Patent ID: 6877181

Claim:
An implement for cleaning floors, comprising: (a) a broom, wherein the broom further comprises: (i) a base adapted to receive an elongated handle, a plurality of bristles, and a scuff removing device; (ii) a plurality of bristles attached to the bottom portion of the base; and (iii) an elongated handle attached to the top portion of the base for operating the broom from a standing position; and (b) a scuff removing device attached to one of the base and the elongated handle, wherein the scuff removing device further comprises: (i) a support adapted to be attached to one of the base and the elongated handle, wherein the support further comprises a convex surface; and (ii) a friction forming material attached to the convex surface, wherein the friction forming material further comprises a pliable substrate, and wherein at least a portion of the substrate further comprises natural fibers, synthetic fibers, or a combination thereof.