Since its ancient origin, the amount of types of brooms has broadened to cover a wider range of uses. A tubular stick with a bundle of twigs tied up at the bottom is what started the trade. Small dusters (whisk brooms) were soon to follow, but these were not ideal for all types of sweeping.

Modern broom-making did not start until 1797. A humble farmer in Massachusetts had the idea to make his wife a broom as a gift to clean their house with. So Kind – What a legend! By the 1800’s the farmer and his son were selling hundreds of brooms each year, and everybody wanted one.

The smoothly conforming snug fit from nitrile gloves also helps with improved dexterity which can otherwise be reduced by lower-quality gloves such as vinyl. This is vital for those who rely on being able to move their hands precisely and without restriction, such as dentists, medics, tattoo artists and chemists.

The history of buckets shows how materials have been found or invented, developed and advanced over the years. Mostly these days, buckets are made from relatively low-cost plastic. However, the glamourous side of buckets are manufactured from stainless steel, these are often ceremonial ice buckets used for chilling drinks. At the other extreme, galvanised iron heavy duty fire buckets are relied upon for emergencies, typically filled with sand (and a few cigarette butts), sat in a corner, waiting for their time to shine in a fire emergency.