Brushes
Tools consisting of bristles, hair, or wire set into a handle that are used to clean, scrub, or apply a liquid or powder to a surface; products are available in several sizes, and may be used for specific applications.
Some laboratory brushes are used for manual cleaning of laboratory glassware and plasticware. These typically have a handle with terminal, central or lateral bristles to effectively clean specific types of labware and vessels. Most laboratory brushes are autoclavable or washable for repeated use. They are sold individually or as sets with different dimensions to allow for effective cleaning of a wide range of vessel sizes. Brushes may be tapered or tipped with a cotton wad or fine bristle tuft for effective cleaning of tube bases.
Other brushes may be used to clean weighing pans of balances or for other specific tasks.
What are Laboratory Brushes Made of?
Brush handles can be made of wood, of durable plastics such as polypropylene, or of metals such as brass or stainless-steel wire. The bristles can be made from a range of materials depending on the brush type:
• Nylon bristles are tough, hard wearing, and resistant to aggressive chemicals
• Natural bristles (for example goat hair) are suitable for more delicate cleaning
• White silk bristles are suitable for general use
What Types of Laboratory Brushes are Available?
• General-purpose cleaning brushes
• Test tube brushes
• Beaker or bottle brushes
• Burette or pipette brushes
• Flask brushes, with a bent handle for easy access to awkward corners
• Measuring cylinder brushes
• Chromatography brushes for injector and detector ports
• Centrifuge brushes
• Sieve brushes
• Square tank brushes
GSC Go Science Crazy Flask Brush
Designed specifically to clean flasks of varying sizes and shapes. The GSC International Flask Brush is sized to work with flasks of specific capacities and features a plastic handle shaped to reach flask curves.
GSC Go Science Crazy Test Tube Brushes
Brush and clean test tubes in laboratory or classroom settings. GSC International Test Tube Brushes employ soft, natural bristles to avoid scratching and galvanized handles to prevent rust.
GSC Go Science Crazy Burette and Pipette Brush
Brush and clean small containers like burettes or pipettes. GSC International Burette and Pipette Brushes employ soft, natural bristles to avoid scratching and galvanized handles to prevent rust.
Micronova™ SS Wire Brushes With Medium Bristle Stiffness, Polished Tip and Loop Handle
Stainless Steel Wire Brushes with Nylon Bristles
Vileda Professional™ O-Cedar™ Tile and Grout Brush
Deep cleaning brush allows users to get in between all the crevices of tile walls or floor
Vileda Professional™ O'Cedar™ Rinse Fresh™ Iron Scrub Brush
Vileda Professional™ O'Cedar™ Rinse Fresh™ Iron Scrub Brush has a soft-grip handle for comfortable scrubbing
Vileda Professional™ O'Cedar™ Rinse Fresh™ Dish and Glass Brush
Vileda Professional™ O'Cedar™ Rinse Fresh™ Dish and Glass Brush features anti-microbial bristles to prevent odor causing bacteria
Vikan™ Meadium/Stiff One-Piece Pipe Brush
Vikan™ Meadium/Stiff One-Piece Pipe Brush is manufactured with no joints between the handle and brush head.
Vikan™ Stiff Ergonomic Scrubbing Brush
Vikan™ Stiff Ergonomic Scrubbing Brush features bristles that make an ideal option for scrubbing tough messes away, while the ergonomic handle makes it easy to apply pressure.
