Question : Has anyone operated a large floor cleaning equipment, for a janitorial job?
I’m gonna apply for a janitorial position and i’ve never really done floor cleaning before. And so I was wondering is it hard to use the equipment? or learn to use the equipment? or is it pretty simple? I know there’s many different kinds of floor cleaning equipment too.. thanks.
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Best answer:

Answer by Monique
It is fairly easy to use a machine once you have read the manual or have seen a demo. You could do some online research if you want to prepare yourself more for the job and not have a hard time, especially on your first day. Also, it would help if during the interview, you’d be sure to impress the employer if you know how to do the job well and is familiar with different floor cleaning equipments.

There are many different makes and models of floor cleaning machines, you have to determine the size of the area you’re looking to clean. Floor cleaning equipment is rated on its coverage area– how much space it can clean for a specific job. A small home floor scrubber, for instance, may clean the floors in your apartment, but it won’t be able to handle a large warehouse.

In addition, you have to be aware of the size of entryways and aisles so you know if you can fit the equipment through tight spaces. Foot traffic is also an important determinant – you need to know how often people walk on your floors and whether or not they track a lot of dirt and grime onto your floors.

Floor cleaners

* Compact floor machines – Low-speed floor polishers that easily navigate in narrow paths and around furniture
* Scrubbers – Use brushes powered by a high-speed motor to clean different floor surfaces. There are three main types of scrubbers available:
1. Small scrubbers for baseboards or tile and grout
2. Walk-behind floor scrubbers can clean 18,500 to 42,000 square feet per hour; battery powered models are available
3. Ride-on floor scrubbers are self-propelled drive systems that operate on battery, LP, Gas, or Diesel power and can clean 33,000 to 83,000 square feet per hour
* Scarifiers – Use multiple brushes to remove thick, stubborn grease and oil deposits
* Sweepers – Gas, LP, or Diesel powered vacuums for large areas like parking lots, manufacturing plants, or outdoor arenas
* Tile & grout cleaners – Battery operated machines that clean restrooms, shower/locker rooms, windows, stairwells, and pools.

Floor finishing machines

* Buffers – Remove scuff marks and light scratches and provide a glossy finish to floors. Large propane fueled buffers can handle industrial-sized jobs.
Sanders – Sand down floors to remove imperfections, uneven heights, and splintering before refinishing jobs
* Polishers – Quickly apply a glossy finish to most wood flooring
* Stone and marble polishers – Restore and maintain high-grade floors like marble, limestone, and granite
* Floor strippers – Remove old layers of floor finish in preparation for a new coat
* Floor stripper applicators – Spread and apply new finishes

For more information, tips and advice, visit http://www.startcleaningservice.com/
Hope this helps!