It’s not overpriced, but it’s also not some bargain of the century. It sits in that middle zone: decent product, fair price, mainly worth it for the organization and cleaning convenience.

Design-wise, this thing is very straightforward. It’s a plain white ABS plastic block with cutouts and slots. If you’re looking for something stylish or metal, this isn’t it. In my bathroom, it kind of disappears visually, which I actually like. It doesn’t draw attention; it just sits there doing its job. The finish is smooth, no sharp edges on my unit, and the plastic doesn’t feel flimsy, but you can tell it’s not premium metal hardware either.

The layout is the interesting part. The 4 toothbrush slots at the front are spaced enough so the heads don’t touch each other too much, which is more hygienic than a single mug where everything leans together. The 6 head slots are on top, and they fit standard electric brush heads (Oral-B style) without forcing them. I tried some generic replacement heads, and they also fit fine. The single bigger compartment on the side is more flexible: I’ve put a full-size toothpaste tube there, and on another day I used it for a razor and a small tube of face wash. It doesn’t look perfectly tidy when overloaded, but it holds up.

One thing I liked is that the bottom is not flat and closed. There are open gaps and an air slot so if your toothbrush drips, the water can escape instead of pooling around the base. On my old ceramic cup, water would just sit there and turn brownish after a week. Here, any drops fall through and either evaporate or end up on the sink edge, which is easier to wipe quickly.

The downside of the design is that because it’s all plastic and quite light, it depends a lot on the adhesive mount to feel solid. On the wall, when stuck properly, it doesn’t wobble much, but if you bump it hard, you do feel some play because it’s just clipped onto the plate. Also, if you like very minimal designs, you might find it a bit busy with all the slots and cutouts. In my eyes, it’s more of a practical organizer than something you’d buy for looks.

The whole holder is made of ABS plastic, which is pretty standard for cheap bathroom accessories. It’s light, doesn’t rust, and doesn’t absorb water. Mine had no chemical smell out of the box, which is a good point. You can tell it’s mass-produced, but the molding is decent: no weird burrs, no super thin weak points that look like they’ll snap immediately. For a 320 g product, it feels dense enough in the hand.

In daily use, the ABS handles splashes and humidity just fine. I’ve rinsed it under the tap a few times already, and it doesn’t warp or stain. Toothpaste residue wipes off easily with a sponge or cloth. I haven’t noticed any discoloration yet, but to be fair, I’ve only used it for a few weeks, not years. White plastic can yellow over time in some bathrooms, so that’s something to keep in mind long term, but that’s more about the nature of white ABS than this specific model.

The detachable compartments are the part that worried me at first. I expected the clips to be fragile, but they actually hold together pretty well. You can take sections apart for a deeper clean and reassemble them without feeling like they’ll break. That said, I wouldn’t be rough with it; if you bend the plastic too far, it will crack like any other ABS part. This is not industrial-grade material, just decent home-use plastic.

The adhesive pads are the real weak link material-wise. They are basically double-sided adhesive plates. On smooth tiles or glass, they can hold up to the claimed 5 kg if the surface is clean and dry, but if your wall is slightly textured or painted, the bond is much less reliable. One Amazon reviewer mentioned the first pad didn’t stick at all and the second fell after 24 hours. I had a similar experience on a slightly textured painted wall: it fell off overnight. On clean glossy tiles though, it’s been holding firmly so far. So the plastic part is fine, the adhesive is the variable you need to watch.

After a few weeks of daily use, I don’t see major signs that this thing will fall apart anytime soon. The ABS body hasn’t warped, the slots still hold the brushes straight, and the detachable parts still clip in tightly. I’ve removed it from the wall mount several times for cleaning, and the clipping mechanism hasn’t loosened up yet. So for normal home use, I’d say the base durability of the plastic rack is pretty decent.

The first weak point, like I mentioned earlier, is the adhesive pad. Once you stick it, you don’t really want to remove and re-stick it multiple times. The more you peel it off, the less confidence you’ll have in the bond. If you mess up placement or the surface isn’t clean enough the first time, you may waste a pad. The box includes two pads, which is nice, but if both fail on your wall type, you’ll either have to buy separate adhesive strips or accept that it has to sit on the countertop instead of the wall.

