Teak & Agave Dish Scrubbing Brush
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CA$12.00
CA$9.50 - CA$12.00
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This sustainable dish brush replaces plastic dish brushes in the kitchen! The brush head is fully replaceable: when it's worn out, slide it out from the metal wire and replace the head. The head can also be used without the handle.
The Casa Agave™ sustainable dish brush from No Tox Life replaces plastic dish brushes in the kitchen!
This removable-head dish brush has a white teakwood handle and brush head, with stiff agave fibre (vegan) plant bristles. It is held together with silver metal wire, and includes a small wire loop at the end for hanging to dry. It can be used to wash general dishes as well as to loosen stuck on food. For very stuck on food, use our bamboo scraper.
Longevity: Each brush head can be used for at least 1-3 months. Make sure to not submerge or soak the wooden parts in water. Hang to dry or place in a dry spot after using it. Continue using this brush until the bristles no longer work or the brush head falls apart, then compost or bury in garden or dispose in a green waste bin.
Storage and Care: To reduce cracking, keep the wood parts dry and do not allow them to soak in water. Cracking is normal for uncoated brushes if you tend to get the wooden parts very wet. You can oil your brushes to reduce the potential of cracking if you regularly submerge your dish brushes in water. Stop using the brush and replace it if you see any mold growth. If you find your brush head is not staying dry, dip the bristles in vinegar occasionally to help kill bacteria. The white teakwood is naturally antibacterial but the vinegar will help too.
Replacing the brush head: The brush head is fully replaceable so when it's worn out, slide it out from the metal wire and replace the head. Keep reusing the handle until it is worn out. Don't apply undue pressure on the handle or it will break. 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.
Using with our No Tox Life dish washing block®: Keep in mind that when using the dish washing block®, a soft sponge on most dishes is ideal for best longevity. If you use a hard bristle brush on all dishes, you will wear down the dish block faster than a sponge and might dig a hole in the middle of the block.
End of life: Once worn out, the wood and agave 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 eaten by marine animals and end up in the food chain, consumed by humans in sushi restaurants around the globe! And if you're vegan, they end 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.
Sustainability: For the wood handle, No Tox Life does not use the species Teak that is endangered. They use a different species called White Teak wood that is very fast-growing (similar to bamboo) and even considered a weed in some countries because it grows so fast.
Agave Fiber: Casa Agave™ agave fiber bristles are grown, harvested, sun-dried and processed in Mexico using traditional techniques to ensure a high quality and strong natural fibre.
This removable-head dish brush has a white teakwood handle and brush head, with stiff agave fibre (vegan) plant bristles. It is held together with silver metal wire, and includes a small wire loop at the end for hanging to dry. It can be used to wash general dishes as well as to loosen stuck on food. For very stuck on food, use our bamboo scraper.
Longevity: Each brush head can be used for at least 1-3 months. Make sure to not submerge or soak the wooden parts in water. Hang to dry or place in a dry spot after using it. Continue using this brush until the bristles no longer work or the brush head falls apart, then compost or bury in garden or dispose in a green waste bin.
Storage and Care: To reduce cracking, keep the wood parts dry and do not allow them to soak in water. Cracking is normal for uncoated brushes if you tend to get the wooden parts very wet. You can oil your brushes to reduce the potential of cracking if you regularly submerge your dish brushes in water. Stop using the brush and replace it if you see any mold growth. If you find your brush head is not staying dry, dip the bristles in vinegar occasionally to help kill bacteria. The white teakwood is naturally antibacterial but the vinegar will help too.
Replacing the brush head: The brush head is fully replaceable so when it's worn out, slide it out from the metal wire and replace the head. Keep reusing the handle until it is worn out. Don't apply undue pressure on the handle or it will break. 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.
Using with our No Tox Life dish washing block®: Keep in mind that when using the dish washing block®, a soft sponge on most dishes is ideal for best longevity. If you use a hard bristle brush on all dishes, you will wear down the dish block faster than a sponge and might dig a hole in the middle of the block.
End of life: Once worn out, the wood and agave 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 eaten by marine animals and end up in the food chain, consumed by humans in sushi restaurants around the globe! And if you're vegan, they end 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.
Sustainability: For the wood handle, No Tox Life does not use the species Teak that is endangered. They use a different species called White Teak wood that is very fast-growing (similar to bamboo) and even considered a weed in some countries because it grows so fast.
Agave Fiber: Casa Agave™ agave fiber bristles are grown, harvested, sun-dried and processed in Mexico using traditional techniques to ensure a high quality and strong natural fibre.