A standby in Japanese homes since 1907, the natural coconut fibers in the tawashi cleaning brushes can tackle all of your heavy-duty scrubbing needs.

The more you use this scrubbing brush, the more keenly you feel its durability. Created at a time when detergent was unavailable, tawashi brushes can be used to remove dirt and grime from everything from cast-iron pots and pans to the bathtub. In Japan, these brushes are also used in place of a peeler to scrub the dirt from freshly-picked vegetables while retaining the nutrient-packed skin.