We have never had hardwood floors before and need to purchase brooms, vacuums and cleaning supplies to keep them looking good. We have 5 cats, so there will be lots of sweeping to do. I looked online and one site recommended using brooms with "exploded bristles". I don't even know what an exploded bristle is and when I went to Wal-Mart and Lowe's the brooms did not indicate exploded bristles. I have a dust mop type of broom, but it does not get into corners well and doesn't really work on the steps at all. What does everyone use to sweep their floors on a daily basis and how often do you mop your floors and what type of cleaner and mop do you use? We waited a long time to get hardwood floors and I don't want to mess them up. Thanks in advance.