Why use a vegetable brush?
Did you know that eating veggies like potatoes, carrots, courgettes and radishes with their skin on is actually better for you? Skipping the peeling process not only saves you time, but it also increases your nutrient intake.
That’s because the skin of fruits and vegetables tend to have a higher amount of antioxidants, fibre, vitamins and minerals than the rest of the flesh. In fact, they can offer over 30% more fibre when left unpeeled! Just think, you could enjoy up to 328x more antioxidants by crunching on your apple with the skin left on.
What’s more, leaving the skins on your fruits and veggies means you're playing a part in reducing the staggering amount of edible food that's needlessly discarded. Over 3 million tonnes of food, including these nutritious peels, end up as waste every year in the UK. By scrubbing instead of peeling, you're also making a significant impact in minimising food waste and supporting a more sustainable food system.
Is this vegetable brush worth it?
Absolutely! A vegetable brush is a fantastic addition to your kitchen. Think about it: why let potato peels clutter up landfills when those skins are loaded with nutrients and fibre
This bamboo vegetable brush helps you champion less food waste AND less plastic waste. By ditching those old plastic brushes and switching to a plastic-free cleaning tool like this one, you help keep tonnes of plastic out of our bins and ocean.! It’s a brilliant eco-friendly alternative to traditional plastic scrubbers and scouring pads.
Plus, this versatile scrubbing brush pulls double duty for more than just veggies… Use it to scour pans, dig out grime from crevices and so much more!
Do I need to peel vegetables?
Despite 81% of people discarding their fruit and vegetable peelings, you don’t always need to peel them.
Many root vegetables and other firm fruits and vegetables are perfectly fine to eat without peeling, but you’ll want to scrub them free of dirt with a good vegetable brush.
From kiwis and cucumbers to apples and apricots… and even peaches, plums and pears! Make the most of your five-a-day and enjoy the wholesome goodness that comes with the skins too!
Vegetables you don’t need to peel include: potatoes, carrots, cucumbers, courgettes, aubergines, sweet potatoes, beetroots and radishes.
Fruits you don’t need to peel include: Apples, kiwis, peaches, nectarines, cherries, plums, persimmons, apricots and pears.
Even the skin of pumpkins and watermelons are edible!
How to care for your bamboo or wooden utensils and household supplies
Ensuring the longevity of your natural wooden utensils, cleaning tools and household products is key to maintaining their functionality and cost-saving benefits. These sustainable materials, while eco-friendly, are more porous than traditional plastics, making them susceptible to warping and cracking when exposed to water or heat for extended periods.
That means steering clear of the dishwasher and refraining from soaking in water for prolonged periods.
Can you put wooden dish brushes in the dishwasher?
Due to the natural materials, wooden utensils are not suitable for the dishwasher. Although dishwashers seem like a convenient cleaning solution, the high heat and excess moisture inside them can cause irreversible damage to wooden or bamboo products including brushes, scrubbers, lids and chopping boards, so be sure to wash them by hand every time.
How to clean products made from natural materials
Products made from natural materials such as bamboo lids and dish brushes or wooden spoons and chopping boards need a little extra maintenance if you want them to last a long time. Looking after your sustainable cleaning tools and kitchen supplies extends their lifespan and reduces the number of times you need to replace them, saving you more money in the long run.
Always wash wooden or bamboo products by hand in warm soapy water, and remember to dry properly. Don’t use bleach or strong chemical cleaners as this can damage natural products like bamboo and beechwood. We recommend opting for gentle but effective eco-friendly cleaners like our OceanSaver Eco Dish Washing Soap Bar which removes tough stains while preserving natural materials.
How to keep plastic-free dish brushes clean
Sustainable cleaning brushes made from natural sisal and coconut bristles clean just as well as their plastic counterparts but without the environmental damage.
These natural plastic-free bristle brushes are designed to biodegrade and not linger in landfills, but to ensure they remain effective and durable, you need to look after them properly. A good care routine is a great way to maintain your natural brushes and save you money in the long run.
After each use, clean your eco-friendly brushes thoroughly by removing any food bits trapped between the bristles and allow them to dry out completely with the bristles facing down to drain off the water. Avoid leaving the handles of your bamboo dish brushes and pot scrubbers submerged in water for any length of time and keep them away from the dishwasher to prevent damage.
How long do bamboo dish brushes and kitchen tools last?
Bamboo dish brushes and pot scrubbers can last a long time with the right care. Just like your trusty wooden spoon or chopping board, they can survive years and years of use before you need to replace them.
For example, the ecojiko long handle dish brush is designed to last years as the removable brush heads can easily be replaced once they’re worn out.
How often should you replace a bamboo dish brush
Our eco-friendly cleaning brushes and scrubbers can be used for several months before you need to replace them.
With regular use, you may need to change your replaceable dish brush head every 3-6 months, although some people find their bamboo dish brushes and pot scrubbers can last 6-12 months, or even longer in some cases!
