Autoscrubber vs Mop & Bucket – Which One Makes a Better Choice?

By Sani Marc|2018-01-30

Did you know?

Labour costs represent approximately 80%
of all costs for cleaning companies.

The average employee needs 14 hours to clean
a 50,000-ft2 area with a mop & bucket.
An autoscrubber can do the same job in just 3 hours.

Studies have shown that a mop & bucket
can eliminate roughly 35% of the dirt on a floor,
while an autoscrubber can eliminate up to 95%!

Main advantages

Autoscrubber

  • Since floors dry immediately, an autoscrubber reduces the risk of slips and falls. Ideal for high-traffic/24-hour areas.
  • An autoscrubber’s powerful and uniform scrubbing ensures thorough cleaning.
  • An autoscrubber increases cleaning productivity (get more done in less time and with less effort).
  • The water used remains clean throughout the cleaning process; no risk of cross-contamination.

Mop & Bucket

  • Versatile tool for reaching small and hard-to-reach areas (behind toilet bowls, in closets, under desks, etc.) as well as in stairwells and walls.
  • No electrical outlet or power source needed.
  • Takes up very little space and is easy to store, even in tiny closets; can be quickly taken out in an emergency.
  • Very affordable.

Both options have their own advantages, depending on the needs of the user. Cost is therefore only one of the factors to consider when buying floor cleaning equipment. Keep in mind that cleaning equipment should be considered more of a necessity than merely an expense.

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