Modular Palm Pot Scrub Brush
Most dish brushes are plastic, handle and bristles both, which makes them hard to recycle and means they linger in landfills and waterways for hundreds of years, shedding microplastics as they slowly break down. This modular brush is built to do the opposite.
The handle and bristles are plant-based, so when the head wears out you simply unscrew it, compost it, and twist on a fresh one while keeping the same handle for the long haul. The same screw-on head fits our Modular Dish Brush too, and it comes in two bristle textures. Want a few on hand? Take a look at our bulk options.
- Wood handle and plant-fiber bristles, plant-based and biodegradable
- Modular design: unscrew the worn head and twist on a fresh one, keep the handle
- Two bristle textures, regular-duty or heavy-duty (or pick up the handle on its own)
- Heads last 2 months or more with care
- When the bristles soften, retire it to a household scrubber for tubs, sinks, boots, and more
Use it to scrub pots, pans, and dishes at the sink. When the bristles wear down, unscrew the head, drop it in the compost, and twist on a replacement, no tools needed. Choose regular bristles for everyday dishes or heavy-duty bristles for tougher jobs, or grab the handle on its own if you already have heads.
Store the brush somewhere dry with good air circulation, and separate the head from the handle so both can dry between uses. If you spot any buildup, wipe it with diluted vinegar or mild soap and leave it to dry in the sun or near airflow.
A wooden handle with plant-fiber bristles. No plastic, so the whole brush is biodegradable. The dark, Heavy-Duty bristles are made of stiff palm fibers. The Regular-Duty bristles are made of sisal and agave fibers.
3.5" tall x 2" round.
Your modular brush is made from bamboo and plant fibers, not plastic, so like any natural material it does best when it gets a chance to dry out. Two quick habits keep the handle going for years:
- Unscrew the head to dry. When you finish the dishes, twist the head off and let the handle and head air-dry separately. This keeps water from sitting in the threads, which is where mold likes to start.
- Vinegar if you spot mold. If you ever see dark spots at the joint, soak or scrub the threads with diluted white vinegar, rinse and let it dry.
With that little bit of care, each brush head lasts 2 months or more. When the bristles wear down, screw on a fresh head and keep using the same handle.
Our handle promise: if your handle ever reaches the end of its life, we will send you a free replacement handle with your next order.
There is no retail packaging, just the minimal materials needed to ship it safely. Your order may include a small paper product info card.
Place the worn head in your home compost or bury it in the dirt and let it biodegrade.
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The bristles on this one are very strong, so it will be good to use on my sink or tough food stuck on dishes.
This brush is designed to last long. It’s sturdy and effective. No more mashed matted plastic bristles that end up in the landfills.
Needed some extra scrubbing power (I use the coco round scrubbies from this site for most dishes) and couldn't tell from the photo if these would be too soft or hard. They're neither. Soft enough to never harm dishes and hard enough to handle serious grime/burnt food etc.
Including a picture of my zero waste sink suite which fits all of my needs
My first of certainly many purchases from ZWO.
High quality and so environmentally friendly. Bravo!
Love this handy scrub. Easy to hold. Nice to look at. Does the job with no damage to delicate items.
this brush is great for those harder stick on messes like dried cheese, sauce, etc. We have really enjoyed using it especially on our wok, etc.
Works great for everyday cleaning, and doesn't take up alot of space, ive used it to scrub off stuck on food without an issue
Looks great in my kitchen and works great too. I’m a big fan of this company, they really go above and beyond to execute exceptional customer service and sustainable practices.
Beautiful little scrubber, gets pots and pans super clean, and looks great in my kitchen!
My NOT happy with this product, the replacement head, and the customer support. Both pieces grew mold on them after using for a few weeks.
Works great on my pots and pans!
Hi there! We're so glad to hear the brush works well for you. Thanks for sharing your positive experience!
This is a GREAT product. We originally switched to scrub brushes for our dishes a few years back. (We we're getting the plastic ones from Walmart.) But never liked that they melted with hot water and were slowly releasing microplastics into every dish.
Now that I found these im never going back! Super sturdy and fits well in my hand.
Hi Ariel, we're so glad to hear you love the Modular Palm Pot Scrub Brush! Thanks for sharing your experience and for making eco-friendly choices. We appreciate your support!
I like the design but it grows mold so fast. The bristles are quite tough so they are good for getting food gunk off.
Hi there, thanks for your feedback! To help prevent mold, we recommend soaking the brush in a 50/50 vinegar and water solution and letting it dry thoroughly between uses. We appreciate your support for eco-friendly solutions!
Does what’s its supposed to do and more
Hi Carmen, thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad the scrub brush meets your expectations. Happy cleaning!
Love these as I'm trying to replace a lot of typically plastic made items!
The heavy duty brush is NOT kidding about being heavy duty. Definitely recommend!
Bought one of these brushes and some replacement heads. Been using for a couple weeks and it's exactly what I wanted! I also like how secure the screw-on heads feel. I was worried they would feel rickety or else would stick too much to unscrew, but actually they're really well made and attach securely.
These are awesome. Plus when we are finished using them, they can be composted!
I just bought my second one; the first lasted nearly a year! The bamboo did crack a bit, but not enough to get in the way of functionality.
I definitely recommend hanging it up to dry to increase longevity (I've got mine looped around a carabiner on my window curtain rod).
I need to replace my Dutch oven cleaning brush as the plastic was chipping off every time I used it, causing bristles to fall off. I bought both the hard and soft wood handled scrubbers and they are really nice to use. Easy to grip and I love that I can screw off the bottom part once I need to replace the bristles themselves.
Smells kinda weird at first , I assume it’s normal. Works well, love it.
Well made product though the bristles are a bit hard at first.
Very effective scrub brush, especially when paired with the Zero Waste Outlet grease-defying bar of soap.
I loved the idea, but you can’t really change the heads. Mold grows in the gap right away, hiding in the nook and cranny
Of course the bristles is what always wears down quickly, not the actual handle, so when I saw that they made one were the bristles can be switched out I was like "FINALLY!" And when the handle does eventually wear out, it's still compostable!
I can't speak to it's compatibility with a new brush head, but it is doing an excellent job of scraping food before going into the dishwasher. It also has sturdy bristles to clean off soap scum & gunk from sink surfaces. I should have bought 2 for other cleaning jobs, but will save that idea for after our cross-country move!
Works great- sturdy brush
Definitely one of the best modular palm brushes on the market!
This brush handles most of my cleaning needs. I added in a loofah for tight spaces and a pan scraper for the really dried on stuff. I got both the regular and heavy bristles. I think I only needed the heavy.