Black & Decker grimebuster Replacement Bristle Brush Heads

What these brush heads are and how they fit into a cleaning kit

I’ve been using the grimebuster brush heads as replacements on my Black & Decker powered scrubber for a few weeks of everyday kitchen and bath cleanup. They’re basic, no-frills bristle heads designed to click onto the grimebuster and grimebuster Pro handles (including BHPC130 and BHPC110). If you already rely on the powered scrubber for dishes, pans, sink corners, and the odd stovetop spill, these are the workhorse heads you’ll reach for most often.

Each pack includes two identical heads. They’re compact and lightweight, and they attach securely with a positive click that resists wobble or misalignment while the tool is spinning. There’s nothing complicated to set up—pop off the old head, snap on the new one, rinse, and you’re off.

Installation and compatibility

• Snap-on fit to grimebuster and grimebuster Pro handles
• No tools required
• Tight, wobble-free connection at typical cleaning angles

I didn’t need to force the mount or twist in a special way; alignment is intuitive, and the connection stays firm even when you angle the scrubber to reach sink edges or the back corner of a baking sheet. Importantly, the heads don’t add much length, so visibility and control remain good around fixtures.

Cleaning performance

The brush heads shine on day-to-day messes that are annoying by hand but not catastrophic. Think dried-on food around pot rims, sticky drips on glass stovetops, grimy grout at the sink edge, or residue on stainless steel strainers. With dish soap and warm water, these heads break up film and stuck-on bits far faster than a manual brush.

On tougher jobs—like baked-on oven gunk or the bottom of a carbon-steel pan after a high-heat session—their performance is largely limited by the RPM of the scrubber handle. The heads themselves have enough bite to lift grime when paired with a mild abrasive (a baking soda paste or a non-scratch scouring powder), but if you’re expecting power-tool levels of aggression, remember you’re still operating within the constraints of a small, battery-powered device. On a full charge, the cleaning pace is respectable; I just found myself wishing for a little more speed when tackling heavy mineral deposits or stubborn grease.

A few real-world examples from my testing:
- Stainless sink: With dish soap alone, they took off protein film and coffee stains quickly. A light scouring powder helped with faint water spotting and limescale on the drain ring.
- Glass cooktop: With a gentle spray cleaner, they handled ring marks around burners without hazing the glass. I kept the pressure moderate and let the bristles and cleaner do the work.
- Baking sheets and pots: Effective on browned films when combined with warm water and detergent. For truly burnt-on patches, a pre-soak plus a mild abrasive worked better than pressure alone.
- Shower door glass: Paired with a non-scratch cleaner, they lifted soap scum uniformly. You’ll still need patience on heavy buildup, but the powered motion reduces fatigue.

Surface safety and technique

The bristle profile feels “medium”—firm enough to cut through residue, not so stiff that they immediately mark up common kitchen finishes. That said, technique matters:
- Start with light pressure, let the brush spin do the lifting, and only add force as needed.
- On delicate finishes (anodized aluminum, soft plastics, or certain nonstick coatings), test in an inconspicuous area and keep abrasives to a minimum.
- Use a wet surface and a lubricating cleaner to minimize friction and noise.

Because the head diameter is modest, it fits into cup bases, sink corners, and under faucet lips. It’s less ideal for broad, flat surfaces where a larger pad would cover more area in fewer passes, but that’s typical for round bristle heads.

Durability and maintenance

The standout convenience feature here is that the heads are dishwasher safe. After a messy session on a roasting pan, I tossed one on the top rack and ran a normal cycle. It came out clean, free of grease smell, and the bristles held their shape. Day-to-day, a quick rinse and shake-out keeps them from loading up with food bits.

After a couple of weeks of mixed kitchen and bath use, I noticed some mild splaying at the outer ring of bristles—normal wear that didn’t affect cleaning. If you tend to lean hard on powered brushes, rotate heads between tasks and let the scrubber speed, not pressure, do most of the work. That habit extends the life of the bristles and keeps the tool from bogging down.

Ergonomics and control

Because these heads are light, the scrubber’s balance stays neutral. I could angle the brush vertically to clean the wall of a stock pot without fighting the tool, and the head didn’t chatter or skip on curved surfaces. Water flick is controlled; you won’t get sprayed unless you run it at high speed right at the surface of a pool of water. A damp, not dripping, surface is the sweet spot.

What could be better

• More cutting power requires more RPM, which is limited by the handle, not the head. If you’re buying these to “upgrade” the aggressiveness of your grimebuster, the improvement will come from fresh bristles and good technique, not from a different brush geometry or stiffer material.
• I’d love to see a slightly wider-diameter option for large flat surfaces, or a flagged-tip bristle variant for gentler cleaning on easily marred finishes. As it stands, this is a one-type-fits-most head, which keeps things simple but leaves some niches unfilled.

Value

A two-pack keeps you covered for a while, especially if you dedicate one head to the kitchen and one to the bathroom. They’re easy to sanitize in the dishwasher, which makes them more practical than hand-wash-only accessories. If you already own the handle, these are the straightforward, compatible replacements you’ll use most often—no adapters, no fuss.

If you’re deciding between official heads and an off-brand alternative, the main draw here is predictable fit, secure retention, and known compatibility with grimebuster and Pro models. That reliability matters when you’re pushing the head into a pot rim or around faucet bases where a loose fit would be annoying.

Tips for getting the most out of them

• Pre-soak crusty cookware for 10–15 minutes; let chemistry do some work before scrubbing.
• Keep surfaces wet and use a lubricating cleaner—soap, a mild cream cleanser, or a baking soda paste.
• Use moderate pressure: if the motor bogs, lighten up and give the bristles room to work.
• Rinse the head frequently during heavy jobs to keep debris from loading the bristles.
• Sanitize in the top rack of the dishwasher after greasy work to prevent odors and maintain stiffness.

Who they’re for

• Home cooks who rely on a grimebuster for dishes, pans, and sink cleanup
• Renters or homeowners looking to speed up routine cleaning on countertops, stovetops, ovens, and sinks
• Anyone wanting an easy, dishwasher-safe way to maintain brush hygiene between kitchen and bath tasks

If you’re chasing professional-grade restoration of baked-on oven enamel or years of mineral buildup, you’ll hit the ceiling of what a small cordless scrubber can do. For heavy restoration work, a different tool category is more appropriate. But for daily and weekly messes, these heads fit right in.

Recommendation

I recommend the grimebuster brush heads as the default replacement for the Black & Decker powered scrubber. They attach securely, clean everyday kitchen and bath grime effectively, and are easy to maintain thanks to dishwasher-safe construction. Their performance is bounded by the scrubber’s motor speed, so they won’t transform the base tool into a heavy-duty machine, but paired with proper cleaners and light pressure, they save time and effort on the kind of cleanup most of us face every day. If you already own the handle and want reliable, easy-to-sanitize replacements in a two-pack, these are a sensible, low-hassle choice.