Best Brooms & Brushes

Not cheap, but well worth considering in particular if you already have some Ryobi 18+ batteries and a charger – Minor grumbles: * Although it shows three types of heads on the box, it says in fine print that two of them are optional extras ie it only comes with… Read more

the one green 'medium' brush. * This is also a 'skin only' tool, meaning you need to buy or already have a suitable battery and charger * Once the battery is installed, you cannot tell the battery charge. * Even with a small 2A battery, the scrubber weighs well over 1.5kg. Because of the size and weight, it is a bit awkward to use and might get tiring if you want to use it for an extended period. I suspect the version on a pole would be even harder to use, so I'm glad I got the hand held version even though it means I may need to use a ladder sometimes. * The brush spins a lot slower than I assumed it would, and there's no ability to change the speed.

The good: * It seems well made, and comes with a long warranty - 4 years standard, plus an extra 2 years making it 6 years if you register online. Being plastic it might not enjoy being dropped on hard surfaces, which no doubt would not be covered by the warranty, so I'd be careful about that. * It did a great job on the first task I used it on - cleaning the winter dirt buildup at the waterline of a fibreglass pool. Basically I sprayed in sections the sides with a (pool safe) cleaner, and applied the brush and moved slowly along. Took maybe fifteen minutes to clean the walls, and did a better job than an hour done manually with a brush. * It appears to be pretty efficient with power usage - after using it in the pool, the 2.0A battery was still showing a full charge.

I haven't used it on anything else yet, but can see it being useful in the bathroom. I'd probably get the optional softer head or microfibre kit though to do the glass as the medium head might risk scratching glass.

As an aside - Having used similar housings for cameras etc, I'd recommend ensuring that the rubber grommet around the battery casing is totally clean to reduce the risk of water getting in. Do carefully wash the brush with clean water after use, in particular if used around liquid with chemicals in it such as a pool, and - if at all possible - allow it to dry completely before opening the battery case. Note that it is IPX7 rated, meaning it "Withstands incidental exposure to water of up to 1 meter for up to 30 minutes" and is suitable for "splashes, rain or snow, showering" - so even though it would likely survive, I'd be cautious about submerging it in the pool.

Awesome little beast ! – Having broken the drive belt on my Bissell Pet Eraser Cyclonic Vac, I reluctanly used the Bissell Natural Sweeper ( carpet sweeper ) I got with the… Read more

vac. It is the most amazing little device ever ! With a malting dog in the house and desperate to get rid of hair, this little sweeper did wonders, emptied it 4 times and you would think I had used the vacuum cleaner. Only effort was pushing the sweeper, with absolute ease, no electricity involved and great results. Another excellent Bissell product :) totally efficient, light, easy to manouver, gets right under beds.

Safe way to clean your chimney – I was wanting to buy a chimney brush that I can push up from the bottom of the chimney rather than the previous method of using a long ladder,… Read more

dropping a brush down and using a rope to pull up and down. Very dangerous if I should fall 4 plus metres onto concrete path. I looked on line but all “imported” ones looked too flimsy and poorly described. “Bush Bee” sell kits with different size brushes and different lengths of rods. The brush is a very stiff “ plastic” bristle type than was flexible enough to go past the air baffle near the bottom of the chimney. Kit comes with a wooden handle that fits the brush. The “rods” are approximately one metre long and made of heavy twisted wire with the male and female fittings swaged on. I attached one rod and thrust it up and down to clean the first metre, added another rod and did the next metre. I dislodged plenty of soot and absolutely no chance of falling. I also could do it unaided whereas in previous method, my wife had to hold the ladder whilst I ascended and descended, as well as, pull the rope down, whilst I pulled it up. Whole kit looks like it will last 20 years plus.

A great flexible silicone toilet brush – This was my first time trialling a silicone toilet cleaner. They are advertised more and more recently (as of 2023-24). This was part of a Joseph… Read more

Joseph bathroom set and I bought one with a light blue base and one with a grey base, for 2 different bathrooms.

There isn't much to it. A solid sleek white base with colour coded base, and a toilet wand which has the silicone at the base in the colour of choice and a solid white plastic handle.

No negatives. It cleans as intended and has the flexible head. It does not flick water around like the traditional nylon stick brushes. Very civilised.

Best Cleaning Brush I've used – I'm a clean freak at home and I'm always on the lookout for ergonomic designs out there to make things easier and more efficient. Context: Family of… Read more

4, mainly use this to cleaning sinks and pop-up wastes (2-3/week), grout in showers (bimonthly)

1) The brush bristles are tough and on the harder end, but not so hard that it scratch delicate surfaces and materials. The outer bristles are splayed at a nice angle that covers a larger than expected surface area. Together, this means you'll be using less force and time to clean the same surface. 2) Handle: there is a slight bend (and not just a regular "straight" brush) making it so ergonomic and effortless to slide on surfaces. Really good angle, really well done to the design team here. 3) Suction cup works well. The rubber is sturdy and doesn't feel flimsy that may break down. It's also elegant designed and streamlined with the handle, adding to a very aesthetic appearance. I have enough sink space to place it in the sink which is stuck on the side. This means I can leave it there to dry off reducing the chances of mould build-up. 4) Colour choice of black is very contemporary with my bathroom. Not a usual colour that I usually choose, but it fits well with my decor.

