Janitorial Equipment

When buying janitorial equipment, consumers should look for a company that has a plethora of items to choose from. Most janitors like to purchase all of their equipment up front and carry them around using a janitorial cart. Here are the top 3 items used by janitors:

Floor Machine

Most floor machines are used to scrub pathways and to buffer the floor to a beautiful shine. The most commonly used equipment of this nature is around 17 inches and comes with a dual capacitor machine that can be used on the floors and the carpet. The better the transmission is on the machine, the more quality it has. Most of these type of machines are very expensive, however some department stores offer discounts. Some features include adjustable handles, transport wheels, safety switch levers, and a non marking bumper. The HP motor can also be used to scrub the carpets using a steel transmission. One of the main features includes a solution tank where a floor buffer substance can be added.

Wax Floor Stripper Applicator

Depending on the type of cleaning needed, janitorial equipment may also consists of a wax floor stripper applicator. These usually comes with a stripper solution coverage. Users of this machine can cover about 15,000 square feet per hour. The amount of solution is controlled by a level. This lever is located on the handle which makes it easy to use and manipulate. Units like these may also come with an automatic walk behind scrubber. Other notable features include a large 35 gallon tank. This tank was created for the dispensment of floor stripper solution. This will allow for less maintenance and with some models, there may also be a polyethylene tank feature.

Recovery Vacuum

When using janitorial equipment, it is important to take care of the product. Some of these products might include a recovery vacuum. This vacuum is battery-powered and is able to automatically use a stripper solution without any problems. The system is usually able to withstand a lot of pressure and is very durable. Most of the reason for this is because it was created with molded polyethylene. Some of the best recovery vacuums should also come with an optional vacuum wand. This will make it easy to get into small spaces such as cracks and corners. These wands are also great for running under fixtures and furniture. The average overall sound level is 74 dBA.