Synthetic and Natural Fiber Brooms in Sweeping

We've got all kinds of gadgets that have tried to replace our brooms, but the truth is that every home still needs a broom. A broom is a great tool for a quick pick up or an intense floor cleaning. Find out how to make your sweeping more effective and efficient.

1.      Choose a Broom

Find a broom that fits with your floor type. Smoother floors can get by with synthetic brooms. Rougher floors may need natural fibre brooms to be as effective. Choose a broom with sharp edges for cleaning under cabinets and in tight spaces. Make sure your broom is at a comfortable height, and not too heavy to manage.

   Synthetic Brooms

                 Natural Fibre Brooms

2.      Find a Starting Place

When sweeping a room, there are a couple of different methods. Some people like to walk the perimeter of a room, sweeping from the edges into a pile in the centre. Others like to begin at one end of the room and move to the other pulling the dirt pile along with them, or eliminating the pile in sections. Choose a method and starting point that works for you.

3.      Start Sweeping

Sweeping isn't a difficult motion to master, but try to keep continuous contact with the floor, without pressing the broom strands down into the floor.

4.      Sweep Up Your Dirt Pile

Sweep dirt into a pile. Sweep the dirt pile into a dust pan and then deposit it in the trash. Be careful not to dump the dirt too quickly, causing dust and dirt to billow back into your face, or onto your clean floor.

5.      Preserve your Broom

Put away all of your supplies and be sure to clean your broom if needed. Hang your broom to prevent the bristles from becoming bent or damaged, or sit the broom upside down for storage.

• Avoid getting your broom wet. It damages the broom and shortens its life span.
• When washing a broom, make sure that it dries thoroughly upside down, to prevent bristles from being bent or damaged.