It’s important to hold your broom correctly and move gently in order to protect your back from pulled muscles and strain.
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With the broom upright, place your dominant hand halfway down the stick or as far down as your hand will go without bending your back. If you are using a push broom, hold the handle about a quarter of the way down from the tip of the stick or where the handle meets your hip bone without bending your back.
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Hold the top of the broom with the opposite hand, about a hand’s length down from the tip of the stick.
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Walk back and forth, moving only your arms in a controlled motion. Make contact between the bristles of the broom and the hard floor, and gently gather dirt and debris into a central area.
The Drip Cap
- An old-fashioned broom is a home cleaning staple.
- If you are using a push broom, hold the handle about a quarter of the way down from the tip of the stick or where the handle meets your hip bone without bending your back.