Disc vs Cylindrical Brushes
Floor scrubber dryers can use different brush heads to enhance their performance in certain applications. Two of the most common types are disc brushes and cylindrical brushes. To maximise cleaning performance at your premises, you need to ensure you’re using the right brush head for your floors. In this article, we take a look at both brush heads, including their benefits, applications and maintenance requirements.
What is disc cleaning?
Disc brushes are flat, round brushes that rotate while water is dispensed through the centre of the scrubber. Disc brushes apply pressure to the floor to shine, remove scuff marks, strip wax or clean tiles. This type of cleaning typically uses less water than cylindrical cleaning and can be used for a wider range of applications.
What are the benefits of disc cleaning?
Disc brushes are preferred over cylindrical brushes when it comes to cleaning and polishing scuffed floors. They offer various benefits including:
- They are able to accommodate pad drivers, which are used for maintaining waxed floors.
- They can remove thick buildup since they are able to produce greater downwards pressure
- They are versatile and can be used on various floors for cleaning and polishing.
What are the applications of disc cleaning?
Disc brushes are ideal for floors that often get scuffed and need regular polishing. These will typically be found in areas of heavy footfall, such as schools or retail stores. The types of floors most prone to scuffing and therefore most suitable for disc cleaning include:
- Flat surfaces
- Vinyl composition tile
- Sheet vinyl
- Polished concrete
What is cylindrical cleaning?
Cylindrical brushes are used for floors with grout or cracks where dirt can easily become trapped. The brushes turn in opposite directions at speeds between 600 and 800 RPM to clean deep into these areas and remove dirt where regular brushes might struggle.
What are the benefits of cylindrical cleaning
Cylindrical cleaning is preferred over brush cleaning when there is loose dirt or dust on the surface of the floor. The benefits of cylindrical cleaning include:
- The machines sweep and scrub simultaneously — there is no need to sweep before cleaning
- The clean doesn’t create any dust
- Cylindrical brushes are ideal for cleaning grout lines
- Higher RPM results in a more effective clean overall
What are the applications of cylindrical cleaning
Cylindrical cleaning is typically done in parking facilities, warehouses and other types of production facilities. Cylindrical brushes are ideal for floors that aren’t conducive to pre-sweeping, such as:
- Natural stone
- Safety floors
- Rubber studded
- Carpet
- Laminate
How to maintain disc brushes and cylindrical brushes?
Both disc brushes and cylindrical brushes require regular maintenance to maximise their cleaning performance.
The lifespan of the brush will depend on a number of factors, including how often the brush is used, the type of floor it is used on and the condition of the floor.
You can prolong the lifespan of the brushes with the following methods:
- Clean the brushes after each use
- Remove dirt, stripper, finish, wax and anything that can be wrapped around the brush
- Rotate the cylindrical brushes on a weekly basis
- Spray the brushes off using hot water and hang them to dry
At Alpha Power Cleaners, we offer scrubber dryers for cylindrical or disc cleaning. Take a look through our range of products and hire your perfect cleaning equipment on a flexible contract. Plus, we even offer professional servicing and repairs to ensure that downtime is kept to a minimum.
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