The poet E.E. Cummings once described spring as “mud-luscious” – a poetic way to capture the messy reality of what spring weather does to footwear. With a creative DIY project using Dollar Tree broom heads, keep the mess confined to the mudroom. By embedding broom heads in a cement block with the bristles facing up, you can create an efficient and budget-friendly shoe-cleaning brush for your mudroom, porch, or garage.
To create this, you’ll need two or three Dollar Tree Essentials Wide Broom Heads, a bag of cement, and a flexible mold. Gather a bucket, a drill with a concrete mixing paddle, a magic marker, and a plastic container to form your cement base. To simplify the process, opt for a product like Quickrete Concrete Mix that only requires water addition. As the broom heads measure slightly over 12 inches long and 5 inches wide, ensure your mold can accommodate at least two brushes.
Remember, the larger the cement base, the heavier, and more stable it will be, reducing any movement while cleaning dirty shoes. A smart way to repurpose plastic containers at home is by using them as molds for the cement. Ideal candidates include lids and bases from deli or bakery containers. Large disposable aluminum pan lids can also serve well.
Build a Boot and Shoe Cleaner from Dollar Tree Brooms
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