The Dishmatic I-Stand comes with extra features – a flow control mechanism to allow you to select the level of washing up liquid required depending on the cleaning task and it stands up so you can store within easy reach at all times. Sold with an anti bacterial abrasive on the sponge head to prevent the growth of bacteria. And even then, some users say the brush topples into the sink at the slightest touch, and sometimes gets in the way especially if you have a small sink. However, it doesn’t always work. While the resting point is designed to be non-slip, many users say both the brush and the sink edge have to be completely dry for the brush to stay put. If you prefer eco-friendly and non-plastic products, we recommend this natural dish brush set from Agile Home and Garden. A good washing up brush should be easy to hold in your hand, have firm but gentle bristles that clean without causing any damage, and be able to reach edges and corners of utensils.

The next most important part of a washing up brush is the handle. You should be able to hold the handle in a strong grip so that you can move the brush around and scrub with ease. The Joseph Joseph edge dish brush is popular for its integrated sink rest design. Instead of a hole in the handle for hanging up the brush, it has a side hook that rests the brush on the edge of the sink.The handle curves downwards and connects to a 6.7cm wide brush head with long lasting nylon bristles.

You can also use the Dishmatic brushes without any detergent added to the handles. What we like about it: As for the natural loofah, it’s great for washing a wide range of utensils. It soaks up a lot of water and softens once it’s wet. It lasts 4-6 weeks.Stunningly simple and fantastically effective, Dishmatic is an essential aid to dishwashing that’s loved by everyone who uses it. It’s perfectly sized for cleaning a wide range of utensils, including jars and wide-mouth bottles. What we like about it: The most important thing with these natural brushes and the natural sponge is to dry them after use. Hang them up in an airy place after each use. What we like about it: Bristle angle – The bristles should be angled outwards to ensure they reach the edges and corners of dishes.

If you are looking for a high quality and well designed washing up brush that’s also affordable, we recommend the Addis Jumbo dish brush. REPLACE - Your Dishmatic is designed to last but when the brush head is worn, simply unclip and replace it with any Dishmatic refill.When buying partner items like this one, your contract of sale will be with our Range Plus Partner instead of us. The bristles are angled outwards, making it easy to reach the edges and corners of whatever you are cleaning. You also get a scraper on the brush head for loosening baked-on foods.