Solution! I have two different brooms! One for inside and one for outside! And you should hear me when someone switches them! Lol!

@houseofgrace5583

Жыл бұрын

Same..lol! When I can't find the outside broom I fuss,

@devadii24

Жыл бұрын

I just had this episode the other day because I was not going to sweep my bathroom with a backyard vileda 😂

@kerwaynewhite8173

Жыл бұрын

It works beth walker

@rosyvaldezx3

Жыл бұрын

Same!!😂

@michelewalburn4376

Жыл бұрын

Me too. Oh and don't take my upstairs broom downstairs either. Lol

I like how this tip is budget friendly and doesn't use any toxic chemicals.

As a janitor in factory I just rinse them out with water each time. Nothing worse than putting down a broom with dust flying out of it!

When I was in the Navy, we would drag the mops and brooms behind the ship (at low knots) to clean them. The salt water must be the key.

@DJRenee

Жыл бұрын

It is

@dennisford2000

Жыл бұрын

Heard a marine through a bag of bdu in a speed first time he checked out the mesh it was faded white

@dianewood2430

Жыл бұрын

Fish 🐠 poop 💩 LOL 😝

@Rob_1776

Жыл бұрын

Advantage Learning Academy! Thank you for your service 🇺🇸

@emmax0000

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service☺️

Thank you , vinegar and salt , still the best cleaning helpers known to mankind , and so kind to the environment

@scootermom1791

9 ай бұрын

I never knew a salt and vinegar mix would work as a cleaning agent. I used white vinegar to ckean with all the time but never thought of adding salt to it.

Just stick the broom in boiling water for a couple of minutes...melts the frayed bristles back together and cleans them too....its the heat that fixes the bristles.

@MaisieB9103

6 күн бұрын

That makes sense !

So important to keep cleaning supplies CLEAN ! Besides manually removing dustbunnies, This is the best broom tool maintenance I have heard of so far. Just a quick rinse every major use, no regular sanitation needed, does need a deeper clean every so often. I will use this method about once a month, or once or twice a season. (At worse, around the time I do an automotive oil change) Thank you for the home remedy, my sinuses will thank you

@AndreaJean

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

Lol wow never cleaned a broom before 🤔never crossed my mind.

@loripatterson7882

Жыл бұрын

I clean mine alot!

@musicartlover963

Жыл бұрын

Me either Daniel Rollins

@yummycookie3429

Жыл бұрын

R u serious

@CindyofTheShire

Жыл бұрын

Me neither. My broom is at least 30 years old and frayed. Works great.

@lauranilsen8988

Жыл бұрын

Me either. If I swept something really gross maaaybe I’d take it OUTSIDE and spray it but I haven’t ever.

Tip 2. I wld def put a zip tie on handle and hang from the shower head. This way the bristles will stay put and not out. N what a great iderz. Ty for that tip

@TheSpelledMilk

Жыл бұрын

Good idea

@freefoodchef7939

Жыл бұрын

Exactly. I always hang my brooms from the top of the handle, or rest them right next to the wall and standing on the handle, otherwise the bristles get bent and flayed and lose their density.

@lindajordan6753

Жыл бұрын

I have zip ties on my broom and mop handles to hang dry either in shower or outside. I think I have a zip tie addiction.

To revive that broom just take a set of shears and snip the "split ends" and any of the wayward pieces. The broom will look and work like brand new.

@eddiehueso90skid11

Жыл бұрын

I used to do that at work when I was in sanitation

@phoenixfireclusterbomb

Жыл бұрын

How would you get the bristles all one length again? Seems like it would take alot of work to get it just right so your broom would stay flush in the floor.

@nancylenau8997

Жыл бұрын

I did that it works!

@MicahFunk

Жыл бұрын

Why would you ever want to trim the ends, other than just making it look new? When the ends become frayed the bristles go from a large one to many smaller ends that grab even more fine dirt particles. That's why an older broom is more effective at sweeping.

@hoxiefam6731

Жыл бұрын

@@MicahFunk I think the person meant to cut off the ones that bend out and aren't really doing anything anymore. I know exactly what they mean as I can't stand when there's a bent one and then it makes sweeping into the pan harder.

What about hanging up the broom so that the bristles don’t touch the floor? I think this helps a lot with longevity as the weight of the broom doesn’t spread the bristles out over time.

