Abstract: Increased carpet sweeping effectiveness of a broom is achieved by simple means comprising the application of a heat source or additive means sufficient to form nodules (13) on the ends of the bristles (12) of the broom. The ends of the bristles (12) are the areas of the bristles (12) that make physical contact with surface debris or with the surface being cleaned. The bristles (12) or some part of the bristles (12) can be flagged and a plurality of nodules (13) can be formed on the split sections of the flagged bristles as is shown in FIG. 5B. The nodules (13) increase the surface area of the ends of the broom's bristles (12) and thus increase friction between the ends of the bristles (12) and the surface debris. The nodules (13) also provide the improved broom with an ability to grab, hook or entangle surface debris.