A carpet sweeper uses revolving brushes to pick up crumbs, dirt and debris from carpets. ... When the sweeper is pushed across a surface, the brushes are forced to rotate. As the brushes and rollers rotate, they pick up dirt and debris and push it into the container.

Do carpet sweepers really work?

Unlike vacuum cleaners that use mechanical suction, carpet sweepers use a revolving brush to collect hair, dirt, crumbs, and debris from floors. ... Though carpet sweepers aren't for deep cleaning, they're still useful household tools, particularly for quick carpet touch-ups between weekly vacuuming.

How did the carpet sweeper work?

A carpet sweeper typically consists of a small box. The base of the box has rollers and brushes, connected by a belt or gears. ... The arrangement is such that when pushed along a floor the rollers turn and force the brushes to rotate. The brushes sweep dirt and dust from the floor into the container.