{"product_id":"casa-agave-dishwashing-vegetable-hand-brush","title":"Casa Agave Dishwashing \u0026 Vegetable Hand Brush","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo Tox Life was born from the desire to provide natural, toxin-free vegan body care to help you live a cleaner, greener lifestyle.  A local, family-run business and each product is handmade using the highest-quality ingredients that can be found.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Casa Agave™ brush is an easy replacement for your plastic dishwashing and vegetable brushes in the kitchen and home. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a white teakwood handle and medium weight agave fiber bristles, it is ideal for general dish washing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReplaces:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e P\u003c\/span\u003elastic dish brushes. Can be used to wash general dishes as well as to loosen stuck on food. For very stuck on food and heavy stains, try our pot scrubber, the plant fiber bristles are stiffer and are better designed to tackle heavier grit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-purpose: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe hand brush can also be used on vegetables that need a good scrub! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLongevity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEach brush can be used for 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you find your brush 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue using this brush until the bristles no longer work, then compost or bury in garden or dispose in a green waste bin. Stop using the brush and replace it if you see any mold growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage and Care: \u003c\/strong\u003eTo reduce cracking, keep the wood parts dry and do\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esoak or submerge them in water. \u003cspan\u003eCracking is normal for wooden brushes if you tend to get the wooden parts very wet. \u003c\/span\u003eYou can oil your brushes to reduce the potential of cracking if you regularly submerge your dish brushes in water. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlace in a completely dry spot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hang to dry or place in a completely dry spot after using it. Do not rest the brush on top of your solid dish soap between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edish washing sessions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the natural bristles will wick up excess water and cause the handle to crack. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatch out for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Some companies have \"sustainable\" brushes that have plastic bristles. Our handles are wood and our bristles are made out of agave fiber, making this brush 100% compostable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/notoxlife.com\/products\/pot-scrubber-white-teakwood-plant-fiber?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=155cdbd6d\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse with our Dish Washing Block®: \u003c\/strong\u003eKeep in mind that when using our Dish 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnd of life:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once worn out, t\u003cspan\u003ehe wood and agave fiber parts can be composted or buried in the garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it matters:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePlastic bristle scrub 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSustainability:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFor the wood handle, we do not use the species Teak that is endangered, we use a different species called White Teakwood that is very fast-growing (similar to bamboo) and even considered a weed in some countries because it grows so fast. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgave Fiber:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 fiber. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e choose either the petite size with uncoated handle or the full size with larger handle and light non-toxic wood coating to increase longevity. 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