These broom bristles are very soft and made from high-quality plastic. The dustpan is designed with splendid teeth to clean out the dirt from the broom bristles without using your hands. The dustpan is very lightweight with a non-slip grip which is easy to empty, and the broom snaps into the closed dustpan for compact storage. The bottom of the dustpan is enough broad which completely fit on the ground. The considerable height of the broom and dustpan allows you to stand upright for convenient sweeping. Dustpan locks in the open position which helps to properly dispose of the dust easily in the garbage without spilling. There is a rubber lip on the dustpan which perfectly fits on the ground to capture tiny dust and little paper into the pan. The upright dustpan is made of high-quality plastic for excellent durability and can be used on hard or soft surfaces. It's an ideal tool for sweeping the house, kitchen, office, outdoors, and indoors. The dustpan is for upright storage and can be disassembled to occupy minimum spaces when moving. The upright dustpan includes a broom and has clip attached panhandle for the broom. You can place them together for easy stand-up storage.