There are various machines designed for floor cleaning, depending on the type of floor, the size of the area, and the cleaning requirements. Here are some commonly used machines:
1. Bodenschrubber
- Walk-Behind Scrubbers: Compact machines suitable for small to medium-sized areas.
- Ride-On Scrubbers: Larger, more efficient for cleaning big spaces like malls or factories.
- Features: Scrubbing brushes or pads, cleaning solution tanks, and a vacuum system to dry the floor.
2. Bodenkehrer
- Used for sweeping up debris and dust before or instead of scrubbing.
- Available as walk-behind or ride-on models.
3. Buffer/Polisher
- Rotating brushes or pads are used to polish floors to a shiny finish.
- Commonly used for hardwood or stone floors.
4. Steam Cleaner
- Uses hot steam to clean and sanitize floors.
- Ideal for tiles, grout, and other hard surfaces.
5. Staubsauger
- Suitable for dry cleaning of carpets and hard floors.
- Wet/dry vacuums can handle spills and debris.
6. Pressure Washer
- Used for heavy-duty cleaning of outdoor floors like concrete driveways or patios.
7. Robotic Floor Cleaners
- Autonomous machines for light cleaning, popular for home use.
- Some combine vacuuming and mopping functions.
For industrial or commercial purposes, floor scrubbers and sweepers are most commonly used, while for residential use, simpler devices like steam cleaners or robotic vacuums are popular.