@ritadyer3770

Жыл бұрын

I put my broom with the bristles pointing up.

@wookiee1807

Жыл бұрын

But, then I won't be able to stand my broom straight up on it's end as easily when everyone starts freaking out about that again.

@TheWolfsnack

Жыл бұрын

True....the outwardly bent bristles tend to cause instability and drag at 5,000 ft ...

@teejay83252

Жыл бұрын

I keep mines hung up

@diannshowers9129

Жыл бұрын

I would think doing the solution amd hanging up the broom will make it last even longer

I use a broom to clean the shower. It cleans them both! 😁👍🎉

@deltafromuknow5153

Жыл бұрын

I do the same thing bro

@smpeace2683

Жыл бұрын

I use my broom to mop with. I use a dustpan to pick up any wet hair or dust. works great. Then I use old cotton hand towels to dry up the water. Try it. Get a bucket of water and then spray tide with bleach on the floor to clean it or scrubbin bubbles. The cleanest floor in town !

@leahwhiteley5164

Жыл бұрын

What a brillant idea! I have several knee pain and bending is tough for me. I'm going to go buy a fresh broom and use it in my showers. Thank you!

@Kee1Wee

Жыл бұрын

I would have never thought! I'm going to go buy a brown for my shower now!

@hremaddox

Жыл бұрын

Love this hack! Thanks

I have found that when my cheap Dollar Tree broom bristles fray, that they pick up all the cat (I have three) fur, all my hair and more light stuff. When it's full of hair/fur I take it to the back yard and sweep it across the rough bark of my tree, or across the thick grass to clean it. Does a stellar job. When bristles are clean and slick, hair/fur has nothing to cling to. Just my observation.

I cut the bottom inch off my broom when it first fray really bad and now it doesn't fray as bad as it did originally. I'll definitely try this to keep it clean!

@1957mrbill

Жыл бұрын

Brooms are frayed on purpose at the ends. It helps grab the finer particles of dust and dirt.

@tishbowman2990

Жыл бұрын

@@1957mrbill I understand that. But after much use, it basically swept up nothing it was so bad. After I cut the worst off it works great and it seems as if the wear and tear has slowed dramatically. I was ready to buy a new broom before I did this.

Who was sitting there one day and decide to pickle their broom? 🤣 Seriously though, this may work due to the killing of bacteria which eat literally everything including your plastic broom bristles. Edit: Or (after finishing her vid) it could strengthen the plastic. Polymers do weird things when combined with other things and heat sometimes.

@michelewalburn4376

Жыл бұрын

I pickled my brain in my youth, so why not pickle my broom now? Lol. I have to keep my ride in good working order.

@williammcleroy558

Жыл бұрын

@@michelewalburn4376 🤣🤣🤣

I always take my broom and hose it down outside and let dry in sun or garage. I never put buckets or cleaning utensils in my kitchen sink where I prepare food. The brooms last for years no problem.

@rustyhurdis847

Жыл бұрын

We tested surfaces of sinks in the hospital nursery, where all kinds of stuff was put in there. Came back with NO GROWTH whatsoever. Think about it so many cleansers go into a sink. Nothing can grow.

@roseother8306

Жыл бұрын

I agree. We were in fine shape before everyone became so antiseptic cautious. Glad to know how clean the sinks remain.

@paulaw418

Жыл бұрын

@@rustyhurdis847 I don't think her issue was the germs, I think it was more about the chemicals.

@sarahkleimeyer3792

Жыл бұрын

@@paulaw418 Don't those chemicals wash away as you clean the sink?

@peatieginger8025

Жыл бұрын

You're right. The less chemicals we put in our water system the better.

It works even better with Miller Lite beer. Nevermind the smell, no one likes it, but it reinvigorates your broom, although it might fall over more.

@cherylashley6775

Жыл бұрын

Hahaha

@melisue7487

Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

@SB-ei2qr

Жыл бұрын

😆

@pamelavance648

Жыл бұрын

Lol

@dianefield4656

Жыл бұрын

It might fall over more. Is that a because it is drunk? Lol.

