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BRUSH TYPE GUIDE
Choosing the Best Brush for Your
Specific Needs
Synthetic Bristles
Nylon
Polyester
Polypropylene
Excellent abrasion resistance, shear/break strength,
and bristle bend recovery. Very good chemical
resistance and sustains temperatures up to 350°F.
Best choice for abrasive, rough use.
Excellent chemical resistance, ultra violet light
resistance, and bristle bend recovery. Very good
abrasion resistance, and tear/break strength. Sustains
temperatures up to 125°F. Best choice for all around use
and for extreme exposure to cleaning chemicals.
Stiff and long-lasting bristles work well under any
conditions. Resistant to chemicals, oil and water
making them ideal for back-of-house cleaning.
Horsehair
Palmyra
Tampico
A natural pointed tip, good shear/break resistance, and
soft cleaning properties. Good durability and excellent
blending properties make this an ideal choice for
interior floor sweeps when blended with other fibers.
Natural medium stiff fibers from India palms is an
excellent choice for general floor sweeps. Provides good
durability and bristle recovery.
Natural Tampico fiber from the Mexican agave plant is
a soft to medium soft bristle with very good durability.
Good choice for finer floor sweeps and general cleaning
scrub brushes.
Stainless Steel Wire
Carbon Steel Wire
Brass Wire
Rust proof, excellent chemical resistance, excellent
bend recovery, provides a high degree of abrasion and
wear resistance. Best foodservice choice for aggressive
cleaning on grills and other heavily soiled
foodservice equipment.
Provides a high degree of abrasion and wear resistance.
Good bend recovery. Best choice for aggressive
cleaning on grills and other heavily soiled equipment.
Rust resistant, provides a high degree of abrasion but
is softer than stainless steel or carbon steel to prevent
equipment damage. For use on ovens, griddles, and
other metal equipment that is heavily soiled but cannot
sustain heavy scratches.
Natural Bristles
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