Open patio or drive
You want a wide polypropylene push head and the largest distinct review file in this set. The 45 cm CLEANHOME is 1.34 kg, at 4.6 from 2,072 reviews. It is not a 45-degree head.
Leaf broom comparison 2026
The best leaf brooms, compared.
Top pick: CLEANHOME yard broom 23.6 in Best value: Dustpan and Brush Store PVC broom – Best value at about £9.99: the lowest price among listings at 4.5 or above, at 4.6 from 189 reviews. Updated October 2026.
A leaf broom is a stiff outdoor broom for leaves, grit and patio debris. On amazon.co.uk the same tools are sold as a yard brush, a garden broom or an outdoor broom. You use one to clear a patio, a drive, decking or a path without a rake or a blower. What matters is a bristle matched to wet or dry debris, a head width you can push, and a handle that stays tight at your height. Split-tip polypropylene can look frayed when it is new. Adjustable usually means leaving out a screw-together section, not a telescopic lock. How to choose width, bristle and handle is in the [leaf broom buying guide](/hub/garden-tools/leaf-broom/sub/leaf-broom-buying-guide). A leaf rake, a blower-vacuum and a dustpan set are not this category. Check the job and the head shape first. A wide push head clears open paving in fewer strokes. A 45-degree angle head reaches pots, corners and deck gaps.
A leaf broom is a stiff outdoor broom for leaves, grit and patio debris. On amazon.co.uk the same tools are sold as a yard brush, a garden broom or an outdoor broom.
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Which leaf broom fits?
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The best leaf brooms in detail
Our view
The 23.6 in CLEANHOME push broom is the widest head in this set at 61 cm and the heaviest at 1.58 kg, listed at £18.99. The star line is 4.6 from 2,073 ratings, but the first 50 saved review texts repeat the 17.7 in listing's reviewers and openings, so that count is not a second independent sample. The spec does not print a length range; reviews say you shorten it by omitting a section, as on the narrower CLEANHOME. At 1.58 kg it moves more leaves on an open drive, and it is the head a lighter user is told to skip. Assembly is marked unknown on the spec, unlike the 17.7 in file, which names threads. It is the broom for a long open slab if you already accept the duplicated review file. It is a poor first buy if you wanted a separate body of reviews or a lighter head.
Pros
- Widest head in this set at 61 cm
- Same 4.6 star line as the 17.7 in CLEANHOME
- Reviews describe shortening by leaving a section out
Cons
- Review openings repeat the 17.7 in file, so the sample is not independent
- Heaviest listed weight at 1.58 kg
- £18.99, the highest price in this set
- Length range is not printed on the spec
Best for: An open drive or wide terrace when 61 cm is useful and you already trust the 17.7 in reviews.
Less suitable: A lighter user, a small patio, or a buyer who needs a distinct review sample.
Specifications
- Model
- CLEANHOME yard broom 23.6 in
- Brand
- CLEANHOME
- Price
- ∼£19
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(2,073)
- Head shape
- Push broom
- Bristle
- Polypropylene
- Head width
- 61 cm
- Handle
- Sectioned metal
- Length change
- By sections
- Squeegee
- No
- Weight
- 1.58 kg
Common questions
How wide is the head?
The title says 23.6 in. Item dimensions say 61 cm wide and 165.1 cm high.
How heavy is it?
The listing prints 1.58 kg, the highest weight in this set.
Are the reviews separate from the 17.7 in broom?
The star line is 4.6 from 2,073. The first 50 saved review texts repeat the 17.7 in listing's reviewers and openings.
Our view
The CLEANHOME yard broom with a 45 cm polypropylene head is listed at £13.99 and weighs 1.34 kg, which keeps it under the 1.58 kg sibling with the 61 cm head. Across 2,072 amazon.co.uk ratings it sits at 4.6, and the listing ranks it first in Outdoor & Patio Brooms. Reviewers shorten the sectioned metal handle by leaving a rod out, so the bullets' 50 to 66 in range is threaded pieces rather than a telescopic lock. The spec calls the bristles unflagged polypropylene, while the bullets call them split-tip and say new tips can look worn. One review says the length cannot be adjusted, which sits against the buyers who omit a section. It suits a broad patio or drive of leaves when 45 cm is not too wide for the corners. It is a weaker fit if you need a 45-degree head for pots, or a fibre other than polypropylene.
