Saturday 19 January 2013

Industrial Floor Cleaners and How They Differ From Domestic Cleaners


As industrial processes have become more complex with strict laws and policies needed relating to health and safety, so too has cleaning equipment adapted and been modified to keep up with these complex and legal changes. There are now many more sophisticated industrial floor cleaners available than ever before.

Industrial Floor Cleaning Equipment

The floor is always the most important area that needs to be kept clean in any industrial environment.  The most basic method of cleaning floors within an industrial setting is by using vacuum cleaners.  In the home, vacuum cleaners are generally used on carpets, wooden floors, tiled or laminate flooring, but in an industrial environment the flooring can be made up of more heavier material like concrete and other heavy duty flooring. Whilst domestic vacuum cleaners will pick up mostly light dirt particles and dust, industrial hoovers will suck up much larger debris and sometimes even liquid.

As Industrial floor cleaners are more able to cope with heavy duty jobs, they are available in a variety of sizes and can perform various different tasks depending on what they are needed for.  If you are unsure, speak to a specialist dealer who can best advise you.

·        Industrial Hoovers – There are several different types of industrial vacuum cleaners, ranging from small machines which can be operated by hand by staff, to larger ride-on machines.  The type of machine you choose will depend upon the size of area you need to keep clean, the type of debris being collected and the noise level required in a public space.  For example, a larger floor area may require a sit-on cylinder machine because it is durable and has a strong suction power.  However, a more traditional upright style hoover may be better for use in long narrow corridors.

·       Wet and Dry Vacuum Cleaner – Where there are liquid spillages, a wet and dry vacuum cleaner can be used to collect both debris and liquid.  This vacuum cleaner adapts from each task by changing the filter and potentially the waste collection container in order to keep the different types of residue separate.

·        Scrubber Dryer – If an industrial area has to cope with a lot more traffic, dirt can become a lot more ground into the floor.  A scrubber dryer is a good machine to use in these circumstances.  The equipment has rotating brushes which work with the water to lift dirt away from the floor and suck it into the machine.  As with industrial hoovers, a scrubber dryer can be pedestrian operated or ride-on and are available in a range of sizes and styles.

As you can see, there are several types of industrial floor cleaners that can be used in various industrial type environments.  The equipment used differs greatly to domestic models as they tend to be larger and more hardwearing.  They are able to pick up different types of debris and can have different attributes and features according to the task required.  

For more information, contact a specialist in industrial floor cleaners who can advise you further.