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Chances are you’ve heard of Iris Hantverk (or SRF Hantverk), the Swedish company that handcrafts brushes using traditional techniques. I’ve been a fan for a while now and find myself more often than not disappointed that retailers seem to stock only a few pieces of the vast collection. Of course, you can order the brushes directly through Iris Hantverk, but unfortunately their website isn’t the easiest to navigate. So, for your perusal (should you be interested), here are a few retailers that stock a considerable amount of the collection.

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Color! Now one of the most lovely dustpan and brush sets is available in color, making spring cleaning a pleasure rather than a chore… er, or hopefully so. We posted the original black/grey color back in ’07, and shortly afterwards I bought one for my studio/office space. I do have to say it makes cleaning up that much nicer.

Dustpan: Polypropylene
Brush: Beech with natural bristles

Just add elbow grease. If your place is a pigsty and you’re short on the basics, this kit would be a convenient thing to get. Of course, you could get some of the items yourself and maybe save a few bucks, but that’s up to you. It’s also worth noting that this could be an excellent housewarming gift.

Contents: Baking Soda, Hydrogen Peroxide, Distilled White Vinegar, Spray Bottle, Tarpon Natural Sponge, Microfiber Dusting Cloths, Cleaning Rags, Natural Cleaning Solutions Booklet

Some fun patterned household tools from Alice Supply Co…might make some tasks a bit more enjoyable perhaps?

Camo Dustpan & Broom Set, $40.00, Buy it here.
Woodgrain Dustpan & Dust Broom, $40.00,
Buy it here.
Camo Tool Box, $60.00, Buy it here.
Wood Grain Tool Box, $60.00, Buy it here.

Make dusting your books a snap with a specialized brush that is stored along with your collection.

Brush Book book shelf duster. With different brush lengths, brush off the top pages of books along the shelf and store the brush book along side your books. Any book collector will appreciate this item.

5.5 in. L x 1 in. W x 8.5 in. H

$80.00, Buy it here.

Who knew there were such specific tools for keeping dust at bay?

Dining Table Brush, $12.00
Cabinet Duster, $38.00
Computer Brush, $32.00
Cobweb Duster, $38.00
Book Brush, $28.00
Dust Brush, $24.00

Buy it here.

I’m a little confused. A long while back we posted the Redemption shoe brush, but it’s no longer available. And I guess I thought this one was the same one, but, of course, it’s not. This one is by Fredrikson Stallard, while the other one was by Simone Luling. Is there someone who could shed some light on this?

“A wooden brush in the form of a crucifix, Brush #1 comments on cleanliness as the material expression of orthodoxy.”

Brush #2 is also available for brushing clothes.
Materials: Oak and natural bristles

16″H x 10″W

These soaps by Marie Gardeski are delightfully strange. I love them because they look so out of place, and just a bit weird.

1/2″-2″ handmade goats milk + vegetable glycerin with light scent.

10 assorted soaps per bag.

This is pretty awesome. The book opens up and the handles fold back and turns into broom.

“This wooden book brush is cleverly shaped as the very object it is made to clean. Featuring two handles for easy operation, the brush is ideal for removing dust from vintage books without scratching them. Included in Destination: Berlin, our limited-time product collection celebrating the city’s young and dynamic design scene.”

I’ve been looking for some nice soaps for the bath. This Rock soap, made to look like a geological specimen, has a mild scent and will last you a long time.

Contains all natural ingredients, herb extracts and minerals.
Approximate size: 4″x2″
Soaps are hand hewn and variations in size, shape and color will occur.
Amethyst, Fire Opal, Turquoise, Jasper, Malachite, Aquamarine

Holy Cow! It’s a soapgun! I don’t believe I’ve come across anything so spectacular (in soaps) before. I’m sure some people would be a little worried to pick up a “bullet” to wash their hands, but really, that’s the fun of it.

You get one “gun” soap and three “bullet” guest soaps.

It’s not often that we actually admire the shape of a dustpan. Ole Jensen was inspired to create this particular set when cleaning his studio with a folded newspaper in one hand and a broom in the other. Slightly more durable, this dustpan is made of a flat sheet of polypropylene (thinness allows fine dust to be easily collected). The brush is natural-bristle beechwood. And, you just slip the brush handle through the grommet to hang the set after you sweep up.

Made in Denmark
Size: 12l x 9.25w x 4.75″h

(This item’s link and price was updated 04/06/10.)