When it comes to caring for your floors, floor squeegees and floor scrapers are an essential tool to have in your janitorial arsenal. Designed to remove buildup and residue from floors, floor squeegees and floor scrapers are imperative for healthcare facilities, cafeterias, offices, warehouses, and any other establishment where frequent and thorough cleaning of large surface areas is a necessity.
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.
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.
Having the correct blade length for the job is absolutely necessary to ensure your areas are cleaned efficiently in a timely fashion.
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.
Commercial floor squeegee frames come in either plastic or metal materials to accommodate a wide range of application and budget needs.
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.
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.
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