Spazzola

Spazzola is the Italian term for a brush, a hand tool designed to interact with a surface or material through bristles or filaments set in a head attached to a handle. Brushes come in many forms and are used for cleaning, grooming, applying substances, and finishing surfaces. The word is widely used in everyday language to refer to both household and professional tools.

Common examples include spazzola per capelli, used to detangle and smooth hair, and spazzola per barba for facial hair. In the home, spazzole are employed for sweeping, cleaning furniture, clothing, or textiles, and spazzola per aspirapolvere are attachments for vacuum cleaners. In professional and industrial contexts, spazzole metalliche with stiff metal bristles remove rust or deburr metal, while softer brushes are used for delicate cleaning or finishing tasks.

Bristles may be natural, such as boar or horsehair, or synthetic, including nylon or polyester. The handles range from wood to plastic or metal, and many designs emphasize grip and control. Shapes vary from round and cylindrical to flat, angled, or corner-focused heads to suit specific tasks.

Care and maintenance include cleaning the bristles after use, drying thoroughly, and avoiding prolonged soaking of wooden handles. Worn or deformed bristles reduce effectiveness and should be replaced. Proper storage helps prevent mildew and damage.