Janitorial Supplies Michigan Tennessee Wisconsin – Amerisource Industrial Supply

 Surface textures and types of dirt vary throughout a facility, so choosing the correct broom and brush construction is important for maximum cleaning effectiveness. Amerisource’s brooms and brushes offer a complete range of blocks and fill types to clean virtually any surface.

 There are three main components to a broom and brush;

1. Block
2. Handle
3. Fill, Trim or bristles

 Blocks

Blocks are the holder for the trim or bristles and where the handle fastens to use the broom or brush.  The main construction materials for blocks are structural foam, plastic and wood.  Structural foam and plastic resist cracking, splitting, warping and rotting and helps prevent bacteria growth.  All blocks started out as wood and are more popular for larger sizes of push brooms. 

 Staggered hole pattern prevents gaps in fill material for better performance. Dense fill leads to longer brush life. Flagged tips pick up fine dust and dirt particles. Flared ends allow access to corners. Stiff coarse fill is better for rough surfaces and larger debris.

 Handles

There are many different handle materials, wood, plastic, fiberglass and steel.  The most common handle and block connecting system is a screw hole in the block that accepts a threaded handle.  Another common brush handle is a tapered handle that wedges into the block.  There are other connection systems that clamp the handle to the block or utilize a proprietary connecting system.

 For larger brooms of 24” to 36” a brace is recommended to help take pressure of the handle connection to the block.  For smaller brooms and brushes a clamp brace is sufficient to holder the handle securely in place.  For the larger brooms a large outrigger brace offers better stability during sweeping.

Fill

Broom trim material fall in two categories natural and synthetic.  Natural materials are horsehair, palmyra and tampico.  Synthetic materials are nylon, polystyrene and polypropylene. 

Horeshair

Very durable with a naturally flagged tip; good shear/break resistance. Will not scratch smooth or highly polished surfaces. Not for use on oily or wet surfaces.

Palymyra

Medium to highly stiff fiber from the Palmyra Palm provides durability and good bristle recovery. Can be used wet or dry.

Tampico

Soft to medium stiff fiber from the Agave plant. Durable and retains shape after continual use. High resistance to heat, alkali, solvents, and acid. Can be used wet or dry.

Nylon

Very durable with excellent abrasion resistance, shear/break strength, and bristle bend recovery. Will not stain, discolor, or absorb odors. Can be used wet or dry and is resistant to alkalis and most solvents.

Polystyrene

Extremely durable. Excellent bristle bend recovery and shear/break strength. Resistant to water, oils, and solvents. Not for sweeping compounds or oily surfaces.

Polypropylene

Very durable with good abrasion resistance and shear/break strength. Will not stain, discolor, or absorb odors. Resistant to solvents, acids, oils, fungus, and bacteria growth. Can be used wet or dry.

Metal – Brass, Stainless Steel or Tempered Steel

Provides a high degree of abrasion and wear resistance. Good bend recovery. Best for aggressively removing residue from metal parts or brick work. Brass fill will not rust and is less abrasive than steel fill.

Combination

Fills can be combined in a block to take advantage of the benefits of the different fill choices.  The most common combine an outer layer of flagged or medium bristles with a coarser center to sweep heavier debris.

Brushes

Brushes are similar to brooms is selecting the best combination of block handle and fill.  The key differences is in the style of the blocks.  Brushes can have seperate handles that screw or attach to the brush such as deck, window and truck wash brushes or the handles are built into the brush such as wire brushes and pot and utility brushes.   Hand brushes are designed to fit ergonomically in your hand for optimal cleaning and less fatigue.  There are a number of other specialty brushes designed for specific purposes such as bong brushes, bowl brushes, radiator and detail brushes etc…  There is a brush designed for every cleaning application.

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