dustpans and brushes

Floor debris collectors

Dustpans and brushes are small cleaning tools used together to sweep up debris from floors.

The brush gathers dirt into a pile, and the dustpan—a flat scoop with a short handle—collects it for disposal.

The phrase typically refers to the handheld set rather than full-sized brooms: I keep a dustpan and brush under the sink.

Related

crumbs · dust bunny · bristles · handle · cleaning · cleaning supplies · floors · tray · scraps · wastes · trash bin · mop · squeegee · scrubbing · wiping · polishing · vacuuming · tidying

Opposites
cleaning technology

dustpans and brushesvacuum cleaner

Suction device for floors

Roomba · steam cleaner · cordless vacuum · pressure washer · vacuum

cleaning action

dustpans and brushesdirt

Loose dry earth

debris · litter

Family

dustpan, brush, dusted, dusting, dustier, dustiest, duster, dusters, panned

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G