Behind the Cabinet Brush - Burstenhaus Redecker

Description

A long handled cabinet broom made from horsehair and waxed beechwood, by Burstenhaus Redecker. Separates into two pieces for storage. 57.5” (147cm) assembled.

Why it’s here

Growing up in England and Sweden, you learn quickly that old houses have opinions. Cast iron radiators, ceiling mouldings, stone floors, awkward corners — they all need cleaning, and they all need cleaning differently. The right tool for the job isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity. And for most of that job, the right tool turns out to be a Redecker.

In much of Europe, cleaning is a ritual — a quiet, daily act of care for the things you live with. And if those things are natural materials — wood, stone, cast iron, linen — the tools matter. Natural bristles and considered design are gentler on the surfaces that age best when treated well. The cleaning becomes part of the object’s story rather than the end of it.

You’ll find Redecker brushes in a lot of English and Swedish homes. We grew up with them. When we started Homestedt, carrying them was never really a question. Nearly a century of making natural cleaning tools in the Teutoburg Forest region of Germany, and the designs haven’t changed much. They didn’t need to. Everything is made from natural biodegradable materials, ships plastic-free, and when a piece finally wears out, it goes back to the earth rather than a landfill.

What you’re getting

Every home has places that don’t get cleaned as often as they should. Behind the refrigerator, under the sofa, along the skirting board at the back of a wardrobe — the spots that a standard broom or vacuum can’t reach without moving furniture. This brush is made specifically for those places.

The long waxed beechwood handle gives you the reach to get behind and under large pieces of furniture without moving them. The curved horsehair brush head follows the angle of the floor and wall, picking up dust and debris from corners that a straight brush misses. The handle separates into two pieces for storage. Handsome enough that you could simply leave it leaning in a corner as well. Not everything needs to be hidden away.

Specifications

Material: horsehair brush head, waxed beechwood handle. Assembled size: 57.5” (147cm). Separates into two pieces for storage.

Care

Shake out after use. Wash the brush head with lukewarm water and mild detergent if needed. Press out excess water and hang or rest to dry at room temperature. Do not soak the wooden handle.