my broom stood from 2p.m until 7:24 pm. and then it fell. Could not get it to balance again . Tried it today and it will not stand alone. My broom has slanted bristles so it leaned at about a 60 degree angle while standing in the kitchen. For whatever reason 7 family members located in all parts of the US with different types of brooms were able to have theirs stand alone as well.