CM/Spotlight: Hard Floor Care less water, less storage space, is easier to operate and can get into narrow aisles and tight spaces like elevators. Even some walk-behind scrubbers can be too cumbersome for these places, thus some manufacturers are developing “micro-riders.” While these agile machines pivot eas-ily to clean and clear tight corners, they also incorporate the power of their larger counterparts along with large tanks to keep solution refilling time to a minimum. Since labor contributes up to 90 percent of the cost of cleaning, reducing machine maintenance is a big priority. A new micro-rider introduced in Europe and available soon in the U.S. features a swinging deck that keeps trailing water in the squeegee’s path, eliminat-ing the need for troublesome side skirts that often require adjustments during operation and need to be replaced periodically. Users of this equipment have been happy to eliminate the consumable skirts, which have a tendency to leave wet trails behind when not perfectly adjusted. New orbital scrub technology introduced on some automatic scrubbers exceeds 2,000 revolutions per minute (RPM), as opposed to 200-300 RPMs on conven-tional disc scrubbers. This scrubbing technology produces deep, even pressure in tiny, circular orbits for consistent cleaning with less water. Plus, the orbital scrubbing pattern does not sling water to the sides like disc scrub-bers, reducing the hazard of wet floors. But, the amazing capacity of this tech-nology is when it is applied to floor strip-ping. With the simple change of a pad, an orbital scrubber can be turned into a heavy-duty, environmentally preferable stripper that uses only water. While stripping is an occasional need, an orbital scrubber/stripper in a fleet can be used day in and day out — for scrubbing or stripping. Savvy BSCs have been quick to adopt this technology as a strategic piece of equipment. Besides the savings in equipment pur-chases and storage, this scrubber does not require specialized training or caustic chemicals for stripping. And, users of this technology avoid the inconvenience of having to barricade floor areas and redirect traffic for long periods of time. The cleaning profession, like most, has become more complicated and demanding. Both in-house staffs and BSCs should look to their suppliers to help them meet these demands. Today’s technology has introduced bet-ter floor care solutions than ever before, while meeting and even exceeding cus-tomer expectations for green, clean and cost control. CM The Support You Want. The Resource You Need. PEOPLE • Safer for all people • Training programs available: -Seminars -Hands-On -E-Learning • Better quantity & quality of resources PLANET • 70+ Green Products • 40+ Certified by EcoLogo PROFITS • Cost competitive • Products that work • Ability to grow sales & customer satisfaction • 15+ Certified by Green Seal • 10 Dual Certified • 1 Certified by DfE Serious about Sustainability? Visit us on-line and check out our vast Resource Centre. You’ll see first-hand the benefits of partnering with Enviro-Solutions, the proven • Pioneer • Specialist • Leader in the field of Sustainability in Cleaning Chemicals. Toll Free: 1-877-674-4373 Circle Product Information no. 210 on page 32 www.cmmonline.com 31
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