Like toilet brushes and mops, you should replace brooms when the bristles or strands are already worn down. Consider replacing a broom or floor brush as well when there are noticeable gaps between the bristles; the bigger the gaps, the less effective the broom will be at sweeping.
"If a broom is worn to the point where it starts bouncing and doesn't flick anymore, when the bristles get so short and stiff that they don't have that flicking action, you need to replace the broom because otherwise you're just pushing dirt on top of dirt," says Harry Vegter, director of engineering for United Rotary ...
Whether to discard the broom left behind in a new home depends on its condition and your personal preference. If the broom appears to be clean, functional, and in good condition, there's no immediate need to throw it out.
Correct rules for keeping a broom in the house
You should always keep the broom in the north-west corner of the house and not in the north-east or south-east corner. According to Vastu Shastra, it is advised to never keep the broom in the kitchen or under the bed. You should never keep a broken broom in the house.
It is said that throwing away the old broom without first bringing in a new one can anger Goddess Lakshmi. Importantly, one should avoid discarding the old broom on auspicious days like Dhanteras, Narak Chaturdashi, and Amavasya, as it is believed to displease the goddess.
According to Vastu, gifting or sharing a used broom is considered inauspicious as it may transfer negative energy to the recipient, affecting their well-being. Used Clothes – Clothing is believed to absorb the energy of the person who wore it.
Many Americans believe you should leave your old broom behind at your old place. The belief is that bringing an old broom into a new dwelling brings with it the old things that have been swept away: i.e. more bad juju. If you're already buying a new home, do yourself a favor and splurge on a new broom too!
The life expectancy of a broom is anywhere from 1 minute to 10 years. All it takes is one slash or one hit to a goal post to weaken, break or bend a broom shaft. This is why manufactures will not warranty brooms. This is also why I suggest brooms that are priced $50 or less.
She was pondering buying a broom, but knew that there was one month when she wasn't supposed to. A friend with her was trying to talk her out of buying it. I told her that it was, indeed, May month that was said to be bad luck for buying a broom.
When to replace: Like toilet brushes and mops, you should replace brooms when the bristles or strands are already worn down. Consider replacing a broom or floor brush as well when there are noticeable gaps between the bristles; the bigger the gaps, the less effective the broom will be at sweeping.
Folklore: Always hang a broom by the front door for protection. Brooms will keep the bad things out and the good things in. Always stand a broom on end with the brush facing up.
किस दिन ना फेकें झाड़ू
कभी भी एकादशी, गुरुवार या शुक्रवार के दिन पुरानी झाड़ू घर से बाहर न फेके। ऐसा माना जाता है कि गुरुवार एवं शुक्रवार का दिन माता लक्ष्मी का होता है। इसलिए इस दिन झाड़ू फेंकना लक्ष्मी जी को नाराज करने जैसा होता है।
A little upkeep goes a long way. Gutter broom bristles should be replaced when they are worn to approximately 7 inches in length. When gutter broom bristles are allowed to wear shorter than this, the bristles gradually become too stiff and lose their ability to flick debris, and excessive broom wear can occur.
If the broomhead is leaving a trail of dust and debris in its wake, it's time to go shopping. Another way to tell if your broom needs replacing is when "a broom reaches half its filament length," says Perry Stenzel, a salesman at United Rotary Brush Corp, via FORConstructionPROS.com.
Use a scrub brush to gently clean the broom's bristles, working from the top down. Rinse the bristles with clean water to remove any remaining soap or dirt. Wipe the handle clean with a microfiber towel and warm, soapy water. Shake the broom to remove excess water.
Saturday is the ideal day to change your brooms. You can also purchase a broom during Krishna Paksha. Buying it during Shukla Paksha is considered inauspicious. Do Not Clean Your House With Broom In The Evening - The final four hours of the day are not the best times to sweep the house with a broom.
If you sweep under someone's feet, they will never marry. If you move, don't bring the old broom with you or it will bring bad luck. Never step over a broom, even if you have to cross over it to pick it up. Some people place a broom across the door, especially on Halloween, to keep witches from entering the house.
Spread Out Salt
Much like a lot of the new house superstitions, spreading salt in the doorways of your new home and over the threshold, it is believed that this will fight off evil spirits in your home.
A new broom brings good luck and harmony to a home. A broom, salt, and bread completes a traditional welcoming gift: Bread – That this house may never know hunger. Salt – That life may always have flavour. Broom – To sweep away troubles.
Visible Damage to Bristles: Look for visible damage such as fraying, bending, or breaking of the bristles. Damaged bristles are less effective at sweeping and can lead to incomplete debris collection. Reduced Bristle Length: Over time, the bristles of the main broom naturally wear down.
According to Feng Shui, don't take your old brooms (or mops) to your new home, as they are said to hold all of the old dirt and negativity that may have been swept up with them. Instead, throw them out and purchase new brooms to symbolize a fresh start.
Unfortunate fate of donated clothes
In most cities, spanning from Melbourne to Manchester to Manhattan, donated textiles are either exported or dumped as waste. It's alarming to consider that the weight of global textile waste each year is 92 million tons, a number that could see a scary doubling by 2030.