What savings do you realize with your own scrubber?

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.

Why are more and more companies choosing to own scrubbers?

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.

How much time do you save with a scrubber?

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.

The time savings arise because the machine wets, scrubs and dries in one motion. Manual cleaning requires several steps: sweeping, mopping, rinsing and drying. A scrubber combines all these processes in one efficient operation.

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.

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.

What are the advantages of buying versus renting a scrubber?

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.

What tangible benefits do you realize with your own scrubber?

The total benefits scrubber consist of labor efficiency, cleaning agent savings, reduced reliance on outside services and efficiency gains. An average company realizes significant savings by switching to an in-house machine.

Labor efficiency is the biggest advantage. The drastic reduction in time allows you to maintain more acreage with the same staff or assign employees to other tasks. This provides immediately measurable benefits.

Cleaners you use more efficiently with a machine. Dosing is more precise and you waste less product. Plus, you need fewer chemicals because the mechanical action of brushes and pads loosens a lot of dirt.

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.

To maximize your investment, choose a machine that fits your specific situation. For smaller areas, a walking machine will suffice, while large halls are better off with a seated machine. Pay attention to battery type: lithium batteries offer more advantages in maintenance and flexibility in use.

Schedule regular maintenance to extend its life and avoid costly repairs. A well-maintained machine will last 8-10 years and maintain its efficiency. At Metech, we are happy to help you with the choosing the right scrubber and setting up an appropriate maintenance schedule for maximum benefits. For personal advice you can always contact us.