Brushes & Brooms

For information on brushes and brooms, look under this Yellow Pages® heading. A brush consists of a handle with several bristles or hairs attached to it. Brushes can be used for painting, brushing one’s hair, etc. A broom has a long handle that also has bristles attached to the end.  Brooms are generally used for cleaning dirt or debris. Brushes and brooms are available in all shapes and sizes and are designed for different tasks.

A paintbrush is used to apply paint on a surface. Paint brushes are generally made with a handle (usually plastic or wood) with bristles or fine hairs attached on one end. Also included in this category are industrial brush ware, janitorial and straw brushes, cotton mops, squeegees, heavy duty cleaners, and strip brushes.

A push broom is a type of broom that is used for pushing large amounts of dirt or debris. The broom consists of a long handle with a large rectangular-shaped piece on the bottom where the bristles are attached.  Bristles on a broom are generally very stiff, in order to effectively clean dirt. Manufacturers also deal with road brooms, road sweepers, gutter brooms, and hand brooms.