Floor Scrubbers: Why Choose a Floor Scrubber?
Published:
9/07/2022

What is a Floor Scrubber?
Automatic Floor Scrubber
An automated scrubber dispenses water and detergent, scrubs, and recovers/vacuums the floor leaving it clean and dry. It does everything automatically so the operator just has to guide and control the machine.
Types of Floor Scrubber: Commercial/Industrial Floor Scrubber
Walk-Behind Floor Scrubber
Walk-behind scrubbers only require the operator to guide the machine. They don’t have to push the machine as opposed to using an automated one.
Ride-On Floor Scrubber
Ride-on scrubbers are exactly as they sound. The operator sits on the machine to steer and control the floor scrubber.
Stand-On Floor Scrubber
Stand-on floor scrubbers are just like ride-on scrubbers. Instead of sitting, you stand to operate/ control the machine.
How do You Use a Floor Scrubber?
Why Choose a Floor Scrubber?
Floor Scrubber vs Broom
Floor Scrubber vs Mop
Floor Scrubber vs Vacuum Cleaner
Benefits of a Floor Scrubber
Save Time
- Takes a fraction of the time it would take to manually clean on your knees or with a mop. It also eliminates the time taken to let the floor dry.
Save Money
- Reduce the cost of labor spent on cleaning floors. Cut down on your water bill and chemical/solutions needed.
Efficient
- A more hygienic clean that only requires a once-through.
Fewer Chemicals
- Scrubber machines utilize soaps more efficiently, are environmentally safer, or are not necessarily needed altogether.
Less Water
- Floor scrubbers are more efficient and designed to use just enough water to lift up dirt, dust, and grime, and recover sludge.
Choosing a Floor Scrubber: What to Look For When Making a Decision
Cleanliness is of the utmost importance when wanting to create a great first impression and keep a recurring clientele.
Did you Know: Studies show that people voted cleanliness as more important than customer service.
How can you keep a clean business? Here are some things to consider when making a purchasing decision.
Machine Size
- Total square footage is a good indicator of what size machine you should get. To clean large areas, a ride-on scrubber would be more cost-effective and efficient, rather than a walk-behind and vice versa.
- Cleaning path is also a good indicator of what size machine to purchase. Will the scrubber fit? Are you cleaning wide open or tight spaces? Are you cleaning dead-end areas where you have to turn around, or can you travel continuously in one direction?
Cleaning Capacity
- How much ground can you cover in an hour? Will a walk-behind floor scrubber be efficient and fast enough?
- Will you need a ride-on floor scrubber to cover twice as much ground to speed up the cleaning process?
- How much power do you need to scrub the floors?
Tank Size
- How much ground can you cover before you need to empty or refill the tank?
- How many times will you need to refill or empty the tank during one cleaning job, or will it last till the end of the job?
Battery Life
- Based on how much ground you have to cover will the battery life off one charge be enough time to complete the job?
Machine Type
- Are you going to be cleaning one level or multiple levels where you might need a portable option?
- Which option is going to cause less body fatigue?
Surface Type
- Should you consider a buffer, polisher, or scrubber?
- Are you cleaning concrete, tile, marble, wood, etc?
Who are the Major Players: Floor Care Equipment Companies
Nilfisk
Karcher
Hako
Tennant
Comac
Karcher Floor Scrubber: Walk-Behind Floor Scrubber
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