Scraper

Every household has tools that are inconspicuous but indispensable. Today we will talk about scrapers – a simple tool for cleaning surfaces. It is not afraid of dried feed, frozen ice or stuck-on dirt, and every day it saves farms, warehouses and production facilities from disorder. It is the scraper that takes on all the dirty work and turns cleaning into a task that can be done quickly.

Scrapers from the VADA online store help to quickly and effectively remove even dried-on feed, dirt or ice, reduce the workload on staff and ensure the safety of work surfaces. Order professional scrapers and other equipment for poultry farming, pig farming and industrial farms — delivery throughout Ukraine and expert advice included!

Purpose and areas of use of scrapers

Main purpose

The main mission of a scraper is to mechanically remove stuck-on or solid dirt. What does this mean? This can be feed residues that have turned into a hard crust, stuck manure in animal passages, dried product residues in production facilities, layers of snow or ice in freezers, or dirt in hard-to-reach places.

Where a brush slides over the surface and water does not wash away, a scraper literally scrapes off the dirt.

Where it is used

Livestock and poultry farms have a lot of dirt: feed residues, litter, manure. If it is not cleaned up in time, it all turns into a hard crust in a matter of hours. The scraper helps to quickly restore surfaces to their original condition. It is easy to clean floors and grating surfaces, cages and enclosures with it, preventing the growth of microbes, fungi and unpleasant odours.

And if you use scrapers regularly, the time spent on general cleaning is reduced, as dirt does not have time to accumulate.

Food production facilities, manufacturing plants and warehouses also have stubborn dirt – dried food products and loose materials that stick to the floor. In this case, a scraper comes in handy. It easily cleans even smooth surfaces where other equipment simply slides, which is especially important between shifts or after technological operations.

Cold rooms and freezers with constantly low temperatures also need to be kept clean. Ice forms there quickly, and ordinary equipment cannot cope with it. Ice scrapers easily break hard ice and safely clean floors, shelves, walls and refrigeration equipment. This also ensures staff safety, as it reduces the risk of slipping and injury. When the surface is stubborn, the best solution is to buy a scraper and stop wasting your energy.

Types of scrapers

Scrapers for cleaning

As a rule, scrapers are universal models that can be used in most rooms. However, they do have their differences.

• Plastic – lightweight and suitable for regular cleaning.
• Stainless steel – durable, easily withstand heavy loads and work in aggressive environments.
• With replaceable blades.
• Long-handled ones are suitable for large areas and daily cleaning.
• Short-handled ones are for manual work in small areas.
• A cleaning scraper cleans without excessive pressure and in hard-to-reach places.

Special scrapers

These include industrial models (with reinforced blades, thick handles, impact-resistant plastic or steel), household models (lightweight, compact, suitable for the kitchen, garage or garden) and scrapers for floor cleaning machines.

Special scrapers are particularly relevant in large companies, where different rooms require different approaches.

How to choose a scraper

Before buying a scraper for cleaning, you need to determine in advance the specifics of its work and what kind of dirt it will be used to clean. This will be the basis for your choice. Stainless steel blades should be used for hard dirt, and plastic blades for daily and delicate cleaning.

The length and material of the handle also matter: long handles reduce the strain on the back of the staff, while short handles make it easier to work on small areas. There are also aluminium or composite handles, which are lightweight and durable.

Table: key criteria for choosing a scraper