The broom plays such an important role in cleaning the house that sometimes you forget that even this tool needs a good wash. To keep it clean, remove all dirt and dust before wetting it, then soak the head and disinfect the handle.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Remove the Dirt Residue from the Broom
Step 1. Detach the broom head
Many broomsticks have a thread, which allows you to unscrew the head from the stick. Separating these two elements can make it easier to clean the instrument.
Step 2. Vacuum the bristles
Before wetting them, it is important to remove as much dirt and dust as possible. To do this, use the vacuum cleaner nozzle specially designed for upholstery. If you don't have one available, you can simply use your hands to peel off the dirt.
Step 3. Knock the broom on a hard surface
With the help of your hands or a vacuum cleaner you can only remove dirt from your head to a certain extent. Knock the broom on the floor to loosen and shake the last residue stuck to the bristles.
Method 2 of 3: Wash the Broom
Step 1. Mix dish soap and warm water
Since brooms are large tools, you'll need to mix water and detergent in a bucket to make sure you can fully submerge your head. Fill a small bowl with warm water and add a few drops of liquid dish soap. Stir until you get a thick foam.
Step 2. Leave the mop to soak for 1 hour
This way the detergent can penetrate the bristles and disinfect the head.
If the broom is used in a room where more germs tend to proliferate, such as in the bathroom, add 1-2 drops of bleach to the bucket
Step 3. Rinse the broom
Turn on the tap and scrub the bristles with your fingers under the jet of water. Rinse your head until you have removed all the detergent from the bristles. You will be finished when you will no longer see any product residue in the sink and the water will become transparent again.
Step 4. Disinfect the broom handle
Clean the handle while the head is soaking. You can use any type of disinfectant wipe by wiping it over the entire surface. You can also dip a cloth into the bucket you soaked your head in and then rub it on the handle.
Step 5. Hang up the broom to dry
You can also lean it against an outside wall of the house with its head facing up, as drying in the sun can help eliminate bacteria. Make sure it is completely dry before using it again. You certainly don't want to drag wet dirt on the floors!
Method 3 of 3: Caring for the Brooms
Step 1. Clean the brooms every 3 months
If a broom is used to sweep a particularly dirty area, clean it immediately, otherwise you should wash the heads about 4 times a year.
Step 2. Store the brooms in a well-ventilated place
This is especially important if you often use them to sweep wet areas. You can keep them in a closet, as long as they are used frequently. Open the doors from time to time to let it ventilate, or insert a mosquito net or similar panel in the lower part of the doors.
Step 3. Hang the brooms
At the time of storage, the brooms must be hung. Many home improvement stores sell broom hangers that are easy to install on walls or on the inside of doors. This method prevents your head from getting dirty or wet when not in use.
