When you’re making the investment in floor cleaning solutions for your warehouse, think about the overall process, including cleaning goals and floor space.
Choosing A Floor Sweeper Versus A Floor Scrubber
Before making an investment, every company should ask this crucial question: “Do we use a broom and dustpan or a mop and bucket?” If a broom suffices, an industrial floor sweeper is the right solution. However, if you're using a mop and bucket, it's time to invest in an industrial floor scrubber for a more efficient clean.
Should You Select A Rider Or Walk-Behind?
Whether you need a rider or walk-behind depends greatly on the floor space square footage, how often you clean and the results you expect to maintain.
Floor Coverage. A rider scrubber is larger and holds more cleaning solution. It can clean 58,000 sq ft/per hour. A rider sweeper will also handle a large area, cleaning 52,000 sq ft/per hour. A walk-behind will cover a smaller range, approximately 30,000 sq ft/per hour for a scrubber and 30,000 sq ft/per hour for a sweeper.
When calculating the floor space, consider how much it covered by offices, racking and product. On average, most companies have only 30% of their building exposed for cleaning.
Cleaing Schedule. The frequency of cleaning is another important consideration. Will you clean the entire floor space weekly, or break it down into smaller sections for daily cleaning? Your expectations for maintaining the area may also influence how often cleaning should occur, potentially increasing the frequency to meet your desired standards.
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