Love this idea! All I do is hang it up outside and take my hose, have good water pressure and water pressure out. When I was young I didn't use a mop for main part of moping. I got on hands and knees and used a clean rag and ammonia to wash my floors then rinsed with a mope 2 or 3 times depending and removed the mop heap and washed. Now I used a steamed mop greatest thing saves me so much time and not hard in the body now that 25 plus years have gone by 🤣

I enjoy these videos because, being totally blind, I really don’t get much out of the video, but I read all of the comments and learn many things. Thanks to all.

@pegs1659

Жыл бұрын

I'm not trying to be rude but how are you reading the comments if you are totally blind?

@AkitaSue

Жыл бұрын

@@pegs1659 I don’t mind you asking. I have an iPhone 13. All iPhones are equipped with something called voiceover. Everything on the screen, voiceover speaks.

@AkitaSue

Жыл бұрын

@@pegs1659 I learned braille when I was three years old, and I learned to type on a typewriter when I was seven, so I could stay in public schools throughout my whole education. I was married for over 40 years. I have three adult kids and 10 grandkids. I have pretty much learned how to do everything anyone else can do with the exception of a few things. Sewing is one of them! Not for me!! Anyway, I just wanted to give you some information so you would know how I am able to read and write. I have learned to type on the flat screen of my phone by imagining where the keys on a typewriter would be. Sometimes I also use Siri. I hope this helps you understand. If you have any questions, feel free to ask. I don’t mind.

@candisshort8227

Жыл бұрын

@@AkitaSue thank you so much for sharing this information! I too was wondering.

@AkitaSue

Жыл бұрын

@@candisshort8227 good early evening. As I stated before, I don’t mind at all if people have questions. Feel free to ask. I just discovered that on some videos, the comments are turned off and I’m wondering why that is. You think people would want comments.

I will have to ask my sister-in-law what she uses on her broom when she is not riding it.

@jmb4975

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@jayneviano8375

9 ай бұрын

This caught me off guard!! Thanks for the chuckle!!!

I gave an o'cedar broom I about in 1991 I still have it it still works fine.. over the years the paint has peeled completely off but the boom itself still works fine because the bristles are made a plastic. This might be better for straw brooms.

And it makes for a better ride 🎃

I wouldn't put anything with salt & vinegar (ok, potato chips 🤗👍) since they're corrosive substances onto beautiful stone especially tumbled marble. I'd set the broom onto or in glass, plastic or glazed ceramic, a thicker plastic shopping or waste can liner/bag to drain excess vinegar mixture. Mixed together especially, salt & vinegar could/would permanently etch stone, metal or wood.

Be careful putting anything with vinegar and salt , into a tiled area,( shower) to drain. The salt can act like an abrasive on the surface of tiles, vinegar also. Maybe rinse off broom first or let broom sit and drain outside or on a towel .

@bluepanda424

Жыл бұрын

I have marble floors and would also be worried about a salt residue coating then hurting my floor (which is more important than the broom).

@williammcleroy558

Жыл бұрын

Just rinse it off first.

@williammcleroy558

Жыл бұрын

Fair enough. She said let it dry on. I suppose that concoction could strengthen the plastic.

Your broom ideas are great! I fell years ago and can’t bend. This is awesome 😀

I usually marinate my brooms in lemon pepper .

@quick-silver860

2 ай бұрын

I use Mrs. Dash

@adventuresblissconnection4198

2 күн бұрын

😂

This is good to know! Thank you!

I agree we don't clean our cleaning tools often enough good video, good idea thanks

@AndreaJean

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Mmmm, salt and vinegar potato chips seasoning. I always wondered how to stir that mixture. Thanks for the tip.

@conitorres9774

Жыл бұрын

😆

A girl has to keep her vehicle clean.

@mrssomuchmore7193

Жыл бұрын

I was just going to ask if it would help my broom fly better!

@UseYourManners123

Жыл бұрын

Hahaha clever!

WOW!!...THANK U 4 SHARING THIS

@AndreaJean

11 ай бұрын

❤️❤️❤️

Always excited to see a new trick, you are awesome, my friend😉

@AndreaJean

Жыл бұрын

Thanks again!

Good idea! I do not store my brooms where the bristles rest on the floor or ground.. They spread and break down when this happens. So they hang or broom handle goes down first.

I do this in the bathtub with bleach and hot water. I do all of my brooms and mops at once.

