Wooden Laundry Brush
Oiled Beechwood
Pliable natural bristles work a stain remover into the fibres rather than letting it sit on top of them.
- Soft but firm, no fibre damage
- Safe on all fabrics, delicates included
- Large oval shape strengthens your grip
- Makes your stain remover work harder
For Christmas, order by 16 December, or 18 December in WA. All dates
Oiled beechwood with pliable, robust natural bristles that work a stain remover into the fibres rather than just sitting on top of them. For collars, cuffs, straps, waistbands and anywhere else stains land. Safe on all fabric types, including delicates.
Key Features
- Soft but firm bristles. They break down stains without damaging fibres.
- Safe for all fabric types. Including delicates.
- Large oval shape. It strengthens your grip and increases the force you can apply.
- It makes your stain remover work harder. Meaningfully more effective than product alone.
- Three other jobs. Upholstery, dry-clean-only stain treatment, and as a vegetable scrubber.
Pūrē Standard
- Mechanical action beats more chemical. A brush works the product into the weave, which is why a gentle stain remover plus a brush usually outperforms a harsher product on its own. Less product, better result.
- Oiled beechwood, no plastic. A solid timber handle finished with oil rather than lacquer, so nothing flakes into the wash.
- It does two jobs. Murchison-Hume point out it doubles as a vegetable scrubber at the kitchen sink, which is a genuinely useful second life for a tool most people buy for one thing.
- Made in China exclusively for Murchison-Hume. Which they disclose plainly.
- Where we would like more, and this is the important one. Murchison-Hume describe the bristles only as "natural bristles" and do not say whether they are plant or animal in origin. Because we cannot confirm it either way, we have not tagged this brush as vegan. If that matters to you, our sisal and palm-fibre brushes are explicitly plant-based.
Overall score:
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Performance | ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (3.5/5) |
| Low-Tox & Material Safety | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5) |
| Sustainability | ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4/5) |
| Manufacturing Transparency | ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (3.5/5) |
| Packaging | ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4/5) |
How to Use
- Apply the product to the stain. A small amount of laundry soap or stain remover.
- Brush in circular motions. Gently, to work it into the fibres.
- Rinse and repeat. If needed.
- Never soak the brush. Always air dry it after use.
Product Details
- Material. Oiled beechwood with natural bristles. No dye, and a natural oiled wood finish.
- Dimensions. 160 x 20 x 32mm.
- Bristle length. 15.24mm.
- Origin. Made in China exclusively for Murchison-Hume.
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For Christmas, order by 16 December, or 18 December in WA. All dates
Our Take
A brush works stain remover into the weave rather than on top, so you use less product for a better result. We cannot confirm the bristle source, so it is not tagged vegan.
Pūrēly Organic
Good to know
Frequently asked
Is it gentle enough for delicates?
Yes. Murchison-Hume state it is safe for all fabric types including delicates. The bristles are pliable but robust, so they break stains down without damaging fibres.
Is this brush vegan?
We cannot confirm it. Murchison-Hume describe the bristles only as natural bristles and do not say whether they are plant or animal in origin, so we have not tagged it vegan. If that matters to you, our sisal and palm-fibre brushes are explicitly plant-based.
What is it best for?
Collars, cuffs, straps, waistbands and anywhere else stains land. It also works on upholstery and dry-clean-only stain treatment, and doubles as a vegetable scrubber at the kitchen sink.
Why use a brush at all?
Because mechanical action beats more chemical. Working the product into the weave means a gentle stain remover plus a brush usually outperforms a harsher product on its own.
How do I care for it?
Never soak it, and always air dry after use. The oiled beechwood handle is finished with oil rather than lacquer, so nothing flakes into the wash.
