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> casioculture@gmail.com wrote:
> >
> > I am particularly fond of two items I bought, made by some Bentley
> > brand, and the reasons are simple; they have great ergonomics, and
> > they're cheap though good looking. One of them is a tiny dustpan and
> > tiny brush/broom. The other is full length standing one. Now here's why
> > I find they have great ergonomics, they're angled and the palm/wrist is
> > facing inwards while sweeping in. I find this makes a great, great
> > difference. I'd not want to a a broom where the wrist/palm would be
> > facing downwards in a grip, I hate those, they're a wrist killer.
> >
> > The more I think about it the more I feel this post is silly, but hey,
> > keeping a clean place is sublime.
>
> Okay, I found the memory card for the camera so I will demonstrate.
>
> Here's the tiny Bentley brush/broom I like
> http://i1.tinypic.com/selird.jpg
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> This is how it's used I assume http://tinypic.com/sec014.jpg, and what
> I meant with the wrist facing inwards, I am finding that using it
> doesn't strain the wrist, I even cleaned an entire room with it,
> starting with the intention of cleaning the details first and then
> using a standing full length broom, but found myself content with just
> sitting down while listening to some audiobook and using it for all.
> As you can see it looks good, and it's inexpensive (£0.49).
>
> This is a more conventional brush/broom, it is a wrist killer, but I am
> finding that it's much easier if I just keep the wrist still and just
> move from the shoulder. I do not like this design, I much prefer the
> angled brush/broom like the above.
> http://i1.tinypic.com/sec02e.jpg
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> This is the Bently angle full length standing broom. As you can see, it
> is angled, it's good looking, it's very light, and it's inexpensive
> (£1.49).
> http://i1.tinypic.com/seccq1.jpgIt also seems to generate static when
> used and thus it attracts the hairs and some dust.
>
> I really like brooms now. On my way to the kitchen I noticed some stuff
> accumulating on the floor. I then picked up the full length broom and
> broomed it off, and then found myself keeping on and within minutes I would
> covered a significant area. I do not think I can stand vacuum cleaners
> anymore for regular cleaning, though I may use one once a blue moon if
> need be.
I like brooms, too, and those are excellent pictures. If the
bristles are well suited to the job, a broom is quick, quiet, and
effective. Safety can depend on frequent cleaning of a floor, and
a broom is convenient for frequent use.
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