A walk-behind scrubber is a type of floor cleaning machine designed for scrubbing and cleaning hard floors such as tile, concrete, linoleum, and vinyl. Unlike larger ride-on scrubbers, a walk-behind scrubber is operated by an individual who walks behind the machine, guiding it as it cleans.
Key Features of Walk-Behind Scrubber:
- Scrubbing Brushes/Pads: The scrubber uses rotating brushes or scrubbing pads to agitate dirt and grime on the floor. These brushes or pads are typically made of synthetic bristles or materials that are designed to effectively clean various floor types.
- Solution Tank: Walk-behind scrubbers have a tank for cleaning solution (water mixed with a cleaning agent) that is dispensed onto the floor. The solution helps loosen dirt and stains, making it easier for the brushes or pads to scrub away debris.
- Squeegee System: A squeegee is used to collect the dirty water and cleaning solution after it has been scrubbed from the floor. This system allows the scrubber to leave the floor clean and dry immediately after cleaning.
- Control Panel: Walk-behind scrubbers usually feature an easy-to-use control panel for adjusting the cleaning solution flow, brush speed, and sometimes the suction power of the squeegee.
- Drive Mechanism: Some walk-behind scrubbers are manually operated, requiring the user to push the machine, while others are powered with a battery or electric motor to make movement easier.