Pros
- 45 cm polypropylene push head at 1.34 kg
- 4.6 from 2,072 amazon.co.uk ratings
- Handle shortens by leaving a section out, stated as 50–66 in
- Ranked 1 in Outdoor & Patio Brooms on the listing
Cons
- One review says the length cannot be adjusted
- Split-tip bristles can look worn when they are new
- Not an angled head for tight corners
Best for: A wide patio or drive sweep when you want the largest distinct review file in this set and a 45 cm push head.
Less suitable: Tight corners, a 45-degree head, or a buyer who needs a telescopic lock rather than threaded sections.
Specifications
- Model
- CLEANHOME yard broom 17.7 in
- Brand
- CLEANHOME
- Price
- ∼£14
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(2,072)
- Head shape
- Push broom
- Bristle
- Polypropylene
- Head width
- 45 cm
- Handle
- Sectioned metal
- Length change
- By sections
- Squeegee
- No
- Weight
- 1.34 kg
Common questions
What is the broom head made of?
The spec line says polypropylene (PP), unflagged. The bullets call the same head split-bristle and say the tips can look worn when they are new.
Can you shorten the handle?
The bullets say the pole adjusts from 50 in to 66 in and comes apart on threads. Reviews describe leaving a section out. One review says it cannot be adjusted.
Is it listed for concrete?
Surface recommendation is concrete. The bullets also name terraces, garages and courtyards.
Our view
The Dustpan and Brush Store corn broom is a straw head on a 120 cm wooden handle, listed at £12.91 with 4.6 from 408 amazon.co.uk ratings. The material line says 100% natural straw, unflagged, and the weight is not printed. Reviews describe patio, matting and garden use, which is a finer sweep than a flat polypropylene push broom. The handle screws into the head; one buyer could not get that thread to start, and a refill pack is not listed. A 120 cm wooden shaft is the length several wooden brooms in this set share, and it is short for someone around 6 ft. It suits yards and fine litter when you want straw rather than plastic. It is the wrong tool if you need a wide platform head for a wet drive.
Pros
- Straw bristles, listed as 100% natural
- 4.6 from 408 amazon.co.uk ratings
- 120 cm wooden handle, 1 inch diameter in the details
- £12.91
Cons
- Weight is not listed
- One buyer could not start the handle thread
- A fixed wooden shaft does not shorten by omitting a section
Best for: Fine litter in a yard, on matting or a patio when you want a corn broom rather than a flat plastic head.
Less suitable: A wet drive that needs a wide stiff plastic head, or a taller user who finds 120 cm short.
Specifications
- Model
- Dustpan and Brush Store corn broom
- Brand
- The Dustpan and Brush Store
- Price
- ∼£13
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(408)
- Head shape
- Corn broom
- Bristle
- Straw
- Handle
- Wood, 120 cm
- Length change
- Fixed
- Angle
- No
- Squeegee
- No
Common questions
Can it be used on patios?
The title names gardens, yards and stables. Reviews describe patio, matting and garden use. A patio-only spec field is not printed.
What are the bristles?
The material line says straw, 100% natural straw bristles, unflagged. The handle is wood.
Does the handle screw in?
Reviews say the handle screws into the head. One buyer could not get that thread to start. A refill pack is not listed.
Our view
The Dustpan and Brush Store PVC broom is the £9.99 stiff yard broom in this set, at 760 g with a four-piece 120 cm stainless handle. The star line is 4.6 from 189 amazon.co.uk ratings, the same stars as the wide CLEANHOME heads and a much smaller sample. The bullets call the bristles stiff PVC and name decking, patios, paths and drives, while the head width is not printed. Reviews say you shorten it by leaving a section out, and one review still finds the pole a bit short. Trade brush notes point PVC at wet leaves, and they also say PVC can flick debris. A weatherproof claim is not in the spec. It is the low-price stiff broom when the job is wet leaves and you can accept an unknown width. It is a poor match if you need a measured head or flagged tips for fine dry dust.
Pros
- £9.99, tied for the lowest price in this set
- 4.6 from 189 amazon.co.uk ratings
- Stiff PVC on a 760 g broom
- 120 cm stainless handle in four pieces
Cons
- Head width is not printed
- 189 reviews is a smaller sample than the CLEANHOME push brooms
- One review says the pole is still a bit short
- PVC can flick debris
Best for: Wet leaves on a patio or drive when you want the lowest price at 4.5 or above.
