How do I choose between a yard broom and a floor broom?

By the floor. A yard broom is for rough outdoor ground: concrete slabs, block paving, asphalt, bare earth. A floor broom is for indoors and is chosen by bristle length -- short stiff bristle for stuck-on dirt and wet mud, long soft bristle for fine dust.

Is the handle included?

No. Yard and floor broom heads are sold without a handle; a standard handle screws into the threaded socket in the head. Handles can be ordered separately.

Will a car wash brush scratch paint?

The bristle is chosen soft for the job, but scratches usually come from grit caught in the bristle rather than from the bristle itself. Rinse the brush between vehicles, and never put a dropped brush back on a car without washing it.

What is the difference between a food grade brush and an ordinary one?

A food grade brush's head and handle are a single piece of plastic: it takes up no water, does not crack and can be boiled. A wooden handled brush is not used on food contact surfaces, because cracked wood becomes dirt that cannot be cleaned out.

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Cleaning brushes and brooms: yard brooms with thick plastic bristle for rough outdoor floors, floor brooms chosen by bristle length for indoor surfaces, car wash brushes soft enough not to scratch paint, and one-piece plastic food grade brushes.

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Choosing by floor

The thick, stiff plastic bristle of a yard broom reaches into the texture of a rough floor. It moves debris, leaves, gravel and coarse dust across concrete slabs, block paving, asphalt and bare ground, where an indoor broom lies flat in short order.

On a floor broom the choice is bristle length. Short, stiff bristle stays close to the floor, does not splay and moves stuck-on dirt, wet mud and coarse dust -- that is the one for workshops, production floors, warehouses and wet rooms. Long, soft bristle picks up fine dust and lint without throwing it into the air and leaves no marks on a smooth sealed floor.

Handles and threaded sockets

Yard and floor broom heads are sold without a handle; a standard broom handle or extension handle screws into the threaded socket in the head. The handle is ordered separately.

Car wash brushes have the same socket and take a flow-through pole, so a vehicle roof, the glass and the upper panels can be washed from the ground.

Food grade brushes

The head and handle are a single piece of plastic. A wooden handle takes up water and cracks in time, and a crack in a food business is dirt that cannot be cleaned out.

They are washed in hot water with detergent and disinfectant, can be boiled, and are hung to dry. Businesses working to a colour-coding scheme keep separate brushes for raw material, cooking and service areas.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I choose between a yard broom and a floor broom?
By the floor. A yard broom is for rough outdoor ground: concrete slabs, block paving, asphalt, bare earth. A floor broom is for indoors and is chosen by bristle length -- short stiff bristle for stuck-on dirt and wet mud, long soft bristle for fine dust.
Is the handle included?
No. Yard and floor broom heads are sold without a handle; a standard handle screws into the threaded socket in the head. Handles can be ordered separately.
Will a car wash brush scratch paint?
The bristle is chosen soft for the job, but scratches usually come from grit caught in the bristle rather than from the bristle itself. Rinse the brush between vehicles, and never put a dropped brush back on a car without washing it.
What is the difference between a food grade brush and an ordinary one?
A food grade brush's head and handle are a single piece of plastic: it takes up no water, does not crack and can be boiled. A wooden handled brush is not used on food contact surfaces, because cracked wood becomes dirt that cannot be cleaned out.