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Squeegee Blade Reference Guide

Reference Guide for your Auto Scrubber Squeegee Blades

The type of squeegee blades you use on your floor matters and can impact the recovery effectiveness of your auto scrubber. We have compiled the below Squeegee Blade Reference Page to help make it easier to choose which ones are best for your environment and floor type. The page will also help you properly adjust your squeegee blades to maximize the water recovery, maintain your squeegee blades to prolong the life span and provide some tips to know when it is time to replace your squeegee blades. Please see all the blades we offer in our auto scrubber squeegee area.

Select Your Squeegee

Linatex Squeegee Blades
Red in color, most tear resistant, longest lasting. The standard for most floor surfaces and environments
Polyurethane Squeegee Blades
Better for environments with grease (kitchens, auto shops, etc.) Best for rubber floors and Anti-Slip floors.
Gum Rubber Squeegee Blades
Best for smooth, low traffic areas. Has the ultimate water recovery when used correctly.


Squeegee Application for Common Floor Types
FLOOR TYPE SUGGESTEDSQUEEGEE MATERIAL
Vinyl Composite Tile LINATEX® or Commodity Gum Rubber
Luxury Vinyl Tile LINATEX®
Grouted Tile LINATEX®
Mondo Floor Surfaces LINATEX®
Rubber Polyurethane
Non-slip (surface embedded with material) Polyurethane
Natural Stone LINATEX®
Terrazzo LINATEX® or Commodity Gum Rubber
Brick LINATEX®
Rough Concrete LINATEX® or Polyurethane
Sealed Concrete LINATEX® or Commodity Gum Rubber
Wood LINATEX®

Adjust Your Squeegee

Ensure the right amount of downward pressure is applied when adjusting the squeegee.
Linatex Squeegee Blades
Not Enough Pressure
Too Much Pressure Squeegee Blades
Too Much Pressure
Right enough of pressure
Right Amount of Pressure

Maintain your Squeegees

Maintain You Squeegee Blades
Clean and inspect squeegees regularly
New Squeegee Blade
New squeegee with 4 edges.
Flip to New Edge on Squeegee
Time to flip to a new edge on squeegee.
Rotate or Replace Squeegee
Time to rotate squeegee to other side or replace.

Replace Your Squeegee

Replace when squeegee shows signs of damage.
Warn Squeegee Blades
Worn
Torn Squeegee Blades
Torn
Wavy Squeegee
Wavy