Customer Reviews

Quickie 429 Flip Lock Dustpan and Broom

5 star:		(9)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

I can't believe I am writing a review for a broom and dustpan. But everytime I use it I can't believe any broom/dustpan could make sweeping/cleaning up easier...I mean how hard was it to begin with?

It is well made, solid but not heavy, easy to pivot/flip, and the best part is the lip lays so flat and angled to the wood floor that there is nothing left on the floor when you sweep it into the pan. No "line" of dust or particles etc.

The "line" of leftovers was such a lifelong accepted annoyance that it never occurred to me there could be a dustpan that doesn't require you to sweep the stuff in from three directions and several angles before you get it all. But this one leaves nothing behind. It's also a deep, big dustpan that can take it all without being emptied until you are finished.

The broom is smaller than I would have thought or usually bought but I was also surprised by how much easier and more efficient it is to use a smaller broom. You can get into any place with it, dustballs from behind furniture don't stick to it, they drop right into the bin without leaving behind the "yuck" that you need to use a paper towel to pull off after sweeping everytime.

No bending
No dirty/dusty hands from holding the pan
No picking or wiping up the line of dust/debris that can't get into the pan
No pulling off dustballs from the broom at the end
No getting dusty and dirty because it's all from a distance
No losing the broom or pan...getting one from the laundry room where they both belong and one from the porch where it was last used...they stay together with a snap
No emptying two or three times because it's not deep enough or what's in it falls forward when you bend over and angle it to get the next line of debris. Since it gets everything without having to angle it toward the floor, nothing falls forward when you move to the next spot to sweep.

I never thought sweeping up was such a pain in the butt until I used this and found out how many times I used to bend over, wipe up with a rag, make multiple trips to the garbage, sweep every pile 3-5 times at every conceivable angle etc...I am so glad my husband stepped on the old plastic dustpan and cracked it so I could find out how quick and easy this one is compared to my old one which apparently was horrible on the dustpan scale - while I thought all dustpans were alike - NOT SO!

Love the extra large size of this dustpan. The broom is cheap, but didn't buy it for the broom. Dustpan is great for those who need to stand to use dustpan. The pan is a lot larger than expected, but is great for sweeping up big messes. Also love the stability of the pan. Doesn't flop all over when the pan is full, like some others I have had. Highly recommend!!!

I gave this product 2 stars because the broom is about 3 feet high. Why they couldn't include a standard broom is beyond me. Another problem I had was that within a year of use, the elastic on the edge of the dustpan began to tear.

There are better dustpan/broom alternatives available.

I wouldn't recommend the product.

Thoughtfully designed for easy, practical use. Solid, not the least bit flimsy. Broom width (8.5" bristles width) is great - not too narrow (too narrow would make you feel like you're sweeping floor with a toy broom) & not too wide (which would be cumbersome.) Dustpan width is 12", & the lip of the dustpan will lay seemingly perfectly flat to the floor so you can actually sweep everything in your pile into the pan. Leaves just a teeny weeny bit, if any. It's lightweight - even kids as young as 7 could probably manage this fairly easily. If you're tall, you might not like the broom handle heighth of 38" from the floor. The dustpan handle is 34" from the floor. I'm 5'7" & I love it. One daughter is 5' tall & she loves it. The 5'10" daughter loves the way it works but she does have to stoop a bit. The broom handle easily snaps (unsnaps easily when you want it to) onto the dustpan handle for carrying & storage, & snapped combo will fold up & flat for spaces as narrow as 4.5" wide. When snapped & folded, combo is 42" high. Can't say enough good things about this combo. Great gift college dorms, young people, old people, shower gift? Anything! Hope this helps someone!worth every penny.

I threw out the broom the first day,it really sucked, but the dust pan is handy for my regular broom. I kinda wanted a connecting set, however.

Unlike some reviewers, I sought out a set like this precisely because I wanted a short broom. I added "sweep the dining room" to my 7 year old son's chore list, and he nearly took out an entire shelf of breakable dining room decor during his first week using our regular broom. This broom is the right height for an early elementary age child to use comfortably. The shorter handle makes it easier for him to keep track of the whole stick, though he still performs a bit of physical comedy just from being too immature to really notice what every part of his body is doing at the same time...

Functionally, the broom and dustpan neither wow me nor disappoint. I sometimes need to reposition the dustpan when sweeping up finer crumbs, just like any broom/pan combo. While I wouldn't want to sweep an entire house with a short broom such as this, it doesn't hurt my back when I use it myself after meals around the 13 x 16 ft dining room. The convenience factor of having the broom standing by at all times within a few feet of the table is fantastic. Having this item at hand does make my daily clean-ups easier.

I suspect a similar set could be had for less money at a local discount store, but I don't enjoy shopping so I'm willing to pay Amazon's price for convenience.

I understand the design of the broom/dustpan is such that the broom will snap into the dustpan. But that seems more gimmicky than anything else, because it creates more inconvenience than it saves. The broom is too small; its suitable only for sweeping a pile of dirt into the dustpan. You have to buy another separate broom for the actual sweeping part.

This is a solid, well made set. Stores away easily, light weight but sturdy. Good height and practical design. Very satisfied.

Because of an accident, I will need a hip replacement, and my doctor has told me not to lean over or extend my hip...this product allows me to pick-up shredded paper and cardboard from our new puppy, as well as retrieve other objects from the floor. The large dustpan even allows me to pick-up a book or other object that has fallen to the floor. Excellent product!

This product is great for someone who has difficulty bending. It really makes life simpler.