If you keep them clean and allow them to dry out properly, your plastic-free kitchen and cleaning tools will do you proud. You can use a gentle disinfectant to prevent bacteria from building up in between uses, too.
When to change your wooden brushes and cleaning tools
You’ll know when it’s time to replace your wooden dish brush or bamboo scrubbing brush when the bristles start showing signs of wear and tear, like fraying or losing their stiffness. Once they begin to bend or fray, it’s a subtle hint that they’ve put in their fair share of cleaning shifts. Keep an eye out for any splits or cracks in the bamboo handles too - that's a cue that it's nearing retirement. When your trusty eco brush starts looking more tired than your post-cleaning self, it might be time to bid adieu and let a fresh one take over the scrubbing duty!
What’s more, those bamboo dish brush heads and pot scrubbers can happily join your compost heap once their cleaning days are over, contributing to nature's cycle instead of cluttering up landfills for centuries like their plastic counterparts. Winner!
Why choose products made from natural materials instead of plastic?
Choosing sustainable cleaning tools and household supplies made from natural, non-plastic materials like bamboo, beechwood, sisal and coconut is a conscious step toward reducing single-use plastic in your household and combatting plastic pollution at a greater scale.
Ecojiko’s cleaning utensils and household products are made from 100% FSC-certified bamboo or beechwood, with natural sisal or coconut bristles on all eco-friendly brushes. This FSC certification means that the bamboo and beechwood used in these products are harvested responsibly without contributing to deforestation, while also supporting plant and animal conservation, local communities, fair wage and work environments.
Plastic-free cleaning tools and kitchen utensils like these will naturally biodegrade rather than lasting centuries in landfill like plastic alternatives. And due to the all-natural materials, you can throw the dish brush heads or scrubbing brushes into the compost once they’re worn out!
What makes bamboo better for the environment?
Despite sharing similar qualities and appearance to wood, bamboo is actually a type of grass. But what makes it such a great alternative to traditional wood?
Bamboo is a renewable crop that’s stronger than your average hardwood and quicker to replenish. It’s durable, recyclable, biodegradable and incredibly sustainable.
In fact, bamboo is the fastest growing plant on the planet, reaching almost a metre a day! It’s usually harvested every 3-5 years compared to the 40-150 years required to grow trees ready to fell for timber, with no nasty pesticides needed to thrive.
But it gets better than that! Research shows that bamboo absorbs more carbon dioxide (as much as 12 tonnes of CO₂ per hectare per year) and releases 35% more oxygen than traditional timber plantations. Pretty impressive, right?
Why use a vegetable brush?
Did you know that eating veggies like potatoes, carrots, courgettes and radishes with their skin on is actually better for you? Skipping the peeling process not only saves you time, but it also increases your nutrient intake.
That’s because the skin of fruits and vegetables tend to have a higher amount of antioxidants, fibre, vitamins and minerals than the rest of the flesh. In fact, they can offer over 30% more fibre when left unpeeled! Just think, you could enjoy up to 328x more antioxidants by crunching on your apple with the skin left on.
What’s more, leaving the skins on your fruits and veggies means you're playing a part in reducing the staggering amount of edible food that's needlessly discarded. Over 3 million tonnes of food, including these nutritious peels, end up as waste every year in the UK. By scrubbing instead of peeling, you're also making a significant impact in minimising food waste and supporting a more sustainable food system.
Is this vegetable brush worth it?
Absolutely! A vegetable brush is a fantastic addition to your kitchen. Think about it: why let potato peels clutter up landfills when those skins are loaded with nutrients and fibre
This bamboo vegetable brush helps you champion less food waste AND less plastic waste. By ditching those old plastic brushes and switching to a plastic-free cleaning tool like this one, you help keep tonnes of plastic out of our bins and ocean.! It’s a brilliant eco-friendly alternative to traditional plastic scrubbers and scouring pads.
Plus, this versatile scrubbing brush pulls double duty for more than just veggies… Use it to scour pans, dig out grime from crevices and so much more!
Do I need to peel vegetables?
Despite 81% of people discarding their fruit and vegetable peelings, you don’t always need to peel them.
Many root vegetables and other firm fruits and vegetables are perfectly fine to eat without peeling, but you’ll want to scrub them free of dirt with a good vegetable brush.
From kiwis and cucumbers to apples and apricots… and even peaches, plums and pears! Make the most of your five-a-day and enjoy the wholesome goodness that comes with the skins too!
Vegetables you don’t need to peel include: potatoes, carrots, cucumbers, courgettes, aubergines, sweet potatoes, beetroots and radishes.
Fruits you don’t need to peel include: Apples, kiwis, peaches, nectarines, cherries, plums, persimmons, apricots and pears.
Even the skin of pumpkins and watermelons are edible!
How to care for your bamboo or wooden utensils and household supplies
Ensuring the longevity of your natural wooden utensils, cleaning tools and household products is key to maintaining their functionality and cost-saving benefits. These sustainable materials, while eco-friendly, are more porous than traditional plastics, making them susceptible to warping and cracking when exposed to water or heat for extended periods.
