THE SIX TYPES OF BROOMS:

Figure A: Besom broom.

Besom Broom: A roundel bundle of twigs that are bound in wooden sticks.

Figure B: Flat broom.

Flat Broom: Evenly-trimmed bristles sometimes cut at an angle to easily sweep corners.

Figure C: Wet/dry broom.

Wet/Dry Broom: Bristles are spread out apart from each other to easily sweep large dirt and to scrub floors both indoor and outdoor.

Figure D: Whisk broom.

Whisk Broom: A flat broom, only it’s smaller, designed to be hand-held.

Figure E: Push broom.

Push Broom: Bristles attached to a wooden block before it is fixed to a wooden or metal handle.

Figure F: Pushover broom:

Pushover Broom: Easy to manipulate, folds at the end.