A own scrubber delivers significant savings on labor costs, maintenance contracts and cleaning supplies. You save up to 70% in floor cleaning time compared to manual cleaning, while also reducing reliance on outside cleaning services. Total savings depend on the size of your premises, type of floor and frequency of cleaning.
The trend toward own scrubbers is growing because companies want more control over their cleaning processes and expenses. Instead of relying on outside parties or leases, organizations are opting for the security of having their own equipment.
The main reasons for this shift are long-term benefits, schedule flexibility and better quality control. With your own machine, you decide when and how thoroughly you clean, without regard to availability of rental equipment or outside service providers.
Modern scrubbers have also become more user-friendly. Brands such as Tennant, Nilfisk and Hako have developed machines that require little training and perform reliably. This makes the switch to in-house equipment more accessible to companies without technical expertise.
For facility managers, having your own scrubber means predictable expenses and fewer ad hoc problems. You no longer have to search for available rental machines or wait for outside cleaning crews when quick cleaning is needed.
A scrubber reduces the working time dramatically by reducing cleaning time by 60-70%. Where manually mopping 1,000 square feet takes about 4 hours, a scrubber does it in about 1 hour.
De tijdsbesparing ontstaat doordat de machine in één beweging nat maakt, schrobt en droogt. Bij handmatig schoonmaken zijn meerdere stappen nodig: vegen, dweilen, naspoelen en drogen. Een schrobmachine combineert al deze processen in één efficiënte handeling.
For an average office building of 2000 square meters, this means a savings of about 15 labor hours per week. You can use this time savings for other important tasks within your organization.
| Surface | Manual (hours) | With scrubber (hours) | Time saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 m² | 2,0 | 0,5 | 1.5 hours |
| 1000 m² | 4,0 | 1,0 | 3.0 hours |
| 2000 m² | 8,0 | 2,0 | 6.0 hours |
| 5000 m² | 20,0 | 5,0 | 15.0 hours |
In addition, mechanical floor cleaning provides consistently better results. Your staff has to go over the same surfaces less often and can focus on other tasks that require manual attention.
At a scrubber purchase you are more economical in the long run than with long-term rental. Rental can be more expensive in the long run, while a purchased machine will provide years of service with only maintenance costs.
The big advantage of buying is availability. Your machine is always ready when you need it. When renting, your desired model may not be available, especially during busy periods or emergency jobs.
Buying also offers more flexibility in maintenance and adjustments. You can choose a service contract that suits your needs, or do certain maintenance work yourself. With renting, you are stuck with the landlord's terms and conditions.
For companies that clean regularly (more than twice a week), buying is almost always more economical. Renting is only interesting for occasional use or to test different models before buying.
The total benefits scrubber bestaan uit arbeidsefficiëntie, schoonmaakmiddelen besparing, minder afhankelijkheid van externe diensten en efficiëntiewinst. Een gemiddeld bedrijf realiseert aanzienlijke besparingen door de overstap naar een eigen machine.
Arbeidsefficiëntie vormt het grootste voordeel. Door de drastische tijdreductie kun je met hetzelfde personeel meer oppervlakte onderhouden of medewerkers inzetten voor andere taken. Dit levert direct meetbare voordelen op.
Schoonmaakmiddelen gebruik je efficiënter met een machine. De dosering is preciezer en je verspilt minder product. Bovendien heb je minder chemicaliën nodig omdat de mechanische werking van borstels en pads veel vuil losmaakt.
External cleaning services can be partially or completely replaced. Many companies keep outside parties only for specialized tasks such as windows or deep cleaning, while daily floor cleaning is done in-house.
Om je investering maximaal te benutten, kies je een machine die past bij je specifieke situatie. Voor kleinere oppervlakten volstaat een loopmachine, terwijl grote hallen beter af zijn met een zitmachine. Let op batterijtype: lithium accu’s bieden meer voordelen in onderhoud en flexibiliteit in gebruik.
Plan regelmatig onderhoud om de levensduur te verlengen en dure reparaties te voorkomen. Een goed onderhouden machine gaat 8-10 jaar mee en behoudt zijn efficiëntie. Bij Metech helpen we je graag bij het choosing the right scrubber and setting up an appropriate maintenance schedule for maximum benefits. For personal advice you can always contact us.