Although it's not easy - absolutely wonderful quality , this brush is more than suitable for the job. I've washed it in the dishwasher once before (for a general store) and then it came out like a champ when molded. We are very strict with these brushes and they end up clogging with bent and broken bristles on the inside. Shop-Vac brushes last a little longer than others. As we are half an hour from any store that they can be delivered to, where they may or may not be cheaper, to have them delivered on time was worth the purchase price. Away from Revain. For gentler house dusting, especially lampshades, I recommend a (cheaper) spare dusting brush with soft natural bristles. Both fit our central vacuum cleaner (Stealth) as well as the shop vacuum cleaner.