Which floor machine type is right for your needs? Both sweepers and scrubbers offer big advantages in the fight against filth. Let’s look at a few of them.

Why Use Floor Sweepers?

If you are looking to clean up dust and dirt, a floor sweeper is your tool. This machine uses both a broom and vacuum to tackle large areas. Dirt and debris are sucked and swept into the waste bin, which should be cleaned out after every use. The floor sweeper comes in two types; ride-on or walk-behind. The walk-behind model is ideal for tight spaces while the ride-on is more ideal for large open spaces.

Why Use A Floor Scrubber?

If you are looking to clean up spills or stains, a floor scrubber is your tool. This machine uses the mopping and scrubbing action along with cleaning solutions to clean up any mess. The system first expels out a cleaning solution and uses a cylindrical, circular, or orbital scrubber to move along the floor to remove the caked-on dirt from the floor's surface. The dirty water is then collected by the squeegee and sucked into the waste tank. Once you have passed over an area it will be left clean and dry. The floor scrubber comes in two types; ride-on or walk-behind. The walk-behind model is ideal for tight spaces while the ride-on is more ideal for large open spaces. It is important to clean out the waste tank after every use. Floor scrubbers can be used on many surface types like concrete, vinyl, or non-slip coatings.

What Makes Sense For You?

Consider your cleaning needs, do you have a large area to clean, are there narrow parts, what is the surface like. All these need to be considered before selecting the machine that will be right for your needs. What is the most cost efficient? Pads, brooms, and squeegees require frequent replacement. How many hours do you plan to run the machine? You will need to consider which has long battery life or lower fuel consumption. Apart from all the before mentioned, floor sweepers manage the removal of dust and debris, while floor scrubbers manage the removal of spills and grime. To help identify which is best for you, contact Gofer Parts and we will help assess your needs.