For this trick, you will not need a whole lemon, but its juice. Before proceeding, however, the broom will need to be cleaned. In fact, it is a tool that we use daily but that we do not always remember to clean. To do this, you will have to beat or comb the bristles well.
Cleaning the broom should be done outdoors, since the amount of dust released could be large. Think, for example, of hitting the broom against an exterior wall or terrace.
As time goes by, setolas become rigid . This is where lemon juice comes into play. Specifically, you will need two or three lemons. Juice them manually or with a lemon juicer . Next, you have to heat the juice. Soaking the bristles should take about ten minutes.
Alternatively, you can spray some juice on the broom head, which will make the bristles softer. In this way, they will be able to collect dirt better. The useful life of your broom will be considerably longer.
Also, remember that to make your broom last longer, you should always hang it or place it upside down. This way, the ergonomics of the bristles will not be compromised.
Next, you must place the broom upside down. This way, it can dry properly. Only then will it be possible to reuse the tool. Try it to believe it!
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