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Edco 18847 Unfit Handle with Soft Grip 1.35M X 22MM

SKU 18847
By: Edco
Original price $8.90 - Original price $8.90
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Edco 18847 Universal Handle with Soft Grip (1.35m x 22mm) – Commercial Cleaning Supplies

Execute highly efficient, massive-scale hard floor sanitation and completely standardize your janitorial equipment fleet with the highly dependable Edco 18847 Universal Handle with Soft Grip. In the demanding commercial contract cleaning, healthcare, and hospitality sectors, cleaners frequently battle with broken, mismatched wooden mop sticks that splinter, cause severe blisters, and fail to fit standard broom heads. This professional-grade commercial cleaning supply provides the ultimate, high-efficiency mechanical solution. Engineered from heavy-duty, ultra-lightweight materials, it acts as a universal, general-purpose powerhouse handle. It features a precision-tapered, self-tapping thread that drives aggressively into any 22mm push-fit broom or mop, creating a permanent, rock-solid connection that will never rattle or snap under heavy scrubbing pressure.

Designed for absolute worksite productivity and unparalleled operator ergonomics, the Edco 18847 Handle features an elongated 1.35-meter length, ensuring operators of all heights can push massive commercial brooms while maintaining a perfectly straight, healthy spine. Heavily equipped with a specialized, rubberized Soft Grip at the top of the shaft, it completely mitigates the severe wrist fatigue and blistering caused by gripping bare metal or wood during 8-hour shifts. Explicitly engineered to fit flawlessly into all Edco plastic ferrule mops and push-fit brooms, these elite industrial cleaning tools provide facility managers with an indispensable, highly economical asset for unifying their equipment fleet safely and efficiently.

Who Is The Edco Universal Handle Ideal For?

The Edco 18847 Handle delivers a heavy-duty tapered thread, an ergonomic soft grip, and universal 22mm ferrule compatibility. It is highly recommended for:

  • Commercial Cleaning Contractors: Utilizing a highly robust, universal commercial cleaning supply to standardize their entire worksite fleet. One handle fits all their mops and brooms, completely eliminating the logistical nightmare of carrying dozens of proprietary handles in the work van.
  • Hospitality & Hotel Housekeeping: Relying on the incredibly ergonomic Soft Grip. Housekeepers can execute aggressive, heavy-duty floor mopping across massive lobbies and kitchens all day without suffering from severe hand cramping, blisters, or repetitive strain injuries (RSI).
  • Industrial Workshops & Factories: Taking absolute advantage of the tapered self-tapping thread. When driving massive industrial yard brooms across heavy concrete, cheap handles snap. The self-tapping thread bites violently into the broom head, guaranteeing a permanent, indestructible connection.
  • Facility OH&S Managers: Deploying premium industrial cleaning tools that actively protect worker health. The 1.35-metre length is the absolute ergonomic gold standard, ensuring staff do not have to hunch over or bend their lower back to push the mop, drastically reducing workplace injuries.

Key Features and Performance Benefits:

  • Tapered Self-Tapping Thread: The ultimate structural advantage. Standard push-fit handles constantly fall out of the broom head. This specialized thread acts like a massive screw; as you twist it into the 22mm ferrule, it bites aggressively into the plastic, locking the handle to the broom permanently.
  • Ergonomic Soft Grip: Protects operator health. The top of the handle features a thick, rubberized overmold. This highly specialized grip completely prevents the tool from slipping out of wet, soapy hands, and acts as a shock absorber, completely eliminating painful blisters.
  • Universal 22mm Compatibility: Maximizes worksite versatility. This handle is explicitly engineered to fit flawlessly into ANY push-fit broom or mop that utilizes an industry-standard 22mm ferrule socket, making it the perfect universal replacement stick for massive commercial venues.
  • Optimal 1.35-Metre Length: Prioritizes operator endurance. The 1350mm length is scientifically calibrated for commercial cleaning. It provides the perfect leverage for heavy downward scrubbing, while ensuring the operator can stand perfectly upright, preventing severe spinal fatigue.
  • Edco Plastic Ferrule Mop Integration: Reduces ongoing commercial overheads. This handle is the absolute perfect match for the entire range of Edco commercial cotton and microfibre mops, ensuring facility managers can quickly deploy fresh handles whenever old wooden sticks break.

