Floor Cleaning Equipment Buyer's Guides
Pick the Right Floor Machine the First Time
Plain-English guides to the equipment we sell, service and recondition every day. Compare machine types, sizes and power options, then shop the category or ask a specialist.
Buyer's Guides
Automatic Floor Scrubbers
Size by square feet per hour, disk vs. cylindrical decks, squeegees, battery vs. engine, walk-behind vs. rider.
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Disk vs. Cylindrical vs. Orbital
How each scrub head works, what it's best for and the trade-offs, side by side.
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Floor Sweepers
Battery vs. engine, walk-behind vs. rider vs. sweeper-scrubber, hopper size and dust control.
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Buffers vs. Burnishers
Low-speed buffers strip, scrub and polish; high-speed burnishers bring finish to a high gloss.
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Carpet Extractors
Pressure, nozzles, power brush and heat, plus portable vs. self-contained vs. rider extractors.
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Commercial Carpet Vacuums
Upright, canister, backpack and wide-area vacuums, single vs. dual motor, and HEPA filtration.
Read the guide →Which Guide Do I Need?
| Your floor or job | Start with |
|---|---|
| Hard floors that need washing and drying in one pass | Automatic scrubbers, then scrub head types |
| Dust, sand and debris on warehouse or parking floors | Floor sweepers |
| Stripping, spray buffing or high-gloss finish | Buffers vs. burnishers |
| Deep cleaning carpet and upholstery | Carpet extractors |
| Daily carpet care in offices, schools and hotels | Carpet vacuums |
Still Not Sure?
Tell us about your floors, square footage and budget and a specialist will recommend new, demo or certified reconditioned options.
