Ratchet-handled pipe-cleaning tool has a pipe-cleaning brush attached to the tool but also has an abrasive part to clean the outside of pipes. A ratchet handle revolves the cleaning components around the pipe, cleaning it without the user having to apply much force. These tools are designed specific

The accessories available for pipe-cleaning brushes increase the reach of the brush or ease of use. Not all brushes are designed to take accessories so, if you want a more versatile brush, consider one with a threaded or shank end and purchasing a variety of accessories.Stem extensionsStem extension

The earliest mention of the word ‘brush’ in the written English Language was in 1377 and the ‘bottle-brush’ was first mentioned in 1713.Originally, pipe-cleaning brush bristles would have been made out of animal or plant fibres. Pigs, oxen, horses, badgers and even squirrels have provided bristles f

A pipe-cleaning brush is a set of bristles organised around a central stem. It is used for cleaning the inside of tubes or hard-to-reach areas of an object.A tool of many names, pipe-cleaning brushes are also known as tube brushes, cylinder brushes, twisted brushes, pipe brushes, spiral brushes, twi

NylonNylon is a thermoplastic used in numerous industries. Thermoplastics melt when heated, allowing them to be reshaped. When they cool down, they re-harden in the new shape.Pipe-cleaning brush bristles made using nylon are soft and flexible while still being resistant to damage by fungi, abrasion