Operation is extremely simple and very intuitive, controlled by a few quickly selectable buttons. Clean water is dispensed together with the detergent and, while the rotating brush cleans the surface, two or more rubber strips, called squeegees or floor wipers, collect the dirty water and then proceed to dry the floor.
The operation is very fast, completely effortless and with excellent results, as if you were vacuuming. These machines are not usually sweepers, so it is still necessary to have the floor free of debris, which must be vacuumed or swept beforehand. The simplest and most economical models often omit the drying operation and simply spray water on the surface while the brushes rotate.
Floor scrubbers offer numerous advantages over other traditional cleaning systems, making them a preferred choice for both domestic and professional use. Their ability to deep clean and sanitise surfaces sets them apart from methods such as mops and vacuum cleaners.
Below, we have listed the main advantages of floor scrubbers and then compared them with other more traditional cleaning systems.
- Ease of use: Upright floor cleaners are lightweight and easy to manoeuvre, ideal for domestic use on small and medium-sized surfaces.
- Practicality of use: Their compact design makes them easy to store and they are ready to use in seconds thanks to their mains or battery-powered power supply.
- Deep and fast cleaning: The disc brushes ensure thorough cleaning on large surfaces, making them ideal for offices, warehouses and commercial areas.
- Coverage capacity: Thanks to their wide working width, they can cover large areas in less time than other devices.
- Versatility: They are available in different sizes and with various features, making them suitable for different environments and types of dirt.
Advantages of floor scrubbers over brooms and mops
- Cleaning efficiency: Thanks to their rotating brushes and detergent distribution, floor scrubbers remove dirt much more effectively than brooms and mops.
- Sanitisation: These devices use hot water and specific detergents to ensure more hygienic and thorough cleaning.
- Quick drying: Many floor scrubbers are equipped with a dirty water suction system that immediately dries the surfaces, reducing the risk of slipping and making the area immediately usable.
Advantages over vacuum cleaners
- Surface washing: Unlike vacuum cleaners, floor scrubbers not only vacuum up dirt but also wash surfaces, removing stains and residues.
- Removal of stubborn dirt: The rotating brushes of floor scrubbers are able to remove stubborn dirt and stains that a vacuum cleaner cannot tackle.
- Suitable for different types of surfaces: Floor cleaners can be used on a variety of surfaces, including hard and delicate ones, thanks to the different types of brushes and rollers available.
The floor vacuum cleaners and scrubbers available at AgriEuro meet a variety of domestic and professional cleaning needs. Each type has specific characteristics that make it suitable for particular contexts and cleaning requirements.
Floor scrubbing brooms
Vertical floor scrubbers, or floor scrubbing brooms, are particularly suitable for domestic use thanks to their light weight and manoeuvrability. They are designed to easily clean common surfaces in the home such as tiles, parquet and laminates.
- Compact design: Upright floor cleaners are lightweight and easy to manoeuvre, ideal for quick, daily cleaning. Their compact design makes them easy to store, even in small spaces.
- Roller brushes: They can be equipped with one or two roller brushes. The single brush is effective for general cleaning, while the double roller brushes increase cleaning effectiveness.
- Separate tanks: These models have two separate tanks, one for detergent and one for collecting dirty water. This system ensures that floors are cleaned and dried in a single pass.
- Flexible power supply: Available with power supply via a standard power socket or with rechargeable batteries that offer greater freedom of movement without the constraint of an electrical cable.
- Ease of use: Intuitive controls make these floor scrubbers easy to use, perfect for daily cleaning of domestic surfaces.
MEDIUM professional disc floor cleaners (30-40 cm)
These professional floor scrubbers are ideal for medium-sized environments such as offices, shops and small commercial areas. Their sturdy construction and disc brushes ensure thorough and uniform cleaning.
- Disc brushes: They use one or more disc brushes to ensure effective cleaning. Disc brushes are particularly suitable for hard surfaces and can also clean effectively along edges and in corners.
- Tank capacity: Equipped with large tanks for detergent and dirty water, they reduce the need for frequent changes during cleaning operations. This allows for more continuous and efficient work.