The second weak point is just the nature of white plastic in a bathroom. Over time, with toothpaste, soap and hard water, it might stain or yellow, especially around the drainage areas. So far, regular cleaning has kept it looking fine for me, but I can imagine after a year or two of lazy cleaning, it might start to look a bit tired. If you’re the type who deep cleans the bathroom only once in a blue moon, this may not age very gracefully compared to a stainless steel holder.

That said, for the price and intended use, I’d still call the durability pretty solid. This is not a 20-year fixture, but it doesn’t feel like a disposable gadget either. If you’re careful with mounting and don’t overload it with heavy bottles, I don’t see why it wouldn’t last several years without any real issues. The Amazon rating around 4.6/5 also lines up with that: mostly satisfied people, with the occasional complaint about sticking rather than the unit breaking.

In practice, the mounting performance is really what will make or break this product for most people. On my glossy tiles, after cleaning with alcohol and letting the wall dry, the adhesive plate went on easily and hasn’t moved since. It feels stable when I grab my electric toothbrush twice a day. But when I first tried it on a painted wall that was only semi-smooth, the pad peeled off within a day. So, if your bathroom walls aren’t fully smooth tiles, stainless steel, glass or a mirror, expect some frustration.

Once it’s actually on the wall properly, the holder is practical. The drainage slots at the bottom do help keep things from sitting in water. When I put my brush back right after rinsing, you can see drops run down and out instead of pooling. After a few days, there’s still some residue, but it’s much less disgusting than my old cup. Because the whole unit lifts off the base, I can take it to the sink, give it a proper rinse, and it’s clean again in a couple of minutes. That detachable design is genuinely useful and not just marketing talk.

Capacity-wise, I’ve been running it with two electric brushes, four heads, one manual brush, a razor, and a big toothpaste. That basically fills it up. If you start adding more stuff, it looks cluttered and you lose the “clean” effect. For a couple or a small family who keeps only the basics near the sink, it works. For a family of four with tons of products, this will be too small as the only organizer. Also, heavy items like big glass bottles obviously don’t belong here; it’s made for light bathroom stuff.

One practical detail: you do feel a bit of flex when you push brushes into the slots, just because the plastic isn’t super thick. It hasn’t cracked on me, but you can tell you shouldn’t be rough. Also, the holder sticks out about 8 cm from the wall, so if your sink area is tight, measure first so you don’t bang your head or elbows on it. Overall, performance is good enough for everyday use, as long as you respect its limits and mount it on a truly smooth surface.

When you open the box, you basically get three things: the main toothbrush holder unit (all in ABS plastic), a set of detachable compartments already clipped together, and two adhesive wall hooks with peel-off backing. There’s no real fancy packaging here, just a basic cardboard box and some plastic wrap. It’s clearly meant to be functional, not a gift-style product. Everything arrived intact, no cracks or scratches on my unit.

The layout is pretty straightforward: you have 4 slots for regular toothbrushes, 6 smaller slots for electric toothbrush heads, and 1 wider compartment for toothpaste or random items like a razor, face wash, or a small comb. The slots are clearly defined, so you don’t have to guess where things go. I managed to fit two Oral-B electric brushes (the thicker ones) by resting the bodies in the larger open area and using the dedicated head slots for the brush heads.

The whole holder is detachable from the wall plate, which is actually the main useful feature in my opinion. You stick the adhesive mount to the wall, and the rack itself slides or clips onto it. When it’s time to clean, you just lift it off, rinse everything, dry it and clip it back. There’s also a drainage slot at the bottom so water doesn’t sit there and turn into a disgusting puddle. It’s not some high-tech system, just open gaps at the base, but in daily use it does help things dry faster.

One thing to be aware of: this is not a huge organizer. The product photos can make it look a bit larger than it is. At 17 cm long and 9 cm high, it’s more suited for 2–3 people with a normal amount of stuff than a big family with a ton of products. If you try to store everyone’s toothpaste, floss, razors and creams in this single unit, it will look cramped pretty quickly. But as a basic toothbrush + heads + a couple extras holder, the format is reasonable and keeps the sink area less chaotic.