When cleaning commercial carpets, always test a small area first to be sure either system will work. Cold water extraction has been shown to be a safer alternative on natural carpet fiber, but there are potential issues that favor hot water extraction.

The pure mechanics of hot water extraction produce a more thorough cleaning. Hot water activates various chemicals and allows them to work better. It also gets through to the pad where some stubborn spot issues can reside. Cold water may not get the pad clean and certain sports can “wick” through even after cleaning.

Using a Sanitaire Big Wheel Extractor like the SC6088A makes sense when time is critical. The ten-gallon tank, 100 psi of water pressure, and heated hot water on board allow the operator to work an entire room.

When you locate a stubborn spot, mix some spotting chemical in a spray bottle and use hot water in the rinse. All of the controls are mounted in view on the dash of the two Sanitaire models making management easy. The big, 10-inch wheels provide easy loading and transport.

Once again, time becomes a major factor in this contest. A 28” auto scrubber can clean an acre of space (44,000 sq. ft.) in one hour. It can take over either hours using a traditional 24-ounce mop head with bucket wringer.

Of course not every office space has 44,000 square feet of bare floor in one area, but when you figure 12 minutes per 1,000 square feet for mop and bucket vs 90 seconds for the auto scrubber to cover the same area, you’ll to favor the scrubber for high traffic strips and hallways.

Sanitaire’s SC6120A (28”) and SC6220A (32”) Self Propelled Scrubbers are walk-behind machines that provide straight tracking on slick surfaces. Foot pedals activate both squeegee and brush controls, and they can clean for up to 8 hours on one charge.

Auto scrubbers reduce the slip and fall potential because the floors are dry immediately. There is also the advantage of doing a better job on floors with crevices and deep grout lines as the machine brushes reach deep and remove imbedded dirt in the process.

A mop and bucket is not to be overlooked, however. They are best used in smaller areas where using an extra scrubber is not convenient, such as behind toilets and under office chairs. However, using a mop and bucket increases the likelihood of spreading and leaving behind dirty water, which is not the case with an auto scrubber.

There will always be spills and dirt. Depending on the size of the area you can use a mop and bucket, the SC6120A (28”) or the SC6220A (32”). What is your time worth?

After a successful early 2014 campaign to acquaint buyers with the new Sanitaire products, we are launching WinTen again at the end of July, with another drawing planned for October.

Once again, by registering at our site SanitaireWinTen.com you become eligible for the drawing to win your choice of ten products from a select group. Spread the word! This is an opportunity to win friends and influence buying decisions.

Recently, Sanitary Maintenance Magazine distributors were asked to select their favorite products out of the product releases that have been submitted to the journal over the past year. 40 award winners were selected from the hundreds of releases, not by category, but simply by the greatest number of votes. The Sanitaire 10Q QuietClean BackPack™ was undoubtedly a runaway favorite.

Sanitaire has maintained its own manufacturing facility in North America for more than 35 years. This allows the company to own and oversee all phases of the manufacturing process for more than 90 percent of its product line, ensuring the highest quality standards are met consistently. Furthermore, all Sanitaire branded products undergo rigorous testing and quality assurance programs to make certain they are designed and built to last.

A member of the Electrolux Home Care Products family since 1974, Sanitaire has earned the reputation as an industry leader by producing the most durable and serviceable commercial upright vacuums in the industry. The current line of Sanitaire vacuum cleaners includes uprights, canisters, back-packs, floor machines, industrial carpet cleaners, air movers and accessories.

For more information, contact Sanitaire at 10200 David Taylor Drive, Charlotte, North Carolina, call 800-800-8975 or visit www.sanitairevac.com.