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41982
The Vikan 4198 Washing Brush with Short Handle is a professional-quality hygiene brush designed for cleaning delicate surfaces where a gentle yet effective cleaning action is required. Featuring very soft bristles and an ergonomically designed short handle, this brush offers excellent user comfort while retaining water and cleaning chemicals within the filaments to improve cleaning efficiency.
Its soft polyester bristles make it ideal for cleaning sensitive materials such as glass, Perspex®, stainless steel, polished surfaces and food processing equipment without causing unnecessary abrasion. It is also widely used within the food industry for specialist applications such as applying wax coatings to cheese.
Manufactured as part of the Vikan Hygiene System, the 4198 is available in multiple colour options to support HACCP colour coding and help reduce the risk of cross-contamination in hygiene-critical environments.
The Vikan 4198 Washing Brush with Short Handle (270 mm, Soft) is available in the following official Vikan colours:
Vikan Colour | Vikan Part Number |
Green | 41982 |
Blue | 41983 |
Red | 41984 |
White | 41985 |
Yellow | 41986 |
The Vikan 4198 is available in multiple colours to support HACCP colour-coded cleaning systems. Assigning different coloured brushes to specific production areas helps prevent cross-contamination and improves hygiene management.
Typical examples include:
Colour allocation should always follow your site's cleaning procedures.
The Vikan 4198 is ideal for cleaning:
Its soft bristles make it particularly suitable wherever effective cleaning is required without scratching or damaging the surface.
The Vikan 4198 is widely used in:
The Vikan 4198 has been developed for applications where delicate surfaces require thorough cleaning without damage. Its very soft bristles hold water and cleaning chemicals effectively, allowing users to clean more efficiently while reducing the need for repeated dipping.
The ergonomic short handle provides excellent control, making it suitable for detailed cleaning tasks as well as specialist food processing applications such as waxing cheese. Built to Vikan's renowned hygiene standards, it delivers reliable performance in demanding professional environments.
The brush is ideal for delicate surfaces including glass, Perspex®, acrylic, stainless steel, polished metal and sensitive food processing equipment.
Yes. The very soft polyester bristles are designed to clean fragile surfaces effectively while helping to minimise the risk of scratching when used correctly.
Yes. The Vikan 4198 is manufactured using food-contact compliant materials and is widely used throughout food and beverage processing facilities.
Yes. It is commonly used for applying wax coatings to cheese, as well as cleaning equipment within dairy production.
The soft filament design holds water and cleaning chemicals within the brush, improving cleaning efficiency and reducing the need for frequent re-wetting.
The colour options support HACCP colour coding, allowing cleaning equipment to be assigned to specific production zones and helping reduce the risk of cross-contamination.
Yes. The ergonomic short handle is designed to provide a secure, comfortable grip and excellent control during extended cleaning tasks.
The Vikan 4198 Washing Brush with Short Handle combines gentle cleaning performance, ergonomic design and hygienic construction to deliver exceptional results on delicate surfaces. Ideal for food manufacturing, dairy processing, pharmaceutical production and general hygiene applications, it is a trusted choice for professionals who require effective cleaning without compromising sensitive surfaces.
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