Industrial Cleaning Machine Antioch

Used Industrial Cleaning Machine Antioch - Modern commercial floor scrubbers save time and are a cost efficient method of cleaning and maintaining large floor surfaces. Did you know that according to surveys, roughly ninety percent of the maintenance for flooring expenses is related to labor? Large areas can be cleaned thoroughly and with less staff when commercial floor scrubbers are utilized. Commercial floor scrubbers are available in several automated types. More recently, advancements in technology have brought about robotic versions of commercial floor scrubbers. Floor scrubbers are equipped with an automated system which dispenses a cleaning compound. Some automatic floor scrubbing models within a vacuum system may be fitted at the rear of the machine with a squeegee attachment behind the suction nozzle. These units also have separate dispensing and collection or recovery tanks. The dispensing tank holds the cleaning mixture and the collection tank holds the liquids and material gathered by the vacuum system. This ensures that the clean water and dirty water are kept separate which makes floor scrubbers a more hygienic alternative to traditional cleaning methods such as a mop and bucket. First, the automatic scrubber dispenses the cleaning solution and the scrubbing system is activated to loosen stains and dirt which are next suctioned into the collection tank of the machine when it passes over a location. Automatic Floor Scrubber Head Types There are three main types of floor scrubber heads including cylindrical, rotary (also known as disk), and square oscillating. Rotary or Disk Floor Scrubber Head The rotary or disk style floor scrubber head is the most common type of scrubber head. They operate in a circular motion with one or two round brushes or pads that push a cleaning solution into the floor. Cylindrical Floor Scrubber Head The cylindrical floor scrubber head uses counter rotating tube style brushes that rotate at a 90 degree angle to the floor. This style of brushes facilitates better cleaning for irregular or uneven surfaces. Scrubbers relying on a cylindrical head typically have a collection unit found behind the scrubber head that allows for bigger items including stones and nails to be collected to eliminate having to sweep the floor before cleaning. It is possible to clean numerous types of flooring thanks to the variety of brush types available. Soft brushes can be utilized to clean synthetic floors, textured tile and rubber and harder bristles can be used for cleaning grouted tile, concrete and other harder surfaces. Square Oscillating Floor Scrubber Head Square oscillating floor scrubbers have a flat pad which vibrates at high speed to scrub the floor. This square design enables faster and easier cleaning for corners and walls. When used with a special stripping pad, square scrubber heads are able to strip floor finish from a floor. Vinyl tile flooring can also benefit from being cleaned with square oscillating pads. Due to the high-speed oscillation, the square pads deliver more agitation and floor cleaning power. These square pads are useful for cleaning grouted tile. Floor Scrubber Categories There are four categories of floor scrubbers: Robotic, Rider, Stand-on and Walk-behind. Walk-Behind Floor Scrubbers The walk-behind floor scrubber units have a forward assist feature that softly propels the machine forward when the operator enables this item. The forward assist mechanism can help eliminate operator fatigue by enabling the operator to work longer in comparison to manual and traditional methods. Stand-On Floor Scrubbers Stand-on floor scrubbers offer an increased efficiency for greater areas than a walk-behind machine, while being more affordable than a rider floor scrubber. Stand-on floor scrubbers have greater maneuverability are usually more compact than a rider machine, enabling it to fit into locations that a rider unit would have a difficult time accessing. Stand-on units provide the operator with a better view compared to rider models and walk-behind machines. Rider Floor Scrubbers The rider units allow the operator to be seated while the machine is in operation. The rider models allow the operator to sit during the entire cleaning process, thus helping to reduce fatigue as they clean the floors. This translates to an greater ability to cover very large areas quickly, offering approximately 65 percent greater efficiency than a walk-behind floor scrubber. Robotic Floor Scrubbers Technological design advancements within the field of autonomous robotics have helped to create a new army of floor-scrubbing machines. These robotic floor scrubbers were generated by merging the features of automatic floor scrubbers with robotic features of self-control operations without an operator. Commercial models are suitable for education, retail, healthcare and manufacturing facilities. Some models of commercial floor scrubbers can efficiently clean up to 10,000 square-feet in sixty minutes. New technology is developing all the time and the capacity for robotic floor scrubbers will only increase. Improved computing technology and better sensors are some of the noted areas expected to become even more efficient. The latest generation of mobile robotics sensors allow a robotic floor scrubber a longer range of detection of surrounding walls and objects. This technology will help the machine note its location in expansive environments including shopping malls, airports and convention centers. The first models of residential cleaning machines operated in a random cleaning pattern. Nowadays, commercial robotic floor scrubbers can execute an accurate map for cleaning. Newer floor scrubbing models operate in a predictable pattern to cover the floor as efficiently as possible. Floor scrubber units clean more effectively than ever before thanks to their advanced technology. Robotic floor scrubbers are also designed to navigate around people and obstacles that they encounter during autonomous operation. Additional Floor Scrubber Options and Considerations Hard to Reach Areas Many floor scrubbers are unable to reach edges, corners or under or around fixtures such as water fountains. Typically, these locations would need to be cleaned with a mop and bucket if they could not accommodate the machine. There are oscillating brush decks available for certain floor scrubbing models to help them deal with hard-to-reach areas. Pre-Sweeping and Vacuum System Maintenance Pre-sweeping features and vacuum systems enable newer models to complete a dry cleaning before the wet scrub option. This allows the machine to remove debris prior to scrubbing without having to employ a traditional dry mop or broom. Loose items and dust are collected by the pre-sweep brush head and placed into the collection chamber located in front of the vacuums system. This helps to avoid a blockage in the vacuum hose or motor. Previously, the cleaning crew was required to dry mop or sweep the location before employing the floor scrubber to collect any dust and debris that might harm the machine. If blockages in the vacuum system do occur, the vacuum hose might need to be removed to clear the blockage. In some cases, the vacuum motor might need to be blown out using compressed air. Environmental Options Certain floor scrubbing models have environmentally friendly options. Features including water-saving systems, greywater reduction and safer soaps with fewer chemicals are available on some models. Some floor scrubbers are even able to clean without water and chemicals at all. Solution Dispensing System Maintenance and Considerations Stripping solutions are not compatible with most floor scrubbers as they can cause damage to the solution dispensing system. These solutions can be vacuumed up safely without causing damage to the machine. The solution system should be periodically flushed with a water and vinegar mixture to clean the system of any soap and calcium deposits that can accumulate in the solution system. Industrial Cleaning Machine PDF