dustpans

Broom's catching partners

Dustpans are shallow scoops with a flat edge and short handle, used with a broom to collect swept debris from floors.

The flat edge sits flush against the floor so dirt can be swept in: She held the dustpan while he swept up the broken glass.

cleaning

brooms

Handled sweeping implements

sweepingExtensive and far-reaching
brushesBristled implements for grooming
debrisScattered broken fragments

dirt · crumbs · floor · bristles · tidying · housekeeping · mess · whisk broom · garbage · dustbin

design

long-handled

Having elongated grip

uprightVertical or morally sound
standingPosition, physical or social
plasticCapable of being molded

metal · lobby · commercial · edge · ergonomic · lightweight · compact · collapsible · sets · combo

professional

janitor

Building cleaner and maintainer

custodianGuardian of a place
maintenancePreserving working condition
housekeepingDomestic cleaning and upkeep

sanitation · facilities · cleaning crew · commercial · industrial · supply closet · school · office · hotel · restaurant

Categories

household goodspaper towels, tableware, toilet paper, garbage bags, bedding
cleaning toolsbrush, brooms, scrub brush, sweepers, sponge
street cleaningstreet sweeper, street sweepers, sweeper, sweepers, street sweeping
collection pointsrecycling bins, trash cans, mailboxes, drop boxes, collection plates
enamelwareenamel bowl, enamel mugs, enamel mug, enamel pot, graniteware

Phrases

dustpan and brushHand tools for collecting debris
dustpans and brushesHandheld floor-cleaning pair

Family

Familiarity: Top 50,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G