With today’s emphasis on building sustainability and the current
focus on LEED certifications, the tools used to clean facilities are
changing. Now, floor cleaning equipment feature performance capabilities
that simultaneously reduce environmental impacts and improve worker
productivity. To keep up with this growing trend, rental facilities are
offering floor cleaning equipment designed to meet individual cleaning
requirements and promote green cleaning initiatives.
Efficient rental machines allow operators to reduce water
consumption, minimize or eliminate chemicals, avoid labor-intensive
scrubbing and optimize energy usage - all while still delivering quality
cleaning results. By selecting the appropriate auto scrubbers, carpet
extractors, vacuums and sanders, facility managers can select rental
equipment that will assist in enhancing building sustainability while
maintaining cost-effective cleaning procedures.
Rental equipment with green capabilities
- Auto Scrubbers: Auto scrubbers are used to accommodate daily cleaning needs, with some
offering deep scrubbing capabilities for floor finish removal. Available
in multiple sizes, auto scrubbers can accommodate a wide variety of
buildings, from industrial plants and distribution centers to hospitals
and universities.
- Carpet Extractors and Vacuums: When selecting extractors and vacuums, users should first identify
whether the machine features the Carpet & Rug Institute’s (CRI) seal
of approval. This comes with LEED endorsement and the Green Seal
Standard for Commercial and Institutional Cleaning Services (GS-42).
- Sanders (Dust Containment Vacuums): To combat health risks and maintain optimal air quality while
using sanding equipment, implementing dust containment vacuums minimize
hazardous sanding dust and debris. These vacuums conveniently attach to
sanders, simultaneously promoting safety and productivity.
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