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 Genesis 99190 by Powerstar is the perfect central vacuum for small homes, condos, and apartments. Developed to produce 560 air-watts (suction power), this machine provides adequate suction to offer a truly deep clean. The Powerstar Genesis 99190 central vacuum also offers vib... Learn Moreabout Powerstar Genesis Central Vacuum System
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The all-new Powerstar Optima 99191 is designed for the larger homes. This power unit provides an impressive 600 air-watts (suction power) and 138” of water lift. Powered by a bypass soundproof motor, the Optima 99191 is an ultra-silent central vacuum, ranking in at only 55 deci... Learn Moreabout Powerstar Optima Central Vacuum System
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The Powerstar Utopia is the biggest and most awesome central vacuum of the Powerstar line. Designed with a bypass, soundproof dual-motor central vacuum the Utopia provides a dominating 1,160 air-watts (suction power) for ultimate performance. The Powerstar Utopia provides not onl... Learn Moreabout Powerstar Utopia Central Vacuum System
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The Optima Plus 99193 by PowerStar is designed for the larger living spaces. The all-new Powerstar Optima Plus provides superior suction power with 650 air-watts and 143” water lift. The all-new Optima Plus holds its ground against many central vacuum systems in its class with ... Learn Moreabout Powerstar Optima Plus Central Vacuum System
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The Power Star III produces 500 air watts and is designed for the medium to large sized homes up to 5,000 square feet. Cyclonic filtration reduces the use of disposable bags and with its large 6-gallon dirt capacity allows for easy dirt disposal. This central vacuum has been dis... Learn Moreabout PowerStar III Central Vacuum System
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The PowerStar PS405 central vacuum cleaner is a classy cleaning solution, addressing any cleaning needs one may have if living in a house or an apartment with a total surface of anywhere up to 3,000 square feet. Keeping a discreet appearance, it relies on high-quality components ... Learn Moreabout PowerStar PS405 Central Vacuum System
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The PowerStar PS705 central vacuum cleaner is the mid-range model, designed for cleaning homes as large as 7,000 square feet. Most homeowners will agree that vacuuming is a tedious and challenging chore. But it does not have to be. The new line of PowerStar central vacuum cleaner... Learn Moreabout PowerStar PS705 Central Vacuum System
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The PowerStar PS805 central vacuum cleaner is an ideal innovative cleaning option for homeowners faced with the challenges of surfaces as large as 10,000 square feet, generating enough power to meet such high demands effortlessly. In numbers, the 120 V motor of this vacuum cleane... Learn Moreabout PowerStar PS805 Central Vacuum System
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As a respectable manufacturer, PowerStar does not neglect any of its potential customers and therefore has launched a heavy-duty appliance for heavy cleaning duties. With its dual 5.7 motors operating at a voltage of 240 V, the PowerStar PS905 central vacuum cleaner banks on a ma... Learn Moreabout PowerStar PS905 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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