Pair create world's largest electric toothbrush

Ruth and Shawn created the garden tool based on the idea of an 11-year-old fan

An inventive pair from Yorkshire have built the world's largest electric toothbrush, which is strong enough to cut down trees.

Ruth Amos, 34, and Shawn Brown, 33, from Sheffield, who run a YouTube channel called Kids Invent Stuff, created the unusually large toothbrush after a suggestion from 11-year-old fan George.

Their 6.7 ft (2m) tall creation is to feature in the latest edition of the Guinness World Records book.

Ms Amos, who grew up reading the books, described the title win as "one of those pinch me moments".

Based on George's design idea, the toothbrush, which is ten times bigger than a conventional one, is meant to be used as a handy garden tool.

Created from sheets of metal and a grinder that powers the head, it can be used for scrubbing the patio, trimming the grass and even for cutting trees.

Due to its size, it will get a coveted place in the 2025 edition of the record book.

Ms Amos said: "To receive an official Guinness World Record title is really exciting.

"As someone who grew up reading the books, it's just such an honour to actually have one for the channel and for George's incredible invention idea."

Ruth Amos and Shawn Brown spent five days creating the toothbrush

The 2025 edition of the book will feature 2,115 records, including two dogs which were the fastest to complete 10 side leapfrog jumps.

Craig Glenday, editor-in-chief at Guinness World Records, said the new edition continues the tradition of reporting the latest record-breaking achievements which began in 1954.

"Over the past year, we've reviewed nearly 30,000 applications, and the result is a book packed with thousands of awesome facts and feats for the whole family to enjoy."

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