Common questions and answers about maintenance of Pinston floor scrubbers, tools, mats, and chemicals (continuously updated)
Jul 10, 2025
About Pinston Floor Scrubber?
Q1. What types of Pinston floor scrubbers are there?
Pinston floor scrubbers focus on two types: push-type and ride-on type, with a total of 13 models, covering the needs of different cleaning scenarios. 1. Push-type floor scrubber: suitable for small and medium-sized commercial places, such as shopping mall passages, workshop floors, schools, hospitals and other areas. Flexible operation, efficient cleaning, suitable for venues with an area of no more than 3,000 square meters.2. Ride-on floor scrubber: suitable for large-area cleaning needs, such as large factories, logistics warehouses, exhibition centers, airport waiting areas, etc., with high operating efficiency and low labor intensity of operators, suitable for areas with an area of more than 3,000 square meters.All floor scrubbers under Pinston are automatic floor scrubbers (integrating washing, brushing and suction), using high-efficiency motors, rubber scraper systems and a variety of brush disc configurations to meet the cleaning needs of different floor materials.
Q2. What types of floors are suitable for Pinston floor scrubbers?
Pinston floor scrubbers are widely used on a variety of hard and elastic floor materials, including:1. Ceramic tiles, stone, PVC, epoxy floor, cement floor 2. Coated floor, linoleum floor, concrete floor, etc.We recommend that you confirm the floor material before purchasing so that you can choose the appropriate brush plate or cleaning pad. For rough or stubborn oily floors, you can choose a model with a roller brush or a powerful suction system.
Q3. How to choose the right model of Pinston floor scrubber?
Please quickly filter from the following three dimensions:1. Floor area: If the site is less than 1500㎡, it is recommended to use a lightweight push type; if the site exceeds 3000㎡, it is recommended to use a riding type. 2. Budget range: Pinston products cover the mid-to-high-end range and are cost-effective. Please choose a suitable model based on your budget. 3. Cleaning goal: Whether deep degreasing, fast drying, continuous operation and other functions are required, which affects the machine configuration (such as battery capacity, brush type, water absorption system, etc.).If you have any questions, please contact our pre-sales team. We will provide professional advice and ensure that the most suitable model is recommended for you.
Q4. Can the Pinston floor scrubber clean up paper scraps, sand, debris and other garbage?
Some Pinston models are equipped with a roller brush system, which can handle small and light garbage, such as paper scraps, dust, fine sand, etc. However, please note that the floor scrubber is not a sweeper and is not suitable for handling large or hard garbage, such as leaves, bottle caps, gravel, etc. It is recommended to perform floor scrubbing after sweeping to avoid clogging or damaging the water absorption system.
Q5. Can the Pinston floor scrubber be used on outdoor floors?
It is not recommended to use Pinston floor scrubbers on rough outdoor surfaces, such as unpolished stone, granite or concrete brick roads. Such surfaces may increase the wear of brush discs, scraper strips and other parts, affecting their service life.If you need to clean outdoors, it is recommended to choose professional equipment with heavy-duty brush discs or more wear-resistant structural designs, or consult our customized suggestions.
About consumables (brushes, cleaning pads, chemicals, scrapers, etc.)
Q1. Is it necessary to use special cleaning agents for Pinston floor scrubbers?
It is recommended to use a neutral detergent or a commercial formula recommended by Pinston, which can be added directly to the clean water tank.Please avoid using strong acid or strong alkaline detergents, as these chemicals may damage the internal pipes, motor seals or sewage recovery systems of the equipment, and cause excessive foam to clog the sensor. Be sure to check the product manual before use, or contact after-sales for recommended formulas.
Q2. How to choose and replace brushes and pads?
Pinston offers a variety of brush discs and pad options:1. Nylon brush: suitable for general hard floors, strong wear resistance, and balanced cleaning effect. 2. Wire brush/reinforced brush: used for heavily oily or rough floors, strong cleaning power but attention should be paid to the wear resistance of the floor. 3. Cleaning pad (red, white, black, etc.): suitable for different degrees of polishing or scrubbing, easy to replace, suitable for regular maintenance cleaning.Depending on the floor condition and cleaning frequency, it is recommended to check and replace the brush disc or pad every 3-6 months to ensure the cleaning effect.
Q3. What are the key points for daily maintenance of Pinston floor scrubber?
Daily maintenance recommendations are as follows:1. Empty the sewage tank after each use and rinse it clean to avoid odor and bacterial growth. 2. Check and clean the scraper to prevent dust accumulation from affecting the water absorption effect. 3. Check the brush plate wear regularly and replace it in time. 4. Check the battery power, charging status and battery wiring to maintain good power supply. 5. Avoid long-term no-load operation of the machine or operation without water to prevent damage to the motor.It is recommended to conduct a comprehensive inspection once a month. If any fault is found, please contact Pinston's authorized maintenance service provider in time.