Facility buyers searching “types of brooms” usually need to match a broom to a floor, an area and a kind of debris. This guide sorts the commercial broom types by head shape and bristle, using the listings in our Brooms & Dustpans range.
Descriptions of bristle and size come from the listing titles; prices are CAD from live listings on 2026-11-09 and change, so check the listing before ordering. Housekeeping points link to the CCOHS housekeeping guidance.
- Brooms differ by head shape, bristle material and job: lobby and angle brooms for corners and tight spaces, push brooms for open floors, stiff scrub brooms for rough surfaces.
- On our live prices, a commercial broom runs from $17.50 (Rubbermaid 38-inch lobby broom) to $91.90 (Vikan combo-bristle push broom), so head shape and bristle matter more than price.
- Our Brooms & Dustpans range uses synthetic polypropylene and polyester bristles, in fine, medium, coarse and stiff grades, so most floor and debris combinations have a matching broom in the range.
- Sweeping is housekeeping: the CCOHS ties good housekeeping to fewer slips, trips and falls, so pair each area with its own tool and keep floors clear of debris.
What Are the Main Types of Brooms?
Commercial brooms are grouped by head shape: lobby, angle, push, scrub and hygiene. Each suits a different area, and the table lists a live example of each from our range.
| Listing | Broom type | Bristles (from the title) | Price (CAD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rubbermaid Executive Series Lobby Broom, 38" L | Lobby broom | not stated in the title | $17.50 |
| Vikan ColorCore Angle Head Broom, 10" | Angle broom | Medium, polypropylene | $22.50 |
| Rubbermaid Jumbo Smooth Sweep Angle Broom, 56-7/8" L | Angle broom | not stated in the title | $27.60 |
| Vikan ColorCore Push Broom, 24" | Push broom | Fine, polypropylene | $38.90 |
| Vikan Combo Bristle Push Broom | Push broom | Coarse/fine, polyester | $91.90 |
| Vikan Deck & Wall Scrub Broom, 12" | Scrub broom | Stiff, polyester | $80.50 |
| Vikan Food Hygiene Broom, 15.7" x 2" | Hygiene broom (blue) | not stated in the title, polypropylene | $54.90 |
Lobby brooms are upright and narrow, angle brooms have a slanted head for corners, push brooms have a wide head for open floors, scrub brooms have stiff bristles for rough surfaces, and hygiene brooms are made for food areas. Sizes are as printed in each title.
Which Bristle Material Should You Choose?
Synthetic bristles are the practical default for commercial use: the listings here use polypropylene and polyester, in fine, medium, coarse and stiff grades. Pick the grade by the debris, not the price.
Fine bristles, as on the Vikan ColorCore push broom, suit dust on smooth floors. The Vikan combo-bristle push broom mixes coarse and fine bristles for mixed debris, and the Vikan deck and wall scrub broom uses stiff bristles for scrubbing.
Which Broom Fits Which Floor?
Tight indoor areas take a lobby or angle broom, open aisles take a push broom, and rough or wet floors take a stiff scrub broom.
For reception and offices, the Rubbermaid 38-inch lobby broom is the lowest-priced option here at $17.50. For corners and long reach, the Rubbermaid Jumbo Smooth Sweep angle broom is 56-7/8 inches long. For warehouse aisles, step up to a push broom.
Why Does Sweeping Matter for Floor Safety?
Yes. Debris left on a floor is a slip and trip hazard, and the CCOHS lists keeping floors clear as a core housekeeping practice.
See the CCOHS housekeeping guidance and the CCOHS slips, trips and falls guidance. A broom suited to the area makes it easier to keep floors clear between wet cleans, and the CCOHS adds that dampening a floor before sweeping reduces airborne dust.
How Do You Choose the Right Broom?
Start with the floor, then the area, then the bristle, then the zone: four steps cover it.
- 1. Name the floor: Smooth tile and sealed concrete take fine bristles; rough or wet floors call for stiffer ones.
- 2. Measure the area: Narrow lobbies and corners suit a lobby or angle broom; wide aisles suit a push broom.
- 3. Match the bristle to the debris: Fine bristles pick up dust, coarse or stiff bristles move heavier debris or scrub.
- 4. Check the zone: Food areas, washrooms and general floors are usually kept apart with separate tools; confirm the rule in your own hygiene plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between an angle broom and a push broom?
An angle broom has a slanted head for corners and baseboards; a push broom has a wide, flat head for open floors. Compare the 10-inch Vikan angle broom with the 24-inch Vikan push broom.
Which bristle material is best for a commercial floor?
It depends on the floor and the debris. Our listings use polypropylene and polyester, both synthetic; choose fine for dust and stiff for scrubbing, as in the Vikan stiff-bristle scrub broom.
Do I need a separate broom for food areas?
Many facilities keep food-area tools separate and colour-coded. We list a blue Vikan Food Hygiene broom; confirm the requirement in your own food safety plan.
What is a lobby broom used for?
Quick pick-ups in tight indoor areas, usually paired with an upright dustpan. See the Rubbermaid 38-inch lobby broom or the Vikan lobby dust pan and broom set.
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