Still using plastic dish brushes in your kitchen? Want to make the switch to zero waste product? If so, here's a plastic-free solution for anyone who loves using a brush to clean your pots and pans.
These brushes are ethically produced by Goldrick Natural Living and made in the Black Forest of Germany using traditional methods, dating back more than 140 years.
- Wooden Dish Brush + Replacement Head
- Locally sourced beech wood
- Natural tampico (sisal) bristles
- 40 mm Diameter
Approximately 11 “ long.
Once the bristles are worn out, you can remove the head and replace it! As the plant-based bristles are 100% natural they don't release micro plastics into the environment.
This brush is held together with silver metal wire and there's a hole in the handle should you wish to hang it on a hook to dry.
Use it with our Simply Natural Canada dish soap bars for an all-natural cleaning duo.
Length: approximately 9"
Each brush head can be used for 1-6 months. Do not leave any of the wood parts soaking in water, the wood will absorb water and it will cause the wood to swell and crack, or the metal pieces to come out. Hang to dry or place in a dry spot after using it. If you find your brush head is not staying dry, dip it in vinegar occasionally to help kill bacteria.
The beechwood is naturally antibacterial, but the vinegar will help too. The handle should last for a couple years with normal usage. Don't apply undue pressure on the handle or it will break.
Please note: brush heads are sold separately. You can also use a brush head individually as a vegetable or pot brush.
Replacing the brush head: The first time, it is a little stiff to bend the wires and you may need to use a pair of pliers to loosen it. (Use caution). The subsequent times, you can use strong fingers to squeeze the wires together, loosen the metal grip, and pop off the brush head. Just slide a new brush head on and replace the metal grip that holds it tight.
End of life: Once worn out, the wood and tampico (sisal) parts can be composted or buried in the garden, the silver metal parts can be recycled.
Why it matters: Plastic bristle brushes shed tiny pieces of plastic called micro plastics. Unfortunately these tiny plastic pieces are not filtered out fully by sewage treatment. So when you hear about the "Great Pacific Garbage Patch" the majority of this garbage patch in the Pacific Ocean is actually tiny pieces of plastic that aren't even visible to the human eye.
These tiny plastic pieces are being eaten by marine animals and ending up in the food chain, being consumed by humans in sushi restaurants around the globe! And if you're vegan, they are ending up in our tap water too. Help us turn off the plastic tap and choose a more sustainable option for humans and the planet.
Choose an option: Handle with brush head attached. Or just buy the replaceable brush head and use that.
Sustainability: For the wood handle, the company uses natural beech wood which is able to replenish and sustain itself on its own.
Tampico Fiber: This fiber also known as sisal fiber and offers a soft to medium-soft bristle that is durable with abrasive qualities. It retains it's qualities and smoothness over time unlike other fibers that become hard and with a quality that deteriorates quickly.
