Preparing your commercial & industrial floor cleaning equipment for the holidays

As the year comes to a close, businesses that have had a busy and challenging year will be eager for the upcoming festive break. However, before you shut down operations, you must take a few simple steps to ensure your commercial floor cleaning machines are ready for use when you reopen in the new year.

Cleaning machines often run at full capacity in the lead-up to the holidays to meet increased demand, making it even more critical to thoroughly clean them after each use. Pay extra attention to the filters in your floor machines to avoid a build-up of dirt, which, if neglected, can damage the filter system and lead to costly repairs.

Industrial floor cleaning machines that rely on batteries should have their batteries fully charged before long breaks. It’s never advisable to leave a battery fully drained or keep it plugged into the charger when not in use. This could result in the charger failing to detect voltage, preventing it from initiating the recharge process.

Another key step before leaving your floor cleaning equipment unused for an extended period is to empty the water tanks. Flush them thoroughly with clean water, then verify that they are completely empty. To prevent the growth of bacteria and any unpleasant smells, leave the recovery tank lid open to allow air to circulate.

If your floor cleaner operates on LPG, check for potential leaks and ensure gas lines are turned off before closing for the holidays to minimize any risks.

When storing sweepers, scrubbers, and other floor cleaning equipment during downtime, keep them in a clean, dry place. Ensure they are kept away from extreme heat and direct sunlight, both of which can cause premature wear and tear on seals and squeegee rubbers, reducing their effectiveness and operational performance.

By completing your daily checklists and following these holiday maintenance tips, you can extend the life of your warehouse floor cleaner or professional floor cleaning machine. Once the Christmas break is over, simply follow the pre-start checklist for each machine, and your floor-cleaning equipment will be good to go.

For your daily maintenance or pre-start checklist for your Conquest floor cleaning machine, feel free to contact us today at 1800 100 150 or via email at [email protected].