A broom (10) is disclosed. The broom (10) comprises a head (12) and a handle (14). The head (12) comprises a first portion (16) having a plurality of bristles and a second portion (17) extending outwardly from the first portion (17) at an angle thereto. A recess (28) extends from adjacent a first end of the second portion (17) to adjacent a second end of the second portion (17) and a scraper blade (30) is fixed at least partially within the recess (28) such that at least portions of longitudinal ends of the scraper blade (30) are covered.