How Much Water Does a Floor Scrubber Use?
Whether you're trying to reduce your water usage because of limited supply, high utility costs, or environmental concerns, it's important to know how much water a floor scrubber actually uses.
The good news is that there isn't one single answer.
Most Floor Scrubbers Let You Adjust Water Usage
One thing many people don't realize is that the amount of water a floor scrubber uses is usually adjustable.
On the Mopit industrial floor scrubber, for example, you can control the amount of water being dispensed by using the water flow valve. This allows you to increase or decrease the amount of water depending on your floor type and how dirty the floor is.
Some jobs require more water to loosen heavy grime, while lighter maintenance cleaning may require much less.
How Much Water Does a Mopit Use?
For most cleaning situations, we recommend running the water valve fully open.
When used this way, the Mopit Mid can typically clean between 3,000 and 8,000 square feet on a single tank of water. The exact amount depends largely on how fast you're walking and how much cleaning solution you're putting down.
For many convenience stores, restaurants, and other small commercial spaces, that's enough to clean the entire facility without stopping to refill the machine.
How Many Gallons Is That?
The Mopit Mid uses approximately 5 gallons of water to clean between 3,000 and 8,000 square feet.
When you think about how much area that covers, it's actually a surprisingly small amount of water.
Because the machine dispenses only what it needs and immediately vacuums the dirty water back into a separate recovery tank, very little water is wasted during the cleaning process.
Using Only the Water You Need
One of the advantages of a commercial floor scrubber is that you aren't locked into a fixed amount of water.
If your floors only need a light maintenance clean, you can reduce the water flow and make your tank last even longer. If you're dealing with heavier dirt or grease, you can increase the flow to help break down the mess more effectively.
Having that flexibility allows you to match the machine to the job instead of using the same amount of water every time.
Final Thoughts
The amount of water a floor scrubber uses depends on both the machine and the settings you choose.
On a Mopit Mid, a single 5-gallon tank can typically clean between 3,000 and 8,000 square feet, making it more than enough to clean many restaurants, convenience stores, and other commercial facilities without needing to refill.
Since the water flow is adjustable, you can also tailor your water usage to fit your cleaning needs, helping you save water while still getting a great clean.