Sanitaire Floor Machines

Sanitaire Floor Machines

Sanitaire floor machines

 

Best Sanitaire Floor Machines

 

Sanitaire’s floor machines are designed and built for safety, user comfort, and providing maximum shine to your hard surface floors, including hardwood, tile, linoleum, and marble. All models are made with the long-lasting enduring all-metal base, tubes, handles, and trigger assembled and designed for the ordeals of commercial cleaning. Models also come standard with a one-year warranty on labor as well as a three-year warranty on parts.

Models vary in diameter; however, they all offer the added feature of a safety shut-off switch. Although pad drivers are sold separately, you can easily change pads, or brushes to reinvigorate your hard surface flooring. Any of these models will bring out the luster of your hard surface floors, whether you’re cleaning, buffing or burnishing. For more information to find the right model, to add a little polish for your commercial use, contact us at ThinkVacuums either by email, chat or just call us at 1-800 322 2965.
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  1. The Button Lock Metal Telescopic Wand has a universal 1-1/4" diameter and can extend between 23"-39" at 1" intervals. It has a chrome finish, is made of a durable metal, and fits any central vacuum. The Button Lock Metal Telescopic Wand has a button-lock top and friction-fit bott... Learn Moreabout Central Vacuum Button-Lock Top/Friction-Fit Bottom Telescopic Chrome Wand

    $41.95
  2. The Universal Button-Lock Telescopic 25"-40" Chrome Wand has a universal 1-1/4" diameter and can extend between 25"-40" at 1" intervals. It has a chrome finish, is made of a durable metal, and fits with any central or regular vacuum. The Universal Button-Lock Telescopic 25"-40" C... Learn Moreabout Central Vacuum Button-Lock Top / Button-Lock Bottom Telescopic Chrome Wand

    $38.95
  3. These Universal Friction Fit Plastic Wands has a 1.25 diameter and is 19" in length. Learn Moreabout Central Vacuum Friction-Fit Plastic Extension Wands 2-Pack

    $21.95
  4. The Central Vacuum Friction-Fit 19" Chrome Extension Wands extends up to 19in. in length. This package includes two chrome-plated wands. Learn Moreabout Central Vacuum Friction-Fit 19" Chrome Extension Wands 2-Pack

    $22.95
  5. These Universal Button-Lock Chrome Wands with Cord Clip are 1-1/4" diameter and 19" in length. Also features a convenient cord clip. These pipes can be used either with straight suction or with an electric power head. Learn Moreabout Central Vacuum Button-Lock Chrome Wands with Cord Clip 2-Pack

    $22.95
  6. The NuTone CT175 electric wand is easily adjustable, one-piece ratcheting wand that extends from 26" to 39" at one-inch intervals. Positive ratchet mechanism locks into place. The CT175 NuTone central vacuum wand is required for use with the CT700 NuTone Electric Powerhead when u... Learn Moreabout NuTone CT175 Aluminum Retractable Electric Wand

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  7. The Button Lock Top/Friction Fit Bottom Telescopic Wand has a 1-1/4" diameter and can extend between 25"-38" at 1" intervals. This wand has larger than normal extension options, is made of an extremely durable material, and is very lightweight. Considering all these features, we ... Learn Moreabout Central Vacuum Button-Lock Top/Friction-Fit Bottom Telescopic Metal Wand

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  8. This universal central vacuum telescopic wand is 1-1/4" diameter and extends 23" to 39" at 1" Intervals. Color - Black Learn Moreabout Central Vacuum Telescopic Plastic Wand (Friction Fit)

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  9. The Button Lock Top/Friction Fit Bottom Wand has a 1-1/4" diameter that is friction fit on the bottom and button lock on the top. This wand can otherwise be referred to as a female lock/male friction wand and can be used with any central vacuum hose or attachments. Measuring 19 i... Learn Moreabout Central Vacuum Button-Lock Top/Friction-Fit Bottom Chrome Lower Wand

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  10. The Universal Button-Lock Telescopic Chrome Wand with Cord Management has a 1-1/4" universal diameter and can extend in length between 25"-38" at 1" intervals. It has a solid chrome finish and is made from some of the most durable metal out there. Learn Moreabout Central Vacuum Button-Lock Telescopic Chrome Wand with Cord Management

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  11. The Upper Wand with Cord Management has a 1-1/4" diameter and is 19 inches in length. It has a solid chrome finish and made from some of the most durable metal available. Another benefit of this wand is it's cord management. No longer will you deal with a tangled cord. The Upper ... Learn Moreabout Central Vacuum Button-Lock Chrome Upper Wand with Cord Management

