“A broom is imperative for use before a big clean if the floors are super dirty,” notes Robyn Pook, co-founder of Mint Cleaning in Ucluelet, British Columbia. After sweeping away the loose particles, you can then continue your cleaning with a mop, vacuum, or rag. Our favorite push broom is the Swopt Multi-Surface Push Broom. It’s backed by a lifetime warranty, and you have your choice of a 24-inch or 18-inch brush head. Plus, the broom has a stainless steel handle that’s durable. Here, the best push brooms the market has to offer. You really can’t go wrong with Swopt’s push broom, our top pick for a push broom. This thoughtfully designed multi-surface cleaning and landscaping companion is 60 inches high, and comes in your choice of a 24-inch or 18-inch brush head. The stiff bristles do an excellent job of picking up fine, coarse, and large particles both inside and outside of your home. Plus, the stainless steel handle is quite durable. With a stainless steel handle and a sturdy bristle block, the broom does top out at 4.95 pounds. This is heftier than average, but the heavy-duty broom is notably effective and will leave your surfaces clean. Not only that, but Swopt backs this product with a lifetime warranty, so you can always have peace-of-mind about your purchase. Just know: the handle can detach easily. You’ll want to check that it’s been locked in placed. However, we otherwise believe this is a top-notch pick that can benefit a variety of homes looking to tackle a variety of tasks. The sturdy, powder-coated steel handle is a generous 60 inches long, and the durable, 18-inch resin block ensures weather-resistance and lasting durability. Unfortunately, the broom handle can detach rather easily, but the entire model is easy to store in a garage, shed, or closet of your home. When it comes to the bristles, you’ll find the medium-stiff bristles are polystyrene: a type of hard, solid thermoplastic that stands up to hefty tasks like raking mulch or gravel. The only major downside? This broom weighs 6.5 pounds, making it hard to carry around at times. Both the block and bristles are made of 80 percent recycled plastic, too, making this a great pick for any eco-friendly home. This versatile broom has soft fibers on the outside and sturdier bristles on the inside, allowing you to pick up fine particles and larger debris all at once. The handle doesn’t adjust, and you will not want to leave this pick outdoors. Otherwise, it’s top-notch. The broom is 60.5 inches tall with an aluminum handle that’s welded to the plate, making it both durable and pretty comfortable to use. Weighing 6.2 pounds, it’s certainly heavy, but this can be expected based on the sheer size of the product. It’s also a bit expensive, but will treat you to years of dust and dirt-free spaces, making it worth the price. Plus, the lightweight—yet sturdy—handle can be adjusted from 16 to 47 inches in length. This makes it a quality pick for households with children and adults. Now, the broom is not ideal for outdoor use, since it is not as durable as other picks on the market. The natural color palette will make you want to keep it in a coat closet or walk-in pantry, though, and whip it out any time cleaning needs to be done. With an all-weather resin block and a 60-inch steel handle, you can count on this product to be quite durable. The handle doesn’t adjust, but otherwise it’ll get the job done. What’s more, the telescopic handle extends from 31 to 55 inches to accommodate all heights. It might loosen in between uses, causing you to have to make some adjustments. However, you’ll find that you can reach farther under couches and the like with this cleaning tool in your closet. Since push brooms are traditionally an industrial cleaning tool, and due to the pushing mechanism, the handles are typically about 60 inches long. If you need something on the shorter side, cleaning influencer Lindsay Turford of Dazlin Cleaning recommends looking for a telescopic handle, which is adjustable.
Bristle Style
Due to their heavy-duty nature, push brooms usually have stiffer bristles than their more standard counterparts. However, some models have sturdy fibers on the outside and soft ones on the inside to pick up fine and coarse debris alike. Soft-bristle push brooms are better for indoor applications, particularly on smooth or scratch-prone floors, but they’re not as common. Soft bristles are most often made of some sort of thermoplastic, though you’ll also find rubber options, which can serve multiple purposes in your home.
Removable Head
A removable head is an essential thing to look for in a push broom, because it makes maintaining it much easier. “Ideally, the broom should have a removable head, which would make it easier to rinse and disinfect,” says Turford. Bear in mind, though, that not all push brooms have removable blocks, as the handles are sometimes welded or otherwise permanently connected to ensure long-lasting, heavy-duty performance. This feature can, therefore, be considered an “extra.”
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Theresa Holland is an experienced commerce writer specializing in home improvement and lifestyle content. For this article, she interviewed two professional cleaners—Lindsay Turford of Dazlin Cleaning and Robyn Pook, co-founder of Mint Cleaning—and considered dozens of push brooms from a myriad of brands and retailers. Before landing on her final picks, she researched the key features, materials, and sizes, and scoured user reviews. She ultimately chose durable and effective models with heavy-duty, versatile designs. Theresa has been writing for The Spruce since 2019, where she covers housewares, furniture, and cleaning products.
