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Estimated reading time: 5 minutes
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When it comes to maintaining cleanliness and operational efficiency with your floor scrubber, one tool plays a pivotal role: the squeegee. Often overlooked, squeegees are essential to achieving the perfect dry finish on your clean floors. Read through the basics and check out the video to learn more!
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Understanding floor scrubber squeegee blade types and their uses
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Choosing the right squeegee for your floor scrubber is key to optimal performance. IPC offers several types of squeegees designed to meet specific cleaning needs. Here’s a breakdown:
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- Gum rubber squeegee
- This is the most common type found on IPC floor scrubbers.
- Uses: Ideal for everyday cleaning on smooth surfaces.
- Benefits: It provides excellent water recovery, helping leave floors dry and safe after cleaning. If your scrubber primarily cleans tile or smooth concrete, the gum rubber squeegee is your go-to option.
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- Linatex squeegee
- Durability and rigidity make the Linatex squeegee stand out, especially for heavy-duty applications.
- Uses: Perfect for rough or uneven surfaces, this squeegee excels where standard rubber would wear down quickly.
- Benefits: Made from 95% natural rubber, Linatex squeegees offer both durability and an environmentally friendly option for your cleaning needs.
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- Polyurethane squeegee
- This is a top choice for specialized cleaning tasks, such as handling chemical spills.
- Uses: Designed to resist harsh chemicals and oils.
- Benefits: Unlike gum rubber, urethane/poly squeegees won’t degrade when exposed to chemicals, making them essential in industrial settings where spill cleanup is routine.
.Breaking down the squeegee assembly
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To get the most from your squeegee, it’s crucial to understand how the squeegee assembly works. The squeegee system on your floor scrubber relies on water flow and suction to deliver a clean, dry surface.
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- Water flow: The slots in the squeegee allow water to flow evenly across the surface, ensuring proper cleaning coverage.
- Suction: The squeegee assembly creates suction, pulling the dirty water off the floor and into the recovery tank.
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Proper maintenance and installation are critical for keeping the squeegee assembly working efficiently. IPC squeegees have four usable edges, meaning they can be rotated to extend their lifespan. Failing to rotate them often can lead to uneven wear, impacting performance.
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Signs of squeegee wear and maintenance tips
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Over time, even the best squeegee will wear out, and recognizing the signs early can save you from costly downtime. Keep an eye out for:
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Chemical damage: If the squeegee is exposed to harsh chemicals without being properly cleaned, it can deteriorate.
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Improper installation: A misaligned squeegee can cause uneven wear, reducing its effectiveness.
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For questions, contact us at www.ipcworldwide.com/us/contacts or 800-486-2775.