Power Broom Operations

Power Broom Applications & Techniques

A power broom clears light dustings under 2 inches faster than a plow or blower with less fuel consumption. Use them on textured, stamped, or decorative concrete, brick pavers, and natural stone where metal blades or augers would cause damage. They are essential for parking structure decks and covered areas where plows cannot operate and blowers would recirculate snow.

Select brush type by surface: polypropylene bristles for standard pavement, softer nylon for decorative surfaces, steel wire for heavy ice scrubbing on industrial surfaces. Adjust brush angle and down-pressure to match conditions — excessive pressure wears bristles prematurely and scores soft surfaces. Operate at a steady walking pace; too fast leaves streaks, too slow wastes time. Power brooms also clear light frost and black ice effectively when combined with pre-applied brine treatment. Follow every broom pass with a salt application for a clean, professional finish. Clean bristles after each use — packed snow left on the brush freezes solid and damages the bristle assembly.

• Ideal for accumulations under 2 inches and delicate surfaces
• Match bristle type to surface: poly for pavement, nylon for decorative, steel wire for industrial
• Adjust angle and down-pressure to prevent bristle wear and surface scoring
• Follow broom passes with salt application to prevent refreeze
• Clean bristles after every use to prevent freeze damage

Surface Compatibility Guide

Match bristle type and pressure to the surface to prevent damage and ensure thorough clearing.

• Standard asphalt and concrete — poly bristles with moderate down-pressure for fastest clearing
• Stamped or decorative concrete — nylon bristles with light pressure to avoid surface marring
• Brick pavers — poly bristles with light-to-moderate pressure; avoid displacing joint sand
• Parking structure decks — poly bristles are standard; avoid steel wire which can damage coatings
• Industrial surfaces — steel wire bristles for heavy ice scrubbing where surface appearance is secondary