Genuine Joe GJO02406 Heavy-Duty Plastic Dust Pan, 12-inch

Dustpans, I use everywhere. In the home, on the porch and patio and garage. For my outdoor use, I wanted a plastic/rubber pan. For heavier work, a metal galvanized pan is needed. I also try to purchase USA made products. This Genuine Joe dustpan is designed and made well. It is USA manufactured. Although it is constructed of a type of plastic, it is heavy-duty and It gets the job done. The Genuine Joe has a broad (12-inch wide) beveled lip and a deeper larger capacity pocket for holding swept up debris than my favorite 40-45 year old Rubbermaid (10-inch wide). The plastic lip on the front edge, with a little downward pressure, seals to the floor and makes it easier to sweep up finer debris than a metal edge. The handle at its connection to the pan has some structural reinforcement to make the pan longer lasting. In one corner are ridges that can be used to clean the dust from the broom's bristles. It is a nice added fixture. The handle width is larger than the Rubbermaid, probably to assist carrying a heavier load. Men may like this feature. Will it be more durable than my older Rubbermaid one? Probably not. But i still bought several Genuine Joes to last me into my future. Pricewise, the price varies dramatically from $3.50 to $7.00 on Amazon. The Orange DIY box store seems to have the same price range but offers free shipping with its purchase. It is fall season now and I am doing leaves. I was looking for a pair of "leaf mitts" to help pick up piles of leaves. I have been bitten by ground-nesting bees and developed poison Ivy rash from my encounters with tiny young plants in flower beds. "Leaf mitts" are expensive and have limited use and poorly rated on most reviews. I tried a pair of dust pans, one in each hand and they worked very well for picking up piles of leaves. I can use dustpans all year long. Hmmm, this is a no-brainer. If you are looking for a 12-inch heavy-duty galvanized pan, they seem to be overpriced in many stores. Price is usually $12 to $17. range. However, a heavy-duty, well-designed dustpan in manufactured in the USA by Fulton Corporation. It is sold and SHIPPED by the everything big local superstore. It was NOT available for pick-up at my store. Price is $6. (This is not from 3rd-party sellers) Shipping was free with a $35 order. All prices mentioned in this ENTIRE review are current prices from 11/2024. Please, remember, that we are ALL Americans. Support American / USA Manufacturing. Peace to All in these trying times. If you find this review helpful, please give it a Thumbs Up or hit the "Helpful Button". Thank you

Gets the job done and is of good quality. Durable and you can press down on it with decent force to ensure you don't miss a crumb!

Good construction. Looks like heavy plastic or rubber. Recommend

This is a heavy duty dust pan that can fit quite a bit of stuff in it. The dust pan has a softer rubber lip which helps create a tight seal against the floor, which allows for maximum dirt and debris pickup and prevents fine dust from being swept underneath the pan. This simple design feature makes the sweeping process much more efficient, leaving nothing behind. This dustpan offers extra-large capacity and a wider mouth compared to the smaller pans that typically come in a kit

Why did you pick this product vs others?: I chose this dustpan because I was tired of the cheap ones from local box stores. This one is sturdy and gets the job done. Size: Great for big messes Ease of cleaning: Very easy to clean Tool quality: High quality, sturdy Functionality: Gets the job done