Less suitable: A buyer who needs a printed head width, or fine dry dust that wants flagged tips.
Specifications
- Model
- Dustpan and Brush Store PVC broom
- Brand
- The Dustpan and Brush Store
- Price
- ∼£10
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(189)
- Head shape
- Yard broom
- Bristle
- PVC
- Handle
- Stainless, 4-piece
- Length change
- By sections
- Squeegee
- No
- Weight
- 0.76 kg
Common questions
What are the bristles made of?
The spec line says polyvinyl chloride (PVC). The bullets call them stiff PVC.
Can it be used on decking?
The bullets name decking, patios, paths and drives. A weatherproof claim is not in the spec.
How long is the handle?
Bullets say a 120 cm stainless handle in four pieces. Reviews say you can leave a section out. One review says the pole is still a bit short.
Our view
The Eyliden angle broom is a 45-degree PET head listed at £15.99 and 830 g, with 4.5 from 2,030 amazon.co.uk ratings. The bullets give a 14.1 in sweeping width and the dimension line says 32 cm wide by 151 cm high, while the title says 145 cm, so the length is not a single figure. Flagged PET in three layers is the fine-dust fibre in this set, and it mats more readily when wet than a stiff PVC or polypropylene head. Reviews say the alloy-steel pole arrives in sections that screw together without tools, and that a joint undoes unless you keep it tight. A dustpan is not in the included list. It is the angle broom for pots and deck gaps when you want a large review file. It does less of the work on wet leaves stuck to concrete, where a stiffer unflagged head is the better match.
Pros
- 4.5 from 2,030 amazon.co.uk ratings
- 45-degree flagged PET head at 830 g
- Listed as tool-free assembly
- Alloy-steel handle
Cons
- Joints can undo unless they are kept tight
- Title length 145 cm against a 151 cm dimension line
- Flagged PET mats more readily on wet leaves than stiff PVC or polypropylene
Best for: Corners, pots and deck gaps when you want an angle broom with a large review file.
Less suitable: Wet leaves stuck to concrete, or a buyer who will not retighten the joints.
Specifications
- Model
- Eyliden angle broom 145 cm
- Brand
- Eyliden
- Price
- ∼£16
- Customer rating
- 4.5/5(2,030)
- Head shape
- Angle broom
- Bristle
- Flagged PET
- Head width
- 32 cm
- Handle
- Alloy steel
- Length change
- By sections
- Angle
- 45 degrees
- Squeegee
- No
- Weight
- 0.83 kg
Common questions
Does it come with a dustpan?
Included components list a broom handle only. A dustpan is not listed.
Is the handle metal?
Handle material is alloy steel. The title length is 145 cm. Item dimensions say 151 cm high.
Can you assemble it without tools?
The listing says you set it up without tools. Reviews say the pole arrives in sections that screw together, and that the joint can undo unless it is tight.
Our view
The Scalnuvyyh broom pairs a narrow 27 cm head with a rubber squeegee and is listed at £12.99 and 760 g. The amazon.co.uk line is 4.5 from 38 ratings, the smallest sample in this set. The spec says PET and the bullets say reinforced polypropylene in five stiff layers, so the fibre is not one agreed material. The bullets name leaves, gravel, sawdust, sand, and a squeegee for water and sludge, plus concrete, wood, floor, tile and artificial grass. One review says the head comes off despite tightening, and reviews say the five-rod joints loosen. The title's 57 in handle and the bullet's 145 cm reach are both on the listing, so length is not a single locked figure. It is a narrow broom for water and sludge in a small space if you accept 38 reviews and the material clash. It is a weak main leaf broom for a wide patio.
Pros
- 27 cm head with a squeegee in the bullets
- 760 g and a five-rod handle said to reach 145 cm
- Bullets name water, sludge and leaves
Cons
- Only 38 amazon.co.uk ratings
- Spec says PET and the bullets say polypropylene
- One review says the head comes off despite tightening
- Joints loosen in the reviews
Best for: A narrow sweep plus a squeegee when the area is small and a 38-review sample is acceptable.
Less suitable: A wide patio of leaves, or a buyer who needs one agreed bristle material.
