Review on Redecker Stiff Bristle Dish Brush: Durable All-Purpose Scrubber for Kitchen and Household, Heat-Resistant Tampico Fiber Bristles, 2-3/4 inch Head, 7-1/2 inch Handle, Made in Germany by Sara White

At the same time I bought the following: 1. Bürstenhaus Redecker brush 2.3 inch diameter2. Dish brush brush house Redecker with soft horsehair, 7.5 inch3. brush house Redecker large dishwashing brush with stiff bristles, 7.5 inches. When making my purchase decision I wanted to know how they compare and if I would use them all or just need one. (I know, I know... somewhere Martha Stewart sheds a silent tear at my pagan ignorance). So I will discuss all 3 and repost the same review on their separate pages. My apologies in advance if you come across this review more than once.:::-::--:::-::-::--:::-::-:::1. The 2.3 inch cup brush has very stiff bristles, so they won't bend easily even if you push down with the weight of your body. Removes burnt-in very well. Plus, the thick, well-spaced bristles remove food debris more easily than most brushes. So it's really great for removing any sticky or bulky residue (so it doesn't mix with your finer brushes) and then finishing with a washcloth or brush that can do a good job. 2. The 7.5 inch soft horsehair brush is a lovely soft fluffy thing. Horsehair is so flexible that it gives you a sense of control of dexterity and softness, just like using a washcloth, except you don't have to stick your entire hand in a Riedel glass at the end of the wand. It won't be able to squeeze into a narrow-mouthed bottle like one of those dishwashing sticks, but removing stains from glasses is a lot quicker and easier with the .3. The 7.5 inch stiff bristled brush is what I consider a 'classic' dish brush. Suitable for most dishes. The thing is, if you use it for a job that a cup brush should do, you'll deform and wear out its bristles more quickly. And when you use a glass brush, it doesn't remove lipstick and the like as effectively. ::: - ::: - ::: - ::: - ::: - ::: - :: : - ::: I've been using them for a few weeks now. A few bristles fell off in the first few uses which is typical but so far they are holding up well. I hang them on hooks and they haven't fallen out yet. I personally did not smell the "horse". I suspect this is one of those things that can only be noticed by the sensitive nostrils of a serious horse fanatic. ;) I think natural bristles last longer than plastic bristles. They wear out over time, but the plastic ones seem to get tangled long before the natural bristles wear down to the point where they're no longer useful.