No matter how modern your warehouse might be, it’s inevitable that the floor will have to be scrubbed from time to time. But with so many different floor scrubbers available on the market today, choosing the right one can be tricky. To help you find the best floor scrubber for your warehouse, here are some tips to keep in mind:
Decide on the features you need
For every-day applications:
Walk-behind scrubber-driers. From compact machines that easily fit into the boot of your car to our hygiene-specialist machines designed for demanding working environments: Hako’s walk-behind scrubber-driers provide economically efficient wet-cleaning of non-textile floors.
No matter which model you choose, efficiency is always a priority. Look out for scrubber-driers with water-recovery systems that allow you to use less cleaning solution, and models that have extra-large tanks so you can clean more floor space in one go. Remember that efficiency doesn't just mean time savings: it also means lower energy consumption!
Benefits of industrial cleaning
Providing a clean safe workplace is part of any employer's charter, but the benefits of such a workplace go beyond the legal obligation.
- Reduced product wastage can be a key component
- Reduced packaging costs – no more dirty old boxes to clean before shipping, or worse, replace!
- Reduced pest damage – and more easily recognised pest activity
- Improved safety – floors that are safe for foot and forklift traffic
- Worth repeating, improved safety! Accident avoidance.
Safety is paramount, but a clean warehouse also engenders pride across the board. Funnily enough, a workplace that is cleaner to start with seems to discourage slovenly behaviour too, and workers become more engaged with maintaining their own spaces.
Warehouse Cleaning Options
Before making the decision to deploy cleaning equipment, it is vital to consider the size of the facility, what items are being stored and the scope of cleaning work required.
For example, cleaning a hazardous waste warehouse will be different to a food warehouse.
Cleaning a large warehouse every shift will suggest larger equipment than a once a week rotational workload. A large machine is complete overkill in a small warehouse. Some places require a ride-on solution, others are better served with walk-behind equipment. Using a specific brush that reduces water and detergent use by 70% may also save you an empty-fill cycle on a larger machine – saves ongoing labour costs and initial investment required.
The solutions offered by Hako Australia depend on your specific cleaning needs.
Shown below are just four of over one hundred cleaning options offered by Hako:
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Hako Sweepmaster B1500R Ride-on large warehouse battery Sweeper – 1620mm sweep path for aisle productivity. Dust Stop side brushes to minimise internal dust while maximising sweep path. FOPS protection. Suggest factory order. Internal sweeping – battery. Other power options available. Innovative hopper design for extremely compact machine that exceeds performance of larger units. |
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Hako Scrubmaster B260R Ride-on scrubber – cylindrical scrub deck with 108cm scrub path for maximum productivity. Twin side brushes for edge cleaning to full width of squeegee – eliminate risk of small debris affecting squeegee performance means consistent clean, dry and safe floors. FOPS protection. Safe, mid-mounted operation for maximum visibility & easy access. Internal scrubbing - battery AntiBac tanks – actively inhibit growth of mould and odours in tanks. Suggest factory order. Available with disc-brush options, and optional dust controlling pre-sweep. |
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Hako Sweepmaster B800 Walk behind Industrial Sweeper Small and mid-sized warehouse sweeping. Walkways. In racking. Ride-on version available (B800R) |
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Hako Scrubmaster B70 CL Walk behind Industrial Auto-scrubber One of an extensive range of warehouse scrubbers – a size to fit all requirements
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Cleaning tips
Your local Hako representative will be able to help you develop a realistic in-house cleaning plan based on your specific needs.
The experience held within our long-serving team is the best in the industry, and there are many ways to help you achieve stringent cleaning goals with equipment that just works.
