An activity as prosaic as clearing the table of crumbs can take on an air of ceremony with the right tools. This diminutive sweeper—made from oil-treated beech and horsehair bristles—gets the job done with a restrained flourish. Photo 2 of 10 in Spring Cleaning: The Latest Ideas and Advice for Maximum Impact When Redoing Your Kitchen or Bath

Spring Cleaning: The Latest Ideas and Advice for Maximum Impact When Redoing Your Kitchen or Bath

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An activity as prosaic as clearing the table of crumbs can take on an air of ceremony with the right tools. This diminutive sweeper—made from oil-treated beech and horsehair bristles—gets the job done with a restrained flourish.