The Best Brooms for Dog Owners

Your guide to this review today is by Cleaning expert Ben Murray
Published on
March 27th, 2019

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Ben’s formal training and certifications in cleaning include the ASD (Advanced Structural Drying), AMRT (Applied Microbial Remediation Technician),
WRT (Water restoration technician), CCT (Carpet Cleaning technician), and bio hazard cleanup, as well as several other certifications from the IICRC. Ben has managed teams involved in cleaning projects around the United States. Ben’s passion for cleaning dates all the way back to keeping his rugby gear tidy while a young lad. Ben holds an undergraduate degree from Oxford, a Master’s degree from Oxford, and a mountain of hands on experience at the school of hard knocks.

The Cleaning Institute

If you are like most people, you don’t want to time searching for a new broom, which is why you should let us help steer you in the right direction. You can count on our team to provide you with accurate information about which brooms will best clean up after your dog.

When hunting for a new broom, you need to take some time to get to know what the market has to offer before making a purchase. It’s also important to remember that the broom you choose should last you for a while. As a result, it’s best to find a broom that can handle day-to-day doggy clean-ups without showing any significant signs of damage over time.

One of the biggest challenges of finding a new broom is the limited information out there on the topic. With so little information “out there,” the only way for us to determine what the best cleaning tools are was to try them out ourselves. That brings us to the testing categories we used to determine which are the best brooms for dog owners.

Testing Categories

A broom is a broom, right? Unfortunately, no – this is simply not the case. If you want to get the best broom to clean up after your dog, you have to consider several different factors. Keep reading to learn what we considered when creating our list of the best brooms available today.

The Bristles: The bristles of the broom are a crucial element, as this is what is actually doing the dirty work. While you may be tempted to choose natural bristles, this isn’t always best, as this material is prone to rot. Synthetic bristles, on the other hand, are ideal, as they are immune to rot and can be cleaned using soapy, warm water.

Another important consideration when looking at the bristles is whether or not they have flagged ends. These are intentionally frayed tips that are uniquely designed to capture dog fur, dirt, and dust on the surface being swept. It’s also important to find a broom with a higher number of bristles and a denser broom head. These are more effective than brooms that are sparser. Floppy, soft, and long bristles are going to fling dog dander around, where thicker and stiffer bristles can’t reach into a cramped corner. We found the brooms offering that “happy medium.”

Broom Design: While the bristle material and design are important, we also considered how they were attached to the broom. Brooms with angled bristles are more apt to reach under furniture and into corners. Also, look for a large storage at the end of the broom, as this makes it easy to store the broom away when it’s not in use. You should never leave your broom resting on the bristles, as this is going to cause significant damage.

The Handle: It’s important to find a handle that’s the right length for the user to help prevent aches and pains while sweeping. Also, we considered if the handle of the broom featured any ergonomic features, such as grips, as these can make it easier to position the hands. Another feature to look for is a broom with an extension handle. This allows it to be adjusted for optimum comfort for any user.

Top Pick

OXO
Good Grips
Sweep Set

The full-size broom, and accompanying large-capacity dustpan, makes sweeping large areas a breeze. With flagged bristles and an extension handle, cleaning up after your dog's latest adventure is fast and stress-free.

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Most notable upside: Its pivoting dustpan prevents messes after you have swept and it is perfect for use by anyone, thanks to the adjustable/extendable broom handle. The dustpan bristles easily remove any pet dander stuck to the broom and the bristles remain intact, even with heavy use. The rubber lip on the dustpan is flush with the floor, making gathering dirt and fur simple Its ightweight and small design make it easy to use in tight or cramped spaces, with a well-balanced dustpan that doesn’t easily tip over.

Biggest downsides: The extendable handle isn’t thick, making it feel a bit flimsy when in use. The bristles on the comb are a bit thin and in places not close enough together to collect all dust and fur.

Honorable Mention

Dust Pan and Broom
/Dustpan Cleans
Broom Combo

Sweeping large and small spaces is simple with this snap together broom and dustpan. With a built-in scraper and comb, along with pivoting head, getting all the debris in the dustpan is hassle-free.

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Most notable upside: Save your back with the 54” broom handle, which helps to prevent the typical aches and pains associated with sweeping. The dustpan includes an angled rubber liner, making sweeping in even the finest dirt easy. The sturdy teeth on the top of the dustpan make it easy to remove collected fur and debris from the broom, and the clip together design makes it easy to store the set together in virtually any location. The durable design for the dustpan features metal handles, which are still lightweight without feeling cheap and will stand up against your dog\\'s teeth. The broom’s nylon bristles are dense and flexible, making it easy to sweep under furniture and in corners where dog fur gathers.

Biggest downsides: The manufacturer’s sticker on the dustpan is difficult to remove and leaves behind a sticky residue. There are no feathered or frayed bristles, making it somewhat complex to get finer dust, fur, and lint. Sometimes, it is difficult to get the dustpan to lay flat without anchoring it in place with your foot.

Green Pick

O-Cedar Heavy Duty Commercial
00% Corn Broom
with Solid Wood Handle

Completely natural and high-quality, the corn bristles and five rows of polytwine stitching lets you put this broom through the paces. It even comes with a satisfaction guarantee for buyers.

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Most notable upside: While the broom’s not flashy, the solid, well-designed cleaning instrument does its job. The dense corn straw is distributed evenly to help you sweep up even the smallest dust and lint particles. The handle of this broom is extremely sturdy, having been properly lacquered to be completely smooth and ideal for daily sweeping, and won\'t be easily destroyed by your dog if you leave it unattended. It\'s even 100 percent natural and organic.

Biggest downsides: There’s no dustpan included. Because it is natural, it is susceptible to damage from moisture and the development of rot.

The Best Brooms for Dog Owners

Your guide to this review today is by Cleaning expert Ben Murray

The Cleaning Institute

Testing Categories

OXO
Good Grips
Sweep Set

Dust Pan and Broom
/Dustpan Cleans
Broom Combo

O-Cedar Heavy Duty Commercial
00% Corn Broom
with Solid Wood Handle

All Our Picks

OXO
Good Grips
Sweep Set

Dust Pan and Broom
/Dustpan Cleans
Broom Combo

O-Cedar Heavy Duty Commercial
00% Corn Broom
with Solid Wood Handle

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The Best Brooms for Dog Owners

Your guide to this review today is by Cleaning expert Ben Murray

The Cleaning Institute

Testing Categories

OXO Good GripsSweep Set

Dust Pan and Broom/Dustpan CleansBroom Combo

O-Cedar Heavy Duty Commercial 00% Corn Broom with Solid Wood Handle

All Our Picks

OXO Good GripsSweep Set

Dust Pan and Broom/Dustpan CleansBroom Combo

O-Cedar Heavy Duty Commercial 00% Corn Broom with Solid Wood Handle

Quick Links

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

OXO
Good Grips
Sweep Set

Dust Pan and Broom
/Dustpan Cleans
Broom Combo

O-Cedar Heavy Duty Commercial
00% Corn Broom
with Solid Wood Handle

OXO
Good Grips
Sweep Set

Dust Pan and Broom
/Dustpan Cleans
Broom Combo

O-Cedar Heavy Duty Commercial
00% Corn Broom
with Solid Wood Handle