What is the Best Broom

Date: 2010-11-19A broom is one of life's necessities because it's hard to keep things in order without one. The purpose of any broom is to transform a thin layer of debris into an easily disposable pile, or it can simply move dirt and debris out of the way. In doing so, a broom becomes a model of mechanical efficiency and a metaphor for handling life's difficulties...if only every problem could be brushed aside so easily. A broom is a simple thing, and that's part of its beauty. Its basic design of a head and handle can be transformed so that it meets a wide range of requirements and working conditions. Read on, and you may be surprised by how each product is designed to meet the challenges of dealing with dirt. All-Purpose Push Broom Brooms with a Stiff Center and Fine Border These brooms are available in sizes ranging from 14-36 inches and are designed for sweeping medium-textured indoor or outdoor surfaces. The stiff center moves stubborn debris; the fine border sweeps dust and dirt. The qualities of polypropylene make this an excellent choice as an "all-purpose" sweeping tool with a 3" bristle trim. Broom with a Heavy-Duty Polypropylene This broom has bristles made of heavy-duty polypropylene... by far, one of the toughest bristle materials shown here. This design has three advantages: First, it's extremely rugged and the bristles are long wearing. Second, the bristles are very stiff, so the broom can be used to move heavy materials, such as crushed stone or demolition debris. Trim length is 4". Use with any of our Speed Sweep® handles. Garage-Smooth Surface Broom If you want an ideal garage broom, these products are a good choice. They are available in 14-36" lengths. The brushes of Gray-Flagged PVC work best for fine dirt and dust removal while the Fine-Duty Polypropylene push brooms will remove light dust along with light debris. They are both excellent choices for smooth-floor applications. The trim length is 3". Use with any of our Speed Sweep® handles. Medium-Duty Push Broom This broom uses reasonably long (3-1/4-in.), medium- stiff plastic bristles. The Medium-Duty Polypropylene works best on smooth to semi-rough surfaces and has the ability to move moderate to heavy debris. The polypropylene bristles make it the ideal broom for both dry and wet surfaces. Use with any of our Speed Sweep® handles. Street Push Broom This broom is designed to take punishment while sweeping a variety of surfaces indoors and out. Our Extra-Stiff Brown Polypropylene Push Broom is for heavy-duty sweeping. Its polypropylene bristles are stapled into 18" wood blocks. A pair of bidirectional handle holes in the head allows you to mount the handle in opposite directions to evenly distribute bristle wear. Speedy Corn Brooms Sturdy polypropylene "corn" bristles are long wearing, washable and impervious to chemicals. Our Speedy Corn Brooms will not break or shed. Bristles are heat sealed, then riveted into a metal cap. A steel band retains the bristle shape. The extra-stiff brown polypropylene is longer wearing and chemical resistant. Floor Squeegees Heavy-Duty Straight Squeegees are manufactured with heavy gauge zinc-plated steel and a 2" genuine neoprene blade. These chemical and abrasion-resistant squeegees have the ruggedness and durability to get the job done. Our Curved Squeegeeshave the same blade as our Heavy-Duty Straight Squeegees. The curve helps collect water in front of the squeegee. The Flip Flop Squeegees have a socket that allows for forward and backward strokes and have a 1-1/2" blade that is split down the middle for double-scraping surfaces and faster drying. The Flex Squeegytm has a 2-1/4" closed-cell foam material commonly called "moss." The split-moss blade dramatically reduces floor drying time and works well on smooth and textured floors. Utility Brushes These durable brushes are for a wide variety of industrial applications, including Hygienic Brushes, which are designed for use in the food industry. All components are completely hygienic. Our Utility Brushes are designed to perform the toughest cleaning jobs and will not absorb moisture or odors. Speedy Mop Our Speedy Mop is constructed with plated steel components to withstand rigorous use. The sponge head is genuine cellulose. Vinyl wringer rollers squeeze dirt and water out of the sponge head. The wringer is located halfway up steel handle for easy wringing.