subject: Handmade Brooms: What Is The Difference Between Each Type? [print this page] Handmade brooms are used for a variety of different reasons. They make for fantastic gifts, decorations and of course, cleaning devices. It is easy to assume that each broom is the same; when in fact, that is not necessarily the case at all. There are several different kinds and they each have their own differences which make them unique to one another. That's why when purchasing a broom; it's a good idea to understand what the differences are between all the different options.
The fireplace broom is a relatively common type. Anyone who has a fireplace will most likely know what these brooms look like and what they are used for. Typically, a fireplace broom is one that is used to clean the fireplace out. Since it is supposed to fit into a small area, it is usually not taller than waist-high. It also usually has shorter bristles. Often it is a decorative type to match the fireplace and other fire tools such as pokers and small shovels used to remove the soot.
Whisk brooms are probably the most common type of broom. It is used for quick clean ups around the house and is usually about four feet tall or so. It has long bristles that are spread out in order to reach a wide space all at once. These are found amongst cleaning supplies for any type of flooring. The whisk broom, although popular, actually can be found in varying colors and sizes.
Those who have a big cleaning job ahead of them would do better to use a mountain broom. These are heavy duty and can handle much more than a regular whisk broom or fireplace broom. Usually mountain brooms have more bristles and a heavier duty stick so that they can handle larger loads. Indeed, they are usually used for porches, decks, sidewalks and any other heavy-duty broom job.
There are some brooms that are best used for decoration. Turkey wing brooms, although they can be used to clean up messes, are beautiful to look at. They use real turkey feathers which add color and texture unlike any other type of handmade broom. Such a beautiful broom is perfect for mounting on the wall or for use as an elegant gift to anyone who appreciates beautiful, unique things. Hawk tail brooms are similar to turkey wing brooms in that they are also made out of feathers. The feathers used, as the name suggests, come from hawks. Indeed, there are several different types of handmade brooms out there with varying uses for each of them.
