Brush & Squeegee Buyers Guide
Find the Best Brush or Squeegee for Your Sweeper or Scrubber
Looking for the perfect brush or squeegee replacement for your industrial cleaning equipment Cardinal Brush provides a wide selection of high-performance brushes and squeegees designed for various sweepers, scrubbers, and floor cleaning machines. Use the Cardinal Brush Part Number Lookup Tool (top right of the page) to quickly find the correct part for your equipment.
Brush Fill Materials – Choose the Right One
Each brush type is designed for specific industrial and commercial cleaning applications:
- Proex – Versatile all-purpose filament for indoor and outdoor sweeping, excluding high-temperature areas.
- Nylon – High durability for rough surfaces and high heat applications; best for dry sweeping.
- Poly – Most popular for scrubbing applications; economical but unsuitable for high-heat debris.
- Polyester – High resistance to water and chemicals; an excellent alternative to Nylon.
- Natural Fiber – Tampico and Union fiber mix; ideal for dust control and superior water retention.
- Crimped Wire – Heavy-duty sweeping of compacted dirt and debris; often combined with synthetic filaments.
- Grit-Impregnated Nylon – Contains silicon carbide grit for aggressive scrubbing; available in multiple stiffness levels.
Cylindrical Brush Patterns – Improve Your Cleaning Efficiency
- Double Row (DR) – The most versatile pattern; traps bulky items while sweeping fine debris.
- Single Row (SR) – Ideal for fine dust and sandy conditions; also known as high-density or full-fill.
- Patrol Brush – Optimized for high-speed sweeping of medium to large debris.
- Herringbone – V-pattern design helps direct litter toward the hopper.
- Chevron/Double Chevron – Designed for cylindrical scrubbers; maintains solution in the scrubbing path.
Rotary Brushes & Side Brooms – Heavy-Duty Floor Cleaning
- Side Brooms – Effectively moves debris into the sweeper’s main cleaning path.
- Rotary (Disk) Brushes – Designed for deep agitation and debris removal from hard surfaces.
- Hardware Options – Choose from a variety of clutch plates, gimbals, or lugs to fit your machine.
Squeegee Blades – Maximize Water & Debris Collection
- Gum Rubber – Best for smooth indoor flooring; not recommended for oily environments.
- Prematek™ Rubber – Excellent tear resistance for use on uneven or abrasive surfaces.
- Red Gum Rubber – Reduces noise and enhances durability; best for front squeegees.
- Uretek™ Polyurethane – Highly chemical- and oil-resistant; designed for rough surfaces.
- Neoprene – Cost-effective option for oil-resistant applications.
Find Your Perfect Brush or Squeegee Now!
Use the Cardinal Brush Part Number Lookup Tool at the top right to search by machine or part number.
Need help Call 1-800-219-9773 or email The Modern Shop.
Optimize your industrial cleaning efficiency today with high-quality sweeper and scrubber brushes from Cardinal Brush. Order now to keep your cleaning machines performing at their best!