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Hold off on spare RINNIG brushes until one has been through a week of washing-up. IKEA Australia lists the grey brush, article 004.078.15, at A$1.75 including GST, and online it sets a minimum order of two, so the spare comes whether you want it or not. The value still depends on whether the head reaches what you wash and whether the brush has a sensible place to stand between uses.
The suction cup on the end of the handle is the interesting part, because it might replace a separate holder. Whether it does depends on the surface it lands on: glazed tile, a textured composite sink and a stainless drainer are three different answers. A brush that keeps sliding down, or disappears under the dishes, has improved nothing. In Australia it comes in grey only; the yellow and off-white version sold in the US and Europe is not listed.
Our verdict
A reasonable A$1.75 brush for a defined washing-up job, provided its round head reaches what you wash and the suction cup has a surface to hold on to.
- A good fit for
- Anyone after a 29 cm brush with a scraper edge who has a smooth spot beside the sink where it can stand.
- We would skip it if
- You need a narrow bottle brush, a replaceable head, or a promise that the suction cup will hold on a particular surface.
Reasons to consider it
- The low price makes a single trial practical, even with the online minimum of two
- The suction cup offers a way to stand the brush up without a separate holder
The compromises
- A round head of about 6 cm cannot be assumed to reach into every vessel
- IKEA publishes nothing on how long the bristles or the suction cup last
What we have not verified: Cleaning performance, scratching on delicate finishes, how long the suction holds and how fast the head dries are all unverified; IKEA's page gives materials and care only.
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RINNIG Dish Brush
A A$1.75 brush is worth keeping when its 29 cm handle, round head and suction cup fit a job you do every day.
Before you buy: Bottle access, safety on delicate finishes and how well the cup grips your sink cannot be read off the product photo.
Price checked 5 November 2026. Retailer prices can change.Choose it for the dishes, not the colour
IKEA lists a 29 cm brush with a polypropylene handle of at least 20% recycled plastic, polyester bristles, a synthetic-rubber suction cup and a scraper edge for stuck-on food. The package measures 6 cm across at its widest, which is the round head. The length describes the object; it does not establish that the head will pass through the neck of a drink bottle or reach around a mug handle.
Picture the most awkward thing in your usual washing-up. A wide frying pan wants a broad head, a tall glass wants reach, a narrow water bottle wants a bottle brush and nothing else will do. If one shape is the recurring problem, buy for that shape instead of another general-purpose brush.
The stand-up feature needs a real landing spot
IKEA says the brush "sticks to sinks, tiles etc., thanks to the suction cup." The page gives no result for any particular sink material, surface texture or position, so attachment is something to check in the actual spot rather than a reason to throw out the holder you already have.
Look for a place that stays reachable when the sink is full of dishes and the tap is running. A spot that only works in an empty kitchen is not much use. If the cup will not hold there, decide whether ordinary storage in a cup or caddy still makes the brush worth keeping, rather than rearranging the whole sink around a small accessory.
Dishwasher-safe does not answer every cleaning question
IKEA marks the RINNIG dishwasher-safe. That is a care instruction and nothing more: it says nothing about hygiene, drying time or how long the bristles keep their shape. A photo of the brush standing upright is not evidence that it stays cleaner than a sponge.
Follow the care rules of whatever is being washed, especially a non-stick pan or a finish with its own restrictions. A scraper edge and polyester bristles can be useful without suiting every surface. Check the brush during normal use and replace it when it stops doing the job; IKEA gives no replacement schedule.
A low shelf price should not set the whole order
Add one to a store trip or an order you were placing anyway. Online, IKEA Australia sets a minimum order of two, so a delivery of brushes alone means paying for a spare plus whatever the delivery costs. Count what leaves the account, not the A$1.75 unit price.
After a week, the question about spares gets easier: does this exact shape work, does the handle sit comfortably, and does it go back to a convenient place? A yes supports keeping the second brush for later. A no is useful information, not a reason to keep buying in the hope that the same design starts fitting differently.
How we put this together
Built from the product pages and listings below, without test scores or results we have not measured. Specifications and prices change, so check the original page for the exact model, current price, delivery, and returns.
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