Copper Sponge - Burstenhaus Redecker

Description

A copper mesh sponge by Burstenhaus Redecker. Small 2.75” x 4.5” (7 x 11cm) and large 4” x 5.5” (10 x 14cm). Sold as a pair, one of each size.

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

Copper is a soft metal, which makes it one of the more counterintuitive cleaning materials in the kitchen. It looks like it should scratch. It doesn’t. The fine copper mesh threads loosen even the most stubborn dirt and residue carefully and without damage — effective on pots, pans, sinks, ovens, ceramic cooktops, glass, and stainless steel. Particularly good at removing rust from cutlery, where steel wool would cause more harm than good.

Each sponge is a natural sponge body wrapped in a fine copper wire mesh. Sold as a pair, one small and one large. Use wet only. Not suitable for Teflon or other non-stick surfaces.

Specifications

Material: natural sponge, copper wire mesh. Small: 2.75” x 4.5” (7 x 11cm). Large: 4” x 5.5” (10 x 14cm). Sold as a pair.

Care

Use wet only. Rinse thoroughly after use and allow to dry fully between uses. Machine washable at 60°C — place in a laundry bag or sock before washing. Not suitable for Teflon or non-stick surfaces.