Scrubber dryers are an efficient investment
Investing in a floor cleaning machine needs to be worthwhile – and a Kärcher scrubber dryer delivers just that. How? Compared to manual cleaning, scrubber dryers reduce work and material costs yet increase cleaning quality at the same time.
The cost-effective cleaning solution for any application
Compared to manual floor cleaning, scrubber dryers are quicker, more cost-effective and more thorough when it comes to cleaning all types of floors. A scrubber dryer saves you time and cleaning agents, and this protects employees as well as your purse. The machines are also easy to use and low-maintenance. We have the right design for each application, each one ideally suited to the type and size of your floor and your requirements. Whether it's a small business, pub or restaurant, a large supermarket or shopping centre, or a very large surface in an airport or production hall, scrubber dryers are the most efficient cleaning solution for all floors, whether it's 30 or 30,000 m² in size.
How exactly do scrubber dryers work?
All modern scrubber dryers with a roller or disc brush head essentially work in the same way. The cleaning solution is mixed either in the fresh water tank when cleaning agents are added to it or, in the case of automatic dosing systems, just in front of the brush head itself. The rotation and contact pressure of the brush work together to remove dirt. Thanks to the turbine's suction power, the dirty water is then absorbed by the squeegee and collected in the dirty water tank. Scrubbers on the other hand do not have a turbine or a squeegee. This is why loosened dirt is collected by, for example, Kärcher's wet and dry vacuum cleaners afterwards.
But not all scrubber dryers are the same
Scrubber dryers are like cars – they all work the same, yet not every model is suited to each area of application. Yet thanks to different designs, sizes, brush head systems and drive technologies, it is very easy to find a machine that exactly matches your individual requirements. You know how large your surfaces are and whether they are filled with objects or not. You know the structure of your floors and their degree of soiling. And we have the right floor cleaning machine for what you need. Promise.
Which scrubber dryer for which floor?
Roller brush head
General:
- Primary application: comprehensive deep cleaning
- Areas of application: textured and heavily soiled floors with coarse dirt
- Suitable surfaces: hard floors, stone, etc.
Advantages:
- Counter-rotating rollers pick up particles, which then end up in the coarse dirt container.
- No need for preliminary work such as sweeping
Disc brush head
General:
- Primary application: maintenance cleaning and light soiling
- Areas of application: smooth floors and noise-sensitive areas
- Suitable surfaces: hard floors, PVC, etc.
Advantages:
- Ideal for noise-sensitive areas (e.g. hospitals, hotels and restaurants)
- Uniform cleaning results
Orbital brush head
General:
- Primary application: deep and maintenance cleaning
- Areas of application: textured and delicate floors
- Suitable surfaces: hard floors, PVC, linoleum, parquet, laminate, natural stone, textured tiles, safety floors
Advantages:
- Ideal for noise-sensitive areas (e.g. hospitals, hotels and restaurants)
- Low water and chemical consumption
- Prevents scuff marks, ensures even contact pressure and allows easy changing of different pads
So which scrubber dryer is the right one for you?
Our floor cleaning machines are available in different sizes and come with many configuration options for a wide range of applications – our specially developed accessories help you do more than just clean. Further special cleaning solutions and simpler scrubbers complete our range. Here you will not only find all the information on the individual categories, but also the scrubber dryer that is the right one for you in our product range.
Compact scrubber driers
Developed for the fast and flexible cleaning of small to medium-sized areas like in restaurants, shops, kitchens, hotels and other highly frequented areas heavily-furnished: our push scrubber driers.
Walk-behind scrubber driers
Walk-behind scrubber driers are perfect for efficient cleaning on medium-sized areas, such as in retail, swimming pools, halls, as well as corridors and aisles and on floors of many facilities
Ride-on/step-on scrubber driers
The ideal choice for cleaning large, sparsely furnished areas, such as in warehouses and production halls, shopping centres, car parks or airports. Here you also find our combined sweeper/scrubber drier machines.
Other cleaning solutions/Single-disc machines
Whether it's single-disc and polishing machines for hard surface maintenance or solutions for very demanding cleaning tasks, like on stairs or escalators: our other cleaning solutions.
technologies
Modern scrubber dryers are much more than powerful cleaning machines – they combine smart features and efficient technologies to form a sustainable overall system. To ensure that they deliver reliable, top performance in a wide range of applications, Kärcher relies on a variety of innovative features that noticeably improve operation, safety and economy. From automated processes and economical operating modes to intelligent assistance systems: our technologies create measurable added value in daily cleaning tasks and raise efficiency and convenience to a new level.