- Self-propelled movement: Many models are self-propelled with drive wheels that facilitate the movement of the machine, reducing the effort required by the operator. This makes cleaning medium-sized areas less tiring and faster.
- Versatile power supply: Available in both electric and battery-powered versions, you can choose the model that best suits your operational needs. Battery-powered models offer greater freedom of movement without the constraint of an electric cable.
LARGE professional disc floor scrubbers (41-50 cm)
Perfect for cleaning large spaces such as warehouses, shopping centres and large industrial surfaces, these industrial-grade floor scrubbers offer greater coverage and cleaning speed.
- Wide working width: Large diameter disc brushes cover more surface area in less time, making cleaning large areas faster and more efficient.
- Tank capacity: These models are equipped with very large tanks for detergent and dirty water, allowing for long cleaning sessions without interruption. This is particularly useful in high-traffic industrial or commercial environments.
- Self-propelled or ride-on: Some models are self-propelled, while others allow the operator to climb aboard and drive the machine like a car. This makes working on large surfaces more agile and less tiring.
- Powerful power supply: Available in electric and battery-powered versions, these floor scrubbers offer high performance and can work effectively even in environments where a power outlet is not easily accessible.
Single-brush floor scrubbers
Single brush floor scrubbers are used for more targeted cleaning and are ideal for treating uneven or particularly dirty surfaces.
- Single rotating brush: They use a single rotating brush that offers precise and controlled cleaning. This type of floor scrubber is particularly effective for removing stubborn dirt and treating uneven surfaces.
- Double tanks: Like other models, they are equipped with two separate tanks, one for detergent and one for dirty water, thus ensuring complete cleaning and drying of the floor.
- Advanced controls: Many of these models include advanced controls such as voice assistance and app management, allowing for optimal and customised control of cleaning operations.
- Mains or battery power: Available in both mains and battery-powered versions, these floor scrubbers offer flexibility and autonomy to adapt to different cleaning needs.
Floor scrubbers are equipped with various technical features that affect their effectiveness, practicality and performance. Here is an overview of the main technical features that distinguish these devices.
Cleaning surface
The cleaning surface of floor scrubbers is a crucial element that affects cleaning effectiveness. Floor scrubbers can be equipped with different types of brush rollers, each with specific operating modes and positioning in relation to the surface to be cleaned.
- Single roller brush: The single roller is positioned transversally to the direction of movement of the machine. This roller rotates quickly thanks to an internal motor, sweeping away dirt and collecting it in the recovery tank. The roller brush is positioned so that the rotating part is always in contact with the floor, ensuring uniform cleaning.
- Double roller brush: The two rollers are positioned parallel to each other, one behind the other. They rotate in opposite directions, which allows dirt to be collected more efficiently. This counter-rotating movement improves cleaning effectiveness and reduces the risk of leaving residues. Similar to the single roller brush but with two parallel rollers that cover a larger surface area and increase cleaning efficiency.
- Disc brush: Disc brushes are mounted on a rotating plate that rotates parallel to the floor. This circular motion allows for effective cleaning of edges and corners where dirt tends to accumulate. Disc brushes are positioned under the machine with the disc in direct contact with the floor. This allows for even pressure and coverage of large surfaces with each pass.
- Double disc brush: Similar to single disc brushes but with two discs rotating in opposite directions. This double disc system increases the cleaning surface and effectiveness in removing stubborn dirt. The two discs are positioned side by side under the machine, ensuring wider coverage and deeper cleaning.
Brush width and pressure
Brush width and pressure are essential parameters for floor scrubbers as they affect their ability to cover large areas and remove dirt.
- Brush width: The width of the brush indicates the size of the surface that the floor scrubber can clean in a single pass. This parameter varies from 25 cm to 55 cm. A greater width allows you to cover more surface area with fewer passes, increasing cleaning efficiency. This is particularly useful for large areas, reducing the time needed to complete cleaning.
