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Brush drive means there is no self-propelled. The action of the brush head turning lowers friction and sort of pulls the machine forward as it operates. Traction drive is an extra motor, transaxle motor, that actually powers the driving of the machine. Usually adds several hundred dollars to the cost of the machine. If you have any ramps or long distances to transport the machine, you really need transport drive.Read now
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Types of Floor Scrubber Cleaning Chemicals & Detergent
Read nowThere are a few basic types of floor scrubber chemicals. pH neutral cleaner: pH neutral is 7 on a scale from 1-4. This is safe for all floor types, but this will only clean basic dirt from foot traffic you might see in a hospital...
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Why the Floor Scrubber is Leaving Streaks
The floor scrubber is leaving streaks because the squeegee has something, usually hair or dust, stuck between the squeegee and the floor. Correct this by dust mopping/sweeping before using the autoscrubber.Read now -
Can a Sweeper Work in Wet Conditions?
Read nowIf you are looking to buy a sweeper and are concerned with how it performs under wet conditions, you are most likely buying the wrong machine. Sweepers are built to run dry, not wet. When the manufacturer says they can...
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What Is the Difference in Squeegee Blade Material? Linatex, Gum Rubber, Urethane Etc
Find out which squeegee blade material you need to clean your floors.Read now -
Choosing the right brush material for your sweeper or scrubber
Read nowSo you've got your automatic floor scrubber or your riding floor sweeper and you're not sure which floor brush or floor pad to use with it. This topic has generally already been covered in another post CLICK HERE TO READ....
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Floor pads vs disc brushes
Read nowShould I use floor pads or brushes on my floor scrubber? This can be answered almost instantly by asking what kind of flooring the autoscrubber is cleaning. If the floor type is extremely smooth like VCT (vinyl composition tile) then...
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Disc scrubbing head vs Cylindrical vs Orbital
Read nowIf you're new to autoscrubbers or just new to hearing these terms, let's discuss the differences between disc (or disk) floor scrubbing heads (which include floor pads, pad drivers, and brushes), cylindrical brushes, and orbital scrubbing heads. The easiest place...
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Tennant 5680 vs 5700 floor scrubber
Read nowWhat's the difference between the Tennant 5680 and the 5700 walk-behind industrial floor scrubbers? 1) Price. The Tennant 5680 was brought to market primarily to make the Tennant 5700 more affordable. Both units are built on the exact...