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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The AVP3000 central vacuum system is intended for homes up to 3,000 square feet. It generates 537 air watts (suction power). Connections can be made from both the left and right side to the intake and exhaust ports. Equipped with a two-color service indicator, bag debris level di... Learn Moreabout AirVac AVP3000 Central Vacuum System
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Powerful air watt rating with quiet operation. High-efficiency due to the two-stage filtration process. This helps in providing superior cleaning compared to traditional vacuum cleaners. The AVP7500 is intended for homes up to 7,500 square feet and is equipped with status light ... Learn Moreabout AirVac AVP7500 Central Vacuum System
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Airvac AVP12000 is considered to be a disposable bag central vacuum system. It has a modular design with nested components to minimize the utilization of space. This type of design also ensures that this central vacuum system can be easily installed and handled. Learn Moreabout AirVac AVP12000 Central Vacuum System
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The AVP24000 central vacuum system is intended for homes up to 12,000 square feet. This 240-volt power unit generates 627 air watts (suction power). Connections can be made from both the left and right side to the intake and exhaust ports. Equipped with a two-color service indica... Learn Moreabout AirVac AVP24000 Central Vacuum System - 220/240 Volts
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This is one of the best central vacuum systems available in the world. It is considered to be a disposable bag central vacuum system. It has a modular design with nested components to minimize the utilization of space. This type of design also ensures that this central vacuum sys... Learn Moreabout AirVac AVR3000 Central Vacuum System
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The AirVac AVR7500 Power Unit is a bagless central vacuum system built for homes up to 7,500 square feet; this system can generate 551 air watts (suction power). The AVR7500 is manufactured in design with nested components that reduce storage space. Handling, installation, and se... Learn Moreabout AirVac AVR7500 Central Vacuum System
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The AirVac AVR12000 Power Unit is a bagless central vacuum system. This Red Series bagless system is built for homes up to 12,000 square feet. The AVR12000 can generate 570 air watts (suction power). Learn Moreabout AirVac AVR12000 Central Vacuum System
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The AVR24000 central vacuum system is intended for homes up to 12,000 square feet. This 240-volt power unit generates 627 air watts (suction power). Connections on the AVR24000 can be made from both the left and right side to the intake and exhaust ports. Learn Moreabout AirVac AVR24000 Central Vacuum System - 220/240 Volts
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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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