A "dustless" brush was the original product manufactured by Milwaukee Dustless Brush in 1897. This unique floor brush was constructed with a reservoir in the brush back which fed a sweeping fluid to the floor surface. When the brush was used, the sweeping fluid flowed down a special row of feed tufts connected to the reservoir, preventing dust and dirt from rising into the air. It was highly effective, especially on the wood floor prevalent at the turn of the century. Milwaukee Dustless Brush received a gold medal at the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair for this outstanding product.