ARK Cleaning Brush for Straws and Hollow Chews

The ARK Cleaning Brush makes it easy to clean the inside of hollow ARK products. It comes in two sizes: a thinner brush for ARK tubing straws and Lip Bloks, and a thicker brush for hollow chews. For schools and families who use ARK drinking aids and chew tools with children and young people with SEND, it is a simple way to keep equipment clean inside as well as out. Each brush is sold individually.

How it helps

Straws and hollow chews can be hard to clean thoroughly with a cloth or sponge. A narrow brush reaches inside so that the whole surface can be cleaned. Choosing the brush that matches the product means the bristles fit the inside diameter properly.

Choosing your size

• Thinner: bristles with a thinner diameter, for ARK tubing straws and Lip Bloks (which come with the Bear Bottle and Cip-Kup).
• Thicker: bristles with a thicker diameter, for the Bite Tube Tip, Bite Tube handheld chews, the hollow stem of the hollow Grabber and hollow Goshabunga Grabber chews, and other hollow ARK chews.

For schools

• Supports hygiene routines for shared drinking aids and chew tools.
• Keep one of each size in the classroom or medical room.
• Helps staff clean equipment consistently between uses.

For parents and home use

• Keeps your child's straws, Lip Bloks and hollow chews clean inside.
• Store it next to the sink with your other cleaning tools.
• Order both sizes if you use ARK drinking aids and hollow chews.

Supporting SEND and learning differences

Children with special educational needs and disabilities often use the same oral motor tools every day, at home and at school. Looking after those tools properly helps them stay in good condition and ready for use.

Why cleaning inside matters

Anything that goes in the mouth needs regular cleaning. Hollow items have inner surfaces that are hard to reach, so a brush designed for the right diameter makes routine cleaning quicker and more thorough.

If you are unsure which size you need for your ARK products, our team is happy to help.

• Purpose: cleans the inside of hollow ARK products.
• Thinner option: for ARK tubing straws and Lip Bloks (as supplied with the Bear Bottle and Cip-Kup).
• Thicker option: for the Bite Tube Tip, Bite Tube handheld chews, hollow Grabber and hollow Goshabunga Grabber chews, and other hollow ARK chews.
• Pack contents: 1 brush.
• Made in: USA, by ARK in Columbia, South Carolina.

• Reaches inside. Cleans the inner surface of hollow ARK straws and chews.
• Two sizes. Thinner for straws and Lip Bloks, thicker for hollow chews.
• Supports SEND routines. Helps keep daily oral motor tools hygienic at school and home.
• Trusted quality. Made by ARK Therapeutic in the USA and supplied by UK specialist The Dyslexia Shop.

What's in the Box

• 1 x cleaning brush (thinner or thicker, as selected)

Compatibility

Thinner brush: ARK tubing straws and Lip Bloks. Thicker brush: Bite Tube Tip, Bite Tube handheld chews, hollow Grabber, hollow Goshabunga Grabber and other hollow ARK chews.

Delivery and Returns

Standard UK delivery applies. See our Delivery and Returns page for full details.

• What is the ARK Cleaning Brush?
  It is a narrow brush for cleaning inside hollow ARK products. It comes in a thinner size for tubing straws and Lip Bloks and a thicker size for hollow chews, so you can clean the inner surfaces that a cloth cannot reach.
• Which size do I need?
  Choose the thinner brush for ARK tubing straws and Lip Bloks, including those supplied with the Bear Bottle and Cip-Kup. Choose the thicker brush for the Bite Tube Tip, Bite Tube chews, hollow Grabber, hollow Goshabunga Grabber and other hollow ARK chews.
• Is it useful for children with SEND?
  Yes, it helps keep the oral motor tools many children with SEND use every day clean and ready. Regular cleaning inside straws and hollow chews supports good hygiene, especially when tools travel between home and school. Each brush is sold individually.
• Can schools use it?
  Yes, it suits classrooms, medical rooms and therapy spaces that look after ARK drinking aids or hollow chews. Keeping one brush of each size to hand makes it easier for staff to follow consistent cleaning routines. Each brush is sold individually.
• How many brushes come in a pack?
  Each listing is for one brush. If you use both ARK drinking aids and hollow chews, you will need one thinner brush and one thicker brush, ordered separately. Both sizes are made in the USA by ARK in Columbia, South Carolina.
• Will it fit products from other brands?
  ARK lists compatibility with its own straws, Lip Bloks and hollow chews only. It may fit other hollow items of a similar diameter, but this is not confirmed, so please contact us if you need advice. We can check for you.