In the first Hocus Pocus film, Winifred, Sarah and Mary are forced to use a random broom, mop and vacuum, respectively, after their witches' brooms are stolen by trick-or-treaters. Similarly, in Hocus Pocus 2, the sisters use a broom, Swiffer and robot vacuums when they find themselves without brooms.

Co-star Doug Jones, who plays Winifred's deceased ex lover Billy Butcherson, applauded the sequel's updated broom alternatives for the Sanderson Sisters. "When Kathy Najimy came out with those Roombas, I was like, 'That is the most brilliant gag," he told E! News. "That became quite a story plot point, too. They helped in the end."