Luckily, recent advances in squeegee technology are coming to the rescue of frontline custodians in the JanSan industry. Practicality And Productivity “Some newer squeegees are made from a closed-cell foam rubber material that inhibits microbial growth and incorporates a flush and rinse design so they can be cleaned and allowed to dry, effectively stop-ping bacteria growth,” says Bruno Niklaus, vice president of global marketing Unger Enterprises Inc. In addition, some squeegees are dish-washer-safe and launderable, which enables complete sanitization of the device after use. Another benefit for infection control con-scious end-users is that most squeegees are available with identifying markers in multiple colors, making a color-coded squeegee program a simple reality. Aside from the ability to remove soils instead of spreading them, today’s squeegees offer ergonomic benefits as well. By being adaptable to multiple handles of all lengths and material types, some squeegees can be used by multiple individ-uals without fear of injury with a simple swap of the handle. If one person prefers the feel of a thicker, wooden handle and another enjoys the lightweight characteristics of a thinner, alu-minum handle, both parties’ preferences can be catered to in a snap. “Universal socket designs allow the use of any handle already in a facility versus propri-etary connections, making usage more effi-cient for all cleaning personnel,” notes Niklaus. Because squeegees are efficacious on multiple surface types — including uneven surfaces like restroom floor tiles and even snow and ice removal — gains in productiv-ity can be noticed in numerous applications. And, with the availability of scrubbing heads on the reverse side of some squeegees, less time, effort and chemicals are needed to achieve comparable soil removal when con-trasted to conventional mops. A problem often noticed when cleaning restroom floors with conventional mopping techniques is the splashing of dirty mop water on walls and other items. This, however, is not a problem with squeegees; in fact, squeegees are quite useful in cleaning restroom stall dividers and tiled walls. Today’s custodial professionals demand options when it comes to cleaning floors in restrooms and other areas of a facility. Squeegees are able to provide unmatched performance and could be the floor cleaning solutions you have been seeking. With the many types of squeegees avail-able to meet various challenges, it just might be time to speak with a representa-tive or your local distributor to explore the many benefits a squeegee program can bring to your floor cleaning efforts. CM Circle Product Information no. 202 on page 32 www.cmmonline.com 35
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