The Brush At Escalators? It’s Not Only To Clean Your Shoes (If That’s What You Think It Is)

Escalators everywhere. It’s a much-needed facility that helps make life easier. Especially for the elderly and anyone that has difficulty walking, escalators will help them commute from one place to the other with less fuss.

In shopping malls, escalators should always work well and be maintained. And speaking of shopping malls, while you’re on the escalator, excitedly wanting to go to another boutique, do you catch a glimpse of the brush along the sides?

If you think it’s to clean your shoes, well… it can be. But the real motive for installing the brush on the escalator will shock you!

Do escalator brushes have a name?

Sadly, there are no fancy names for the brush (yet). It’s commonly known as an escalator brush. But some say it is skirt deflectors. Why? Well, if you look closely, the brush kind of resembles a skirt! If the escalator has an outfit, the brush would be the lower gear, and wow, did it brush us off our feet!

Why do escalators have these brushes?

Let’s get serious. A lot of us thought that the brush was to clean dirt off our shoes, no?

Actually, the brush is where the gap between the stairs and the side is! It’s for our safety!

The brush keeps away our shoes, feet, loose clothing or anything possible from the gap. It’s a safety precaution or more like a buffer.

Additionally, the yellow border is an indication not to be too close to the edges. This warning applies not only to kids but adults too. Sometimes we miss these little details as we’re busy with other things while on the escalator. Therefore, always be aware of the yellow line.

Picture: ESD Escalator Aesthetics

Now we know that the brush is not only for cleaning our shoes but also for our safety! Today, we learned!

Sources: Siakap Keli, Reader’s Digest

Adib Mohd

Recent Posts

When Creativity Meets Comfort: LEGO® and IKEA Malaysia Reimagine Home Decor

When Creativity Meets Comfort: LEGO® and IKEA Malaysia Reimagine Home Decor With its latest collection… Read More

1 day ago

TCL Malaysia Opens First-Ever Brand Store at Sunway Pyramid by Vivid Concepts

TCL, a global leading consumer electronics brand, officially launched its first-ever TCL Brand Store in… Read More

1 day ago

New AwAS Speed Cameras Are Everywhere in Malaysia, Here’s the Full List

Heads up, Malaysian drivers! If you’ve been putting the pedal to the metal on highways… Read More

1 day ago

Zizan Razak Is Now G-SHOCK Malaysia’s First-Ever Brand Ambassador And It Just Makes Sense

From comedy king to watch icon, Zizan Razak has just landed a major new role… Read More

5 days ago

Honouring the Everyday Athlete: ASICS Shares Stories at the Ladies Pickleball Special

On 24 May, ASICS Malaysia’s Ladies Pickleball Special 2025 saw a celebration of strength, laughter… Read More

5 days ago

Pavilion Bukit Jalil Hosts “All Play All Day” to Mark Mattel’s 80th Anniversary

This school holiday, Pavilion Bukit Jalil is turning up the fun with Mattel’s 80th anniversary… Read More

5 days ago

This website uses cookies.