I'm going to go do this right now

Thank you for sharing

I just cut them off when they get frayed. Not to short just a little.

Great tip. Thank you.

My kids always end up bending the metal on the broom somehow before the bristles have a chance to look too bad lol

@kimariokiji

Жыл бұрын

When that happens; I cut it to make a shorter broom I can wash exterior walls with or use to knock down cobwebs with. I cover the new handle area with a sponge (for cushioning and comfort) and secure the sponge to the handle with duct tape.

Thanks for the tip.

Can I use this with my other scrub brushes too this is a great idea I don't have to replace thank you so much

Thank you for sharing.

You did such a great job explaining everything in detail and the volume was good.. absolutely everything was good!

@AndreaJean

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

Great tip! Brooms do get nasty dirty.

Thanks!

Thank you

I like you hack! I store my broom upside down so the bristles don't get bent.

Very good tip.. thank you x

Interesting, may try it.

You said it wasnt science...but NOW I need to know the science behind why this would work. Lol I couldn't find anything that made sense to me. The hot water isnt hot enough to change the structure of the bristles...Polypropylene plastic's melting point is 320° F. PP is also resistent to acids (vinegar)...im going to try this though because i hate frayed brooms. Meanwhile, Ive submitted this question to a chemist. Ik most ppl couldnt care less but I apply science when i create cleaning solutions and the like because it really helps (i mean, thats how products are formulated, right?)...and the chemist will think im insane, but i need to know 😂. Thanks for the cool, weird tip. ..

Love your enthusiasm

Thank you for sharing this! 😊

@AndreaJean

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

An added note on the salt. The salt kills many insects including fleas.

@annsilliman6184

Жыл бұрын

Be careful. Its toxic ro cats too.

@FrancisEspanol-kz4tu

6 күн бұрын

Yes put pets in another room if your fur kids have really bad fleas give them their flea treatment NOT some generic bs but real flea treatment the generic can cause death (my mom is a retired vet tech) anyway if you have carpets sprinkle salt in carpet and couch or whatnot let set (remember your furry kids are put in another room let set an hour and vacuum up salt go over it a few times. It will dry up the flea eggs.

What a great tip, I will have to give it a try....

Great tip and I like the shape of that bucket as well! I need one like that! Thanks ☺ 😊

@AndreaJean

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Omg this is amazing!!! I sweep idk how many times a day on top of that we have two dogs and a cat… lots of hairs on the floor. Anyway thanks so much! I don’t know if you done this already but… do you have any idea how to get build up or cleaning the back resting part of kitchen chairs? I have two kids(and a 19yr old that I don’t have to clean up after) I usually have to clean up after. I forget to clean these parts of the chairs sometimes, but I’m just wondering if you have any ideas. You are so awesome!! I love your content!! Xoxoxo

Genius tip! I own a very frayed broom and will let you know if it helps. However, I think I will be purchasing a new broom.

Love this. I use epson salt.

@AndreaJean

Жыл бұрын

Great idea!

Good tip thanks. I vacuum everywhere. But I like my brooms for the porches.

All my Hocus Pocus Lovers! We need to get our brooms clean and ready for the big day!!!!❤️🧹💚🧹💜🧹

@deborahsanders3189

Жыл бұрын

I ride mine every full moon along with my faithful broom sitters- Dollar and Quarter 🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛🧙‍♀️🧹

@leahwhiteley5164

Жыл бұрын

There seem to be plenty "bad witches" on her from all the smart axx comments.

Housekeeping tech tip warm water and simple green soak for 15-30 minutes works really well cleaned a greasy kitchen broom up quick.

@jamesk7410

Жыл бұрын

A pair of scissors to trim wild whiskers

Thank you, I will try that tonight 😊💕

@AndreaJean

Жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy

I have that same exact bucket!

I spin the water put of my broom using my O-cedar mop bucket with spinner. You just have to put the longer bristles in first to get it to fit. Spins out all the water so it dries faster and is ready to be used sooner.

OMG! You saved me ! Thanks a lots!!

@AndreaJean

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

I don't know who you are, but your making life a little easy. So I subscribed

Ty..

Would this be a good cleaner for paint brushes, too? (Artist or household.)

