Handles

Handles for Hygienic, Safe and Efficient Cleaning

Vikan handles are designed to deliver superior durability and ergonomics across professional cleaning and food production environments. As the essential connection between operator and cleaning tool, a handle’s material, construction, and comfort directly affect both hygiene control and cleaning efficiency.

From aluminium and fibreglass to polypropylene, stainless steel, and wood, Vikan offers a comprehensive range of handles to meet every operational need. Each handle is developed with our century-long expertise in tool design, ensuring optimal grip, easy cleaning, and compatibility with all Vikan tools.

For the most demanding hygiene-sensitive environments, our Ultra Hygienic Handles set new industry standards with their single-moulded, food-contact-compliant construction that eliminates crevices where contaminants can accumulate.

Product Range Overview

Vikan’s handle range includes durable and ergonomic options for every cleaning challenge:

• Aluminium Handles – Lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and ideal for general cleaning in both wet and dry areas.
• Fibreglass Handles – Reinforced for extra strength and resilience in heavy-duty environments.
• Flexible Handles – Designed for cleaning pipes, drains and other hard-to-reach areas.
• Handle Accessories – Includes grip extensions and connectors to enhance tool adaptability.
• Hygiene and Ultra Hygienic Handles – Fully moulded, food-contact-compliant designs that minimise cross-contamination risk and are easy to clean and dry.
• Microfibre Handles – Optimised for use with Vikan microfibre cleaning systems.
• Polypropylene Handles – Durable, lightweight, and resistant to chemicals.
• Stainless Steel Handles – Extremely robust and corrosion-resistant for high-risk food processing or pharmaceutical areas.
• Telescopic Handles – Adjustable length for flexible use and ergonomic reach.
• Transport Handles – Specially designed for use with our Transport cleaning tool range.
• Waterfed Handles – Enables direct connection to water supply for efficient washing or rinsing.
• Wooden Handles – A sustainable and natural option suited to less hygiene-critical environments.

Key Features and Benefits

• Ergonomic, lightweight designs reduce strain and enhance comfort.
• Wide range of lengths and diameters to suit user and diverse cleaning tasks.
• Fully colour-coded options to support HACCP principles of colour-coding and area/task segregation.
• Most are made of FDA and EU food contact compliant materials and feature smooth, easy-to-clean surfaces to prevent bacterial build-up.
• Compatible with all Vikan cleaning tools through standardised screw thread.
• Designed and manufactured in Denmark for long-lasting quality assurance.

Application Areas

Vikan handles are trusted in:

• Food & Beverage Processing – Enabling safe and efficient cleaning of production lines, work surfaces, and floors.
• Food Retail & Catering – Supporting daily hygiene routines in kitchens, counters, and service areas.
• Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Facilities – Maintaining hygiene conditions in these key industries.
• Industrial & Facility Cleaning – Providing durable, ergonomic solutions for large-scale cleaning operations.

Regulatory & Hygiene Compliance

Many Vikan handles are designed specifically for use in hygiene-sensitive environments and are manufactured from EU and FDA food contact compliant materials. This includes our Hygiene and Ultra Hygienic ranges, which feature fully moulded, joint-free construction and smooth surface finishes to minimise microbial and cross-contamination risks. Other handle types, such as aluminium, telescopic, or wooden models, are intended for general