- Brush pressure: The brush pressure indicates the force that the machine applies to the floor via the brushes. This value is expressed in kilograms (kg) and ranges from 7 kg to 43 kg. Higher pressure means deeper cleaning, capable of removing stubborn dirt and difficult stains. However, too much pressure could damage delicate surfaces, so it is important to choose the right pressure level for the type of surface.
Use of water in floor scrubbers
Understanding how floor scrubbers use water in their cleaning process is essential for choosing the model that best suits your needs:
- With hot water: Some models have a 90°C hot water jet that easily removes grease from surfaces.
- Detergent tank: Indicates the amount of detergent the machine can carry, ranging from 0.36 to 90 litres.
- Dirty water recovery tank: During the cleaning process, the floor scrubber distributes detergent and water over the surface. The brush rollers remove the dirt, which is mixed with the water and sucked into the recovery tank. This tank ensures that dirty water is not redistributed over the surface, keeping the area clean and dry.
Surface of use
Floor scrubbers are designed to adapt to different surfaces, ensuring effectiveness and safety in any context.
- For delicate surfaces: Equipped with microfibre rollers, these models clean the most delicate surfaces without damaging them.
- For hard surfaces: Machines equipped with bristle brushes are designed to remove stubborn dirt from hard surfaces.
Power
The power supply of floor scrubbers determines their autonomy and flexibility of use, also influencing the power and performance of the machine.
- Electric floor scrubbers: Powered by a standard power outlet, these models offer immediate power-up and start-up but require a nearby power source.
- Battery-powered floor scrubbers: Powered by rechargeable batteries, these models offer greater freedom of movement, but their autonomy is limited by the capacity of the battery.
Voltage and amperage
Voltage and amperage affect the power and autonomy of the floor cleaner.
- Voltage: Measures electrical tension ranging from 7.2 V to 48 V, with higher voltage generally corresponding to greater power output.
- Amperage: Measured in Ah (Ampere/hour), this represents the amount of charge needed to deliver one ampere of current for one hour. The higher the Ah rating of the battery, the greater the autonomy of the machine, ranging from 2.5 to 40.0 Ah.
Machine movement
The machine's movement system affects its ease of use and its ability to cover large areas without tiring the operator.
- Self-propelled: The machine moves thanks to one or more pairs of drive wheels, reducing the effort required by the operator.
- Man on board: The machine is designed to allow the operator to drive it like a car, making work in large areas agile and less tiring.
Machine controls
The advanced controls and features of floor scrubbers improve the user experience and cleaning effectiveness.
- Voice assistance: Allows you to control and monitor the device via voice commands, making operation easier.
- App management: Some models can be managed via mobile applications, allowing remote control and programming of operations.
- Display: An integrated screen makes it easy to read information and monitor the machine's functions.
Hourly output and working autonomy of floor cleaners and scrubbers
The hourly output indicates the working area that the machine can cover in one hour, ranging from 200 to 2750 s.q. m/L/h.
The working autonomy indicated in minutes varies from 20 to 140 minutes, determining the continuous operating time that the machine can sustain on a single charge.
Guide to purchasing the best floor scrubber
Choosing the best floor scrubber, i.e. the one that is right for your needs, may seem like a daunting task, but by understanding the basic technical characteristics, it is possible to find the perfect model for every situation. AgriEuro provides handy filters that you can use to select the floor scrubber that is best suited to you. In addition to this, here are some tips on how to select the best floor scrubber and what features to consider.
How to choose a floor scrubber?
The choice of a floor scrubber depends on several factors that must be carefully considered in order to find the model that best suits your needs. Here are some important criteria:
- Type of floor: Different floor scrubbers are designed for specific surfaces such as tiles, parquet or carpet. Make sure that the model you choose is compatible with your floor.
- Size of the area to be cleaned: For large surfaces, a model with a large water tank and longer battery life is recommended if it is cordless.
- Machine movement: Floor cleaners can be self-propelled with drive wheels that facilitate movement, or ride-on, where the operator drives the machine, which is ideal for large areas.
- Power and suction capacity: A good motor and strong suction capacity ensure more efficient cleaning, especially for collecting dirt and debris.