Specifications
- Model
- Scalnuvyyh broom with squeegee
- Brand
- Scalnuvyyh
- Price
- ∼£13
- Customer rating
- 4.5/5(38)
- Head shape
- Narrow broom
- Bristle
- PET and PP
- Head width
- 27 cm
- Handle
- Stainless, 5 rods
- Length change
- By sections
- Angle
- 45 degrees
- Squeegee
- Yes
- Weight
- 0.76 kg
Common questions
What is the broom head made of?
The spec says polyethylene terephthalate (PET). The bullets say reinforced polypropylene and five stiff layers. Both lines are on the listing.
Is it for sweeping leaves?
The bullets name leaves, gravel, sawdust and sand, and a squeegee for water and sludge. One review says the head comes off despite tightening.
Can it be used on concrete?
Surface recommendation includes concrete, wood, floor and tile. The bullets also name artificial grass.
Our view
The Newman and Cole yard brush is a 12 in (30.5 cm) natural bassine head on a 120 cm wooden handle, listed at £9.99. The star line is 4.4 from 794 amazon.co.uk ratings, a large file for a traditional yard brush. The bullets say it takes leaves, twigs and debris on patios, decking and drives, wet or dry. Trade brush notes say bassine can distort when wet, so that wet-or-dry line and the fibre note do not fully agree. Several reviews say the support bracket needs a screw the box does not include, and that the head comes off without one. Weight is not listed, and the reviews treat this 12 in head as the light-duty end of a heavy-duty title. It suits a smaller dry yard if you will add a screw. It is a poor choice for soaked leaves if you wanted PVC, and for anyone who expects the head to stay on out of the box.
Pros
- 30.5 cm bassine head at £9.99
- 4.4 from 794 amazon.co.uk ratings
- Wooden 120 cm handle
- Bullets name patios, decking and drives
Cons
- Reviews say you must add your own screw or the head comes off
- Bassine can distort when wet, against a wet-or-dry bullet
- Weight is not listed
- 120 cm is short for a taller user
Best for: Dry leaves and twigs on a smaller patio when you will fit a screw in the bracket.
Less suitable: Soaked leaves, or a buyer who will not add a fixing the listing does not include.
Specifications
- Model
- Newman and Cole 12 in bassine brush
- Brand
- Newman and Cole
- Price
- ∼£10
- Customer rating
- 4.4/5(794)
- Head shape
- Yard brush
- Bristle
- Bassine
- Head width
- 30.5 cm
- Handle
- Wood, 120 cm
- Length change
- Fixed
- Angle
- No
- Squeegee
- No
Common questions
What are the bristles made of?
The spec says natural fibre, unflagged. The bullets say natural stiff bassine.
Is it good for sweeping leaves?
The bullets say leaves, twigs and debris on patios, decking and drives, wet or dry. Reviews agree on outdoor debris and also say the head can come off.
Does the handle stay on without a screw?
Included components list a broom handle, not screws. Several reviews say you need your own screw and that the head comes off without one.
Our view
This CLEANHOME angle broom is listed at £12.89 with a 45-degree head, a 32 cm dimension line and a weight of 800 g. The amazon.co.uk line is 4.4 from 113 ratings, a smaller file than the brand's wide push brooms. The title and bullets call the four-rod handle stainless steel, and one review says it is not, so the metal claim is unsettled. Length changes by leaving a rod out, and the listing does not call the pole telescopic. The 122 cm figure is the assembled dimension in the file, and the 1.03 cm number is stored as printed rather than treated as a confirmed diameter. No dustpan is included. It is a light angled broom for pots and corners if you can live with 113 reviews. It is a weak choice if you need a confirmed stainless shaft or a wide push head.
Pros
- 45-degree head at 800 g
- £12.89 with a four-rod handle
- Shortens by omitting a rod
Cons
- Only 113 amazon.co.uk ratings
- One review says the handle is not stainless
- No dustpan, and the 1.03 cm figure is only as printed
Best for: Corners and pots when you want a light 45-degree CLEANHOME and can accept a small review file.
Less suitable: A buyer who needs the stainless claim confirmed, or a wide open drive.
