HOME IT Mop and Broom Holder Wall Mount

Overview

The HOME IT broom holder has over 42,000 Amazon ratings at 4.5 stars. That is an absurd number of reviews for a wall-mounted broom organizer. Yahoo Shopping reported 29,000 shoppers bought it during a single promotion. It shows up in BuzzFeed organizer roundups. For a product that costs less than a large pizza, it gets a surprising amount of attention.

The holder is a 17-inch plastic bar with 5 spring-loaded grip slots and 6 retractable hooks, giving you room for up to 11 tools. You mount it to a wall with screws (included), slide broom and mop handles into the grip rollers, and hang dustpans and lighter items on the fold-out hooks. That's it. No moving parts beyond the springs and hooks. One Amazon reviewer reported using theirs daily for over 10 years with zero issues.

The main competitors are the Berry Avenue (similar layout, slightly different grip), the IMILLET (stainless steel body, 4 slots), the Gorilla Grip (metal construction, heavier duty), and the Command Broom Gripper (adhesive mounting, single-handle, no drilling). HOME IT wins on price and total capacity. The metal options win if you need something heavier-duty for garden tools or garage use.

Key Features

The five grip slots use spring-loaded rubber-lined rollers. You push a handle down between two balls, and they compress inward to hold it. To remove, you lift the handle slightly and pull it out. The springs on this model are stronger than average. A YouTube reviewer noted the grips are "really tight" out of the box and suggested gently pulling the rollers side to side a few times to loosen them to the right tension for each tool.

The six hooks fold up flat against the bar when not in use and flip down to about 90 degrees when you need them. They hold dustpans, spray bottles, feather dusters, or anything light with a loop or hook point. One Amazon reviewer said the hooks are "perfectly up to the task" for light items but cautioned against pushing them with heavy loads.

Mounting hardware is included: screws and plastic drywall anchors. More on those anchors in the next section (spoiler: buy your own).

Performance

The grip rollers work well for standard broom, mop, and Swiffer handles. The rubber lining gives enough friction that handles don't slide down over time. One Amazon reviewer confirmed theirs has been "overloaded using every slot and hook available" for 10.25 years, and it "still looks and works exactly the same."

A YouTube reviewer who upgraded from a wire-style holder said his old one let things fall constantly. The HOME IT grip system solved that. Items go in and stay in. He tested the hooks with downward force and said "they held up just wonderfully."

The motion for inserting and removing handles does take a bit of practice. You push straight down to insert, but to remove you need to lift up slightly and then pull out. If you just yank straight out, you are pulling against the wall, which is where the anchor problem comes in.

One limitation: the grip slots accommodate round handles best. Flat or oddly shaped handles (like some dustpan handles or garden tool grips) may not sit well in the rollers. The hooks solve this for lighter flat items.

Build Quality & Design

The body is hard ABS plastic with a gray finish. It is not metal. For brooms and mops, the plastic is fine. For heavier garden tools like rakes and shovels, a metal-body competitor like the IMILLET or Gorilla Grip is a better bet. One Amazon reviewer described it as "pretty sturdily built for something made out of hard plastic."

The real build quality issue is the included mounting hardware. Multiple Amazon reviewers call the drywall anchors "useless." One wrote: "the included dry wall anchors are useless so don't use those, go to your local hardware store and get actual good ones." This is consistent with expert advice from A Jones For Organizing, who explains that grip-style holders exert perpendicular force (pulling away from the wall) rather than downward force. Standard plastic drywall anchors are not designed for that. Toggle bolts or stud mounting are the correct solutions.

One reviewer used metal drywall anchors for the center and opposite end and hit a stud with the other side. That's the minimum for a reliable install. Ideally you want at least one screw into a stud.

Value for Money

This is one of the cheapest broom holders available, and it holds more tools than most competitors at higher price points. The IMILLET stainless steel model costs about twice as much for 4 slots instead of 5. The Gorilla Grip metal version is also more expensive with similar capacity. The Command Broom Gripper is adhesive-only and holds one handle per unit, so you need to buy several.

The only hidden cost is better mounting hardware. Budget a couple of dollars for toggle bolts or self-drilling drywall anchors from the hardware store. The included anchors are a false economy.

For the price, you get a holder that has proven itself across tens of thousands of buyers over a decade. That kind of track record is hard to argue with.

Who Should Buy This

Anyone with a closet full of brooms, mops, and cleaning tools that keep falling over. This is the most common use case in Amazon reviews: hall closets, pantry walls, and laundry rooms where cleaning supplies need a home.

Garage organizers who want mops, brooms, and shovels off the floor. The grip rollers hold most round handles, and the hooks handle the rest. One reviewer uses it for shovels, brooms, and an ice chopper.

Budget shoppers. This is the lowest-cost option that actually works and has a decade-plus track record. There is no reason to spend more unless you specifically need metal construction.

Who Should Skip This

If you have heavy garden tools (rakes, hoes, post-hole diggers), the plastic body may not hold up to the weight and repeated stress. The IMILLET or Gorilla Grip metal holders are designed for that.

If you rent and can't drill into walls, the Command Broom Gripper uses adhesive strips. No holes, no damage deposit risk. You get fewer tool positions, but you also get zero wall damage.

If you need to hold large-diameter handles (like thick-grip snow shovels or pool skimmers), the roller gap may not stretch wide enough. Check the handle diameter against the grip slot opening before buying.