Kimber Streams is a senior staff writer and has been covering laptops, gaming gear, keyboards, storage, and more for Wirecutter since 2014. This rubber lip sits flush with the floor and creates a ramp up into the dustpan, which helps you sweep stuff into the dustpan with fewer strokes, instead of having to sweep, scoot the dustpan back, sweep, scoot, sweep and so on. Our panel unanimously agreed that the Casabella Wayclean Wide Angle Broom had the most comfortable handle out of all the brooms we tested because of its soft green grip made from foam EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate). Other brushes had floppy, unflagged bristles that flung dust into the air and left lots of residue on the floor. After this test, the soft side of the velcro was fuzzy and didnt grip the hard velcro teeth as tightly as it once did, but it still made a functional seal. Your mileage will vary based on the size of your space and how dirty it is. Super frustrating! Once the Velcro is gently undone, slip the cover off the frame and throw it straight in the wash. Last, we found that the polewhich screws into the steering mechanism on the framecan unscrew if you sharply jerk the handle to the left (counterclockwise) when turning the dust mop. The Casabella was the most effective at sweeping up a half cup of flour, cat litter, and rice compared with the 13 other brooms we tested. Its an effective sweeper and has the best bundled dustpan we tested. The loop worked well to hang the cloth, but when we used it to lightly tug the cover off the frame, the weak stitching on one side of the loop broke. Our pick is well-designed, great at sweeping, and comfortable to use. Our pick is about 25 percent thicker than our runner-up, which has 2,184 bristles, arranged in four rows that leave small, diagonal paths through the broom for dust and other particles to escape while you sweep. This may be too short for some, but our tallest panel memberwhos 6-feet, 1-inch tallhad no trouble with our picks height. Several other dust mop heads frayed or fell apart in the wash, but the O-Cedar was almost like new after months of use and 5 washes. (We think the loop is also useful for hanging the dust mop head to dry.) It doesnt keep the cloth on the ground and feels like a cheap toy. Our picks shorter-than-average bristles are crucial in creating a balance between soft, flexible bristles and a firm, effective sweep, but that length makes it difficult to get into deep crevices or far under furniture. The Swiffer also feels cheap and poorly made compared with most dust mops we tested. Then we washed each of the 15 dirty dust mop heads individually on warm with a small amount of our recommended detergent, and hung them overnight to dry. Cleaning expert Leslie Reichert told us to pay attention to how the bristles are connected to the head of the broom: Dont be afraid to give them a tug. (We checked many times, and it fits on the Casabella as securely as our runner-up fits with its bundled dustpan.) But individual bristle stiffness and length also played a part in the overall texture of the broomlong, soft, floppy bristles fling dust around rather than making a neat pile, whereas thick, stiff bristles cant reach into cramped corners. When we first dove into broom research, we discovered that hardly anyone else reviews brooms, dustpans, or dust mopsindividually or as a category. Microfiber air-dries faster than most materials, and even the fluffiest dust mop heads we tested were fully dry within five to seven hours. We chose flour because it has a similar consistency and texture as dust, and cat litter for its heavy, dense particles of varying sizes. We called in and tested 14 brooms (seven of which have dustpans), 12 dust mops, 15 different dust mop heads, and 10 dustpans (eight of which come with a brush). Shake off as much water as you can, then leave the broom to air dry (bristles up!) Keeping my place Swiffer-ed translates to 156 Swiffer sheets every year, or more than three 48-sheet packs. To test how long the covers velcro would last, we attached and detached the velcro more than 100 times. Plus, its expensive. Learn more. Compared with the Casabella, the Libman has a steeper angle and longer, 4.25- to 6-inch flagged bristles. Even a great broom needs a dust mop to help finish the job, and the O-Cedar Dual-Action Microfiber Flip Mop is the best we tested. It seems like common sense that you should wash a tool used to clean up all manner of gross things, but many people never think about it. Because pets shed constantly, the tireless robot vacuum is the best vacuum for pet hairbut a great dust mop works well, too. If the Casabella broom is unavailable or you dont want to buy a separate dustpan, you should get the Libman Large Precision Angle Broom with Dustpan instead. You shouldnt use it to sweep up Cheerios or broken glass, but to capture dust and other remnants left behind