Specifications
- Model
- CLEANHOME broom, 48 in handle
- Brand
- CLEANHOME
- Price
- ∼£13
- Customer rating
- 4.4/5(113)
- Head shape
- Angle broom
- Bristle
- Polypropylene
- Head width
- 32 cm
- Handle
- Four metal rods
- Length change
- By sections
- Angle
- 45 degrees
- Squeegee
- No
- Weight
- 0.80 kg
Common questions
Does it come with a dustpan?
No dustpan is listed. The listing does not answer that question in the spec.
Is the handle adjustable?
Bullets describe four threaded rods and a 48 in length. Reviews say you shorten it by leaving a rod out. It is not described as telescopic.
Is the handle stainless?
The title and bullets say stainless steel. One review says it is not. The 1.03 cm figure in the dimension line is stored as printed.
Our view
The TidyBliss angle broom is listed at £17.99 with a 36 cm head, four metal poles and a weight of 830 g. The amazon.co.uk line is 4.3 from 317 ratings, the lowest stars in this set. The spec says flagged PET and the title says soft bristle, while the bullets say four stiff layers, and many reviews describe stainless or wire bristles instead. That clash is why this broom should not be chosen for composite decking or artificial grass until you see the head that arrives. One review replaced small screws. A weatherproof answer is not in the spec, and the included parts are four poles and a broom head. It is an angle broom only if the head you receive matches the PET line and you accept 4.3. It is the listing to skip when the reviews you read are about a wire brush.
Pros
- 36 cm head and a 143 cm four-pole handle
- 4.3 from 317 amazon.co.uk ratings
- 45-degree head in the bullets
Cons
- Spec says PET and many reviews describe wire
- £17.99, near the top of this set
- Lowest star line in the set at 4.3
- One review replaced small screws
Best for: An angle broom only after you confirm the head is the flagged PET the spec prints.
Less suitable: Decking, artificial grass, or anyone who needs the reviews and the spec to describe the same bristle.
Specifications
- Model
- TidyBliss angle broom 143 cm
- Brand
- TidyBliss
- Price
- ∼£18
- Customer rating
- 4.3/5(317)
- Head shape
- Angle broom
- Bristle
- PET; reviews say wire
- Head width
- 36 cm
- Handle
- Metal, 143 cm
- Angle
- 45 degrees
- Squeegee
- No
- Weight
- 0.83 kg
Common questions
What is the broom made of?
The spec says PET flagged bristles and a metal handle. The title says soft bristle. The bullets say four stiff layers. Many reviews describe stainless or wire bristles instead.
Can it be used on wooden floors?
The title names hardwood floors. Surface recommendation says floor. A wooden-floor test is not in the spec.
Is it weatherproof?
The listing raises the question. The spec does not answer it. Included parts are four poles and a broom head.
How we compared
Scores compare the nine amazon.co.uk listings kept in this category. Prices, stars and review counts are the figures on those listings. There is no laboratory test. The scores do not name the best leaf broom in Britain. Each score starts from the star line, then a review-sample adjustment, then one defect deduction where the listing already records that complaint. The weights below sum to 100.
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Stars
70%The amazon.co.uk star rating times 20. A 4.6 becomes 92. The visible label stays the Amazon line of stars and review count.
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Review sample
15%Under 50 reviews, subtract 8. From 50 to 199, subtract 3. From 200 to 999, no change. 1,000 or more, add 2. This stops a 4.5 from 38 reviews outranking a 4.6 from hundreds.
3
Named defects
15%One deduction, and only from a complaint already on the listing: a length one review says will not adjust, review openings that repeat another listing, a stainless claim one review denies, a joint that undoes, a pole one review still finds short, a thread that would not start, PET and polypropylene on the same listing, a head that comes off, a screw the box does not include, or reviews that describe wire while the spec says PET.
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Leaf broom buying guide
Choose the job and the head shape first, then the bristle, then width, weight and the handle. Prices below are the printed amazon.co.uk figures for these nine listings. A rake is a different tool: the [rake comparison](/hub/garden-tools/rake) is not this set of brooms.
What is a leaf broom?
A leaf broom, for a UK shopper, is a stiff outdoor broom for leaves, grit and patio debris. On amazon.co.uk the same product is sold as a yard brush, a garden broom or an outdoor broom. People buy one to clear patios, drives, decking and paths without a rake or a blower. A leaf rake, a blower-vacuum and a dustpan set are not this category. Check the job and the head shape first. A wide push head clears open paving in fewer strokes. A 45-degree angle head reaches pots, corners and deck gaps.
