Keeping the floor of a workshop clean is essential not only to ensure a safe working environment but also to extend the lifespan of equipment and machinery. Cleaning industrial floors requires special attention as they are often exposed to persistent and stubborn dirt such as oil, grease, dust, and rubber or metal residues. Let’s see together how to effectively and quickly clean the floor of a workshop by choosing the right equipment.
Cleaning of Industrial Floors
Industrial floors can be made from various materials: primarily cement or resin, but they can also be made of concrete or with non-slip tiles. Each type of industrial floor requires specific cleaning methods. For a comprehensive overview, we invite you to read our post on industrial floor cleaning. If you are looking for the best machines to clean industrial floors, you can read the post we recently published here on The Comac Blog.
Let’s go back to the main topic, that is, how to clean the floor of a workshop by analyzing:
- The type of dirt present in mechanical workshops
- How to clean the floor of a mechanical workshop
- Machines for cleaning the floor of a mechanical workshop
Type of Dirt in the Workshop
In mechanical workshops, we find various types of dirt, which often depend on the activities being carried out. The type of dirt can vary depending on the specific area of the workshop where a particular process is performed. Generally, the types of dirt found in a workshop include engine oil and grease, tire residues and dust with metal shavings. Let’s analyze these types of dirt and how to effectively address them.
Oil and Engine Grease
Oil and engine grease are among the most common contaminants in workshops and, unfortunately, among the hardest to remove. They result from vehicle maintenance and repair operations and can make the floor extremely slippery, increasing the risk of accidents.
How to remove oil and engine grease form the workshop floor:
- Remove rough and surface dirt with an industrial vacuum cleaner.
- Apply a degreasing detergent specifically for oils and greases. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions and remove it after the recommended action time stated on the product instructions.
- Use a floor scrubber for a deep and even cleaning of the floor. If necessary, you can also use the pre-wash technique.
Tire Residues
Tire residues are one of the most common and challenging issues to address in cleaning workshops. Rubber marks left by vehicles can accumulate over time, becoming not only stubborn and difficult to remove but also dangerous as they reduce surface traction, leading to slips and falls.
How to remove tire residues from workshop floors:
- Remove dust and small debris with an industrial vacuum cleaner or a sweeper.
- Use a specific tire cleaner or a chemical product formulated to dissolve rubber. Apply the product directly to the rubber marks and let it sit for the time indicated by the manufacturer. Remove the product from the floor and proceed to the next step.
- Use a floor scrubber equipped with nylon brushes according to the type of industrial floor you need to clean. Consider whether it may be necessary to use an abrasive pad to remove the remaining dissolved rubber residues.
Dust, Shavings and Work Residues
Metal shavings and dust are common in workshops where mechanical work is performed. Dust can settle on machinery, clogging and reducing their efficiency, while metal shavings and work residues can cause mechanical damage and abrasions. Additionally, inhaled metal dust can pose a serious health risk to operators, leading to respiratory problems.
How to remove dust and shavings from workshop floors:
- Use an industrial vacuum cleaner to remove fine dust and shavings. If your workshop has electrostatically charged dust, remember to use an Atex vacuum cleaner.
- Clean the floor with a floor scrubber machine to remove any remaining residues.
How to Clean the Floor of a Workshop
So, as we have seen by analyzing the different types of dirt, to clean the floor of a workshop it is necessary to:
- Prepare the environment by removing all mobile objects from the floor.
- Remove dust and debris with an industrial vacuum cleaner or a sweeper.
- Treat any stains with specific detergents based on the type of dirt and flooring.
- Perform a thorough cleaning with a floor scrubber. Remember that regular maintenance cleaning helps keep your workshop floors clean and safe, reducing the need for deep cleaning.
Machines for Cleaning the Floor of a Workshop
Mechanizing the cleaning operations is therefore essential for effectively and efficiently cleaning a workshop floor. Let’s now see which Comac machines, thanks to their robustness, efficiency, and ease of use, are ideal for cleaning workshop floors.
