Best brooms

Top pick: O-Cedar PowerCorner Pet Pro broom and dustpan set — the one to buy if you want a single broom that handles everyday messes. The step-on dustpan means no bending, the angled head gets into corners, and it's the most-reviewed broom here by a wide margin, with a strong rating to match.

Who the others suit:

• Libman Precision Angle Broom with Dustpan — a plain, dependable angle broom for kitchens and hard floors; the no-frills choice.
• Helio Air Broom — light and adjustable, with a mini broom in the kit; best for small spaces, stairs and quick tidy-ups.
• Rubbermaid Commercial Heavy Duty Corn Broom — for garages, porches and heavier outdoor debris rather than indoor floors.
• Reynera XL Angle Broom — a cheap spare to keep in a second room.

Skip the corn-fill lobby broom: its rating is poor.