Just about everybody has swept a floor at some point, but even if you're an old hand at it, proper tools and technique can make the job easier.
Steps
1. Choose a good broom appropriate for your task. You may not think about your broom very much, but it's worth getting a good one.
· A broad end will make for faster sweeping, since you can cover more ground in one stroke.
· For outdoor jobs, especially large ones, consider using a push broom. You can cover more ground with the broad brush, and the bristles are often designed to work on outdoor surfaces, such as concrete.
· For large, indoor floors, such as a gymnasium, store, or office building, try a dust mop. Available in many widths, dust mops can thoroughly clean a large area in a single pass.
· Whatever implement you choose, try it out to make sure the handle length, weight, and balance work for you.
2. Clear the area. If you can remove furnishings, throw rugs, or other obstacles, do so. If possible, also close it off to foot traffic.
3. Start in one edge or corner and sweep in overlapping strokes in towards the center of the room. Pull the broom against the floor in one direction and lift it back to that edge in the other direction.
4. Make sure the broom reaches into the angle of each corner so that you sweep out the dust from there.
5. Work your way around the room, collecting the debris into a small pile or piles. It helps to be systematic, working generally from one direction to another.
6. Collect the piles. Use a dustpan and either the broom or a brush. Sweep the debris into the dustpan and dispose of it in the trash. If the dustpan leaves a line right under the rim, move it back and sweep some more. When the line doesn't seem to be getting any smaller, you can either sweep that part under the rug or pick it up with a damp cloth or other means. Outdoors, you may prefer the grass catcher from a push mower, an outdoor dustpan, or a shovel or rake to collect debris.
Tips
- Avoid storing a broom on its bristles. Hang it up for storage, instead. It will last longer and not get bent out of shape so quickly.
- Sweep floors regularly. Debris can damage floor surfaces when normal activity grinds it into the surface.
- Use door mats inside and outside each entrance to keep debris from getting tracked in in the first place. Don't forget to shake or hose them out periodically.
- Vacuuming a hard floor is not necessarily quicker, easier, or more effective than sweeping. If you choose to vacuum instead, make sure that the beater bar or brush roll (the spinning brush in an upright vacuum cleaner) is turned off or lifted up off the floor. Better yet, use a long-handled attachment that does not have a brush.
- When sweeping very dusty areas such as garages, try a sweeping compound to avoid spreading dust to shelves and other surfaces.
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