Tampico Cleaning Brush Boston General Store
Tampico Cleaning Brush Boston General Store

Tampico Cleaning Brush

$7.00
Otter Wax

This is a versatile brush that's great to have since it can be used to clean a wide variety of fabrics and leathers. The natural bristles are relatively stiff, allowing this brush to scrub away dirt, dust, debris, and stains, but soft enough to not scratch leather or pull at the threads of fabric.

This brush can be used dry, but we highly recommend this brush for applying Saddle Soap (if you are cleaning leather) or Canvas Cleaner (if you are cleaning fabrics).

Materials

birch plywood handle, sustainable tampico bristles
Specifications
  • 7.8" x 0.5" x 0.5"
  • bristles are 0.5" long
  • made in USA
Use

When using this brush to apply Saddle Soap for cleaning leather:

  • Wet the bristles with warm water and swirl around to loosen the soap.
  • Apply directly to leather.
  • Begin by scrubbing back and forth with light pressure, increasing pressure as necessary to remove dirt, dust, and debris.
  • When clean, wipe away any remaining soap with a dry, lint-free cloth.

When using this brush to apply Canvas Cleaner for cleaning waxed fabric:

  • Combine 1 part soap to 8 parts warm water.
  • Apply directly to areas where cleaning or removing stains is necessary.
  • Begin by scrubbing back and forth with light pressure, increasing pressure as necessary to remove dirt, dust, and debris.
  • When clean, wipe away any remaining soap with a damp cloth and allow your item to hang dry.

Otter Wax has some great resources on their website for fabric and leather care. Hop on over to their FAQ's for more information!
Care

The bristles on this brush are made from sustainably harvested tampico fibers and should be cleaned and allowed to dry after each use.

For more tips (and a bit about why we love wooden tools in the first place), check out our guide: Wooden Brushes and Tools: Tips for Use & Care. 
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