The 7 Best Brooms, Tested and Reviewed

Best Overall

O-Cedar PowerCorner Pet Pro Broom & Dustpan

$20 $14 at Amazon $14 at Walmart $15 at Target

Don’t be fooled by this broom’s name; the O-Cedar PowerCorner Pet Pro Broom & Step-On Dustpan can handle far more than just pet-related grime. Our testing included messes of flour, sawdust, orzo, sand, and wig hair, and it was up to the task, picking up everything but the finest remnants of flour and sawdust.

The angled bristles are great for getting into corners or up against walls, and they’re also pleasantly sturdy, while also being flexible enough to comfortably sweep with. The metal handle is easy to hold and maneuver, while feeling solid and well-built. These may sound like nitty gritty details, but they really make a difference when you’re cleaning—and also assessing more than 20 brooms, like we were!

The one note we have on this broom is that the metal material of the handle means it’s heavier than some of its plastic counterparts. It still only weighs 1.68 pounds though, which is right at the middle of our list of favorites.

We also want to call out the clever design of the included dustpan. Its handle is shaped so that you can hold it in place with your foot as you sweep, thus avoiding the awkward shuffle that occurs when you accidentally push the dustpan with your broom.

The back of the dustpan also has built-in teeth (like a comb) so you can pass the broom through and clean the bristles at the same time. Plus, there’s a rubber lip at the front so loose debris doesn’t fall out as easily. When you’re done, the dustpan clips right into the broom handle for easy storage.

There’s very little that we’d change about the O-Cedar PowerCorner Pet Pro Broom & Step-On Dustpan–just know that you do need to put the pieces of the handle together to use it for the first time. At under $15, it’s also a great value, really confirming that it's the best option for a broom overall.

_{Type: Traditional | Handle Length: 46 inches | Weight: 1.68 pounds}

Best Overall, Runner-Up

Libman Precision Angle Broom With Dustpan

$29 $25 at Amazon $12 at Walmart $12 at Home Depot

It was a very tight race between our pick for overall best broom and our overall best, runner-up, the Libman 211 Extra Large Precision Angle Broom with Recycled Broom Fibers. The two brooms have plenty in common: angled bristles that are great for getting into corners, light but sturdy metal handles, and included dustpans.

Their performance in the lab was nearly identical, too; the Libman 211 even swept up more of our mess (roughly 5 percent more, if we had to put a number on it). However, there are a few subtle differences that might lead you to prefer one over the other, aside from the obvious green and red color variations. 

Notably, this broom is about 7 inches taller than our overall best pick, so depending on your height and how you like to hold your broom, it may feel too tall or just right. The width of this broom’s bristles (11 inches) is also less than O-Cedar’s, which is 13 inches, so it covers a smaller surface with each sweep.

We also found the included dustpan here to be a bit more basic than the one that comes with our overall best pick. While you probably could still hold this dustpan in place with your foot, it’s not made for that the same way O-Cedar’s is. And there are no built-in ridges to help brush out your bristles.

We want to reiterate, though, that despite these differences, the Libman 211 Extra Large Precision Angle Broom with Recycled Broom Fibers feels and performs very similarly to our best overall–and that’s a good thing because they’re both straightforward, easy to use, and great at grabbing debris. You can’t go wrong with either of them. 

_{Type: Traditional |  Handle Length: 53.25 inches | Weight: 1.76 pounds}

Best Silicone

Broombi All-Surface Silicone Broom

$35 at Amazon $35 at Target View on Broombi.com

We know silicone might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of broom materials, but don’t sleep on this innovative style.

The Original Broombi All-Surface Silicone Broom has an angled silicone head with small, subtle bumps that make excellent contact with the floor, so even the tiniest of scraps are collected with each sweep (as long as you’re applying appropriate pressure to keep the head in contact with the floor).

It also nabs hair and fuzz better than traditional broom bristles, and can even double as a squeegee for pushing or pulling liquid messes, like if you’re trying to contain a spill under a high chair or keep it from spreading.

It’s comfortable to use (it’s the lightest of all of our picks, at 0.8 pounds), and has a convenient, adjustable handle. Similar in design to the FURemover Pet Hair Rubber Broom we named as our favorite broom for pet hair (more on that below), the Broombi actually proved to be more versatile, and more successful with smaller debris and liquids than the FURemover. 

However, one thing to note is that making sure the silicone head is touching the floor with the right angle and pressure is crucial for this broom’s success, and it can be tough to achieve when you’re trying to use it under furniture or for other tricky spots. You may find yourself taking a few extra steps to get the right positioning, and to avoid reaching too far. 

The other area of note is that it doesn’t come with a dustpan like some of our other picks do. Still, the Original Broombi All-Surface Silicone Broom performance is super impressive, and we think most users will be as blown away as we were with how well it cleans all sorts of household messes. 

_{Type: Silicone | Handle Length: 55 inches | Weight: 0.8 pounds}

Best for Pet Hair

FURemover Pet Hair Rubber Broom

$17 $13 at Amazon View on Walmart $10 at Ace Hardware

Pet owners, this is your—or rather, your flooring’s—time to shine. The FURemover Pet Hair Rubber Broom makes quick work of fuzz and fur on your carpets, upholstery, and hard floors. If you’re not familiar with rubber brooms, they’re similar to a traditional broom, but excel with slightly different tasks. The rubber bristles grab pet hair and hold onto it in a way that plastic and other types of bristles just don’t match. 