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  12. The Friction Fit Telescopic Wand has a 1-1/4" diameter and can extend between 23"-36" at 1" intervals. It has a stainless steel finish, is made of a durable metal, and fits with any central or regular vacuum with a universal 1.25" inch opening. This Telescopic Wand has a friction... Learn Moreabout Central Vacuum Friction-Fit Telescopic Metal Wand

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  13. The NuTone CK135 ratcheting wand has a universal diameter (1.25") that fits all NuTone tools. This button lock wand also features a ratchet mechanism that locks the wand into place when extended. The extension reach can go from standard 22" up to 39" at 1" intervals for all those... Learn Moreabout NuTone CK135 Ratcheting Wand

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  14. The NuTone CT170 wand is easily adjustable, one-piece ratcheting wand extends from 26" to 39" at one-inch intervals. Positive ratchet mechanism locks into place. The CT170 NuTone central vacuum wand is required for use with the CT700 NuTone Electric Powerhead when used with the C... Learn Moreabout NuTone CT170 Aluminum Retractable Electric Wand

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Common Floor Surfaces

There are many different floor surfaces that are being used in today's commercial buildings. The following is only a partial list:
Carpet Terrazzo Vinyl Sheet Goods Limestone Brick
Laminates Clay Tile Laminate Vinyl Strips Slate Stone
Linoleum Hard Wood Asphalt Tile Flagstone Saltillo Tile
Ceramic Tile Epoxy Marble Parquet  
Concrete Vinyl Tile Granite Bamboo  

In addition, many products are being developed at low costs to mimic more expensive floor surfaces such as wood and various stone surfaces. While floor machines are one of the most common tools for maintaining and restoring these surfaces, the chemicals, equipment, pads and brushes used will very based on the surface being cleaned and the desired result. It's always recommended to identify the floor type and consult the manufacturer on surface maintenance.

Floor Polishers - How to Care for Various Floor Surfaces

Resilient
Flooring

Includes vinyl tile, sheet vinyl, laminated vinyl strips and tile, asphalt tile, linoleum, and in older buildings, vinyl asbestos tile.

Proper care of resilient flooring depends on which type of flooring is being cleaned. Due to the many different types of resilient floors, the manufacturer should be contacted for cleaning technique. Asbestos tiles require that EPA cleaning regulations are utilized. Floor machines and pads are utilized for various maintenance and restoration processes such as: stripping, scrubbing, polishing, and more.

Stone &
Masonry

One of the most expensive and durable floor coverings. Includes granite, marble, slate, flagstone, terrazzo, and concrete. Use of stone and masonry surfaces is growing rapidly in commercial businesses.

Before cleaning, the type of surface must be identified. Neutral cleaners should be used as they are the safest. Water based penetrating sealers should be used. Care of stone and masonry floors depends on the surface being cleaned and the desired effect. Floor machines are utilized for various maintenance and restoration processes such as: stripping, scrubbing, polishing, and more. Brushes are more commonly used on stone due to the uneven nature of the surface.

Ceramic &
Clay Tile

Often made to look like stone. One of the oldest surfaces known. Highly resistant to soil and moisture, making it one of the easiest floors to maintain.

Generally, topical finishes are not applied to ceramic or clay tile floors. Sealer should be applied to grout lines. Floor machines are utilized for various maintenance and restoration processes such as: stripping, scrubbing, polishing, and more. Most janitors prefer to use soft to medium nylon or nylon grit brushes. Synthetic pads are not typically used since they are not effective in cleaning grout lines.

Laminate
Flooring

Constructed of planks of blocks that are compressed into several layers under high heart and pressure. A top layer of clean resin laminate is applied as the wear layer. Laminates are available in a wide variety of sizes and colors. Many laminates are designed to mimic the look of wood or stone. More commonly used in residential buildings.

Requires little maintenance other than sweeping and vacuuming. Laminates are extremely sensitive to moisture. Moisture control is critical to avoid damage to laminate floors. Any cleaning process should limit the use of moisture. Scrubbing pads are not recommended as they will scratch the surface.

Wood &
Laminate

One of the most basic floor coverings. Includes solid wood, wood laminates, parquet, bamboo, hard woods, soft woods, and more.

General care is complex and varies based on the type of wood. Moisture control is critical to avoid damage to the floor. Periodic maintenance may include recoating and refinishing. This may involve light sanding with a 120 grit, or less, sanding screen mesh disk. Floor machines are utilized for various maintenance and restoration processes such as stripping, scrubbing, sanding, buffing, and more.

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