DOSE
The scrubber dryers are equipped with automatic detergent dosing. This allows for flexible use of detergents on different floors and types of dirt, protecting against overdosing and saving resources.
Auto-rinse
By connecting a quick-release coupling to the machine, tank cleaning is carried out automatically – without splashing or contact with dirty water.
Auto-fill
The automatic water filling system stops automatically when the tank is full, giving employees additional time for equipment maintenance.
KIK
Kärcher Intelligent Key enables individual settings, such as the choice of language for each user, thereby not only increasing safety by preventing incorrect operation but also saving resources by preventing incorrect dosages.
KART
Kärcher Advanced Response Technology features a brush head that can be rotated by +/- 200 degrees. This means that even small, awkward or hard-to-reach areas can be cleaned efficiently.
Auto!Vac
Auto!Vac is the efficiency feature of the new B 80 W scrubber dryer. Thanks to intelligent floor detection, a vacuum sensor in the suction channel automatically detects whether the floor is smooth or rough. The suction power is then automatically regulated between high and low. This ensures optimum vacuuming results at all times – with energy savings of up to 10 per cent compared to standard mode.
Dose!Detection
Dose!Detection is the cleaning assistant that ensures consistently optimal results. Thanks to optical fill level control, a sensor in the dosing system monitors the availability of detergent and automatically indicates when the system is empty and needs refilling. This prevents incorrect cleaning and guarantees the highest cleaning quality from the B 80 W at all times.
Lithium-ion batteries
Our powerful and long-lasting lithium iron phosphate batteries provide a real energy boost for your cleaning machine. Thanks to their high energy density, they have been proven to increase efficiency in the cleaning process and optimise the cleaning performance of your scrubber dryers.
ECO!Flow
Thanks to speed-dependent water dosing, Kärcher scrubber dryers use 30 per cent less water and detergent and improve suction performance and thus safety – especially when cornering and driving slowly.
eco!efficiency
eco!efficiency is the resource-saving and sustainable alternative for daily cleaning. With runtimes that are 11 to 20 per cent longer and noise emissions that are around 1.5 dB(A) lower, this saves water, detergent and energy.
Sustainable cleaning technology with added value: Resource-efficient, effective and sustainable.
The use of recycled materials in the manufacture of scrubber dryers not only offers environmental benefits but also pays off in concrete terms for users. How? Through responsible use of resources while maintaining consistently high performance.
Raw materials and the circular economy
Plastics such as polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE) and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) are used, which come from post-industrial plastic waste and recycled sources such as PET bottles or packaging. This reduces the need for new raw materials and actively supports a sustainable production cycle. A key advantage lies in the conservation of resources: recycled materials require significantly less energy to produce than new plastics. Studies by the Fraunhofer Institute show that energy consumption can be reduced by up to 88 per cent. This means less energy consumption, lower material usage and a noticeable reduction in environmental impact. At the same time, plastic waste is reused in a meaningful way, strengthening the circular economy.
Holistic approach and quality
Sustainability does not end with the machine itself, but extends throughout the entire product life cycle – right down to the packaging. Kärcher uses a high proportion of recycled cardboard in models such as the B 150 R Bp DOSE. This holistic approach demonstrates that environmental responsibility is consistently taken into account. Here, sustainability does not come at the expense of quality. Robust, recycled plastics ensure high machine durability and reliability and continue to meet the high demands of professional cleaning technology. The result is powerful solutions that sensibly combine environmental awareness and practical benefits.
* All plastic parts excluding accessories
BR 45/22: 9,1 kg, B 40/10: 4,4 kg, BR 30/4: 3,3 kg, BD 38/12 FL: 6,4 kg, BR 35/12: 6,5 kg
Accessories and detergents
The recipe for sparkling cleanliness: a perfect combination of scrubber dryer, clever accessories and powerful detergents! Even the most stubborn dirt doesn't stand a chance against this dream team. With the right system accessories, undreamt-of possibilities open up – for cleaning that is not only more thorough but also faster and more convenient.
Pimp your scrubber dryer
More choice for impressive cleaning results. Our comprehensive range of accessories allows you to expand your scrubber dryer flexibly and in line with your requirements. High-quality original accessories are available for a wide range of cleaning requirements – including brushes, squeegee blades, attachment kits and pads. This allows you to equip your machine optimally and achieve consistently impressive cleaning results.
Advice, service and sales
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