Electric Floor Scrubber

The days when a floor would be cleaned by someone on their hands and knees using a scrubbing brush are, for the most part, long gone certainly in the commercial environment. The back breaking labour has now been replaced by machines such as the electric floor scrubber which does the job as well if not better, quicker and easier.

Electric Floor Scrubber – How it works

The electric floor scrubber uses a rotating disc or brush which moves over the floor to remove the dirt, aided by the application of a cleaning solution. The floor scrubber can have a single disc or an arrangement of brushes for larger areas. Additional varieties, known as a scrubber drier, also dry the floor through a system of squeegees and sometimes vacuum. There are machines suitable for a range of surfaces from concrete to marble, including wooden floors.

Electric Floor Scrubber – Selection criteria

Before investing in an electric floor scrubber there are some things to consider.

• What types of surfaces will the electric floor scrubber have to clean?
• Is noise level important? If the cleaning is to be done in working hours or in a public area, this may be important
• Is the machine robust and durable? These machines are workhorses and need to cope with impacts
• Is the machine ergonomically designed? Although it is a laboursaving device a poorly designed machine can lead to strains on the operator
• Are the controls easy to use? The machine should be such that anyone can use it with minimal training
• Are spares easily available? Brushes wear out and machines over time need replacement parts. Make sure there is a ready supply.
• Is the machine manoeuvrable? To make sure that the more difficult areas can be cleaned easily and effectively.

These are just a few things to consider before purchase. Ideally it is best to talk over your requirements with a leading cleaning equipment company like B & G Cleaning who can advise on the best machine for you.