“A Quick Fix for a Spotless Home: The Plastic Wrap Broom Hack”

18 October, 2024

Excessive hair shedding can be a cause for concern for many, not only because it leads to a decrease in hair volume but also due to the hassle of cleaning up those loose strands. Hair is notoriously difficult to sweep or vacuum due to its tiny and lightweight nature. While a vacuum cleaner can make quick work of this task, not everyone can afford this luxury. So, what’s the solution when it comes to tidying up those stray hairs without resorting to a vacuum?

Using a Broom and a Plastic Bag

All you need is a regular broom and a plastic bag. Simply take the plastic bag and cover the broom head with it, securing the bag’s handles to the broomstick. Now, you can sweep as you normally would.

As you sweep, the plastic bag creates static electricity as it rubs against the floor, attracting and capturing the loose hairs. Once you’re done, just remove the bag, tie it up, and dispose of it—a quick and easy solution.

Using a plastic bag over your broom makes collecting loose hairs a breeze.

To enhance the effectiveness of this method, try using double-sided tape. After covering the broom with the plastic bag, attach a piece of tape to the bag where it makes contact with the floor. Remove the protective layer from the tape, and start sweeping—you’ll be amazed at how well it captures those pesky hairs.

Alternative Methods to Try

– Sock It to ‘Em

Similar to the plastic bag method, you can use an old sock instead. Simply cover the broom head with the sock, and sweep as usual. The fabric of the sock creates the same static electricity effect, attracting hair and dust particles, making cleanup a cinch.

Sweeping without a hair-attracting tool can result in hairs getting stuck in the broom, making it a tedious task to remove them.

– Tape It Up

If you don’t want to bother with bags or socks, try using double-sided tape directly on the broom head. Sweep as usual, and the hairs will stick to the tape. Once you’re done, just peel off the tape and dispose of it—simple and effective.

– Tea-rrific Solution

Don’t throw away those used tea leaves just yet! Tea leaves have a variety of uses, and one of them is helping to collect loose hairs. After enjoying your cup of tea, let the tea leaves dry out a bit, but they should still retain some moisture. Spread the damp tea leaves across the floor and sweep as usual. The hair will get caught in the tea leaves, making it easy to gather and dispose of.

– Get Your Flip-Flop On

Try this novel approach: tie a few rubber bands to your flip-flops (as shown in the image below) and take a stroll around your home. The rubber bands will catch the loose hairs, preventing them from spreading further. Simply remove the rubber bands and dispose of the collected hair—a unique yet effective solution.