Floor scrubber

These machines have either a rotary (disk) or cylindrical scrubbing head and an automated system for dispensing cleaning solution and then vacuuming it up.

Floor scrubbers are a more hygienic alternative to traditional cleaning methods such as a mop and bucket.

Most autoscrubbers cannot reach edges, corners, clean under obstructions such as drinking fountains, and cannot fit into alcoves.

Some manufacturers now produce floor scrubbers with orbital or oscillating brush decks, allowing edges, corners and overhangs to be fully cleaned.

After each use, the dispensing (solution) and especially the collection (recovery) tanks should be emptied and rinsed out to prevent dirt build up.

There are three common types of automatic floor scrubber heads: disk, cylindrical, and square oscillating.

Closely resembling a large upright, wide-based vacuum cleaner with handlebar controls and requiring two-handed steering by beginners, a floor buffer uses one or more variable-speed circular rotary brushes to dislodge dirt and dust from and apply a polished finish to flat surfaces.

Larger powered floor buffers are used in schools, hospitals, offices and public buildings.

These have wheels and are powered to allow the user to easily move and clean items stuck on floors.