

These stray twigs could have been a result of a wide variety of factors, including air resistance, wear and tear from flying in different directions for long periods, high wind speeds, abrasions from landing abruptly or touching the ground, and infestations like mold or fungi. The tail-twig clippers were an essential tool to clip off unwanted split-ended twigs at the tail of the broomstick. It could also be used to navigate a flying journey to different places. The brass clip-on compass was used to calibrate the flying patterns and commands that wizards or witches would give to the broomstick. It is believed that it was highly effective in keeping the broomstick in a very shiny condition resembling a newly bought broomstick.

The High-Finish Handle Polish by Fleetwood was one of the best handle polishes available for broomsticks in the market. It consisted of Fleetwood’s High-Finish Handle Polish, which came in a huge jar, a copy of the Handbook of Do It Yourself Broomcare, a clip-on compass made of brass, and a pair of tail-twig clippers made specially from silver. The Broomstick Servicing Kit was kept in a sleek black leather case and had silver words for all its labels. A Broomstick Servicing Kit was given as a gift to Harry Potter by Hermione Granger for his thirteenth birthday when he had his Nimbus 2000 broomstick.

The Broomstick Servicing Kit was an ideal maintenance system for most broomsticks as it consisted of a handy broomstick polish, a tail-twig clipping tool that helped its owner keep the broom’s tail in good condition, a compass that could help resolve any flying issues the broom faced and a handbook to help maintain the broom and use magic when needed to ensure its top condition.
