What is a Push Broom?
A push broom is a large, sturdy broom which is designed to cover a large area of ground while being pushed from a standing position. Push brooms are often used in the maintenance of large buildings, sidewalks, and large public terraces or patios; many people associate them with janitors as a result. Most hardware stores sell push brooms, along with replacement handles and broom heads, and push brooms come in a range of sizes, from small to quite large. As with other brooms, there are two basic parts to a push broom: the head and the handle. The head of a push broom is typically made from a block of material into which bristles have been inserted. Depending on the manufacturer, the head can be made from wood, plastic, rubber, or metal, and the bristles may be made from natural fibers, plastic, or wire. The handle typically screws into the head, which can be extremely convenient when a broom head or handle breaks, as you can replace the broken section rather than the whole broom. Many pe
