{"product_id":"6-25-ss-bristle-straight-alum-algae-brush","title":"A\u0026B Brush Manufacturing 6-1\/4\" Algae Brush, Blue Aluminum Back, Stainless Steel Bristle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe A\u0026amp;B Brush Manufacturing 5000 is a 6-1\/4 inch straight algae brush with a blue aluminum back and stainless steel bristles. It is the tool you reach for when a patch of algae or staining will not come off with the everyday nylon brush.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy steel and why narrow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNylon bristles flex away from a hard deposit. Stainless steel does not, so it cuts into the film instead of polishing it. The narrow 6-1\/4 inch head is deliberate as well: all of your pressure goes onto a small area, which is what breaks an established spot loose. The aluminum back keeps the bristle rows properly anchored while you work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnow your surface first\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis belongs on plaster, gunite and concrete, where a steel bristle does no harm. Keep it away from vinyl liners and from painted or fiberglass finishes, which will show the marks. On those surfaces a nylon brush and a longer soak with algaecide is the right approach.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A\u0026b Brush Mfg","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48634473447636,"sku":"ABB-40-2003","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/9568\/2516\/files\/5000-625-ss-bristle-straight-alum-algae-brush.jpg?v=1788831866","url":"https:\/\/www.activepoolsupply.com\/products\/6-25-ss-bristle-straight-alum-algae-brush","provider":"Active Pool Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}