Mosquito America 16-1001 Wet & Dry Vacuum – 16 Gal, Squeegee Assembly

Mosquito 16-1001 Wet & Dry Vacuum — 16 Gallon with Squeegee Assembly for Floor Water Recovery

The Mosquito America 16-1001 is a 16-gallon wet/dry canister vacuum configured with a squeegee assembly specifically for liquid recovery on smooth floors — and without a tool kit, for operators who already own compatible accessories. The squeegee attachment improves water pickup efficiency on hard, flat floors compared to using a standard floor tool for wet recovery. At 16 gallons, the tank handles significant spill volume before requiring emptying.

16-1001 Tank Capacity, Squeegee, and Configuration

The squeegee assembly differentiates this model from the 16-1002 (no squeegee, tool kit included) — choose based on whether floor water recovery or general debris cleaning is the primary application.

• 16-gallon tank capacity — handles large spills, floor flooding, and extended wet recovery operations before requiring emptying
• Squeegee assembly included — optimized for water recovery on smooth floors; moves more liquid per pass than a standard floor tool
• Wet and dry capability — switches between liquid recovery and dry debris vacuuming without changing the motor configuration
• Commercial canister design — stable footprint; rolling mobility for large floor areas
• No tool kit — reduces cost for operators with existing Mosquito-compatible accessories

16-1001 Applications and Environments

Commercial kitchens and food processing facilities use this model for floor water recovery after washdowns, where the squeegee assembly outperforms standard floor tools on wet tile and sealed concrete. Auto service bays use it for coolant spills, water accumulation, and wash bay drainage. Schools, gyms, and public facilities keep a 16-gallon wet/dry on standby for restroom flooding, hallway spills, and emergency water recovery. The 16-gallon capacity means fewer trips to empty during a significant spill event. If squeegee water recovery is not a priority and a general tool kit is needed, see the Mosquito 16-1002.

16-1001 What Ships in the Box

Ships with the canister vacuum body and squeegee assembly. No floor tool, crevice tool, or upholstery attachment is included. Confirm hose length and motor specs with the Mosquito America spec sheet for this model.

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