We've managed to get our mops, brooms and dustpan off the laundry floor. A tip: when installing, try to find a bolt for 2 medium screws. The springs on this product are good and hold mops/brooms securely. But when the mop/broom is pulled out, grabs the floor and pulls it away from the wall, it puts some force on the bracket. I'm afraid that if you just use the drywall mount it will loosen over time.