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Oates Floor Squeegee Aluminium 450mm Wide with Handle (B-13118H)

SKU B-13118HB
BARCODE 9310706131856
By: Oates
Original price $115.00 - Original price $115.00
Original price
$115.00
$115.00 - $115.00
Current price $115.00
Availability: This product will be delivered in 3-5 business days
Availability: This product will be delivered in 3-5 business days
Availability: This product will be delivered in 3-5 business days
Colour: Blue

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Please allow 3-5 business days for processing before it's ready for delivery or pickup. All standard delivery options still apply.

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Delivery Notice:

Please allow 3-5 business days for processing before it's ready for delivery or pickup. All standard delivery options still apply.

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Oates Aluminium Floor Squeegee 450mm with Handle – Commercial Floor Squeegee

Instantly execute massive liquid extraction and effortlessly manage severe worksite spills with the highly formidable Oates Aluminium Floor Squeegee 450mm (B-13118H). In busy commercial kitchens, public washrooms, and food manufacturing plants, relying on a cotton mop to dry a heavily flooded floor is dangerously slow and inefficient. Mops simply push the water around. This professional-grade commercial floor squeegee provides the ultimate, rapid-response solution. Forged with a wide 450mm rubber blade, it acts like a heavy-duty plow, aggressively pulling massive volumes of water, heavy grease, and chemical slurry across the floor and directly into the drain in seconds, leaving the surface instantly safe for foot traffic.

Engineered for uncompromising worksite durability and absolute operator convenience, the Oates B-13118H features a robust aluminum frame that completely resists rust and corrosion, even when constantly exposed to harsh bathroom acids and alkaline kitchen degreasers. It is supplied as a complete, ready-to-use unit, featuring a long 1.35-metre aluminum handle that ensures the operator can stand comfortably upright while applying heavy downward pressure. Furthermore, it incorporates strict color-coded components, making these premium commercial cleaning supplies an essential tool for facility managers aiming to prevent hazardous cross-contamination between different hygiene zones.

Who Is The Oates 450mm Floor Squeegee Ideal For?

The Oates B-13118H delivers a wide 450mm blade, a rust-proof aluminum frame, and strict color-coded hygiene. It is highly recommended for:

  • Commercial Kitchens & Food Prep: Utilizing a highly aggressive commercial floor squeegee to rapidly pull boiling hot, greasy water and food debris across tiled floors and directly down the central drain during end-of-shift washdowns.
  • Hospitals & Public Washrooms: Relying on the rust-proof aluminum design to efficiently strip heavy water and harsh acidic descalers off shower blocks and toilet floors, minimizing public slip hazards instantly.
  • Commercial Cleaning Contractors: Taking absolute advantage of the wide 450mm blade and lightweight 1.35m handle to quickly manage major flood recovery and strip old wax slurry off massive commercial vinyl floors.
  • Facility OH&S Managers: Deploying premium commercial cleaning supplies that feature distinct color-coding. This guarantees a squeegee used in a highly contaminated bathroom is never accidentally used in a food safe area.

Key Features and Performance Benefits:

  • Wide 450mm Rubber Blade: The ultimate liquid extraction advantage. The thick, flexible rubber maintains perfect, flat contact with the floor, easily pulling massive volumes of water and heavy slurry in a single, wide pass.
  • Complete Assembly with 1.35m Handle: Maximizes worksite efficiency. It is supplied ready-to-use, complete with a highly durable 1.35m x 25mm aluminum handle. This long reach completely eliminates the need for operators to hunch over, preventing back strain.
  • Rust-Proof Aluminium Construction: Built for extreme worksite survival. Because floor squeegees operate in permanently wet, chemical-heavy environments, the aluminum frame and handle guarantee the tool will never rust, snap, or corrode.
  • Color-Coded Hygiene Compliance: Prevents worksite cross-contamination. The grips and hardware are color-coded (e.g., Blue for general areas, Red for washrooms), allowing your facility to strictly enforce specific cleaning tools for specific zones.
  • Aggressive Slurry Removal: Essential for floor restoration. When stripping old polish off vinyl floors, the squeegee efficiently pulls the thick, toxic chemical slurry into a neat pile so a wet-vacuum can easily extract it.

Technical Specifications & Compatibility:

  • Brand: Oates
  • Product Code: B-13118H (e.g., B-13118HB for Blue)
  • Product Type: Floor Squeegee / Water Pusher / Commercial Cleaning Supplies
  • Blade Width: 450mm (18 Inches)
  • Handle Dimensions: 1.35m Length x 25mm Diameter
  • Material: Rust-Proof Aluminium Frame and Handle
  • Key Feature: Color-coded to prevent cross-contamination.
  • Application: Pushing water, grease, and chemical slurry to floor drains.

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What is the primary use of a floor squeegee?

Unlike a mop that absorbs liquid, a floor squeegee is used like a plow. It is designed to aggressively push or pull massive volumes of standing water, heavy grease, and chemical slurry across a hard floor and directly into a drain.

Does this listing include the long handle?

Yes! The Oates B-13118H is supplied as a 'Complete' unit. It includes both the heavy-duty 450mm aluminum squeegee head and the long 1.35-metre aluminum extension handle, ready for immediate use.

Is the frame made of steel or plastic?

This is a premium commercial tool. Both the squeegee frame holding the rubber blade and the long 1.35m handle are manufactured from high-strength, lightweight Aluminium. This ensures the tool will never rust in wet environments.

Why is color-coding important for a squeegee?

Color-coding is a strict commercial hygiene standard. It prevents cross-contamination. If a facility mandates Red for washrooms and Blue for general areas, staff will easily know never to use a toilet squeegee in a cafeteria.

Can I use this squeegee to clean windows?

No. Floor squeegees feature thick, heavy-duty rubber designed to withstand the brutal friction of rough concrete and floor tiles. It is too large, heavy, and stiff to properly extract water from delicate glass windows.

Is 450mm a good size for a commercial kitchen?

Yes. 450mm (approx. 18 inches) is an excellent, highly versatile size. It is wide enough to move large amounts of water quickly, but narrow enough to easily fit between commercial ovens, fryers, and tight kitchen equipment.

Will this squeegee work on unpolished concrete?

Yes, the heavy-duty rubber blade is robust enough to pull water across rough, unpolished concrete warehouse floors or outdoor patios, though it will wear down the rubber slightly faster than smooth indoor tiles.

Can I use this with harsh floor strippers?

Absolutely. Floor restorers rely heavily on aluminum squeegees. When harsh chemical floor strippers melt old floor wax into a thick slurry, this squeegee effortlessly pulls the toxic slurry into a pile for a wet-vacuum to collect.

Can I replace the rubber blade when it wears out?

Yes, Oates manufactures this as a professional-grade tool. When the thick rubber blade eventually becomes jagged or worn from rough concrete, you can unbolt the aluminum frame and insert a replacement rubber refill.

Is the handle heavy to use all day?

No. Because the entire unit (head and handle) is forged from aluminum, it is exceptionally lightweight. This drastically reduces the shoulder and back fatigue associated with pushing heavy wooden-handled squeegees.

Can I use it to push debris like food scraps?

Yes. In a wet commercial kitchen environment, the squeegee is highly effective at pulling a mixture of greasy water and solid food scraps toward the central floor grate for easy collection and disposal.

Do you offer trade pricing for commercial kitchens?

Yes, Freshway Supplies provides highly competitive volume pricing and trade accounts for hospitality venues, commercial cleaning contractors, and facility managers ordering bulk color-coded hardware. Contact us to establish your account.

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