My Mom’s Brilliant $13 Trick for Cleaning Kitchen Floors in Seconds

My Mom’s Brilliant $13 Trick for Cleaning Kitchen Floors in Seconds
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When I was little, my mom had this dark blue mini dustpan and brush set. I liked using it to clear crumbs off the counter after one of my many cooking experiments (I wanted to be a chef as a kid), though she would always tell me it was meant for the floor. Now, as an adult, I have my own deep blue mini dustpan and brush set.

I used it on the counter just like my childhood self, until one day I grabbed it to quickly sweep up crumbs on the floor without breaking out my broom. It’s been helping me keep my floors mess-free ever since. So … I guess my mom was right all along.

Full Circle Clean Ocean Mini Dustpan.
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What You Should Know About Full Circle’s Clean Ocean Mini Dustpan and Brush Set

Full Circle Clean Ocean Mini Dustpan and Brush Set at Amazon

Beyond the brand’s sustainability efforts, what stands out is how easy it is to store this dustpan. I usually keep it in my under-sink organizer with the rest of my kitchen cleaning supplies or in my laundry room with a full-size dustpan and brush. It’s 9×6 inches, making it similar in size to my favorite fruit bowl. Plus, it’s just $12.51 at Amazon.

Full Circle Clean Ocean Mini Dustpan in use.
Credit: Micki Wagner

My Honest Review of Full Circle’s Clean Ocean Mini Dustpan and Brush Set

A mini dustpan and brush do not fully replace my broom or full-size dustpan set, but they do mean I don’t have to break out either nearly as often. I got this set about five months ago to clear off crumbs from my counter (if you’ve ever sliced sourdough bread, you know just how useful this is). It’s way less wasteful than constantly using paper towels.  

After accidentally spilling a huge tub of oats all over my kitchen floor (who knew oats could wedge themselves into every nook and cranny), I reached for this dustpan to help me clean it up. It was a life-changer.

The set of ridges on the dust pan’s side easily clears stuck-on crumbs, dust, and hair off the brush, so I don’t have to use my hands (no thank you). That feature alone makes it heads and tails better than my broom (which doesn’t come with this feature). Now I just need to grab myself a second set solely for the counters.

Buy: Full Circle Clean Ocean Mini Dustpan and Brush Set, $12.51 at Amazon

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