- Additional features: Some models offer extra features such as the ability to vacuum and wash simultaneously, integrated drying, water flow adjustment and accessories for difficult corners.
- Manoeuvrability: Ease of use and manoeuvrability are essential, especially in tight spaces or rooms with a lot of furniture. Opt for lightweight models with good mobility.
- Also consider your available budget to get a complete picture of the product's performance.
Who should buy a floor scrubber?
- Domestic customers: Choose battery-powered upright models for their manoeuvrability and ease of use. A single roller brush is often sufficient for domestic needs.
- Cleaning professionals: Opt for MEDIUM professional disc floor scrubbers with electric or battery-powered power. The disc brush ensures effective cleaning even along edges.
- Industries with large surfaces to clean: Choose LARGE industrial disc floor scrubbers or ride-on models for their wide working width and ability to cover large areas quickly. The brush pressure must be adjustable to suit different surfaces.
- Public areas and hospitals: Professional floor scrubbers with advanced disinfection capabilities, preferably with hot water jets and double disc brushes for meticulous cleaning.
- Professional cleaning companies: Single-brush models with advanced controls such as voice assistance and app management. The single rotating brush offers precise and targeted cleaning.
The best brands of professional floor scrubbers available on AgriEuro
Buying floor scrubbers from the best brands guarantees reliability, durability and excellent performance. AgriEuro offers a range of renowned brands with a wide selection of floor scrubbers to suit different cleaning needs.
- Tineco floor cleaners: Tineco stands out for the innovation and advanced technology of its floor cleaners. Tineco products are perfect for domestic use, offering practicality and efficiency.
- Karcher professional floor scrubbers: Karcher is a leading brand in the cleaning industry, known for its innovative technology and high-quality products. Karcher floor scrubbers are ideal for domestic and professional use.
- Lavor industrial floor cleaners: Lavor offers a wide range of floor cleaners designed to effectively clean different surfaces. Lavor products are appreciated for their robustness and ease of use.
- Comet industrial floor scrubbers: Comet is a brand recognised for its professional floor scrubbers that guarantee high performance and reliability. Comet floor scrubbers are ideal for large surfaces and industrial environments.
- Fiorentini floor scrubbers: Fiorentini specialises in professional cleaning solutions. Fiorentini floor scrubbers are known for their robustness and ability to cover large surfaces.
- AgriEuro TOP-LINE electric floor scrubbers: AgriEuro TOP-LINE offers high-quality floor scrubbers designed to guarantee excellent results in both domestic and professional settings. AgriEuro TOP-LINE products combine advanced technology and ease of use.
Why buy vacuum cleaners and floor scrubbers from AgriEuro?
Buying a floor cleaner from AgriEuro offers numerous advantages that make it a convenient and safe choice. Here are the main reasons why it is worth buying from AgriEuro:
- Fast and free shipping: AgriEuro manages shipping directly from its logistics centres, ensuring fast delivery and no additional shipping costs.
- Spare parts always available: The ability to order spare parts at any time ensures that the floor scrubber always remains in perfect working order, extending the product's useful life.
- Attentive and personalised after-sales service: AgriEuro offers a dedicated after-sales service ready to respond to any need or problem. This personalised service ensures that every customer receives qualified support for any need related to the product purchased.
Visit the AgriEuro website and discover the wide range of floor scrubbers available. Take advantage of the offers and choose the model that best suits your needs.
FAQs about floor scrubbers
1. How does the floor scrubber work?
The floor scrubber combines suction and washing functions in a single device. Its basic operation includes:
- Suction: The floor scrubber vacuums up dust and debris thanks to a powerful engine and a filtration system, often with cyclonic technology to prevent the dispersion of vacuumed particles.
- Washing: At the same time, the device sprays water and detergent onto the floor through nozzles. Rotating or vibrating brushes act on the surface to remove dirt.
- Dirty water collection: The water used for washing is sucked back into the mop, separated from the clean water tank, ensuring that the floor remains relatively dry after cleaning.
- Advanced features: Some models offer features such as water flow adjustment, automatic cleaning modes and self-cleaning systems to keep the device clean.
