Snow Joe SJBLZD Telescoping Snow Broom Review
An 18-inch foam head on a telescoping pole clears a full SUV roof from one side without scratching paint — the best all-round snow tool for the money.
The verdict
The SJBLZD is what we'd keep in most SUVs and crossovers: an 18-inch non-scratch foam broom head that pushes heavy snow off the roof in a few strokes, a pole that telescopes to roughly 49 inches to reach across the roof, and a decent ice scraper on the other end. It's light, it's cheap, and the foam doesn't mark clear coat the way bristles can. The scraper is merely adequate and the pole isn't the stoutest under a foot of wet snow; for the price, those are small complaints.
$25.97on Amazon
Price as of Aug 23, 1:20 AM ET — subject to change.
What we like
- +Wide 18" foam head clears roof, hood, and glass fast without scratching paint
- +Telescopes from ~30" to ~49" — reaches the middle of an SUV or crossover roof
- +Lightweight; easy to store in a trunk or behind a seat
- +Integrated ice scraper on the opposite end
- +Excellent price for a full-size snow broom
What to know
- −Foam head is better at pushing snow than at flicking off light powder or clearing bristle-sized crevices
- −The scraper blade is basic — fine for frost, slow on a thick ice glaze
- −Twist-lock pole can loosen when cold if not tightened firmly
- −Not quite long enough to reach the far side of a full-size pickup cab or van roof
Full review
Clearing the roof is the part of snow removal people skip, and the reason is reach. With a short brush you can't get past the first foot of an SUV roof without climbing the door sill. Snow Joe's telescoping broom fixes that with a pole that extends to nearly four feet and a wide foam head that moves a lot of snow per stroke, so a roof buried under six inches of overnight snow is clear in a dozen pushes from the driver's side.
The foam head is the right choice for this job. Bristle brushes flick powder well but drag grit across the paint; a foam block pushes heavy or wet snow off in sheets and won't scratch clear coat. It's gentle enough to use on the glass as well. The trade-off is that foam isn't great at getting snow out of the gap around the wipers or the cowl — you'll finish those by hand or with the scraper end.
Weak points are the ones you'd expect at the price: the scraper blade is ordinary, the twist-lock on the pole needs a firm hand when it's cold, and the pole will flex under a really heavy load of wet snow. If you drive a full-size pickup or a van, the SnoBrum or a longer broom is a better match. For the huge middle of the market — sedans through mid-size SUVs — this is the brush to buy.
Best for: Crossover and SUV owners who want one tool that clears the whole vehicle — roof included — fast and without scratches.
Specifications
| Type | Telescoping snow broom + ice scraper |
|---|---|
| Head | 18" non-scratch foam |
| Length | ~30" to ~49" (telescoping) |
| Scraper | Integrated plastic ice scraper |
| Pole | Aluminum, twist-lock |
| Weight | ~2 lb |
| Best vehicle fit | Sedans, crossovers, small and mid-size SUVs |
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$25.97on Amazon
Price as of Aug 23, 1:20 AM ET — subject to change.
Head-to-head comparisons
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