Here at Sharpe Maintenance, we service and repair scrubber dryers and sweepers for companies across the UK, so we know how important it is to have a regular maintenance routine. We’ve put together the top three reasons for servicing and maintaining your cleaning equipment, along with some handy hints and tips to keep them running smoothly.
Looking After Your Investment
Scrubber dryers and sweepers can require a significant outlay of capital to purchase outright. Since they are built to last, these devices are usually a sound investment – but only if you look after them and have them serviced on a regular basis. Taking the time to check, adjust and lubricate the machines’ key components can significantly extend the lifespan of your cleaning equipment. This ensures you get the best value for your money.
Preventative Maintenance
Without regular servicing, you often don’t know there’s a problem with your scrubber dryer or sweeper until it’s too late. Small problems with the internal reservoir or scrubbing heads, for example, can often be easily fixed if spotted right away. Left unchecked, they can lead to much bigger (and more expensive) faults, which not only leaves you with the repair cost but also the cost and inconvenience of alternative cleaning methods until your floor cleaner is operational again.
Greater Efficiency
It is in the nature of cleaning machines to get clogged up sometimes, as part of their day-to-day duties. With scrubber dryers, the main areas to be affected are the solution and recovery systems. These lead to a reduction in water flow to the brushes and therefore less effective floor cleaning, or, blockages in the vacuum hose, preventing efficient recovery of water from the floor. Regular servicing and maintenance of your scrubber dryer or sweeper ensure that each new cleaning job is as good as the last.
Tips for Self-Maintenance – Good Housekeeping
There are several things you can do to help ensure your floor cleaners are operating at peak efficiency, in between Engineer service visits. These are some of the simplest and most important checks:
Check the batteries: this includes making sure they are sufficiently charged, that there are no loose connections and that the terminals are free from corrosion. For wet batteries, regular checking of water levels is vital to prevent unnecessary and irrecoverable damage.
Check the drain and vacuum hoses: these should be checked for leaks and blockages, every time you use the equipment.
Check the debris tray: cylindrical scrubber dryers will have a built-in debris tray for depositing smaller items of debris such as wood chips or nuts/bolts found on the floor. This should be emptied after each use to prevent build-up. Your floor sweeper hopper should be emptied on a regular basis.
Drain and rinse the recovery tank: this should be carried out after every use to prevent blockages and bacteria build-up within the scrubber dryer.
Clean the squeegees, brushes, and other attachments: this should be performed after every use, to prevent the build-up of debris which will reduce cleaning machine performance.
Professional Scrubber Dryer and Sweeper Servicing
Here at Sharpe Maintenance Services, we deliver a full servicing and repair solution for a wide range of industrial cleaning equipment. Our highly-trained and experienced engineers ensure a thorough service of your machine, resulting in a noticeable improvement in performance. For more details, call the team today on 0116 254 6049, for a free, no-obligation quote.