Frayed Broom Bristles: Despite the many modern options available today, such as vacuum cleaners, microfiber mops, and robotic cleaners, brooms are still used daily in most homes.

Easy ways to fix an old, worn-out broom

How To Fix Bent Broom Bristles At Home: While many modern options for cleaning the house are available today, such as vacuum cleaners, microfiber mops, and robotic cleaners, brooms are still used daily in most homes. When it comes to quickly removing hair, dust, food crumbs, and other debris from the floor, a broom seems like the easiest way to clean. However, due to constant use, the broom bristles can stretch and bend over time, making sweeping less efficient.

When cleaning with such a broom, you often have to sweep the same area repeatedly. Removing dust from corners can also be challenging. Most people assume the broom is worn out and it's time to buy a new one. However, if the broom's bristles are simply bent or spread out at the bottom, there's no need to immediately discard it. A simple method can make it reusable for a while.

Why do broom bristles start spreading?

Due to constant friction against the floor, broom bristles gradually lose their shape. Initially, their ends are straight and uniform, making it easy to collect dust and small debris. After prolonged use, these ends begin to spread and bend in different directions.

If the broom is always placed on the ground by its bristles after use, this problem can develop even more quickly. Resting the full weight of the broom on the bristles for extended periods of time can compress and bend them. Furthermore, leaving the broom wet or with dirt accumulated in the bristles can also ruin its shape.

Clean the broom thoroughly first.

Before fixing a broom's bristles, it's important to remove any trapped dust, hair, and other debris. If the broom is washable, add a little dishwashing liquid to a bucket or sink full of water. Then, dip the bristles into the water and gently clean it.

Be careful not to immerse the broom handle or any other part that could be damaged by getting wet. Dry the broom thoroughly after cleaning. Only use this method to trim the bristles after they are completely dry.

Give loose hair a light trim

If the hairs are still unkempt and unruly at the bottom after the broom is cleaned, they can be lightly trimmed. This can be thought of as the way split ends and damaged hair are trimmed to even them out.

For this, take a pair of strong, sharp scissors. Even sturdy kitchen scissors will do. Now, divide the broom bristles into small sections and begin cutting off any loose or damaged ends. There's no need to cut off too much at once. Only remove the portion where the bristles appear to be too bent or damaged.

It is important to cut all hair equally.

The most important thing when trimming is to ensure the broom bristles aren't too short. Try to cut approximately equal amounts from each section. Cutting more from one side and less from the other can distort the broom's shape and prevent it from sitting properly on the floor.

A wide-toothed comb can also be used to keep your hair straight. First, arrange your hair in one direction and then trim the remaining part at a small angle. This can make the cut more even.

Do not spoil the angle of the broom.

Many broom bristles aren't cut straight across at the bottom, but rather at a slight angle. This design is especially helpful for removing dust from wall edges, under furniture, and corners. Therefore, it's important to maintain the broom's original angle when trimming. If one end of the broom is shorter and the other slightly longer, avoid the mistake of cutting all the bristles in a straight line. Remove only the damaged ends, keeping the broom's current shape. This can maintain the broom's cleaning ability.

Hair does not spread again quickly.

Properly storing a broom after trimming can help its bristles last longer. After use, it's best to hang the broom from its handle rather than letting it stand on the ground with its bristles. If hanging space isn't available, place it in a position where the bristles aren't constantly under weight. Remove any trapped hair and dust from the broom periodically. Clean and dry it thoroughly if necessary. With a little care and timely trimming, an old broom won't need to be discarded immediately, and it will continue to clean efficiently for some time.