after youve swept with a broom. The Casabella has a flexible, 2-inch loop that makes the broom easier to hang and store than the rigid plastic holes built into the center of most broom handlesthis loop can fit on a wider range of nails and hooks of different sizes and angles. Full Circles Mighty Mop has a sturdy wooden handle and a well-designed frame that makes cloth removal simple, but its flat cloth wasnt as good at cleaning as chenille. Our panel unanimously agreed it was the best dustpan we tested; it took the fewest sweeps and left the least residue behind. Both heads are similar in thickness; our pick ranges from 1.5 to 2 inches thick and the Libman ranges from 1.25 to 2 inches thick. TheCasabella Wayclean Wide Angle Broom is the best indoor broom we found after125 hours researching 215 brooms, dustpans, and dust mops; interviewing cleaning experts; testing 36 productsfirsthand; and continuing to use them for years afterward. Pairing our pick with the OXO Good Grips Clip-On Dustpan is still usually cheaper than many broom and dustpan sets we tested, and a better combo than all the alternatives. The Casabella Wayclean Wide Angle Broom is the best at sweeping, the most comfortable to hold, and the least expensive broom we tested. The short bristles also make it easier to hit the plastic frame on things like low kitchen cabinets, although that didnt often occur in our long-term testing. Just right. Do not use fabric softener, laundry detergent containing fabric softener, bleach, or dryer sheets. (The fourth panel member preferred the Libman over our pick.) The Libmans wider head hastens sweeping, but its lower bristle density and less effective arrangement mean you have to make more sweeps to pick up the same amount of debris as the Casabella. It was the only dustpan we tested with a comfortable handle, the rest were varying degrees of awkward to hold. The longer, angled bristles make it easier to get into awkward corners, but the Libmans too-stiff bristles hamper the brooms ability to reach under furniture and into corners. We considered hundreds of mops and tested eight, and the O-Cedar Microfiber Cloth Mop (along with the O-Cedar Quick Wring Bucket) was the best at soaking and scrubbing every spill we tested it against. The OXO has a comfortable black rubber grip made from the same thermoplastic rubber as the red lip and the rubber fingers that clip onto different-sized broom handles. Only wash it with other microfiber cloths. Lots of people like the OXO Good Grips Compact Dustpan and Brush Set, but its way too small to use as your primary dustpan. We scoured retailers and manufacturers websites and compiled spreadsheets of 95 brooms, 50 dust mops, and 70 dustpans. If possible, move furniture to thoroughly sweep underneath it. Plus, it comes with a (not so great) dustpan. The snap-in pole (you know, the kind with the little buttons you press in) is separated into four segments, and they assemble into a rattly, flimsy handle that flexes under light pressure and is uncomfortable to hold. It was the only dust mop we tested that could pick up an entire tablespoon of spilled flour, and it could cover more area than any other dust mop before needing a washwe needed six Swiffer sheets to clean the equivalent square footage (and those werent as effective, either). Libman Large Precision Angle Broom with Dustpan, Our broom pick: Casabella Wayclean Wide Angle Broom, The best dustpan: OXO Good Grips Clip-On Dustpan, Runner-up broom (with dustpan bundle): Libman Large Precision Angle Broom with Dustpan, The best dustpan-and-brush combo: Up & Up Dustpan Set, Best dust mop: O-Cedar Dual-Action Microfiber Flip Mop, Libman Precision Angle Broom with Dustpan, Casabella Height Adjustable Broom with Dustpan, HDX 15 in. The blue side is covered in chenille nubs made from a microfiber and synthetic blend. A few of the Libmans shortcomingsthe stiffness of its bristles, the clunkier dustpanmatter less when youre sweeping leaves and debris off a concrete driveway versus sweeping fine dust off a smooth floor. Cut ends are prone to fraying, and looped ends are a little better at grabbing dust, but our tests found that chenille microfiber headsthe kind that look like a colorful forest of little wormsare the most effective because their nubs get into cracks and corners better. Merry Maids told us it doesnt use Swifferor any other disposable cleaning productbecause the costs just dont add up. Our runner-up broom actually has a larger, 12.5-inch-wide head compared with the Casabellas, which is 11 inches wide. The Casabellas bristles are short and soft. Rule one: Dont store your broom with its weight on the bristles. If they pull out in the store, the broom wont last long in your home. We pulled and tugged, and if any broom failed this test, we put it back. Of the dust mops we tested, the O-Cedar was by far the most effective dust mop at picking up dust. It was, however, part