When Do Floor Scrubbers Need to Be Replaced?

As commercial floor scrubbers continue to grow in popularity, new owners naturally come with questions  and one of the most common is: when is it actually time to replace a floor scrubber?

The answer might surprise you. In most cases, a machine that looks worn down or is underperforming doesn't need to be replaced at all.

Maintenance Comes Before Replacement

Before ditching a floor scrubber, there are a few simple maintenance steps that can dramatically extend the life and performance of your machine. The two most common and important are replacing the brush and squeegee on a regular schedule.

These two components take the most wear during regular use, and running a scrubber with a worn brush or squeegee is one of the most common reasons machines seem to stop performing well. Swapping them out is often all it takes to bring a machine back to like-new performance no replacement needed.

How Often Should You Replace Floor Scrubber Parts?

For Mopit floor scrubbers, we generally recommend replacing the squeegee every 4 to 6 weeks depending on use. That might sound frequent, but we've worked hard to keep the cost of ownership as low as possible. Rather than the hundreds of dollars you might expect to pay for floor scrubber replacement parts, Mopit squeegees are just $17.50.

If you lease a Mopit, parts like this are included in the month-to-month lease. You only pay for shipping and handling. Learn more about leasing the Mopit Floor Scrubber here.

Every component on the Mopit is designed to be replaceable and easy to work on, so you're never in a position where a single worn part forces you into buying a whole new machine. With proper care and routine part replacement, most operators get years of reliable use out of their machine.

When It Is Time to Replace

If you do reach the point where a replacement makes sense, Mopit makes that process as painless as possible too. Lease customers can have a replacement machine sent out directly you only cover shipping and handling. No lengthy downtime, no complicated process.