"Some of my best discoveries, turns out, were found in the most typical of hardware and sundries stores. When it comes to cleaning, the French aren't wielding harsh chemicals or power tools, but rather, sticking to what's worked for generations. Among us at Remodelista, there's at least one tool or product we've each co-opted into our own American homes. Here are our favorites."
"Above: Fan uses a traditional French radiator brush: "It comes in handy in our 1920s home. I also use it to clean the dryer vent, refrigerator coils, between the stove and cabinet, and for other awkward, dusty spaces that usually get ignored." The wood-handled Andrée Jardin Radiator Brush is available for $24.12. For especially hard-to-reach spaces, a Flexible Radiator Brush is $29.50 from Best Brushes."
French hardware and sundries stores carry traditional household tools and cleaning products maintained across generations. Consumers favor simple, nonchemical methods and time-tested implements over harsh cleaners or power equipment. Common implements include wood-handled radiator brushes for cleaning vents, dryer vents, refrigerator coils, and narrow gaps, and flexible radiator brushes for very hard-to-reach spaces. Table crumbers provide a small, elegant solution for sweeping crumbs before dessert. Examples of specific products include Andrée Jardin Radiator Brush ($24.12), a Flexible Radiator Brush from Best Brushes ($29.50), Alessi AC06 Ala Silver Crumb Collector ($60), and a JB Prince Table Crumber ($8.50).
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