Libman 206 Precision Angle Broom with Dustpan

You may be surprised to know that I am talking about the 11 inch broom, the smallest of the three, for outdoors. Good for indoors, too, but the slant, smaller size, and having those heavy duty green bristles at the leading edge of this little jewel of a broom make it doable to get into corners and other hard places to get leaves, mold, dirt, mud, etc. out. I bought my first one of these 20 years ago, lasted like 15 years, and I still have its little stubby self left to use when I can't find one of the other two I've bought since then. I have tried others because I couldn't find one of these for more than a year when No. 1 wore down, and there is nothing else as good. Size does matter, because the small one is SO much more effective than any larger ones, probably because you can get more 'push' behind it without the bristles bending. ..perfect for sweeping yard refuse into a long-handled 'dust pan'. My favorite one of those is my Harry-from-Hawaii which I've had for 30 years; keep patching it because nobody makes these anymore. Once you try one of the smallish 11-inchers, you may join me in not wanting any other broom, even for outdoor use.

They say a new broom sweeps clean -- and does it ever! Why did it take me so long to buy this to replace my old corn-straw broom? These long, silky, some variable broom fibers pick up everything with ease, from spilled flour to scraps of paper and other household debris. The angle gets right into corners and along edges. The dustpan is just as good, with a nice smooth, fine edge to catch everything the broom finds. The fact that the two fit together is a real bonus, because they're always together and take up only one hook for hanging. This is a sturdy, well-made, well-designed item that is modestly priced, to boot. Can't beat it.

That is so true so often. We have all these different cleaning tools that help us in one way or the other. Some are better and others are among the best; however, that old standby 'ordinary broom' often gets lost in the dust. Libman has been a household name here for quite sometime. It is perfect for those many small cleanup jobs. Wooden handles when left outsides often rot before the broom's utility is over. Many metal ones act similarly, except they last somewhat longer. The added dust pan is a nice addition; however, it would have been nice if the end could have fit tight over the end so I would not have to bend all the way to the ground. Overstated, you say. Yes. That's a long way down to pick up trash. When you get here, you'll know. Regardless, this is a fine broom and it has its own place by the back door. It's also handy for sweeping critters back into the yard so they can maintain an ecological balance and not become food for the dogs.

I like to sweep with one hand rather than two so a shorter broomstick would make it easier to handle and more maneuverable. For the last two brooms I bought a highly rated broom from the toy section of Amazon. It was great but this time I thought maybe I should try an adult broom. Esp. since I needed a new dustpan as well (Target one broke). This broom would be perfect for me if it were shorter only because I like to sweep one-handed especially when sweeping into the dustpan because I am holding the dustpan with my other hand. The dustpan is fine. I don't have issues with it the way I use it. If it were an inch wider it would be even better but it's standard size and I'm used to that. As far as how effective the sweeping is, it seems no better or worse than the broom I had been using which was very good. So no complaints there. I would recommend this broom and dustpan set. Don't expect a miraculous difference unless you've been using a very poor broom before this one!

Feels a bit strange to be excited about a broom, but I love this thing. I previously had an old Libman broom that I thought was ok, but it was big and bulky and the bristles were ragged. This is light, easy to use, gets in corners, and almost works like a scrubber to get particles out of small spots. It's a smaller broom, so not for someone looking for a broom for large spaces or heavy-duty, but this is perfect for a smaller space. The dustpan attaches nicely on the broom, and I haven't had any problems with it not being flush against the floor. It's also on the lighter side. I'm not sure about the durability of the broom since I've only had it a few weeks, but I'm really pleased with the performance. I'm a little over 5'8" and this is just about the right height (a tiny bit short), but like a said-great for a smaller broom.

It's a nice broom. The dustpan clips to the broom handle. When left on the floor, the dustpan stays mostly flat, unlike many dustpans which lean backwards. Not totally flat, and you'll have to move it back a few times to get everything, but it does get mostly everything on the first sweep. Dustpans should really be weighted in the front, but I have yet to find one that is. It has a hole to hang it if you want to. Seems like a quality broom with nice bristles that stay in instead of falling out all over the place like a natural bristle brush. I would buy it again, but it seems like it will hold up well, and I might not to have to buy one for a very long time.

The broom itself is an excellent product. It sweeps the floor well, and picks up junk that I didn't even notice was there. The dustpan is another story. There is insufficient weight at the lip of the dustpan, so when you put the dustpan on the floor with its natural weight the lip does not touch the floor. This means you have to either hold it down with your foot or bend down and put the lip on the floor for you to sweep (which I find to be a very uncomfortable position to sweep in). Also, the lip is bowed upward, meaning you need to use excessive force to make the entire lip on the floor. I don't know if my dustpan was improperly made or what, but it's almost completely useless to me. I think I'll go out and buy a more efficient and less frustrating dustpan.

Great broom. Does what a broom oughta do!

10 star. Customer service product is perfection.