of the best of eight brush-and-dustpan sets we tested, and its brush was the only one with flagged bristles, which really help capture dust. The OXO Good Grips Clip-On has a wide and effective red lip, a steep ridge, and a comfortable handle. The OXO's best feature is its contoured rubber lip. And yet the Casabella is the superior sweeper. Both the dustpan and brush have matching holes to hang the set when its not in use, but theyre a little narrow and might not hang on thicker hooks. In that time theyve tested hundreds of laptops and thousands of peripherals, and built way too many mechanical keyboards for their personal collection. Some dustpans are staticky, and this static can make particles jump straight out of your dustpan back onto the floor. This test showed us how well each dustpan worked with our recommended broom and how effective each is at picking up, holding, and not spilling particles of all sizes. The O-Cedar holds more dirt than any other dust mop we tested, and as a result needs to be washed less often. To test dustpans, we tried each one with our broom pick by cleaning half a teaspoon of flour and 1.5 teaspoons of cat litter. The Casabella Height Adjustable Butterfly Floor Duster also has a great frame, but its height-adjustable pole is heavy, awkward, and unnecessary. This gives the Casabella enough firmness to prevent it from feeling floppy or flinging too much dusta problem with several brooms we tested. We independently review everything we recommend. The bottom line: Our runner-up is better at sweeping. Among those who did want a brush, most like a long, flat brush instead of a whisk brush. The Lysol Microfiber Dust Mop has a terrible frame made of flimsy plastic. Our pick feels sturdy and well-made; nothing rattles or moves around during normal cleaning or with violent shaking. Thanks to its stiff, wedge-shaped lip, the Up & Up outperformed all the other setseven those with wider mouthsin our sweeping tests. Plus, it clips to our favorite broom for storage. For dust mops, we gently sifted a half teaspoon of flour on a hardwood floor, which simulated a reasonable (but challenging) amount of settled dust. We witnessed tiny pieces of cat litter jump straight out of the dustpans body and cling onto the slope above the red lip. Tons of people own and love a Swiffer Sweeper, but we dont think its a good option for most. It also doesnt have any kind of handle or grip, and the brush is really hard to remove from the dustpan once its locked in. We were concerned that the Casabellas denser bristles would make the broom harder to clean out with soap and water, but this wasnt the case. Why is this broom so effective? A comfortable grip is a nice perk, and a good dustpan set should have a hole for hanging on a hook. The Libman comes with a dustpanunlike the Casabellabut the bundled dustpan isnt nearly as good as the OXO Good Grips Clip-On Dustpan that we recommend. The OXO clips onto our favorite brooms handle, and its 10.4-inch-wide mouth is big enough to match the Casabella. Debra Johnson, Home Cleaning Expert at Merry Maids, Interview, Leslie Reichert, Green Cleaning Coach, Interview, How to Wash Microfiber, Microfiber Wholesale, J. Bryan Lowder, How the Broom Became Flat, Slate, Swiffer Dry Sheets and Dusters MSDS, Procter & Gamble, Swiffer Dusters Ingredients, Procter & Gamble. We clipped the OXO to the Casabella broom and violently shook the broom, and the dustpan flew off and smacked into the floor, where the handle cracked. Finally, we searched for the best dust mop, because brooms and dust mops work best as a team. We also factored in the price of a new cover, because it will have to be replaced eventually. 2022 Wirecutter, Inc., A New York Times Company. If you want a dustpan-and-brush setto clean small messes, or if you dont like using a big broom to sweep into a dustpanwe recommend the Target Up & Up Dustpan Set. We tested six cleaners that can vacuum and mop at the same time. The expense of disposable products is not profitable for home cleaning services and may be a drain for homeowners as constant replacement is necessary. Our pick isnt pure microfiber, but the synthetic yarn doesnt negatively impact durability and the O-Cedar was better at cleaning than some of the pure microfiber cloths we tested. The next time we washed the O-Cedars head, the loop came off entirely. Dustpan care is similar. We did a preliminary sweep with many brooms in store aisles. Be sure you clip the dustpan to the firm section of the broom handle, and not the cushioned gripone of our testers left indentations by clipping it to the soft grip area. The Rubbermaid Comfort Grip Duster and Dustpan Set is the best seller on Amazon, and its almost identical to the Professional Plus. In our tests, we found the blue chenille side to be the most effective at picking up the majority of the dust.
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