Here are 7 questions you should be asking your self when deciding where to purchase your next automatic floor scrubber. All too often people buy their equipment and then are left out in the cold when any issue arise.<\/p>\n
It sometimes seems like modern architects and flooring manufacturers are going out of their way to develop new types of flooring surfaces just because they can. \u00a0These floors can be marketed as never having to be cleaned or maintained. \u00a0They will last forever and never get dirty. \u00a0They may have smooth or textured surfaces, anti-slip coatings and they can pose tremendous problems for the facility that chooses to install them. \u00a0If you are purchasing an Automatic Scrubber make sure you purchase one from a company that has been educated and certified on the cleaning processes needed to clean the specific floors in your facility.<\/p>\n
Floor pads, Brushes and chemical play a crucial part in the results you will see from your scrubber. \u00a0Which pad or brush to use is critical in getting the cleaning results you want. \u00a0Make sure the differences are made clear and the type of pad or brush recommended will work in your application. \u00a0Chemical can be even more critical. \u00a0The wrong cleaning chemical will not give you the results you want and may even damage your floor. \u00a0The wrong chemical can leave residue, make the floor tacky, attract dirt instead of cleaning and ruin the overall appearance. \u00a0The wrong chemical may even chemically burn your floor and do irreparable damage. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Make sure your distributor knows which cleaning chemical works best in the scrubber with your floor surface and will give you the results you want.<\/p>\n
Do the salespeople have a good overall knowledge of what an automatic floor scrubber is supposed to do and how they operate? \u00a0Do they know the nuts and bolts? \u00a0Do they know the machine operation? \u00a0Make sure you are talking with a representative that knows how the equipment will react with the floor surface, chemicals, brushes and what results to expect. \u00a0\u00a0The rep should have your best interest in mind, work towards meeting your expectations and not just try to sell you what they have.<\/p>\n
Many Janitorial Supply Distributors that sell equipment do not service what they sell. \u00a0They use sub-contractors to service their sold equipment. This causes extended downtime, warranty issues because the contractor may not be a warranty certified company, and parts availability issues. \u00a0Just because a person can turn a wrench does not mean they are certified to buy parts or service specific pieces of equipment. \u00a0Long term support is critical. \u00a0Anyone can sell you a scrubber but who will be there in 5 years to repair it when the time comes.<\/p>\n
Does the distributor you are talking to have a well-stocked parts department. \u00a0You will experience extended downtime if parts have to be ordered every time they repair a machine. \u00a0Make sure the parts inventory reflects the number of machines they have sold and they are able to support sold machines quickly and efficiently.<\/p>\n
You don\u2019t want to have your scrubber picked up and brought back for repair every time your machine needs routine maintenance. Make sure routine maintenance and small repairs; even big repairs can be done at your facility. \u00a0Every day you go without cleaning your floors, dirt accumulates and detracts from the image you are trying to present. \u00a0Make sure your distributor can perform repairs quickly and easily at your facility so you don\u2019t have to accept downtime and dirty floors.<\/p>\n
Finally, Make sure equipment training is provided with your purchase. \u00a0Training should include machine operator training, brush and pad usage, and chemical usage. \u00a0It should also include daily, weekly and monthly maintenance schedules, battery inspections, control issues, and cleaning techniques. \u00a0Training should be on going and be provided for as long as you own the machine.<\/p>\n
If you have any questions about how to go about looking for an Automatic Floor Scrubber and where to buy one, contact us here at Rhiel Supply. \u00a0We\u2019ll be happy to guide you in the right direction.<\/p>\n
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