Broomstick Material | Heavy-duty cleaning, outdoor use | Industry Standard: Pine (Janka 380 lbf) Our Base: Eucalyptus (1860 lbf ▲, 50% harder) Our Advanced: Hardened eucalyptus (2200 lbf ▲▲, moisture-resistant) | Base: Durable and resistant to splitting. Advanced: Enhanced moisture resistance for outdoor use. | Base: Heavier than pine. Advanced: Higher cost. |
Broom Head Material | General dusting, debris cleanup | Industry Standard: Plastic (ASTM D6475) Our Base: PET (ASTM D6475 ▲, lightweight) Our Advanced: Metal (ASTM F1541 ▲▲, sturdy) | Base: Lightweight for easy handling. Advanced: Handles tough debris. | PET wears faster over time. Metal may scratch surfaces. |
Certifications | Commercial/residential use | Industry Standard: None Our Base: RoHS (EU Directive 2011/65/EU ▲) Our Advanced: RoHS + ASTM D543 (resists 50+ chemicals ▲▲) | Base: Safe for electronics areas. Advanced: Chemical resistance for industrial settings. | Base lacks chemical resistance. Advanced may require retesting. |
Surface Treatment | Outdoor/wet environments | Industry Standard: Uncoated (moisture-sensitive) Our Base: Weather-resistant coating (ASTM D3473 ▲) Our Advanced: UV + water-repellent (ASTM D3473/D3023 ▲▲) | Base: Resists UV and mild moisture. Advanced: Longer lifespan in harsh conditions. | Base coating may degrade over time. Advanced requires maintenance. |
Weight & Ergonomics | Prolonged use, user comfort | Industry Standard: 2.5 lbs Our Base: 2.1 lbs (balanced design ▲) Our Advanced: 1.9 lbs (ergonomic handle ▲▲) | Base: Reduces fatigue. Advanced: Lightweight and comfortable grip. | Base still heavier than plastic. Advanced may have limited availability. |
Application Versatility | Multi-surface cleaning | Industry Standard: Dry surfaces only Our Base: Dry/wet surfaces ▲ (ASTM D3473) Our Advanced: Fully waterproof ▲▲ (ASTM D3473/D3023) | Base: Works indoors/outdoors. Advanced: Handles heavy wet mopping. | Base unsuitable for heavy wet tasks. Advanced may be overkill for light use. |