Types of Floor Squeegees and Floor Scrapers
What Is a Squeegee?
Squeegee Definition:
A squeegee is a tool with a blade that removes or controls liquids across surfaces. Commercial squeegees can be used on floors to absorb liquids and direct mop water towards a drain, or to remove residual water or cleaning solvents from windows and mirrors.
Squeegees consist of two main parts: the frame, which is sometimes called a channel, and the blade.
The frame, or channel, holds the blade as well as features a socket to install the handle.
The blade extends from the channel and is used to clean the surface.
Types of Floor Squeegee Blade Materials
Commercial floor squeegee blades are made from rubber, foam, or neoprene. Which blade is right for you will depend on the squeegee's intended application.
Single Blade Rubber Squeegee
- Great for daily cleanup of water, waste, mud, and debris off smooth, even surfaces like tile, concrete, and linoleum
- The single blade design eliminates bacteria growth and is easy to sanitize after use
- One of the most popular choices for commercial floor squeegees for its affordability and durability
Single Blade Red Gum Rubber Squeegee
- Ideal for cleaning strong chemicals and solvents off smooth, even surfaces
- The single blade design eliminates bacteria growth and is easy to sanitize after use
- Non-marking to protect your floors from scuffs and scratches
Double Foam Rubber Squeegee
- Made with a synthetic rubber material for versatility in application
- Ideal for removing water and moderate amounts of dirt from uneven surfaces, like grouted tile or non-slip flooring
- Provides more absorbency of liquids than a single rubber blade
Double Neoprene Foam Squeegee
- Designed for heavy-duty removal of water, dirt, and debris on uneven, grouted, and smooth surface floors
- Neoprene construction resists fats and oils, making it ideal for cleaning kitchen floors to prevent grease accumulation and reduce the risk of potentially costly accidents
- Also commonly referred to as "red double foam" or "moss foam"
Squeegee Blade Length and Uses
Having the correct blade length for the job is absolutely necessary to ensure your areas are cleaned efficiently in a timely fashion.
- 13" to 18" long floor squeegee blades are perfect for cleaning in small or tight floor areas such as between toilets or in tight corners.
- 22" to 24" long floor squeegee blades are an all-around size for directing liquids toward drains.
- 30" to 36" long floor squeegee blades are for large, flat floor areas. This size range can be used in commercial food facilities to clean up water or to remove snow, sludge, and ice from smooth asphalt or concrete surfaces.
Straight squeegee blades are ideal for moving large volumes of water across a surface, while curved squeegee blades are ideal for controlling and directing water towards floor drains.
Types of Floor Squeegee Frame Materials
Commercial floor squeegee frames come in either plastic or metal materials to accommodate a wide range of application and budget needs.
- Will not rust, corrode, or bend
- Provides more flexibility than metal frames
- Non-sparking construction is great for cleaning flammable chemicals spills
Metal Squeegee Frames
- Steel and powder-coated steel options for standard- and heavy-duty applications
- Less likely to warp or bend than aluminum frames
- Powder coating resists corrosion for long-lasting use
Aluminum Squeegee Frames
- Light-duty option with easy maneuverability
- Budget-friendly
- Naturally corrosion- and rust-resistant
It is important when choosing a compatible handle for your squeegee head to know if the frame's handle socket is tapered or threaded. There are handles that are designed to be compatible with either tapered or threaded sockets, or there are handles that can be used with both tapered and threaded sockets.
Types of Floor Scrapers
A floor scraper is an excellent tool for easily removing items, buildup, and residue from your floors without damaging them. Floor scrapers are typically classified as either light-, medium-, or heavy-duty to make it easy to identify their intended application, from removing stuck-on food to stripping your floors.
- Light-duty floor scrapers are great for removing gum, stickers, wax, tough dirt, and set foods like chocolate, syrup, and icings.
- Medium-duty floor scrapers are great for industrial scraping, tape, and heavy dirt.
- Heavy-duty floor scrapers are great for stripping floor tiles, removing carpet, and removing adhesives.
Which Side of the Floor Scraper Blade Should I Use?
Typically, floor scrapers include an angled head for increased strength and control, as well as a reversible blade that features a sharp and blunt side to clean a variety of surfaces.
Sharp Side
Works best on smooth, flat, hard surfaces like vinyl and tile
Blunt Side
Works best on delicate or uneven floors like stucco and cement
Related Resources
Restaurant Cleaning Checklist
Cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting are incredibly important in the foodservice industry to prevent cross-contamination and the spread of viruses. But, with so many things to clean in a restaurant, it can be difficult to remember all of the individual cleaning tasks that you need to take care of and how regularly you need to clean your equipment. To lessen the burden, we created this restaurant cleaning checklist that your employees can use to keep track of the cleaning tasks that need to be completed. Pair this commercial kitchen cleaning checklist with our wide selection of restaurant cleaning supplies . Click below for our downloadable restaurant cleaning checklist PDF that your employees can use as they're cleaning. Printable Cleanin
Hiring a Cleaning Service for Your Restaurant
Restaurant cleaning services can be a helpful addition to those who may be short on time or looking to ease the workload of their staff. A clean restaurant creates an inviting atmosphere, safer working conditions, and can help reduce the risk of cross-contamination . Commercial cleaning services that cater to the restaurant industry can be well-equipped to thoroughly sanitize and degrease high-volume kitchens and keep other areas in your restaurant looking good. Below are some helpful hints and tips for hiring the right professional cleaning service to fit your budget and needs. Shop All Janitorial Supplies Use the following links to navigate through the article: Importance of Keeping Your Restaurant Clean Limitations and Benefits of Hiring
How to Stock a Housekeeping Cart
Clean guest rooms are vital to the success of any hotel, resort, or vacation rental . With limited time to prepare each room for the next guest, your housekeeping staff needs to be organized and efficient. You can help your cleaning staff to perform the best job possible by beginning with a well-stocked housekeeping cart. Shop All Hotel Housekeeping Carts Benefits of an Organized Housekeeping Cart There is a limited timeframe between guest checkout times and new guest arrivals. If checkout is at 11am and check-in is at 4pm, this gives your housekeeping staff 5 hours to clean and stock your guest rooms. An organized, well-stocked housekeeping cart helps your staff make rapid progress while they clean rooms. Every time a housekeeper has to ma
- Topics 1346
- Industrial 55
- Troubleshooting Guides 21
- Restaurant Management 128
- Bar Management 55
- Catering Tips 35
- Bakery Management 42
- Food Trucks & Concessions 49
- Advertising & Marketing 37
- Eco-Friendly Tips 11
- Facility Layout & Design 41
- Coffee Shop Tips 28
- Installation & Maintenance 51
- Janitorial & Pest Control 30
- Safety & Sanitation 88
- Startup Tips 104
- Menu Design 10
- Kitchen & Cooking Tips 81
- Hospitality Management 23
- Pizza & Sandwich Shop Tips 36
- Smallwares 37
- Food Prep 88
- Tabletop Items 17
- Disposables 22
- Calculators & Tools 6
- Consumables 52
- Warewashing & Laundry 18
- Cooking Equipment 90
- Food Storage & Refrigeration 51
- Beverage Equipment 34
- Office Supplies 6
- Resource Type
- In-Depth Articles272
- Buying Guides296
- How-Tos93
- Product Reviews77
Join Our Mailing List
Receive coupon codes and more right to your inbox.
