Jul. 31, 2025
As cleaning products evolve toward greater intelligence, environmental sustainability, and precision, rubber and plastic valves have emerged as essential components in modern cleaning tools. Thanks to their excellent flexibility, sealing performance, and material adaptability, these valves—such as silicone valves, rubber valves, and plastic valves—are widely used in applications ranging from kitchens and bathrooms to personal care. They are helping drive a shift from basic cleaning to efficient care.
Rubber and plastic valves primarily serve to control the flow and direction of liquids and are commonly found in the following cleaning products:
In kitchen brushes with built-in liquid reservoirs, users can squeeze the handle to activate a silicone valve that automatically dispenses an appropriate amount of detergent—minimizing waste compared to traditional sponge cleaning methods.
Silicone valves in drain cleaning brushes often pair with retractable heads to access tight spaces like sink drains and curved pipes. The valve regulates water pressure for accurate flushing and efficient descaling. In toilet plungers, silicone valves can release high-pressure water jets to dislodge clogs quickly.
In products like electric facial cleansers and beauty brushes, silicone valves work in tandem with vibration motors to release a precise amount of cleanser. Some even integrate with red/blue light technologies to deliver skincare serums, achieving a combined effect of cleansing, massaging, and absorption.
For instance, camping brushes combine silicone valves with mini liquid tanks, allowing users to release water or disinfectants on demand. Paired with collapsible brush heads, these tools offer portability and convenience.
Silicone valves can withstand temperatures up to 220°C, making them ideal for high-heat cleaning environments such as oven interiors or microwave surfaces—where traditional plastic valves may deform.
Responsive to the user's squeezing force, rubber and plastic valves offer excellent elasticity and rebound, ensuring precise liquid control. This avoids overuse, enhances cleaning efficiency, and extends the lifespan of detergents.
The ability to control liquid flow precisely helps reduce the consumption of water and cleaning agents, supporting sustainable practices and energy conservation.
For disposable cleaning products like travel brushes or single-use facial tools, future rubber and plastic valves will increasingly adopt biodegradable and recyclable materials such as eco-grade TPE, TPU, and NBR, aligning with global green consumption trends.
Rubber and plastic valves are evolving beyond simple fluid control. They're being integrated with smart recognition and skincare delivery features, enabling cross-functional uses—such as a makeup remover brush that first dispenses cleansing oil and then switches to a toner infusion function.
Despite their compact size and simple structure, rubber and plastic valves place high demands on manufacturers:
1. Design Capability
Manufacturers must design customized valve structures tailored to specific products and applications, balancing sealing performance, elasticity, and control responsiveness.
2. Precision Mold Development
High-precision molds are critical for consistent performance—especially in micro-valve manufacturing, where tolerance and uniformity are key.
3. Material Processing Expertise
Proficiency in molding and processing various materials—such as silicone, TPE, TPU, and NBR—is essential to meet diverse customer needs in functionality, eco-friendliness, and cost efficiency.
Rubber and plastic valves, especially silicone valves, are at the forefront of a transformation in the cleaning industry—from traditional functionality to precision control, smart integration, and eco-conscious design. Their adaptability is evident in a wide range of sectors, from kitchen and bathroom cleaning to personal care and portable cleaning devices.
At YEJIA, we specialize in manufacturing high-precision silicone rubber valves using advanced mold-making and flexible material molding techniques. Our solutions meet the diverse customization needs of cleaning brush applications—delivering outstanding performance in liquid control, temperature resistance, innovative structures, and environmental sustainability. Looking ahead, as AI, sensors, and biodegradable materials become more deeply integrated into product design, YEJIA will continue to leverage its all-in-one capabilities in design, tooling, and manufacturing to support the cleaning industry's evolution toward smarter, more efficient, and more sustainable solutions.
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