Brushes Buying Guide

Brushes that are used in the kitchen are meant to be multi-purpose or multi-tasking types. Some brushes are used for cleaning the kitchen tops or cooking gadgets, while some are used for cleaning food items like shellfish, mushrooms, fruits and vegetables.  Brushes are also used in basting the patches in pastries.   

Brushe Bristles

There are brushes in all sizes, shapes and designs. The bristles are either hard or soft, with long or short handles. The bristles are made out of various materials. 

• Nylon bristles
• Polypropylene bristles
• Natural bristles
• Plastic bristles
• Brass bristles
• Mesh

How to Choose Brushes for Cleaning?

• Brushes are selected based on the task and surface in which it is going to be used.  For instance, brushes with soft bristles are used for cleaning food items to lower the damage caused to them and brushes with stiff bristles are used for cleaning cooking gadgets or kitchen tops.

• Brushes made of synthetic bristles last longer but can encourage bacterial growth but brushes with natural bristles are not so as they do not last for a longer period.

• Scrubbing brushes with changeable heads are a good option as they are very cost effective and perform well.

• The bristles need to be flexible enough to bend and straighten wherever required so that they clean cervices and rounded parts easily and efficiently.

Quick Picks

Quick Picks
Wooden Pastry Brush : You can use this brush to apply butter on pastries.	Handmade Dish Brush : It has stiff bristles to clean the dishes spick and span.	Natural Economy Scrubbing Brush : Hardwearing and functional, this scrubbing brush is a practical addition to your kitchen.

Quick Picks
Kitchen Aid Basting Brush : Available in cream and black, this basting brush will be of aid in your kitchen.	Black Acrylic Kitchen Brush : It is perfect for scrubbing potatoes or other root vegetables.	Long Radiator Brush - Dark Goat's Hair : Made by natural means, this long brush is good to drive through narrow areas.

Related Guides

• Kitchen Tools
• Kitchen and Dining
• Decorating and Pastry Bags
• Kitchen Timers
• Kitchen Trivets and Spoon Rests

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