Try Oxo’s bottle brush? It has a small brush built into the body of the handle for nooks and crannies.

Bro, just go to the store and get a bottle brush.

Oxo makes a three piece one on like a white keychain that has funky sizes that might work

I’m also cleaning spectra flanges and como tomo bottles... we recently started using dr Browns bottle brush. They are cheap enough that we bought 3-4 in case they didn’t last, but we’ve been on the same one for about 3 weeks now. The tip is sponge material that allows you to get in the tube in the funnel side of the flange. The opposite end of the brush is for cleaning nipples. It’s a good compromise of functionality and durability. 3.99 each on amazon

dr Browns bottle brush

I'm on my second toddler and I've been using the munchkin ones for years. I got a two-pack and each one lasted me through two years with pump parts and bottles being washed daily.

Find a store that sells home-brew supplies. They will sell a brush that will last a decade or so.

Good luck finding a cleaning tool that lasts for life.

I get redecker wood and hair brushes on Amazon. No plastic. They’ll wear out eventually but they’re cheap. 

We tend to go for OXO brand kitchen gadgets, including bottle brushes..

IKEA’s bottle brush was designed for swing top bottles with narrow necks https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/medelvag-bottle-brush-white-40385067/

I got a wine bottle brush at the brewer's supply store. I was able to test that it would work as they also have the swing top bottles.

It was funny that the guy at the counter hadn't known that this was a problem, but there he was, mystified that the regular bottle brush wouldn't fit thru the neck ;)

Bottle brushes don't really do it because the neck hinders the brush from reaching the sides of the bottle.

Superfine steel wool and a REALLY strong magnet

Steel wool inside with water and soap Wrap magnet in a cloth and rub it on the outside to move the steel wool around.

I can't take credit for this brilliant idea. Got it on this sub about a year ago. I'm just here to spread the good news.

As soon as I empty a bottle I rinse it out with hot water (as hot as the tap can go). You can do a distilled vinegar rinse after for sanitizing if you want. Zero issues. Nothing ever gets stuck.

If you're in US and near Dollar Tree, their baby bottle brush works well for pint-size kombucha bottles.

If you put water with some baking soda in and let it soak a while (3-4 hrs or so), the dried-on stuff should come away ok.

Things get on top of any one of us sometimes. No shame, just a chance to learn and move ahead. ❤️

I use the oxo set for my pump parts and the boob for bottles. I am the one with a hard touch because they all look like they need to be replaced soon!

Currently using the Munchkin one but want to try the Oxo one!

Boon Cacti Bottle Cleaning Brush Set (4pcs), Green https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082PZ44M9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_9S0FDHFQ4WT1XXJGJ5N7

I have both the Boon Cactus brush set and the Dr. Browns' silicone brush. Love both

I’ve just been using the munchkin ones and just replace them regularly.

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I have multiple coconut brushes but this is my favorite because it is skinny enough to fit in any size neck and it’s really long so it works for the the tallest bottles too.

I prefer (https://mighty.market/products/milk-bottle-brush) But there’s also https://mighty.market/products/wire-bottle-brush

I use hot water and baking soda or salt. A lot of baking soda or salt. Screw the top on and shake it like I am playing the maracas. The abrasive in the water usually breaks things up nicely.

I have also done well with a rough cloth and a wooden chopstick in a pinch.

Following bc same!!!!

When my kids used bottles we went though dozens of sponge-end brushes. They cleaned the best but also deteriorated so fast. I found a all silicone brush on Amazon and it works really well.

As long as there are enough bristles on a wire core, the exact brand doesn't matter to me. The shape is more important. I bend mine in a way that resembles a simple Tetris block and don't have any problems.

The other trick is to rinse the bottle immediately. Dried on gunk is much harder to remove.

You'll find all manner of advice in homebrew forums. These include chemicals, rock salt, rice, and as the other user wrote lentils.

Wait.. you guys do more than just rinse them out??

Uh oh..

I just use some lentils and soapy water shake it around until it’s all done. I also usually wait till I have a few bottles and soak them about 15 min before I do it. I hated all the bottle brushes I’ve used so far.

I got some of these recently and they worked fantastically well in conjunction with the largest one of these! The pea pods are just drop shipped so I actually got them directly via aliexpress and they’re a lot cheaper but also take a lot longer to arrive.

If you are open for alternatives: stainless steel balls/cleaning beads. Little balls like ball bearings or soft air BBs. Either just stainless steel or copper coated. I have brought some specifically for cleaning bottles, but I am 95% sure they are just repackaged cooper coated BBs people use in Airsoft.

They can get into corners better, but a brush is way easier to handle! You need a shive and a funnel for handling the BBs. For occasional use or weird shapes (vases) you can’t get into with a brush I can recommend them. Given your fine motor skills are okay. I use mine for my aluminium water bottles, the rest goes into the dishwasher.

I think they’ll outlast a brush if you don’t lose them. Corrosion (rust) will be the thing that limits their lifetime so make sure to rinse them and dry properly.

Maybe think about lead testing them, if you don’t get them from a trusted “this is meant for kitchen use” source.

I'm betting on baby bottle brush it might just puff out with time

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