The Best Way to Maintain Commercial Flooring

Clean, safe floors matter in warehouses, plants, and retail spaces. Spills and dust can slow work and raise risk. For most facilities, the fastest, most consistent results come from renting purpose-built machines rather than a mop and bucket.

Choose the Right Cleaning Equipment to Rent

• Sweepers: These collect dirt and debris but do not scrub or dry the floor—good for dry debris and quick passes.
• Floor scrubbers: Apply solution, scrub with brushes, and dry in one pass. These are best for oil, grease, and daily production cleanup.
• Sweeper/scrubbers: Sweep and scrub at once so you avoid two separate machines and cut time on large areas.

Walk-Behind or Ride-On from The Cat^® Rental Store

Pick the format that fits your layout and labor plan. Walk-behind sweeper/scrubbers offer maneuverability for narrow aisles and obstacles. Ride-on floor scrubbers cover big, open spaces faster with less operator fatigue. They are a good fit for facilities with poles, racks, and tight turns where precise control matters. On large, open floors, a ride-on unit can reduce time and labor significantly because you handle more square footage per pass.

Match the Machine to Your Facility

Start with square footage, floor type, and the time you can devote to cleaning. Small, stain-free spaces may only need sweeping. Large, busy areas benefit from a ride-on unit that cuts labor and consolidates steps. Consider your layout and obstructions so operators spend less time stopping and repositioning during a shift.

How to Clean Commercial Floors

• Clear the area: Move tools, equipment, and pallets so the machine can reach the surface.
• Target tough stains: Pre-treat packed grease and oil with an industrial degreaser.
• Machine scrubbing: Choose pads or brushes for your surface and material. For example, use different pads or brushes for tile, vinyl, and concrete so you clean effectively without damage.
• Reach tight spots: Clean corners and edges by hand if the machine cannot access them.

Rent the Right Floor Cleaning Equipment

You can rent all the equipment you need for your square footage and soil load from us. The Cat® Rental Store experts can help match tank capacity, brush pressure, and squeegee design to your floor.

To get started, contact us online or reach your local dealership for rates and availability.