Many UK businesses rely on manual sweeping to keep their site tidy. However, this can be slow and labour intensive, taking cleaning staff away from more important tasks. This is where commercial floor sweepers can be a great investment.
In this article, we’ll outline what a floor sweeper is and the different types available. We’ll also cover the difference between electric and manual models.
What is a floor sweeper?
A sweeper is an industrial floor cleaning machine which sweeps across the top of a surface and pulls loose dirt into a built-in waste container. They are capable of effectively and efficiently removing dust and debris from a large surface area.
Configurations are available in both walk-behind and ride-on machines. Operators can use these machines both inside, in work environments, or outside on roads and gutters.
How do floor sweepers work?
First, as the operator moves the sweeper along the floor, the rotary brush sweeps debris into a dirt hopper. A suction ventilator then produces a vacuum in the waste container to ensure dust can’t escape. A dust filter system then ensures that air leaving the machine’s exhaust is clean. Additionally, side brushes allow operators to effectively sweep borders and corners.
What types of industrial floor sweepers are available?
Pedestrian Sweeper
Pedestrian sweepers, also known as walk-behind sweepers or manual sweepers, are compact and easy to manoeuvre. This makes them ideal for covering smaller areas. Manual models offer effective debris collection, ensuring clean surfaces across a multitude of applications. Moreover, pedestrian floor sweepers are perfect for both indoor and outdoor use, and deliver reliable performance with minimal effort.
Ride-On Sweeper
Ride-on sweepers are ideal for large-scale cleaning, offering a robust performance and maximum dust control. Suitable for indoor and outdoor use, ride-on sweepers provide powerful performance, making them perfect for commercial and industrial spaces.
Outdoor Sweeper
Outdoor sweepers, such as the Hako Citymaster, are ideal for tougher outdoor environments. They are designed to handle large areas and heavy usage.
What is a Hako Sweepmaster?
Hako specifically designed their Sweepmaster range to effectively clean large areas by removing dirt and debris from the surface. The range includes both manual and battery powered models. They feature award winning technology such as the dust stop jacket, which helps prevent dust from rising and settling in difficult to reach areas.
Pedestrian Sweepmasters are highly manoeuvrable and provide a safe cleaning environment. Whether you’re looking to sweep a shop floor, shopping centre, factory or warehouse you’ll be able to achieve a consistent and superior clean.
For a more in-depth look at the Sweepmaster range, watch the Hako Sweepmaster B800 in action below:
Hako Sweepmaster B800
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What industries and applications are sweepers used in?
Industrial sweepers, depending on their size and specific purpose, are used across various industries. Their versatility ensures they meet the needs of many different environments.
Key applications include:
Offices
Commercial floor sweepers can simplify the process of tidying office floors on a daily basis. Specific models are available that can fit into compact spaces making them ideal for office environments.
Food & Beverage
Within the food and beverage industry, it is essential for businesses to maintain high standards of hygiene. Floor sweepers simplify the regular task of removing debris from the floor, so that cleaning staff can focus on more intense cleaning tasks.
Learn how Hako cleaning equipment helped Marstons to future-proof their operation here.
Warehouses
Within a busy warehouse, it’s easy for dust and other debris to gather quickly. However, excessive dirt can pose a risk to other equipment and operator safety. That’s why it’s important for warehouse operations to maintain high standards of cleanliness.
Learn how a Hako B980R Sweepmaster increase safety and cleanliness for Yorkshire Water.
Mechanical vs Manual Floor Sweepers
Industrial sweeping solutions have many benefits in comparison to traditional methods. A key benefit is the ease with which a machine can take care of debris and dirt of all sizes. In comparison, each time a cleaner using a broom comes across a large or medium sized piece of dirt, they will need to stop and physically remove it. This causes significant time delays, is unreliable, and in turn has an impact on productivity.
With a Hako industrial sweeper businesses can easily overcome these issues. Features such as the easy to use dust flap operation enable a comprehensive clean of any area.
Sweepers: Purchase vs Hire
Whether on a short-term or long-term basis, hiring allows access to market leading industrial cleaning solutions without large upfront costs. Learn more about the benefits of hiring equipment.
If you do choose to purchase, our Briggs Finance system can help you spread the cost. This allows you to manage your budget while ensuring your premises are clean, tidy, safe and hygienic.