Traditional millet brooms are one of the best solutions for sweeping a large area, as they are strong enough to tackle large amounts of dust and dirt. The bristles will tend to wear out with use, however, and the brush will eventually need to be replaced. Surprisingly, you can get your millet brush to last longer if you use a metal bracket to attach the brush head to the handle. Here are some reasons why.

Durability

Firstly, metal such as aluminium is a very strong material. It is possible to use brackets made of wood or plastic, and these are fine for small amounts of sweeping. If your brush gets a lot of use (for example, to sweep factory floors or an outdoor surface such as a tennis court) you will need something stronger. Sweeping requires a lot of pressure, and much of that pressure will be exerted upon the bracket. Eventually, a plastic or wooden bracket will break and will need to be replaced — unless the broom itself becomes damaged at the same time. A metal broom bracket will keep the broom in use without this extra maintenance.

Protection

Secondly, a metal bracket will protect the brush itself. If the handle begins to wear away and starts to sit loosely in the hole, it will become more difficult to use the broom. You will need to push harder to sweep, and this will cause extra wear on the bristles. It is also likely to add extra wear to the handle, which will make the problem worse. By adding a metal bracket to hold the handle in place, you will ensure that all the force you apply is used to sweep the surface. You will not have to push harder than necessary, and there will not be undue wear on either the handle or the brush, increasing the broom's lifetime.

Versatility

Finally, a metal bracket will make it much easier to change the brush head or the handle should they need replacing. The bracket will easily clamp onto the new brush just as it did to the old one so that you can start sweeping again without having to replace the entire broom.

A metal bracket is a smart way to make a millet brush last longer. Just talk to your supplier about your options and you will find yourself keeping your millet brooms for much longer in the future.