Technical Specifications & Capabilities:

  • Brand: Edco
  • Product Code: 18847
  • Product Type: Universal Mop Handle / Broom Stick / Commercial Cleaning Supplies
  • Connection Type: Tapered Self-Tapping Thread
  • Compatibility: Fits any push-fit broom or mop head with a 22mm internal ferrule.
  • Ergonomics: Integrated Rubberized Soft Grip
  • Dimensions: 1350 mm (Length) x 22 mm (Diameter)
  • Application: Heavy-duty commercial mopping and sweeping.

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VIC
Melbourne 1 Day
Regional 3–4 Days
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Brisbane 1–2 Days
Regional 3–4 Days
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Adelaide 2–3 Days
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NORTHERN TERRITORY
All Areas 4–6 Days
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
All Areas 4–6 Days
TASMANIA
All Areas 4–6 Days
What does a 'Self-Tapping Thread' mean?

Standard handles just push into the hole on the broom, which means they fall out constantly. This handle has a sharp, aggressive plastic screw thread. As you push and twist it into the blank 22mm hole of the broom, it literally carves its own permanent threads into the plastic, locking it completely solid.

Will this handle fit my standard household broom?

This handle is specifically engineered for an industry-standard 22mm internal socket (ferrule). The vast majority of standard commercial push-fit brooms and plastic mop heads feature this exact 22mm hole. It will fit flawlessly.

Does this listing include the mop head or broom?

No. This listing is strictly for the 'Universal Handle' (the long stick) only. The actual cotton mop heads, squeegees, or industrial sweeping brooms must be purchased separately.

What is the 'Soft Grip' at the top?

Commercial cleaners mop for 8 hours a day. Gripping bare metal or wood causes severe, painful blisters and wrist cramping. The top of this handle features a thick, rubberized foam grip that cushions your hand and stops the pole from slipping when your hands are covered in soapy water.

Is 1.35 meters a good length for a mop?

Yes, 1.35m (1350mm) is the absolute commercial gold standard for ergonomics. It is long enough to ensure an average-height adult can push the mop back and forth without ever having to bend their spine, completely mitigating severe lower back pain.

Is this handle made of wood or metal?

To ensure absolute worksite durability and hygiene, modern commercial handles like this are typically manufactured from heavy-duty, powder-coated aluminum or thick fiberglass. They are vastly superior to wood because they will never splinter, rot, or harbor foul-smelling bacteria.

Can I use this handle for an Edco commercial cotton mop?

Yes! This handle is explicitly designed by Edco to be the absolute perfect, seamless fit for all Edco commercial mops that feature a plastic ferrule (the plastic cap at the top of the cotton strings).

Can I attach a window squeegee to this handle?

No. Window cleaning tools require a specialized 'ACME Screw Thread' or a hollow push-fit locking cone. This handle has a 22mm tapered, self-tapping thread, which is designed strictly for heavy floor brooms, deck scrubs, and mop heads.

How do I remove the handle from a broken broom head?

Because the self-tapping thread bites so aggressively into the plastic broom head, you must grab the broom head tightly between your feet and forcefully twist the handle counter-clockwise (unscrew it) with massive pressure to back the threads out of the plastic.

Will the handle rust if I leave it in a wet mop bucket?

Commercial handles are treated with heavy-duty protective coatings (like powder-coated metal or aluminum). However, if the protective coating is deeply scratched, leaving it submerged in highly corrosive bleach for weeks will eventually cause oxidation. It is best to store mops hanging up.

How do I store the handle?

The very top of the Soft Grip features a highly convenient molded hanging hole. You can slide this hole over a hook in your janitor's closet to keep the mop safely suspended off the floor, allowing the cotton strings to dry perfectly.

Do you offer trade pricing for commercial cleaning companies?

Yes, Freshway Supplies provides highly competitive volume pricing and trade accounts for commercial cleaning contractors, hospital facility managers, and school janitors ordering bulk washroom supplies, mops, and hardware. Contact us to establish your account.

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