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TECHNICALLY SPEAKING

Shopfloor Cleaning

Matching Machines to Industrial Needs

In terms of cleanliness, what has been the norm for international MNCs for years, is now being
adapted even by MSMEs besides corporates in India. There is a growing understanding of the need
to maintain clean shopfloors. Sahil Jain, Managing Director, columbus Cleaning Machines Pvt. Ltd,
elaborates on how the impact of maintaining clean spaces could help in the elimination of visual and
distractive clutter; enable efficient access to materials; create positive mental impact for a sense of
calm and productive mood and maintain a professional attitude

Cleaning machines miss, especially in areas with areas that require a high level
used in shopfloors limited access for scrubbers. of cleanliness, such as clean
rooms, electronics factories,
Some models handle both
In industrial shopfloors, the type dry and wet debris, making or hazardous material zones.
of floor cleaning machine needed them versatile. Perfect for HEPA-filtered vacuums
depends on factors like the floor environments with fine powders are particularly effective in
material, the type of dirt or debris (like wood dust, metal dust, industries where air quality is
present, and the size of the space. or chemical powders) or in crucial.
Here’s a breakdown of cleaning
machines commonly used in
industrial settings and the tasks
they are best suited for:
1. Floor Sweepers: Sweepers
are used to collect and remove
dry debris such as dust, dirt,
metal shavings, and small
trash. They are ideal for
quickly covering large, open
spaces or concrete and asphalt
floors.
2. Scrubber Dryers (Walk-
Behind or Ride-On):
Scrubbers use water,
detergent, and rotating
brushes to deep-clean floors,
breaking down dirt and grime.
They are excellent for sticky
messes, oils, grease, and
other substances that require
deeper cleaning. Essential in
factories or production areas
where floors are exposed to
oils, grease, food production
residue, or manufacturing
byproducts. Ideal for concrete,
tile, or sealed floors.
3. Industrial Vacuum Cleaners:
Designed to capture fine dust
and debris that sweeping or
scrubbing machines might
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