Reddit mentions: The best household brooms, dustpans & accessories

I have that exact laser level. For me it's not something I use often, but when I do it's a lifesaver. I have a slew of manual levels that I trust more.

If you're painting, get a 5-in-1 painters tool (lotta varieties out there) and sharpen the edge a little. Not chisel-sharp, but pretty sharp. Makes a great scraper and cleans rollers better than anything else. It'll pay for itself in paint you can scrape back into the bucket.

I got a 24" dust pan a while back and it's the best $12 I've ever spent. Construction cleanup, sawdust, yard trimmings. It looks like they don't make them anymore, which makes me sad.

I'm also a believer in tool belts. I have one general one for framing/construction and one small one for electrical work. My framing one has an easily detachable side pouch that can be put on a smaller belt for basic handyman stuff. Any time you can grab the tool off your belt instead of walking to wherever you set it down is a huge time, back, and annoyance saver.

As far as dust collection is concerned, this link will take you to the only dc you really need beyond a shop vac for turning.

I have the 1624-44. Its a fair bit bigger then a jet mini but I have very few complaints about it after getting to know it, also, it's on "sale" for like 4 or 500 off every 6 months or so. But it's been a great workhorse and seems to be pretty forgiving for a beginner like me.

I'd be curious to know what kind of grinder you've been looking at because I need to upgrade mine, although lately I've been enjoying the carbide tipped tools and don't go for my traditional tools as often any more.

You could do any shape with natural fibers. I just like the wok brushes because I learned the technique cooking thai food and just adopted it because it's so much better than fussing with plastic bristles that cant bare the heat.

I think you'll have better luck with dense, thick bristles, so they can scrape away bits with ease and have good coverage, but just play around with what makes you happy.

Maybe an old fashioned hand broom

https://www.amazon.com/Rubbermaid-Commercial-12-Inch-Yellow-FG9B5500YEL/dp/B005KDDLQ2?SubscriptionId=AKIAILSHYYTFIVPWUY6Q&tag=duckduckgo-ffab-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B005KDDLQ2

if you dont have access to an asian market and can't find anything else?

Speaking of optimizing, I got a standard mop handle that can be used with various attachments from different brands. Something like this, from the local hardware store: https://www.amazon.com/Rubbermaid-Commercial-FG636400LAC-Lacquered-Wood-Threaded/dp/B005KDD0KY/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=wood+mop+handle&qid=1574739110&sr=8-3

My scrub brush can screw onto the handle if I want to use it that way. Something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Weiler-44434-Polypropylene-Overall-Length/dp/B004FTPTSA/ref=pd_sbs_328_8?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B004FTPTSA&pd_rd_r=cf61e3b6-cd60-49ad-8661-5a25a0e87da1&pd_rd_w=Tp1Pr&pd_rd_wg=JOMX0&pf_rd_p=5873ae95-9063-4a23-9b7e-eafa738c2269&pf_rd_r=2YD1N4MFHMFCS3AFJR9X&psc=1&refRID=2YD1N4MFHMFCS3AFJR9X

And the quick loop mop will also fit: https://www.amazon.com/Quick-Loop-Mop-Head-Washable-Microfiber/dp/B073T426JP/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=quick+loop&qid=1574739239&sr=8-1

I appreciate not being locked into one brand ecosystem. You can get all kinds of things for a standard mop handle. This way I just have one handle and I can store all the attachments together in a box to save space.

Those floors! Inside and out, Homey, they need to be swept! Sweep that mess up, but don't look all bummy with a regular broom. Get your broom game tight. You need a broom a professional would use! A multi-surface, heavy duty, don't slip and fall on your booty, broom! It's a little over budget because it has a super secret built-in feature usually sold separate!

Hope you find something you like and enjoy! Also, thanks for having this contest!

Agreed on the first part, disagree on the broom. Old school brooms are much better imo than the modern version. In rural areas its easy to make outdoor brooms using some rough bundle of straw. For inside I love the Vietnamese iteration.

https://www.amazon.com/Natural-Vietnamese-Straw-Brooms-Inch/dp/B005L4XT3U

Yeah, I was desperate to live on my own! It was quite sad!

Here's a pretty broom and dustpan for cleaning up small messes. I've used my tiny set countless times! <3 Good luck!

I found that the model of crumber made a huge difference. I liked this one.

Thicker tablecloths and tables that have a little padding on top are much easier to crumb than thin cloths and a hard surface underneath. It’s all down to the angle though and practice.

I have this crumber:

http://www.amazon.com/Dalla-Piazza-Lustro-Sweeper-D1159/dp/B000J1HSEQ/ref=sr_1_6?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1427477206&sr=1-6&keywords=table+crumber

It's a bit pricey but great quality and guests comment on it all the time. I bought it after having several of the standard stick crumbers break.

I use something similar to this:

https://www.amazon.com/Dustpan-Extendable-Handle-Upright-Kitchen/dp/B07PMXHG9W

Notice the "rake" built into the dustpan. This helps remove my "tumbleweeds" (Golden Retriever fun & dust) from the broom bristles.

A [wine sippy cup] (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B58YVZ6/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=257ZTCM1XO8QO&coliid=IJQDO82X3BZ60&psc=1) is essential so I don't spill anything while I ride my [broom] (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IVSO5I6/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=257ZTCM1XO8QO&coliid=I2ITBRW2X2Q75Z&psc=1) around. I need to wear this [scarf] (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GT94FZW/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=257ZTCM1XO8QO&coliid=I1TU5GSDAMBS11&psc=1) as a cape and also wear the [hat] (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HVHKNP2/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=257ZTCM1XO8QO&coliid=ILLTJ5NRZGHIU&psc=1) so my ears don't get cold in the winter. I need the [trunk] (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004YX9RH6/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=257ZTCM1XO8QO&coliid=I1PPYKQXQJOKL0) to keep all of my [books] (http://www.amazon.com/dp/059035342X/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=257ZTCM1XO8QO&coliid=IJTMRUFZDFHTE) in!

Mischief managed, thank goodness!

You forgot the glorious Superfeger.

We bought a telescoping broom and dustpan we love: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000EDUUG2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_-7Ijzb1HM1358

How about this adorable mini walrus pan and duster!? Do you cook often? If so these cute measuring cups might be useful. They are pretty and could double as decor. If you like the design but don't cook too often, you could use these storage containers for leftovers.

When I'm home alone, I get a little scared. But I also like to eat. Carve some cheese, or shank an intruder with this Chefs Knife

I need all these items for the same reason you do!

I found this one on the Amazons but I wonder if I could have found it at the dollar store.

mayoyo Cleaning Brush and Dustpan Set
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07W4JCG4V/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_QSEIDb4AECXWT

I wish it were a smidge more narrow but it'll get-er- done.

The all-rubber ones like this also work well on hard floors!

HE HASN'T. OH, BTW, I FOUND THESE ON SPECIAL FOR YOUR NEXT PLAYOFF RUN...

AMAZON

Ok so this is kind of boring but you will need this for your first time in your first house a mop (or if you hate mopping you should get these mop slippers instead and a cute broom (or just any broom).

Have fun in the new house and thanks for the contest!

Did you mean Dustgirl, for the broom that Dustman wields is more similar to this one.

Not everyone has a $15 push broom or an $80 ladder laying around either.