Processed Citrus
Wash Brush
Fill Materials
Density
Comments
Spiral Wound
.018 Polypropylene
27 WPF
Aggressive washing.
Irregular trim
.022 Polypropylene
27 WPF
More aggressive than .018 Polypropylene.
.030 Polypropylene
27 WPF
Most aggressive waxing. Breaks oil cells in
skin.
Peaches, Pears, Nectarines and Kiwi Fruit
Wash Brush
Fill Materials
Density
Comments
Tufted – Spiral Wound
.016 PSE
24 row – 32 WPF
Gentle washing for tender fruit.
.018 PSE
24 row – 32 WPF
Slightly stiffer than .016 PSE
Drying Brush
Fill Materials
Density
Comments
Tufted – Spiral Wound
.015 HX Pex
24 row – 32 WPF
Most gentle drying for tender fruit.
Use with flipper bars.
.018 Pex
24 row – 32 WPF
Stiffer than .015 Pex. Longer life.
Waxing Brush
Fill Materials
Density
Comments
Tufted – Spiral Wound
Waxlon
24 row – 32 WPF
Small diameter, round, synthetic filament
Hi–Low trim improves
specifically designed for waxing. Resistant to
tumbling and effectiveness.
most chemicals. Will not rot or fracture.
50/50 Mixture
24 row – 32 WPF
Highly absorbent horsehair combined with
Horsehair and PSE
PSE carries and distributes wax well without
matting.
Tomatoes
Wash Brush
Fill Materials
Density
Comments
Tufted – Spiral Wound
.016 PSE
24 row – 30 WPF
Most gentle washing.
.020 PSE
24 row – 30 WPF
Gentle washing.
.022 HX Pex
27 WPF
Slightly more aggressive than .020 PSE.
Drying Brush
Fill Materials
Density
Comments
Tufted – Spiral Wound
.018 HX Pex
24 row – 32 WPF
Gentle drying action. Long life.
Use with flipper bars.
Waxing Brush
Fill Materials
Density
Comments
Tufted – Spiral Wound
Waxlon
24 row – 32 WPF
Small diameter, round, synthetic filament
Hi–Low trim improves
specifically designed for waxing. Resistant to
tumbling and effectiveness.
most chemicals. Will not rot or fracture.
50/50 Mixture
24 row – 32 WPF
Highly absorbent horsehair combined with
Horsehair and PSE
PSE carries and distributes wax well without
matting.
Vegetables
Carrots
Wash Brush
Fill Materials
Density
Comments
Tufted – Spiral Wound
.014 – .025
24 row – 32 WPF
Nylon provides long life and best results.
6–12 Nylon
.014 – .025
24 row – 32 WPF
Stiffer and less expensive than nylon with shorter
Polypropylene
brush life.
.018 – .022 PSO
26 row – 32 WPF
Stiffer and less expensive than nylon with shorter
brush life.