Best for
- Patio and drive owners clearing leaves without a blower
- Shorter or lighter users who should avoid the 1.58 kg head
Not ideal for
- Anyone who wanted a rake, a blower-vacuum or a dustpan set
- A buyer who will not add a screw, or who needs the reviews and the spec to name the same bristle
Mistakes to avoid
- 1
Buying a rake or a blower
A leaf rake, a blower-vacuum and a dustpan set are not this category. A stiff broom clears patio debris in strokes. It does not replace a rake for a lawn, and it is not a powered vacuum.
- 2
Reading split tips as a used return
Split-tip polypropylene can look frayed when it is new. The CLEANHOME bullets say the tips can look worn on arrival. That look is not evidence that the broom was used.
- 3
Treating adjustable as telescopic
On these listings, adjustable usually means leaving out a screw-together section. The CLEANHOME 48 inch model is not described as telescopic. One review of the 17.7 inch CLEANHOME says the length cannot be adjusted at all.
What to weigh up
Bristle for wet or dry debris
HighThe bristle decides more than the star line. Bassine is the traditional stiff yard brush and can distort when wet, so a wet-or-dry bullet on the Newman and Cole does not fully agree with that fibre note. Polypropylene and PVC suit wet leaves and concrete. PVC can flick debris and is not for heat above 65°C. Flagged PET holds fine dry dust and mats more readily when wet, which is why the Eyliden does less on wet leaves stuck to concrete.
Width, weight and the handle
HighA wide push head clears open paving in fewer strokes. Heads here run from about 27 cm on the Scalnuvyyh to about 61 cm on the 23.6 inch CLEANHOME, where a width is printed. The PVC broom and the corn broom do not print a width. Listed weights run from 760 g to 1.58 kg. The 61 cm head is the one a lighter user is told to skip. The Newman and Cole 12 inch head is the light-duty end of a heavy-duty title in its own reviews. A 45-degree head reaches pots, corners and deck gaps.
Which option suits you?
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
Wet leaves, lower price
You want the lowest price among listings at 4.5 or above. The PVC broom is about £9.99 and 760 g. The head width is not printed, and PVC can flick debris.
Corners, pots and deck gaps
You want a 45-degree head and a large review file. The Eyliden is flagged PET at 830 g, with 4.5 from 2,030 reviews. Flagged PET mats more readily on wet leaves than stiff PVC or polypropylene.
Common questions about leaf brooms
Which leaf broom is the top pick in this set?
In this set the top pick is the CLEANHOME yard broom with a 17.7 inch (45 cm) polypropylene head, at about £13.99. amazon.co.uk shows 4.6 from 2,072 reviews, and the score is 93 out of 100. That score starts from the star line, adds two points for a sample over 1,000, and subtracts one because one review says the length cannot be adjusted. It is a push head, not a 45-degree broom. The wider 23.6 inch listing repeats these review openings, so it is not a second independent sample.
Which listing is the best value?
Best value is the Dustpan and Brush Store PVC broom at about £9.99. It is the lowest price among the listings at 4.5 stars or above. Newman and Cole is also about £9.99, but it sits at 4.4, so it does not take this place. The PVC broom is 760 g, with a four-piece 120 cm stainless handle, and amazon.co.uk shows 4.6 from 189 reviews. The head width is not printed. One review says the pole is still a bit short. PVC suits wet leaves and can flick debris.
How much does a leaf broom cost?
On these nine amazon.co.uk listings the printed prices run from about £9.99 to about £18.99. About £9.99 covers the Newman and Cole bassine brush and the PVC broom. The mid band is about £12.89 to £15.99, including the 17.7 inch CLEANHOME and the Eyliden. About £17.99 is the TidyBliss and about £18.99 is the 23.6 inch CLEANHOME, the highest price here. A bestseller page has shown the 17.7 inch CLEANHOME at £12.99, so check the live price. These bands are a rule of thumb, not a market study.
Should you choose bassine or plastic bristles?
Match the bristle to the debris. Bassine, a palm fibre, is the traditional stiff yard brush and can distort when wet. Polypropylene and PVC suit wet leaves and concrete. PVC can flick debris and is not for heat above 65°C. Flagged PET holds fine dry dust and mats more readily when wet. Do not use metal or wire bristles on composite decking or artificial grass. Split-tip polypropylene can look frayed when new, which is not proof of a used return. The TidyBliss spec says PET, and many reviews describe wire.