Antea Walk-Behind Floor Scrubber
The Antea walk-behind floor scrubber is designed to deliver high performance in confined spaces, such as small workshops. It can be equipped with a disc, cylindrical, or orbital base and is ideal for removing light to moderate dirt. Available in both electric corded and battery versions, you can also choose whether to have it with or without traction.
| Cleaning path: | 500-508 mm |
| Recommended for spaces up to: | 2.200 sqm |
| Solution tank capacity: | 40 l |
Versa Walk-Behind Floor Scrubber
Versa is a versatile and powerful floor scrubber, perfect for medium-sized workshops. Available with either a washing base or a sweeping-washing base, it is highly maneuverable to ensure thorough cleaning even in congested environments.
| Cleaning path: | 560-657 mm |
| Recommended for spaces up to: | 3.200 sqm |
| Solution tank capacity: | 62 l |
Vega Walk-Behind Floor Scrubber
The Vega floor scrubber is robust and ideal for workshops that require intensive cleaning. Vega’s base can be scrubbing, sweeping-scrubbing, or orbital, allowing you to choose the version best suited to the condition of your floor’s dirt.
| Cleaning path: | 640-850 mm |
| Recommended for spaces up to: | 4.500 sqm |
| Solution tank capacity: | 75 l |
Omnia Walk-Behind Floor Scrubber
Omnia is the most powerful and robust walk-behind floor scrubber from Comac. Designed to work on large surfaces, thanks to its high-performance 36V components, Omnia can handle long work cycles and challenging floors.
| Cleaning path: | 660-830 mm |
| Recommended for spaces up to: | 6.500 sqm |
| Solution tank capacity: | 75-105 l |
Innova Comfort Ride-On Floor Scrubber
The Innova Comfort ride-on floor scrubber combines performance, operator comfort, and efficiency. Ideal for large workshops, it allows the operator to carry out maintenance cleaning comfortably, even for extended periods.
| Cleaning path: | 750-840 mm |
| Recommended for spaces up to: | 6.000 sqm |
| Solution tank capacity: | 120 l |
Optima Ride-On Floor Scrubber
Optima is the ride-on floor scrubber that delivers superior performance with an ergonomic design, making it ideal for cleaning mechanical workshop floors. Perfect for large areas, it ensures quick and thorough cleaning, keeping the work environment in optimal condition.
| Cleaning path: | 850-1010 mm |
| Recommended for spaces up to: | 10.000 sqm |
| Solution tank capacity: | 160 l |
C120 Ride-On Floor scrubber
For larger mechanical workshops, the C120 floor scrubber is the solution as it is equipped with a pre-sweeping unit and a scrubbing unit, making it perfect for ensuring excellent performance in all cleaning tasks, even in the presence of small solid residues.
| Cleaning path: | 1230 mm |
| Recommended for spaces up to: | 20.000 sqm |
| Solution tank capacity: | 320 l |
CS500 Walk-Behind Sweeper
CS500 is a compact yet powerful walk-behind sweeper, ideal for removing dust and debris in limited spaces. It offers excellent collection capacity and ease of use, making it the perfect sweeper for cleaning both indoor and outdoor areas in small mechanical workshops.
| Cleaning path of the central brush: | 500 mm |
| Recommended for spaces up to: | 2.600 sqm |
| Solution tank capacity: | 50 l |
CS700 or CS800 Ride-On Sweepers
Ride-on sweepers CS700 and CS800 are designed to clean large surfaces. They offer superior cleaning power and long operating time, making them ideal for cleaning large mechanical workshops.
| Cleaning path of the central brush: | 700-800 mm |
| Recommended for spaces up to: | 15.000 sqm |
| Solution tank capacity: | 60-70 l |
CA Wet&Dry Professional Vacuum Cleaner with 3 Engines
The professional wet&dry vacuum cleaner CA A550.3 WDM S features 3 engines, providing professional results without sacrificing practicality. Durable and easy to handle, this professional vacuum is often chosen for cleaning medium-sized areas or for collecting solid material from workshop floors.
| Tank capacity: | 65 l |
| Power: | 3000 W |
| Motor (no./type): | 3-double stage bypass |
In conclusion, maintaining a clean and safe workshop floor is essential for ensuring an efficient work environment. Comac has always been attentive to the needs of such environments, offering robust, efficient, and easy-to-use machines. If you would like more information about Comac products and how we can help you keep your workshop spotless, do not hesitate to contact us. A network of authorized distributors is at your complete disposal.
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