That means steering clear of the dishwasher and refraining from soaking in water for prolonged periods.
Can you put wooden dish brushes in the dishwasher?
Due to the natural materials, wooden utensils are not suitable for the dishwasher. Although dishwashers seem like a convenient cleaning solution, the high heat and excess moisture inside them can cause irreversible damage to wooden or bamboo products including brushes, scrubbers, lids and chopping boards, so be sure to wash them by hand every time.
How to clean products made from natural materials
Products made from natural materials such as bamboo lids and dish brushes or wooden spoons and chopping boards need a little extra maintenance if you want them to last a long time. Looking after your sustainable cleaning tools and kitchen supplies extends their lifespan and reduces the number of times you need to replace them, saving you more money in the long run.
Always wash wooden or bamboo products by hand in warm soapy water, and remember to dry properly. Don’t use bleach or strong chemical cleaners as this can damage natural products like bamboo and beechwood. We recommend opting for gentle but effective eco-friendly cleaners like our OceanSaver Eco Dish Washing Soap Bar which removes tough stains while preserving natural materials.
How to keep plastic-free dish brushes clean
Sustainable cleaning brushes made from natural sisal and coconut bristles clean just as well as their plastic counterparts but without the environmental damage.
These natural plastic-free bristle brushes are designed to biodegrade and not linger in landfills, but to ensure they remain effective and durable, you need to look after them properly. A good care routine is a great way to maintain your natural brushes and save you money in the long run.
After each use, clean your eco-friendly brushes thoroughly by removing any food bits trapped between the bristles and allow them to dry out completely with the bristles facing down to drain off the water. Avoid leaving the handles of your bamboo dish brushes and pot scrubbers submerged in water for any length of time and keep them away from the dishwasher to prevent damage.
How long do bamboo dish brushes and kitchen tools last?
Bamboo dish brushes and pot scrubbers can last a long time with the right care. Just like your trusty wooden spoon or chopping board, they can survive years and years of use before you need to replace them.
For example, the ecojiko long handle dish brush is designed to last years as the removable brush heads can easily be replaced once they’re worn out.
How often should you replace a bamboo dish brush
Our eco-friendly cleaning brushes and scrubbers can be used for several months before you need to replace them.
With regular use, you may need to change your replaceable dish brush head every 3-6 months, although some people find their bamboo dish brushes and pot scrubbers can last 6-12 months, or even longer in some cases!
If you keep them clean and allow them to dry out properly, your plastic-free kitchen and cleaning tools will do you proud. You can use a gentle disinfectant to prevent bacteria from building up in between uses, too.
When to change your wooden brushes and cleaning tools
You’ll know when it’s time to replace your wooden dish brush or bamboo scrubbing brush when the bristles start showing signs of wear and tear, like fraying or losing their stiffness. Once they begin to bend or fray, it’s a subtle hint that they’ve put in their fair share of cleaning shifts. Keep an eye out for any splits or cracks in the bamboo handles too - that's a cue that it's nearing retirement. When your trusty eco brush starts looking more tired than your post-cleaning self, it might be time to bid adieu and let a fresh one take over the scrubbing duty!
What’s more, those bamboo dish brush heads and pot scrubbers can happily join your compost heap once their cleaning days are over, contributing to nature's cycle instead of cluttering up landfills for centuries like their plastic counterparts. Winner!
Why choose products made from natural materials instead of plastic?
Choosing sustainable cleaning tools and household supplies made from natural, non-plastic materials like bamboo, beechwood, sisal and coconut is a conscious step toward reducing single-use plastic in your household and combatting plastic pollution at a greater scale.
Ecojiko’s cleaning utensils and household products are made from 100% FSC-certified bamboo or beechwood, with natural sisal or coconut bristles on all eco-friendly brushes. This FSC certification means that the bamboo and beechwood used in these products are harvested responsibly without contributing to deforestation, while also supporting plant and animal conservation, local communities, fair wage and work environments.
Plastic-free cleaning tools and kitchen utensils like these will naturally biodegrade rather than lasting centuries in landfill like plastic alternatives. And due to the all-natural materials, you can throw the dish brush heads or scrubbing brushes into the compost once they’re worn out!
What makes bamboo better for the environment?
Despite sharing similar qualities and appearance to wood, bamboo is actually a type of grass. But what makes it such a great alternative to traditional wood?
Bamboo is a renewable crop that’s stronger than your average hardwood and quicker to replenish. It’s durable, recyclable, biodegradable and incredibly sustainable.
In fact, bamboo is the fastest growing plant on the planet, reaching almost a metre a day! It’s usually harvested every 3-5 years compared to the 40-150 years required to grow trees ready to fell for timber, with no nasty pesticides needed to thrive.
But it gets better than that! Research shows that bamboo absorbs more carbon dioxide (as much as 12 tonnes of CO₂ per hectare per year) and releases 35% more oxygen than traditional timber plantations. Pretty impressive, right?
