Scrubber Dryers

Hiring offers unrivalled piece of mind, flexibility, guaranteed uptime, and predictable monthly costs.

Buying can suit low-use applications; our team can help you choose the most cost-effective route.

Yes. All SRS hire agreements include servicing, parts, and breakdown support as standard, with optional consumable bundles for convenience.

A scrubber dryer cleans floors by combining scrubbing and vacuum drying in one efficient pass. Small jets feed water directly into the path of the brushes to loosen and lift dirt from the floor surface. Most machines allow cleaning chemical to be added to the solution tank for a deeper, more hygienic clean. A vacuum and squeegee system then collect the dirty water, leaving floors clean and dry within seconds. Industrial models are ideal for maintaining large areas with minimal disruption.

Double scrubbing is a deeper cleaning method used when floors are heavily soiled or have built-up residue. To double scrub, first switch off the vacuum function and make a slow initial pass to apply water and cleaning chemical while the brushes agitate the surface. Allow the solution a few minutes of dwell time to loosen dirt, then activate the vacuum system and make a second pass to collect the dirty water. The result is a cleaner, more even finish without over-wetting the floor.

In large industrial spaces, a scrubber dryer delivers far better results than a mop. It uses rotating brushes and vacuum recovery to lift and remove dirt rather than spread it, applying fresh water and cleaning chemical as it scrubs. The dirty water is collected immediately, leaving floors clean, dry and safe to walk on within seconds. Compared with mopping, it’s faster, more hygienic and ideal for maintaining high-traffic areas such as warehouses, factories and loading bays.

We stock a wide range of industrial cleaning chemicals to suit different floor types and levels of soiling, all of which can be supplied when you hire or purchase a machine from SRS.

For most warehouses, factories and loading bays, a heavy-duty detergent or degreaser used with a scrubber dryer will lift general dirt, oils and grime effectively.

For areas with forklift or vehicle traffic, specialist chemical options are available to help loosen and remove stubborn tyre marks during cleaning, restoring a cleaner, safer finish.

The best brush depends on your floor surface and how heavy the cleaning job is. Nylon brushes suit most everyday cleaning tasks on smooth or sealed floors. Tynex brushes, sometimes called grit brushes, are more abrasive and used for deep cleaning or rough industrial floors. Pads and pad drivers come in different grades, from soft for polishing to very firm for removing tough build-up.

We supply all brush and pad types with our scrubber dryers. You can choose your preferred option on delivery, or we can include a few to try if you are unsure. Extra brushes or pads can be supplied later on request or during service visits (replacement consumables are included in our Flexi+ plan).

Yes. Advanced scrubber dryers can break down and lift dirt using only water, especially when combined with high performance floor pads and the water flow control systems fitted on our range as standard.

A scrubber dryer cleans and dries the floor in one pass, removing dirt, grease and water that can cause slips or falls. Its powerful suction leaves surfaces clean, dry and ready to walk on almost immediately, reducing accident risk and improving hygiene standards.