Cleaning lunar dust is one of the main ways to earn money in Moon Sweepers. However, not every cleaning tool works the same way. Some are cheap and easy to use, while others cover much larger areas and hold significantly more dust before you need to empty them.
In this guide, we’ll explore every cleaning tool, compare their stats, explain how container upgrades work, and help you decide where to spend your money as you progress.
Moon Sweepers Cleaning Tools Guide – Best Brooms, Prices
There are six cleaning tools available in Moon Sweepers, starting with a free toothbrush and progressing to the powerful Extra Wide Broom. Each tool has its own cleaning width, container capacity, and stroke speed.
| Tool | Price | Container Capacity | Cleaning Width | Stroke Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toothbrush | Free | 0.5 kg | 12 cm | 0.42 s |
| Nail Brush | $5 | 0.75 kg | 19 cm | 0.55 s |
| Hand Brush | $10 | 1 kg | 25 cm | 0.65 s |
| Household Broom | $25 | 3 kg | 44 cm | 0.86 s |
| Wide Broom | $75 | 6 kg | 66 cm | 1.00 s |
| Extra Wide Broom | $150 | 12 kg | 99 cm | 1.12 s |
Which Cleaning Tool Should You Buy First?
Your starting toothbrush is useful for getting your first earnings, but its small cleaning area and limited capacity make it inefficient for larger jobs.
The Household Broom is a good early upgrade because it holds six times as much dust as the toothbrush and clears a much wider strip with every stroke.
As you earn more money, the Wide Broom and Extra Wide Broom become attractive choices. The Extra Wide Broom covers 99 cm per stroke and holds 12 kg of dust, making it the largest-capacity cleaning tool available.
Keep in mind that wider tools take longer to perform each stroke. Choose a tool that balances coverage and speed for the area you’re cleaning.
How to Get the Building Tool
The Building Tool costs $50 and serves a different purpose from your cleaning equipment. It cannot collect lunar dust, but it allows you to build, move, and remove structures around your base.
To use it:
- Purchase the Building Tool for $50.
- Equip it.
- Open the Build Menu.
- Select the structure you want to place or manage.
The Building Tool is essential for expanding and customizing your base as you progress.
How Dust Container Upgrades Work
Every cleaning tool has its own dust container, and you can upgrade that container three times through the upgrade matrix.
Each upgrade doubles the tool’s original capacity:
- Tier 1: 2× the starting capacity
- Tier 2: 4× the starting capacity
- Tier 3: 8× the starting capacity
Upgrades must be purchased in order, and you can only upgrade tools you already own.
Container Upgrade Costs
The cost of each upgrade is based on the new container capacity at $5 per kilogram, rounded up to the nearest whole dollar, with a minimum price of $5.
| Tool | Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Tier 3 | Total Upgrade Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toothbrush | 1 kg — $5 | 2 kg — $10 | 4 kg — $20 | $35 |
| Nail Brush | 1.5 kg — $8 | 3 kg — $15 | 6 kg — $30 | $53 |
| Hand Brush | 2 kg — $10 | 4 kg — $20 | 8 kg — $40 | $70 |
| Household Broom | 6 kg — $30 | 12 kg — $60 | 24 kg — $120 | $210 |
| Wide Broom | 12 kg — $60 | 24 kg — $120 | 48 kg — $240 | $420 |
| Extra Wide Broom | 24 kg — $120 | 48 kg — $240 | 96 kg — $480 | $840 |
Upgrading a tool reduces how often you need to stop and empty its container. This is especially useful when cleaning large areas or using a tool with a wide cleaning path.
Supplier Network: How to Save Money
Supplier Network is an Economy upgrade available in the upgrade matrix. It reduces the cost of cleaning tools and container upgrades.
There are two levels, and each level provides an additional 5% discount. The discount applies to every tool and container upgrade, with prices rounded to the nearest cent.
Total Costs With Supplier Network
| Supplier Network Level | Discount | Tools | Container Upgrades | Combined Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not purchased | 0% | $265.00 | $1,628.00 | $1,893.00 |
| Level 1 | 5% | $251.75 | $1,546.60 | $1,798.35 |
| Level 2 | 10% | $238.50 | $1,465.20 | $1,703.70 |
Purchasing both Supplier Network levels saves $189.30 when buying all six tools and completing every container upgrade.
If you plan to unlock everything, getting the discount before making your purchases is a smart way to save money.
Recommended Progression
If you’re unsure what to buy next, this progression provides a practical balance between cleaning efficiency and spending.
- Start with the Toothbrush: Use your free tool to earn your first money.
- Buy the Household Broom: Its larger capacity and wider cleaning path make it a worthwhile early investment.
- Purchase the Building Tool: Spend $50 when you’re ready to start building your base.
- Work toward the Wide Broom: Its 6 kg container and 66 cm cleaning width offer a substantial improvement.
- Unlock Supplier Network: Reduce future tool and upgrade costs before investing heavily.
- Get the Extra Wide Broom: Upgrade to the largest cleaning tool when you can afford its $150 price.
- Upgrade your containers: Prioritize the tools you use most frequently, then complete the remaining upgrades as your income grows.
The best cleaning tool in Moon Sweepers depends on your budget and how you prefer to clean. Smaller brushes are affordable and quick, while larger brooms cover more ground and hold significantly more dust.
For most players, moving from the Toothbrush to the Household Broom is a sensible early investment. Later, the Extra Wide Broom and its container upgrades can make large cleaning jobs much more manageable.
Don’t forget about Supplier Network. Its discounts can save you a substantial amount of money if you plan to purchase every tool and upgrade in the game.