Types of Brooms

These brooms typically feature a long handle and a small brush head, allowing for easy maneuverability and reaching tight spaces. Lobby brooms are commonly used in hotels, restaurants, and office buildings to sweep away dust, dirt, and debris from hard floors and carpets.

Push brooms are wider than traditional models, making them ideal for heavy-duty tasks. These brooms feature a wide brush head with stiff bristles, allowing for efficient removal of dirt, debris, and even wet substances.

Whisk brooms, also called hand brooms, are compact and versatile tools that are ideal for spot cleaning and hard-to-reach areas. These brooms have a small brush head and a short handle, making them easy to handle and store. Whisk brooms are commonly used in restaurants, hotels, and retail stores for sweeping away crumbs, dust, and small debris from countertops, shelves, and other surfaces.

Warehouse brooms typically feature a wide sweeping path, allowing for efficient cleaning of large areas. They are designed with durable bristles that are capable of sweeping up larger debris, such as sawdust, metal shavings, and wood chips commonly found in warehouses and manufacturing facilities.

These brooms feature a combination of bristles and a rubber squeegee blade, allowing for both sweeping and liquid collection in one motion. The bristles of squeegee brooms effectively capture dry debris, while the squeegee blade is perfect for pushing and collecting wet spills and liquids.

Street brooms are heavy-duty brooms designed for outdoor use on streets, sidewalks, parking lots, and other paved surfaces. These brooms are typically larger and more robust than traditional brooms, as they need to withstand rough surfaces and heavy debris.

Great for medium to heavy floor sweeps and scrub brushes, polypropylene offers good abrasion resistance and shear/break strength. It is resistant to water, solvents, acids, oils, fungus, and bacteria growth, and will not stain, discolor, or absorb odors. These bristles are great for bot wet and dry applications and indoor and outdoor use.

Natural corn fiber bristles are ideal for sweeping dust and fine dirt in dry conditions. These bristles are made of expertly bound and hewn corn straw, making them highly durable yet non-damaging to your floors.

Produced from the stem of the Mexican agave plant, tampico fibers have a medium texture and are ideal for dry sweeping on semi-smooth surfaces. These natural fibers are also resistant to heat and chemicals.

Nylon bristles are stiff yet flexible for general cleanup of small debris on smooth floors like hardwood or laminate. These brooms are generally for indoor use, but they do resist water and won't absorb odors.

Synthetic bristles can be used on wet or dry surfaces because they are highly resistant to acids and oils. Synthetic bristles are also flexible and won’t scratch the surfaces of your floor.

Chemical- and liquid-resistant, synthetic corn bristles can withstand high temperatures up to 225 degrees Fahrenheit. "X"-shaped bristles are excellent for use on carpets and entry mats.

Horsehair bristles are gentle on floors and durable for long-lasting use. This type of bristle blends well with other types of bristles and is perfect for sweeping dust and dirt in interior spaces.

This type of bristle is on the stiffer side and is durable, making it ideal for industrial workspaces or food service establishments. Palmyra is excellent for general cleaning and can withstand everyday use.

Swapping out broom heads is a great way to save some money and maximize the value of your handles. They come in various sizes and materials, allowing you to choose the one that best suits your cleaning needs. 

Broom handles, also known as broom poles or broomsticks, are the long, cylindrical shafts that attach to the broom head. They allow you to hold and maneuver the broom comfortably. If your broom handle appears damaged, consider swapping out your worn or damaged handles to avoid having to buy a completely new broom. 

These broom accessories are designed to work in conjunction with brooms, allowing you to sweep debris directly into the pan for easy disposal. Dustpans come in different sizes and styles, including handheld dustpans and upright dustpans with long handles.

To keep your brooms organized and easily accessible, consider investing in hangers and organizers. Broom hangers are designed to securely hold brooms on walls or doors, keeping them off the floor and saving valuable space.

Easily distinguish your different brooms by labeling them with broom bands. These bands attach directly to your broom handles, allowing to color code your brooms by specific tasks. 

Broom brackets allow for your brooms and dustpans to be attached to trash cans, providing easy transportation of cleaning supplies across your establishment.