Dustpan

/ˈdʌstpæn/

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Household Item

Dustpans are commonly found in homes and are used during cleaning. Slide

Every week, I use a broom and dustpan to clean my kitchen floor.

Pro Tip 2/3

Cleaning Pair

Dustpans are often mentioned with brooms, as they are used together for sweeping. Slide

Can you hand me the broom and dustpan? There's broken glass on the floor.

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Not for Liquids

Dustpans are for solid waste, not liquids. They're not effective for cleaning spills. Slide

Use a mop for the milk spill, not the dustpan.

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