scrubbing brush
Stiff bristle cleaner
A scrubbing brush is a stiff-bristled brush used for cleaning floors, walls, or other surfaces that need vigorous scrubbing: She got down on her knees with a scrubbing brush and attacked the grout.
The bristles are typically short and firm, mounted on a wooden or plastic block, sometimes with a handle.
British usage; Americans usually say scrub brush.
Clean by hard rubbing
- rinseWash without scrubbing
- latherFoamy soap bubbles
- degreaseRemove fatty substances
- descaleRemove limescite accumulation
disinfect · sanitize · sterilize · soap · detergent · bleach · antibacterial · grime
Strenuous physical effort
- vigorousHaving great physical energy
- strenuousRequiring intense exertion
- exertionVigorous physical effort
- muscleContractile body tissue
hard work · persistence · back and forth · circular motion · pressure · kneeling · hands and knees
Vigorous abrasive cleaning
- roughUneven in surface
- coarseRough in texture
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- exfoliateRemove outer skin layers
rasp · scrape · sandpaper · pumice · steel wool · scratch · wear · surface
Not easily bent
- nylonSynthetic textile polymer
- filamentVery thin thread
- tuftCluster joined below
- syntheticProduced artificially, not natural
polypropylene · flagged · density · coarse · firm · durable · replacement · worn
scour
Clean by hard rubbing
descale · disinfect · sanitize · sterilize · soap · detergent · bleach · antibacterial · grime · dirt
elbow grease
Strenuous physical effort
- vigorousHaving great physical energy
- strenuousRequiring intense exertion
- exertionVigorous physical effort
muscle · hard work · persistence · back and forth · circular motion · pressure · kneeling · hands and knees
scouring
Vigorous abrasive cleaning
exfoliate · rasp · scrape · sandpaper · pumice · steel wool · scratch · wear · surface · friction
stiff
Not easily bent
synthetic · polypropylene · flagged · density · coarse · firm · durable · replacement · worn · splayed
long-handled
Having elongated grip
- brushespaintbrushes, toothbrushes, hairbrush, hairbrushes, toothbrush
scrubbing brushsoft cloth
Smooth, pliable textile
feather duster · sponge · microfiber cloth · chamois · cotton wool
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