sturdy material could be used for besides just tying things together. [Waldemar Sha] has answered that question with his excellent brush made from scrap wood and plastic bottle rope. Turning seven ...

My mom is a great cook. Unfortunately, as we all sat down to eat, we noticed that a small brush, used for cleaning bottle parts, had fallen into the soup and had possibly cooked with it for a while.

If you clean it correctly, it'll likely still be safe for indefinite use. The key is to clean the entire thing — interior, exterior, and mouthpiece — with hot water, soap, and a bottle brush ...

My mom is a great cook. Unfortunately, as we all sat down to eat, we noticed that a small brush, used for cleaning bottle parts, had fallen into the soup and had possibly cooked with it for a while.