How wide should the head be?
Heads in this set run from about 27 cm to about 61 cm where a width is printed. The PVC broom and the corn broom do not print a head width. A wide push head clears open paving in fewer strokes. The 61 cm CLEANHOME is also the heaviest listing, at 1.58 kg, and a lighter user should skip it. A 45-degree head reaches pots, corners and deck gaps. The 12 inch Newman and Cole head is the light-duty end of a heavy-duty title in its own reviews.
Can you shorten the handle?
On these listings, adjustable usually means leaving out a screw-together section, not a telescopic lock. The CLEANHOME 17.7 inch bullets state 50 to 66 inches by sections. One review says that length cannot be adjusted. Wooden shafts around 120 cm do not shorten, and that length is short for someone around 6 ft. Sectioned metal poles can unscrew if you do not keep the joint tight, which reviews note on the Eyliden. Try one section removed before you decide a pole is too long.
What should you do with the leaves you sweep?
Take leaves off the lawn so they do not smother the grass, the Royal Horticultural Society says, and leave them on beds to compost or make leafmould. Send diseased leaves, including black spot and scab, to green waste. The RSPB suggests a leaf pile for insects and hedgehogs. Sweep where people walk. Wet leaves are a workplace slip risk for employers under HSE guidance. That duty does not bind a householder. Public pavements are a council matter. No broom here is claimed to prevent slips, and none was lab-tested.
What if the head fails on first use?
If the head fails on first use, the Consumer Rights Act 2015, section 22, gives a short-term right to reject faulty goods, generally within 30 days. Goods must be as described and of satisfactory quality. Amazon’s 30-day returns policy does not replace that right. On the Newman and Cole, several reviews say the bracket needs a screw the box does not include, or the head comes off. On the Scalnuvyyh, one review says the head comes off despite tightening. A public footpath is for the council, not a new broom.
Our verdict
In this set the top pick is the CLEANHOME yard broom with a 17.7 inch polypropylene head. It scores 93: 4.6 from 2,072 reviews, plus 2 for a sample over 1,000, minus 1 because one review says the length cannot be adjusted. It is listed at about £13.99, at 1.34 kg, with a 45 cm push head. The listing ranks it first in Outdoor & Patio Brooms. Best value is the Dustpan and Brush Store PVC broom at about £9.99, because it is the lowest price among listings at 4.5 or above. It scores 88, at 4.6 from 189 reviews. Newman and Cole is also about £9.99 but sits at 4.4, so it does not take that place. The 23.6 inch CLEANHOME scores 86 and takes no badge: its saved review openings repeat the 17.7 inch file.
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Dustpan and Brush Store PVC broom
Best value at about £9.99: the lowest price among listings at 4.5 or above, at 4.6 from 189 reviews.
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Peter F. is the editor for DIY & tools at productscompared.co.uk. Comparisons in this category are checked against amazon.co.uk listings, review evidence and public UK sources.
Updated: October 2026
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Guides to leaf brooms
Guides on what to look for, how to use a product, and common mistakes.
Leaf broom buying guideWidth, bristle, handle and weight, in that order, with no winner named.Which listing fits which jobWho the strong listings are for, using review volume and price.How to use a leaf broomAssemble, sweep, retighten and store, including a joint that unscrews.Patio, drive and deckingWhere to sweep, what not to scratch, and the limit for wildlife.Bassine or plastic bristlesBassine or straw against polypropylene, PET or PVC.
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Sources
Public UK sources used for this comparison. Listing prices, stars and review counts are the amazon.co.uk figures saved with these nine products. Price bands are a rule of thumb, not a market study.
- RHS — Algae, lichens, liverworts and moss on hard surfaces (retrieved October 2026)
- RHS — October lawns (retrieved October 2026)
- RSPB — Less is more this autumn (retrieved October 2026)
- HSE — Slips and trips in logistics (retrieved October 2026)
- Consumer Rights Act 2015, section 22 (retrieved October 2026)
- GOV.UK — Accepting returns and giving refunds (retrieved October 2026)
- Gopher Supplies — Brush guide (retrieved October 2026)
- amazon.co.uk — Outdoor and patio brooms best sellers (retrieved October 2026)
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