The floor mop is ideal for daily cleaning and regular maintenance, ensuring practicality and efficient results.
2. Do floor scrubbers also dry the floors they clean?
Yes, many modern floor scrubbers are equipped with drying functions. These devices operate according to the following principle:
- Water suction: During the washing process, dirty water is sucked up from the floor along with dirt residues. This is done by powerful integrated vacuum cleaners that collect the used water.
- Brushes and rollers: Some models are equipped with brushes or rollers that help collect excess water, leaving the floor drier.
- Integrated drying systems: Some advanced floor cleaners have systems that blow warm air onto the floor, speeding up the drying process.
- Dual tank technology: This system separates clean water from dirty water, ensuring that the floor is cleaned with fresh water and dried immediately afterwards.
The effectiveness of drying depends on the model and the condition of the floor, but generally the result is a clean and almost dry floor.
3. How does an industrial floor scrubber work?
Industrial floor scrubbers are designed to clean large surfaces such as warehouses, shopping centres and industrial spaces. They work as follows:
- Large tanks: They have large capacity tanks for clean and dirty water, reducing the need for frequent filling and emptying.
- Rotating brushes: They use powerful rotating brushes that remove dirt and debris from the floor. These brushes can be of different types depending on the surface to be treated.
- Suction system: They incorporate a suction system to collect dirty water, ensuring that the floor remains dry after washing.
- Powerful engine: The motors of industrial floor scrubbers are designed to withstand continuous use and cleaning of large areas, ensuring high performance.
- Automatic control: Many models feature automatic controls that regulate water flow and brush speed to suit specific cleaning requirements.
These devices are essential for maintaining high standards of cleanliness in high-traffic environments with special hygiene requirements.
4. How much does a professional or industrial floor scrubber cost?
The cost of a professional floor scrubber varies depending on several factors, including technical characteristics, brand and additional features offered. Here is an overview of typical prices:
- Professional floor scrubbers: Floor scrubbers designed for professional use and large surfaces can exceed £1,000, reaching up to £7,000 or more for larger and more complex machines.
- Industrial floor scrubbers: Floor scrubbers designed for industrial use and large surfaces can exceed £2,000, reaching up to £10,000 or more for larger and more complex machines.
5. What can be used instead of a floor scrubber?
If you do not have a floor scrubber, there are several effective alternatives for cleaning floors. Here are some options:
- Mop and bucket: A traditional method that involves using a mop and a bucket of water with detergent. It is suitable for small and medium-sized surfaces and requires some manual effort.
- Steam mop: Uses steam to clean and sanitise floors without the use of chemicals. It is effective on a variety of surfaces, including hard floors and carpets.
- Vacuum cleaner with washing function: Some vacuum cleaners are equipped with washing functions that allow you to vacuum and wash at the same time. They are ideal for those looking for a 2-in-1 solution.
- Microfibre cloths: Using microfibre cloths with water and detergent is a simple and inexpensive way to clean floors. Microfibre is effective at picking up dirt and dust.
- Floor cleaning robots: For those who want to automate cleaning, floor cleaning robots are a good alternative. They are programmable and can clean autonomously, but may not be as effective as a manual floor cleaner for stubborn dirt.
6. How much energy does a floor scrubber consume?
The energy consumption of a floor scrubber varies depending on the model and motor power. Here are some key parameters:
- Motor power: Domestic floor scrubbers generally have motors with a power rating between 500 and 1500 watts. More powerful models consume more but offer better performance.
- Usage time: Total consumption also depends on usage time. A floor scrubber used for long periods consumes more energy than one used sporadically.
- Energy efficiency: Some models are designed to be more energy efficient by reducing consumption through optimised motors and components.
- Additional functions: Functions such as automatic drying or the use of steam can increase energy consumption.
On average, a floor cleaner with a power rating of 1000 watts used for one hour consumes approximately 1 kWh of energy. To calculate the energy cost, multiply the consumption in kWh by the cost of electricity per kWh in your area. For example, if the cost is 0.20 euro per kWh, using a floor cleaner for one hour will cost approximately 0.20 euro.