LOVE this Hand Broom! We have a lot of raw wood in our house and this broom is strong enough to dust over the raw wood without getting damaged. It looks beautiful while it is waiting to be used and we love having it hang near the places we love to use it. I would also highly recommend this hand broom if you have rocks you need to quickly sweep off, like a fire place. The horse hair is gentle yet extremely effective! It's great for quick sweeps on the floor, counter tops, etc. Get one for each!! LOVE it!