Some cleaning challenges must be faced with professional equipment, such as floor scrubbers. This is why we have decided to publish this post with some suggestions from the cleaning professionals. So here you have the 8 floor scrubbers hacks only the professionals know, and that you should know too if you are dealing with these professional cleaning machines.
8 floor scrubbers hacks you should know
Knowing these simple but essential floor scrubber hacks allows you to make the most of the potential of your machine, and therefore obtain better cleaning results. But not only that, if you know how to use the scrubbing machine, you can safeguard the beauty of the surfaces and make the machine last longer. Well, now let’s reveal these 8 hacks:
- Pre-washing technique with the floor scrubber
- Remember to sweep the floor
- The proper maintenance of the floor scrubber
- Don’t go too fast
- Watch out for the brushes while the machine is working
- Pay attention to the cleaning solution
- Adjust the brushes
- Adjust the squeegee
1 – Pre-washing technique with the floor scrubber
Among the cleaning methods you can perform with a floor scrubber, we have the pre-washing technique, also called indirect method by cleaning professionals. Pre-washing is a useful technique when you have to remove the most stubborn and adherent dirt from the floor. In fact, the indirect method requires that, during the first phase, the solution is dispensed while only the mechanical action of the brushes works, without suction. The operation is then repeated with the suction activated to collect the solution.
Be careful not to work for prolonged periods with your floor scrubber in suction mode only. In fact, scrubbing machines are designed to vacuum only the water that is in their tanks. We often see damaged scrubber driers because they were used instead of wet&dry vacuums to suck up water after a flood.
2 – Remember to sweep the floor
Always evaluate the type of dirt before starting to work with your floor scrubber. If there is debris, remember to sweep the floor. On the other hand, if you use a scrubbing machine equipped with a scrubbing-sweeping brush base, and you need to clean small solid debris, you can avoid this phase. In any case, the floor must be free before proceeding with the cleaning operations, otherwise the dirt could get stuck on the squeegee, compromising suction and therefore drying operations.
3 – The proper maintenance of the floor scrubber
We always say it and we will never get tired of repeating it: take care of your floor scrubber to make it last! Whether it is maintenance to be performed at the end of the shift, daily or annual extraordinary maintenance, do not forget to perform it correctly. For any doubts, the use and maintenance manual of your professional scrubber dryer will help you with the maintenance operations. Remember to always rely only on professional and authorized technicians for extraordinary maintenance.
4 – Don’t go too fast
Professional scrubbing machines, especially ride-on ones, can reach remarkable speeds to increase their productivity. For sure this aspect is convenient, especially if you work in large areas, with light dirt and not in the presence of people. But, we always recommend you don’t go too fast. Using the floor scrubber at a moderate speed slightly increases the working time, but allows you to improve the cleaning and drying results. Not to mention that it also increases safety if you use the machine in the presence of people.
5 – Watch out for the brushes while the machine is working
Always avoid that the brushes continue to work when the floor scrubber is left idle, as this could damage the floor. Actually, the latest generation Comac scrubbing machines are equipped with Stop&Go technology which stops the functions when the machine is temporarily idle to reduce waste and avoid this issue. But, if your floor cleaning machine is not new or not Comac branded, remember to always pay attention to this aspect.
6 – Pay attention to the cleaning solution
Never work with the floor scrubber which is not dispensing the cleaning solution. It seems trivial, but unfortunately sometimes this happens, damaging the floor and the brushes of the machine. Also, be careful not to overdose the chemical: always follow the manufacturer’s instructions so as not to negatively impact the cleaning results.
7 – Adjust the brushes
Many people do not know this, but among the settings, of the floor scrubber there is often the possibility of adjusting the brush. This aspect is essential, especially for walk-behind scrubbing machines without traction, which therefore exploit the movement of the brush to help the user to push them. So remember to adjust the brush of your professional floor scrubber.
8 – Adjust the squeegee
Last but not least, one of the 8 floor scrubber hacks only the pro knows is to properly adjust the squeegee. The blade must have an inclination between 30 and 45 degrees to ensure perfect drying. For this reason, adjustment registers are always present on the squeegee attachment. Also check that the inclination of the squeegee blade is homogeneous over the entire surface.
8 hacks and a bonus tip
Before closing, don’t forget that knowing your floor scrubber is essential to use it. The Comac Blog is full of tips and if you need to know the basics you can start with these three posts that are essential to understand how your machine works:
Now you know the 8 floor scrubbers hacks only the pros know. But remember that if you have any questions, you can contact us. Comac and its network of authorized dealers are always available to help you and to find the cleaning solution that best suits your needs.
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