Why We Trust Nilfisk Floor Machines

We stand by the Nilfisk floor machine range because it is purpose-built for professional results, safety, and efficiency.

• Create a Safer Workplace: The most significant advantage we see for our clients is the immediate reduction in slip-and-fall risks. Because the floor is left dry, you can clean in high-traffic areas, even during business hours, without worrying about wet, slippy surfaces.

• A More Sustainable Clean: Nilfisk's smart-flow systems use the minimal amount of water and chemical required for a perfect clean. This not only conserves resources but is proven to lower your total cost of ownership by reducing waste and refill times.

Expert Advice: Choosing the Right Scrubber

As specialists in cleaning equipment, here’s what we ask our customers to determine the best fit for their business:

1. Floor Type and Area: What are you cleaning? A Nilfisk scrubber for a smooth epoxy warehouse floor is different from one for a textured tile entryway. The total square meterage is the most important factor in deciding between a walk-behind and a ride-on machine.

2. Task Complexity: Are you performing light daily maintenance or deep-cleaning stubborn, caked-on industrial grime? The required brush pressure and features, like Nilfisk's EcoFlex system, will be key to matching the machine to your cleaning goals.

3. Productivity Needs: Look at the machine's brush width (wider = faster) and recovery tank capacity. A larger tank is a must for large areas, as it drastically reduces the "dump-and-refill" time, which is often the biggest drain on productivity.

If you need deep cleaning and fast drying, a scrubber dryer is your best choice. In our experience, for areas with dry debris (like dust or small rubbish), using a sweeper first is the most effective workflow.

Our Nilfisk Scrubber Dryer Range

Compact & Walk-Behind Scrubbers: For Small-to-Medium Areas

These are our most popular Nilfisk floor scrubbers for retail, cafes, workshops, and schools. Their main advantage is maneuverability in tight spaces and around obstacles.

• Nilfisk SC100: This compact, corded upright scrubber is our go-to replacement for the traditional mop and bucket in small-to-medium spaces. It scrubs and dries in one pass and features a low-profile deck to clean under furniture and right to the edge of walls.

• Nilfisk SC250: A customer favorite for its all-in-one performance. This battery-powered machine sweeps, scrubs, and dries simultaneously. Its low sound level makes it perfect for daytime cleaning in noise-sensitive areas like hospitals or offices.

• Nilfisk SC500: This is a workhorse for larger commercial spaces. A mid-sized walk-behind, the SC500 is designed for high productivity. It features automatic adjustment of water and detergent flow based on the machine's speed, ensuring a consistent clean without waste.

Ride-On Scrubbers: For Maximum Productivity

For large-scale facilities like distribution centres, car parks, and manufacturing plants, we always recommend Nilfisk’s ride-on scrubbers. They dramatically cut down on labour time and operator fatigue.

• Nilfisk SC4000: This mid-sized ride-on is highly productive and maneuvers surprisingly well in narrow spaces. It features advanced technology like SmartFlow and is available with either a disc deck (for standard cleaning) or a cylindrical brush system (for debris).

• Nilfisk SC5000: A large-capacity, battery-powered scrubber with a runtime of up to 4.5 hours. It’s highly maneuverable and features a Smart Flow system to automatically adjust water pressure, making it incredibly resource-efficient.

• Nilfisk SC6000: This is the top-tier solution for cleaning the largest indoor spaces. With scrubbing widths up to 1300 mm, this machine is built for maximum performance and a low total cost of ownership, featuring the water-saving Ecoflex system.

Other Nilfisk Cleaning Equipment

We also supply the full line of Nilfisk equipment, including dedicated sweepers, polishers, and combination machines.

• Nilfisk Viper DS350 Floor Scrubber: This is a high-speed, single-disc scrubber/polisher used for heavy-duty scrubbing and buffing, not for water recovery.

• Nilfisk SW750 Walk Behind Sweeper: A quiet, battery-powered sweeper ideal for clearing dust and debris in warehouses and workshops before you scrub.

• Nilfisk CS7010 Sweeper Scrubber: The ultimate all-in-one solution. This combination machine, available in battery, LPG, or diesel, sweeps up large debris and scrubs the floor in a single pass.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers provided by our in-house expert,  Jye Couper.

What types of floors can a scrubber dryer clean? 

We’ve sold these machines for almost every hard floor type, including concrete, tile, ceramic, vinyl, epoxy-coated floors, and natural stone. The key is matching the right brush or pad to the floor. For delicate floors like sealed wood, we can advise on models with adjustable brush pressure to ensure a safe clean.

What’s the difference between a walk-behind and ride-on scrubber dryer? 

It's all about operator use and productivity. A walk-behind auto scrubber is guided by the operator, making it perfect for confined or smaller areas. A ride-on scrubber lets the operator sit and drive, which is essential for covering large, open areas like warehouses quickly and without tiring out your staff.

How is a scrubber dryer different from a floor polisher or sweeper? 

They all have very different jobs.

• A sweeper is for dry debris only—like a dustpan and brush on a large scale.

• A polisher is for buffing an already-clean floor to make it shine.

• A scrubber dryer is the only one that washes and dries the floor.

A common mistake is trying to use a scrubber to pick up large debris. We always recommend using a sweeper first to collect dust and rubbish, then using your Nilfisk scrubber for the deep clean. Alternatively, a Nilfisk CS7010 combination Sweeper Scrubber Dryer sweeps, scrubs and dries in a single pass, the ideal cleaning solution for large Warehouse, Logistics or Manufacturing areas.