Tawashi

Template:Short description Template:Italic title A is a scrubbing brush for wet cleaning, of a style that is popular in Japan. Traditionally, tawashis were made from the hemp palm. In Japan, sponges used for rubbing and washing are now treated as forms of tawashi. A is made of metal; steel, stainless steel, and brass are frequent choices. They may be used in removing scorching and rust.

Types

Several synthetic polymers are frequently seen:

• A polyurethane sponge is sometimes called .
• Nylon sponges, sometimes called , are suitable for washing tough stains, but should not be used on delicate items.
• An is made of acrylic, typically knitted or crocheted.
• A luffa sponge, or , is used as a body scrub.
• In recent times, some tawashis are crocheted from cotton yarn, producing the , which is scratch-free, and used for dishes and small cleaning jobs. (The prefix eco- (エコ) indicates that it creates less pollution because it can be used without soap or detergents.)

• A popular Japanese design for a tawashi, said to resemble a young turtle
  A popular Japanese design for a tawashi, said to resemble a young turtle
• A yellow polyurethane sponge with a green nylon sponge. It is called sponge tawashi in Japan.
  A yellow polyurethane sponge with a green nylon sponge. It is called sponge tawashi in Japan.
• A luffa sponge, called hechima tawashi in Japanese
  A luffa sponge, called hechima tawashi in Japanese
• Tawashi from late Edo period
  Tawashi from late Edo period
• Tawashi for sale
  Tawashi for sale

See also

• Sponge (tool)

References

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