Bottle brush

[Franci]

I thought it was a simple task. I found myself spending too much time on Amazon trying to look for a decent long neck bottle brush (for wine bottles or tall water glass bottles) that is not too flimsy and does a good job.

I bought already a set and was useless. Do you have one you like and recommend?

 

Thanks!

[ElsieD]

If you haven't already, go to a wine making supply store. They have a wide assortment of bottle cleaners.

[MelissaH]

Or a homebrew supply store, which may or may not be the same as the wine making supply store.

[gulfporter]

I use a hummingbird feeder brush.  

[DouginCMH]

Or a homebrew supply store, which may or may not be the same as the wine making supply store.

Exactly (types the former jhomebrewer). They also would have a bottle cleaning nozzle attachment that one can screw onto the end of a faucet that shoots a jet of hot water into a bottle (or 6 gallon carboy).

[Franci]

Exactly (types the former jhomebrewer). They also would have a bottle cleaning nozzle attachment that one can screw onto the end of a faucet that shoots a jet of hot water into a bottle (or 6 gallon carboy).

 

This reminds me I have the Haan steam cleaner and used in the past for the cleaning my husband chemex. How could I forget about it!

[Kerry Beal]

Lee Valley has a vase brush set that I really like.

[joancassell]

I keep my vinegars and olive oil in lab cruets.  They do sometimes get grummy though, and I discovered that the best way to clean the inside bottoms is by using false teeth cleaner (Efferdent).  Drop in a pill, add hot water, shake till it's clean.

[Dave W]

I've found that the cleaning section of a hardware store is a good place for finding bottle brushes.

[FrogPrincesse]

The Bürstenhaus Redecker brushes are pretty good. The bristles are stiff so they clean well.

[boilsover]

Hi, Franci:

 

  For simple washing, any old bottle brush will do.  For dried on sediment and crud, you might consider this:  http://www.eckraus.com/mechanical-bottle-brush.html

 

Cheers