Industrial Cleaning Machine Portland

Used Industrial Cleaning Machine Portland - Commercial floor scrubbers provide an efficient, cost-effective and fast way to clean floor surfaces and are used for regular maintenance. Surveys reveal that labor expenses account for approximately 90% of the overall expense to maintain large floors surfaces. It is possible to save time, money and labor when you switch to commercial floor scrubbers. There are a variety of automated commercial floor scrubbing models available on the market. Technology has advanced and commercial floor scrubbers have robotic upgrades to simplify their design. These machines offer an automated system for evenly dispersing the cleaning compound at regular intervals. Behind the suction nozzle on the vacuum, a squeegee attachment can be located on automatic floor scrubbers to add to their cleaning capacity. These units also have separate dispensing and collection or recovery tanks. The cleaning mixture is held in the dispersing tank while the collection tank is home to the material gathered by the vacuum and the liquids accumulated there. 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 A cylindrical floor scrubber model relies on counter-rotating tube brushes which rotate at a ninety-degree to the floor. These allow for better cleaning of uneven or irregular surfaces. The cylindrical floor scrubbing machines often have a collection tray found behind the scrubber head to enable easier pickup of small items such as pebbles or nails. The multiple brush types available make cleaning various types of flooring possible. 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. These machines can remove the floor finish when the square scrubbing heads are used in conjunction with special stripping pads. This combination additionally is helpful for cleaning vinyl tile flooring. The square pads oscillate at high speeds, producing higher agitation, resulting in extra cleaning power. These square pads are useful for cleaning grouted tile. Floor Scrubber Categories Four main categories comprise the floor scrubber family including Stand-on, Walk-behind, Robotic and Rider models. Walk-Behind Floor Scrubbers Walk behind floor scrubbers are equipped with a forward assist mechanism that gently propels the machine forward when the feature is enabled by the operator. 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. These machines are also typically smaller than a rider machine so can fit into areas a rider floor scrubber could not and have increased maneuverability. Stand-on units provide the operator with a better view compared to rider models and walk-behind machines. Rider Floor Scrubbers Rider floor scrubbers allow for the operator to be seated on the machine while operating. These machines clean in a similar manner and reduce operator fatigue due to their comfortable seating. These models are more efficient compared to the walk-behind units, offering 65% more efficiency, enabling larger areas of the floor to be cleaned with ease. Robotic Floor Scrubbers Advancements in technologies in the autonomous robotics field have produced a new niche of floor-scrubbing robots. These units were born by joining self-control robotic features with automatic floor scrubbing options. Commercial models are suitable for education, retail, healthcare and manufacturing facilities. Certain robotic commercial units are capable of cleaning an area up to ten thousand square feet in one hour. With continuous development in robotic technology, the advancement of robotic floor scrubbers will intensify over the years. Areas of increased development are expected specifically with improved sensors and computing components. The latest generation of mobile robotics sensors allow a robotic floor scrubber a longer range of detection of surrounding walls and objects. This will allow the machine to determine its exact location in larger environments, such as shopping malls, convention centers and airports. A random cleaning pattern was first established with the initial floor scrubbing models. 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. Because of these advancing capabilities which allow these robotic floor scrubbers to know precisely where they have already cleaned and what areas they must still clean, they miss very few, if any, areas of the floor. These machines are capable of safely navigating around obstacles or people while they operate autonomously. 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. Some floor scrubbing manufacturers have created oscillating brushes that enable the machine to access tricky locations. Pre-Sweeping and Vacuum System Maintenance Newer floor scrubbers usually include an option that allows for a pre-sweep prior to the wet scrub. These upgrades increase efficiency and cleanliness by allowing the operator to do everything with the machine. The collection chamber is situated in front of the vacuum system to catch loose debris and dust before these items can damage the unit. This design helps to avoid any blockages occurring in the motor or vacuum hose. 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. There are more environmental features incorporated into certain designs including safer soaps and water-saving systems to reduce the greywater and the chemicals. There are some floor scrubbers on the market with the capacity to clean with zero chemicals or water. 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. Stripping solutions can be safely vacuumed up by the machine without causing damage. It is wise to flush the solution system periodically with a mix of vinegar and water to remove any calcium and soap deposits that may accumulate over time. Industrial Cleaning Machine PDF