For the price, it's a no-brainer must-have cleaning tool for my home. I will buy another few a spares. recommend.

I am so happy with my purchase of a Maytronics Revolution II Wonder Brush (Set of 2) - 5030698LA. Is is a great product. I also received great service. Prompt postage.

Straw Broom for small area – This little broom is perfect for getting into the corners of our apartment balcony where leaves gather. It was made in the Tumut Broom Factory in… Read more

NSW.

I previously had a millet broom from the local big hardware store but it used to shed some of its straws and the handle came loose from the broom head. I had read about Tumut Brooms and could have bought it online. However I didn't know about this one called a 'caravan broom'. I spied it in a lovely little shop in Hunter Hill NSW and bought it immediately. It cost about $45 and I love it.

Beldray floor cleaner is a great addition to home cleaning – Beldray floor cleaner is hand held and brushes the floor and scoop up rubbish. I have found it to be quite handy near cat litter box as it quickly… Read more

scoops up rubbish into container. I bought this as a whim and did not think it would work but it has 2 large brushed to scoop up rubbish into hidden container. Its a shame that the rubbish container is not larger. I would definatly buy another if I saw one bur think I purchased it online with ? groceries. The one I got is a cheery turquiose color. I remember it was very reasonably priced ? $20 so good value

Best bottle brush: I have just purchased a KOH bottle brush expecting a standard washing up brush. Wrong - it's great. This brush penetrative… Read more

even small articles. The bristles are powerful making washing up so easy. I've just thrown away all my other dish brushes. Works really well with the grease dishwasher spray

It certainly saves bending when cleaning the grout bathroom/shower floor tiles

Very Good for Glossy Tiles – I never thought much of these mops until I had to use one at a job. Used it with Mr Muscle Floor Cleaner (using less than specified amount) and it… Read more

is amazing how dirty the water is after mopping. The high gloss tile (and matt tiles) floors are left streak free which is a major bonus. Used it with the Vileda bucket. After using cotton mops, squeeze mops and flat microfibre mops this was very impressive. Flat microfibre mops are pretty darn good too but this type is much easier to rinse and wring during use. Gets into corners, cleans well, doesn't have any sharp bit to scratch skirting boards etc. Not sure if it was the floor cleaner used with it but the finish is streak free. Nothing so far. Make sure you buy the handle that can be extended to suit your height. There's nothing worse than using a handle that is too short.

This brush does the job - I wish the lid would stay on, though! – I don't know why it should be so hard to find a decent palm brush for washing the dishes! The ones from Bunnings are utter rubbish, and this Sabco… Read more

brush is certainly much better quality. It would be perfect if the lid stayed on properly, but unfortunately it is only secured by a quarter-turn twist lock, and even then is a bit loose. This means it has a tendency to pop off when you're using it, and for the detergent to leak out if it is left on its side.

It's still the best I could find so far out of Bunnings, Big W, etc.

If anyone has a better suggestion, I'd love to hear it. Works well Lid doesn't stay on properly

High reaching, cobweb sweeping, pest eliminating bliss; with a healthy 1.75m reach, this dome shaped swivel cobweb broom aces indoor and outdoor… Read more

cleaning, saving you ladders, stools and over reaching. The contours allow the 5 position swivel head to tenaciously tackle cobwebs, insects, dust and dirt in high (or low) reaching places such as fan blades or skirting; it even can prise insects from ceilings. Don't just take my word for it; check out the videos for proof. The negatives? The dirt trapping bristles can be hard to clean. Insect marks will sometimes be left due to its bristle force. Eventually, bristles towards the center will break down if pushed hard, so you would be advise to buy a spare. Build quality is a concern, as the previous one I owned had a partly spilt handle near the top, making the blue click lock hard to stick in place. The head also eventually fell off after lengthy and much valued use, so go easy on the old tiger. In spite of all these issues, the pros outweigh the cons due to the effectiveness, which is why I bought another. A genuine asset to your cleaning arsenal for home or business, as dealing with insects on skirting and cobwebs is very much part of daily life here in Australia.

Note: if buying from Bunnings... Follow the link provided in the description and when you select a store, it will tell you what Aisle and Bay the product is in.

$39 box looks the goods, has all the attachments unsure where replacements restocks are purchased yet! I turned it on and fizzer, one speed, swivel… Read more

head good, handle good, just no power and a little pressure the unit stops, given Kmart provide a cob web sweeper I'm unsure what on the ceilings it's needed for, boiling hot water on windows for bird poo, it's like it needs a brushless motor as I'd use to and for grinding and polishing my concrete, grout work is ok too abrasive bubbles gauges appear to remove mould that's a grout drainage replacement, maybe it can be used outside of the bath washing ones back. I'd love to say it has a definite function as repetitive movement to remove stains is what I need as my medication trunks me by ceasing my.muscle functioning so assistive technology but it doesn't have enough in the motor. It's a No. Btw a Kmart Hands on section testing products would save me $60 in transport return trip, no buses and no trains. online is so slow in the app the pictures are so big, but one of the best from a phone screen. Thanks