You’ll also see this kind of broom occasionally called a “carpet rake” in some of the online store listings, and that’s another accurate description based on our experience. It collects and gathers fur and fuzz the same way a traditional rake gathers leaves. Using it is very similar to other types of brooms, and it weighs less than a pound and has a telescoping handle, so you can adjust it according to your preferences. 

Now, we did find that, while this broom really excels with collecting hair, it was just so-so with regular sweeping. It does promise to sweep liquid; we did try this feature and have some success, but had to hold the broom at such a low (and awkward!) angle that it wasn’t an efficient mode of cleaning. 

In other words, we give the FURemover Pet Hair Rubber Broom two very enthusiastic paws up for pet hair collecting and cleaning, but wouldn’t recommend it as the sole broom in your household since it’s not as good with crumbs, dirt, and similar debris (if you want a broom that can do a bit of both, check our our best silicone broom pick, the Original Broombi All-Surface Silicone Broom).

_{Type: Rubber | Handle Length: 60 inches | Weight: 0.92 pounds}

Best Traditional

Yocada Heavy-Duty Outdoor Broom

$20 at Amazon

The Yocada Heavy-Duty Outdoor Broom is one of two brooms (in our testing group of 21) that picked up 100 percent of the dirt and debris we laid out in front of it. What stood out with this broom in particular was the crisp, satisfying lines of debris we collected with each sweep.

The angled bristles (it has three layers of them), in particular, feel hardy enough for the dirt and leaves that even the most exciting gardening day would leave behind. However, they're not so stiff that we felt like they would scratch or damage flooring. 

The metal handle has a padded grip that’s roughly in the middle, but it wasn’t quite in the right spot for our hands. This quirk didn’t bother us too much though, since the iron handle is comfortable enough on its own.

Another detail for the handle is that you can unscrew it for storage or travel when necessary, too (and don’t be surprised when it arrives in pieces since this also means it needs to be assembled for its first use). 

As much as we love the Yocada Heavy-Duty Outdoor Broom, it doesn’t include a dustpan like some of our other picks (in particular, our overall best and overall best, runner-up), so keep that in mind. However, if you already have a dustpan in your cleaning closet (or if you like to live on the edge and don’t plan to use one at all), this is a great standalone broom. 

_{Type: Traditional | Handle Length: 54 inches | Weight: 2.36 pounds}

Best Broom and Dustpan Set

OXO Good Grips Sweep Set

$40 at Amazon $28 at The Container Store View on Webstaurantstore.com

We love the other broom and dustpan sets on this list, but the OXO Good Grips Large Sweep Set with Extendable Broom deserves its own designation. Thanks to the long handle that you can hold upright, this set allows you to collect and dispose of the dust and debris swept by your broom without having to bend or squat down to pick up your dustpan.

While this makes the dustpan larger than any of our other picks, the lightweight aluminum construction still means it’s easy to use this set. We had no issues pushing and pulling this broom under the table in our lab either. 

The dustpan also has a built-in comb (like our overall best pick) to help clear dust and fuzz from the broom’s bristles. When you’re all done, the handles snap together, and the broom head can slip into the dustpan for easy storage.

Now, we did see a few of the bristles getting stuck when the dustpan was flipped up, so we would just caution users to watch out for that. You wouldn’t want to store this broom (or any broom!) with bristles sticking out since that could lead to plenty of premature wear and tear. 

But, other than that minor note, we think the OXO Good Grips Large Sweep Set with Extendable Broom is great, especially for folks who don’t like bending or squatting to handle their dustpan. 

_{Type: Traditional | Handle Length: 53 inches | Weight: 2.2 pounds}

Best Outdoor

KeFanta Outdoor Heavy-Duty Push Broom

$32 at Amazon View on Kefanta.com

To be a good outdoor broom, you need to have sturdy bristles capable of handling light material like dry dirt and dust, all the way up to heavy, wet messes like snow and soggy leaves. A durable handle and a streamlined design that makes for easy storage in a crowded garage or shed are also must-haves for an outstanding push broom.

We picked the KeFanta Push Broom as our favorite outdoor broom because it has all of these important features, and it easily managed the materials we challenged it with in our lab (leaves, sawdust, sand, and dust). The classic push broom design and straight row of short, strong bristles is the ideal shape and size for tasks around the yard and home (however, note that it’s not the best design for tight corners or smaller areas). 

If you’ll be using this broom for sweeping a basement, garage, or outdoor walkway, then rest assured that it’s up for the task. Where we’re a bit unsure about this broom, however, is how it’ll perform long-term. We did notice that a few of the bristles were frayed when it arrived. Whether that was from its manufacturing process or shipping, we’re not quite sure, but it does mean that this broom could show signs of wear and tear after some regular usage. 

This doesn’t concern us too much, but if you’re anticipating more heavy-duty usage (cleaning up in extreme weather, or after remodels or construction projects, for example), definitely keep an eye on the status of the bristles. The broom can also (purposefully) break apart for cleaning and storage though, so you can extend the life of the KeFanta Push Broom with a little extra care and maintenance.

_{Type: Push | Handle Length: 63 inches | Weight: 4.09 pounds}