I'm up at 4 am cleaning and u got me about to do this

I'm going to try this!😊

@AndreaJean

Жыл бұрын

Please do! We

😂😂 you had me cracking up ! Ew ew ew now she's steaming 😂 thanks for the help!

Have u tried this on natural corn cob broom? Ty! Yy!

Awesome 🧂💦🧹

How cool!

I’m going to try it

Voice is so soothing ❤.. and always so informative

@AndreaJean

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@keedybaby9243

Жыл бұрын

@@AndreaJean you’re so welcome

Wow really cool 😮😊

Thank you I'm going to do that right now. 👍

@AndreaJean

Жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy

HA!! That broom is NOT dirty. LOL However, I do this with my brooms. It really works. :D

Interesting idea ! I wonder why quality broom companies don't already do this ! Thanks for sharing !

@crystalkerstal

Ай бұрын

Do what? Clean brooms?

I like frayed bristles I think it catches more dirt but good video

@lauranilsen8988

Жыл бұрын

And hair.

Great tip!

@AndreaJean

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Easy, good tip! TY 🙂

If the broom is made from some sort of rubber or composite with rubber, all you need is the white vinegar. Rubbing white vinegar on my bicycle tires for years, get me from getting flat tires rolling over short objects.

To keep the gunk out of your drains, use shampoo and conditioners a little at a time until hair is saturated so you don't let excess fall to the floor(also a safety concern). If that's soap in the shower, the same rule applies. A little at a time on your loofah/wash cloth/etc., making sure the product has been turned from solid/gloop to foam.

@coppulor6500

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, nobody is going to do that. Good idea but let's be realistic here. And you could argue the wasted hot water is not worth cleaning the drains once or twice a year

@Nikybeez

Жыл бұрын

@@coppulor6500 I'm not sure what you're getting at. Are you talking about the video or my comment...? 🤔

@valentinesolko4039

Жыл бұрын

Basically like saying "keep the gunk out of your drain to keep the gunk out of your drain." It's not super helpful but thanks though.

@Nikybeez

Жыл бұрын

@Valentine Solko Keep the gunk out by not making any gunk at all. Something many people just don't think about is how much product they use. Most use too much, and it just goes right into the tub. A slipping hazard, and it stops up your drains. Feel free to understand this better with the added clarification you obviously need. Or don't. Just troll on, clown.

@coppulor6500

Жыл бұрын

@@Nikybeez she gave her opinion and then ended it with a "thanks though". You ended your reply with an insinuation and an insult. Just because people don't agree with your idea doesn't mean they are right or wrong. In some situations like maybe with children who are sloppy and don't understand using the right amount, you may have a point, but with adults, I think your average adult is smart enough to figure this out on their own. Not to mention, unless you are a viscosity and adhesion scientist, you really have no idea in which form the product is more likely to stick to the walls of the drain. Regardless, people are sharing their opinions and when you resort to insult, then no one wants to listen to what you have to say. And yet, it was obviously intent of your original comment was to help so thank you for that

Glad I watched this. Im so tired of brooms just not lasting

Awesome 👌 👏 👍 😍

My mind blew !

Would this work for brooms made with organic bristles as well or just the plastic ones?

Your nails always look perfect!

@AndreaJean

Жыл бұрын

Oh thank you!

Cool

Nice share

@AndreaJean

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

This is very interesting thank you for sharing your video keep making those videos 💯💯❣️🌹❣️💯💯💯💥💯💯

@AndreaJean

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome

Will this work on straw brooms as well?

My mind is blown.

My mom used to put a rubber band around the bristles while the broom dried

@maryjanesteinbrecher3953

Жыл бұрын

And hang your brooms from a hook or nail don't sit them on the bristles. Stanley was a home(party)rep product, in the 60s 70s maybe earlier, they recommened with their black Nylon bristle broom to always hang it. I've had mine for 50 yrs. Still looks good. Sweep your deck or sidewalk in snowy weather. That too cleans it. Lol

Good vid.

@AndreaJean

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

The one hot tip that witches don’t want you to know

To revive that broom just take a set of shears and snip the "split ends" and any of the wayward pieces. The broom will look and work like brand new. I give my brooms several "haircuts" over their lifespan before retiring them. If they get pet fur and human hair intertwined I use a black barber comb and using either end I pull it through the broom bristles and it pulls out any snags holding the bristles hostage.

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