5 Tips for Buying an Automatic Floor Scrubber

One of the best ways to clean a hard floor is with an automatic floor scrubber. An automatic floor scrubber can clean a floor much better than a traditional mop and bucket because clean water is constantly replacing dirty water in the machine and the vigorous action of the scrub heads removes more dirt than manual scrubbing.

 
There are a few things to consider when choosing the best scrubber.

Type of Area and Size

It’s important to not base the size of the scrubber you’re buying solely on the size of the largest area that needs to be cleaned. For example, you may be looking for a scrubber to clean a hospital cafeteria but you may also need to clean areas such as nurse’s stations, patient rooms, and other small areas. It may take you longer to clean the cafeteria floor but you’ll save time when you use the scrubber to clean smaller areas. Choose a scrubber that’s versatile enough to clean any floor you may encounter.

Width of Doors

You must pay close attention to the width of the floor scrubber you want to purchase. Most scrubbers will fit through a standard doorway but there are many different door sizes. This is especially true in older buildings. It’s important to measure not only the scrub head but the size of the squeegee as well. On most scrubbers the squeegee is the widest point of the device.

Drain for the Floor Scrubber and Locations to Refill

Automatic floor scrubbers are designed to hold lots of water. You will want to consider where you will dump and refill your machine. You must have access to a clean water source to refill your machine. You either need space to position your machine near the source or a hose to reach your machine. You’ll also need access to a draining location or a hose that can reach your machine.

The productivity of an automatic floor scrubber can pay for the cost of the machine many times over. However, it’s important to choose the right machine for your needs.