Sweeping floors keeps them free of unsightly and unhygienic dust and debris, and is often the first step in more extensive cleaning projects. While sweeping may seem like a common sense task to most people, there is a right and a wrong way to do it. Learning a few simple tricks like selecting the type of broom that’s most suitable for the floor you’re sweeping and working your way from the edges of the room inward will help you make short work of the chore and let you get back to enjoying your day.