Our Compostable Dish Brushes are Made With

Bamboo

Bamboo is a fast-growing, renewable resource that’s strong, lightweight, and naturally resistant to moisture—making it ideal for durable, compostable brush handles.

Agave

Agave fiber bristles are plant-based and compostable, offering a range of scrubbing power from gentle to heavy-duty—depending on fiber thickness.

Zero waste kitchen dish brush with natural bristles for sustainable cleaning.

Directions + care for your compostable dish brush

How to Use

For daily use: Dampen the brush and swirl it across your solid dish soap, or add a bit of liquid soap to the bristles. Wash and rinse dishes as usual. After use, rinse the brush and place it in a dry, well-ventilated spot to allow the bristles to dry completely. Avoid letting it sit in water or on top of your dish soap.

To sanitize: Do not put it in the dishwasher—high heat and moisture can warp or split the wood. Instead, rinse thoroughly and soak the bristles briefly in hydrogen peroxide or vinegar. Shake out and let air dry fully.

End of life: Once your brush has reached the end of its useful life, it’s easy to dispose of without guilt. Use pliers to remove the bristles if needed, then compost all parts. This dish brush will break down naturally over time in a home compost bin or pile—leaving nothing behind.

Your Questions, Answered

The ergonomic Dish Brush features medium-stiff bristles made from natural sisal fiber—great for scrubbing dishes and glassware without scratching.

Yes! Its shape and gentle stiffness make it ideal for cleaning root vegetables, citrus, and more. Just keep one dedicated for food use if doing both.

Our brush bristles are made from natural plant fibers like sisal and agave. You might notice a mild, earthy scent at first, but it fades quickly after a few uses.

Yes! Every part of our brushes—including the bristles—is compostable at end of life. To speed up the composting process, the bristles can be separated from the handle first.

With daily use and proper drying between washes, our compostable brushes typically last several months. Replace when bristles become soft or worn.

Rinse your brush well after each use and let it dry bristle-side down. You can sanitize it occasionally by dipping the bristles in vinegar or boiling water.

Yes, our brushes are safe for most non-stick surfaces. Always test gently on delicate cookware to be sure. For tougher jobs, use our Pot Scrubber.

Yes! All of our brushes are 100% vegan and cruelty-free. We never use animal hair or byproducts in any of our materials.

Handy Tips + Tricks

Beyond the Dishes

Your brush isn’t just for dishware—use it to scrub your sink, stovetop, or counters (just test delicate surfaces first). One tool, many uses.

Sanitize Naturally

To freshen your brush, soak the bristles in white vinegar or hydrogen peroxide for a few minutes, then rinse and let dry bristles-down—easy and effective.

Condition for Longevity

Keep your bamboo handle looking its best by rubbing in a small amount of olive oil now and then. It helps repel moisture and extends the life of the brush.

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Handmade with Integrity

We believe sustainability should feel like an upgrade. Our formulas are rigorously tested, small-batch made, and proven to outperform their plastic-laden counterparts.

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Customer Reviews

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grace c. (Denver, US)
AMAZING

i love the simple alchemy scrub brushes!! makes doing the dishes fun, and truly such high quality products

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Rossi R. (Norfolk, US)
amazing brush

definitely can’t go back to using a dish cloth or sponge after this! this brush works very well and using it with the solid dish soap makes washing dishes so fun! has a very slight umami smell out of the package, but it goes away after about a week and doesn’t spread to the dishes :)

Unscented Solid Dish Soap is our most minimalist, skin-loving formula—crafted without fragrance, dyes, or unnecessary fillers.

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