This floor scrubber is safe to use on any sealed floor such as marble, laminate, and hardwood floors. But it won’t take care of carpet cleaning. Why we like it: This floor scrubber uses two bristle types and soft pads for sensitive floor types. A long cord length and multiple brush pads give this scrubber a productive edge.

The difference between buffing and polishing a floor is in the tools and, thus, the resulting finish. While buffing uses a cloth wheel and creates a bright finish, polishing is more abrasive (and thus more precise) and makes for an even shinier finish. Obviously, they’re quite similar, and in some product descriptions, you might see them used interchangeably. Final thoughts on shopping for the best floor buffer Also consider the moisture resistance of flooring. Certain materials, like solid hardwood and laminate flooring, should not be saturated with water as moisture can cause damage or lead to squeaky floors. Scrubbers with wringable mop pads or on-demand spray features make it easier to control the amount of water or cleaning solution distributed. To keep flooring in tip-top shape, pair the scrubber with a specific cleaner, like tile floor cleaner or hardwood floor cleaner. Electric vs. Manual Each flooring type has different cleaning needs and recommendations. Some flooring can handle a good scrubbing, while others need a gentler hand. On the other hand, electric floor scrubbers can include a range of accessories. Most have reusable and washable mopheads or pads for long-term use. Some also have changeable mopheads, with softer or harder scrubbers for different cleaning jobs. On-demand spray features are common, which allow users to control the amount of floor cleaner sprayed as they go.The Scrubtastic Spin Scrubber from Bell+Howell is designed to clean a bathroom from top to bottom. With a comfortable handle that’s extendable up to 39 inches in length and a spinning brush head, this cordless electric scrubber takes away the need for kneeling, bending, and hard scrubbing by hand. Floor scrubbing is simple with this unit. Simply power the device on, apply some cleaning solution using the handy on-demand spray, and swivel it around. Electric floor scrubbers use outlet power or a battery source to power their clean. These scrubbers are convenient and do most of the work themselves. They have rotating or vibrating bristles or pads that clean the floor with each pass. Most have on-demand sprayers to distribute cleaners. Steam mops are another electric option, using steam instead of chemical products to clean and sanitize floors. The BISSELL BigGreen BGFS650 Hercules Scrub and Clean Floor Machine is an affordable floor cleaner and scrubber that comes with some impressive features. Its place on this list is warranted. The product is lightweight, weighing just 8 pounds. This means you can easily move the product – even with one hand. It’s also 3.5 feet tall, which means it should be able to do right by a lot of people. It’s not too tall, but it’s not too short either. Both of the floor machines are used for many floor needs. They can be used for carpets and hardwood floors. The floor machines are used for scrubbing, cleaning, polishing and even protecting the marble. They perform well for all these functions; they will leave your floor looking way better. It’s a tie.

Why we like it: This is a big-time floor scrubber that gets big-time results. It’s fit for almost any floor type, and it can be used to dry clean carpets.Virtually maintenance free: Some customers have used the floor machine long enough to praise its durability. With a precision-engineered induction motor constructed of durable zinc and steel, with no gears, belts or motor brushes that can wear out

With most scrubbers, you will notice an instant distinction between those intended for commercial settings, and those meant to clean residential flooring. In both cases, features such as the size, shape, and grit of the scrubber’s brush heads and its ease of maneuverability impact your outcomes. Floor Types Those with arthritis may want to consider swivel designs to avoid wrist aches and joint pain. The Bissell Spinwave 2307 is a great option. Brush Heads and Attachments Another important consideration for using a floor polisher with an overly long cord in a small room is that it might end up tangling—making it hard to clean. It all depends on what you want and whether a floor polisher is able to serve you effectively. Manual floor scrubbers are usually rather basic, with a long handle and a cleaning head. Some might include simple attached accessories like a squeegee to mop up dirty water or dry the clean area, or a spray feature to distribute the cleaning solution. This Bissell Spinwave offers slightly more performance than the other Bissell products on our list, but doesn’t offer the same value for money. You’re getting a good cleaner from a trusted brand, however.The right manual floor scrubber makes it easier to get into tight spaces, like under furniture and in corners. With a pointed brush head and a swivel brush head, the Libman No Knees floor scrub brush is made for maneuvering. This scrub brush features a pointed and angled head, which lets it get right into corners. Since the brush head can also swivel 180 degrees, it breezes past obstacles and slides under most furniture. Does your home have wood floors? Are you looking to clean tile and other surfaces in your bathroom? Answering these questions and others for yourself will speed up the process of selecting a floor scrubber to meet your needs. Floor wax solutions used on concrete surfaces in commercial settings often contain polymers and other chemicals that can impede the functions of a residential floor cleaner like this. High unit cost and power may not be justifiable for average homeowner use; suits large or heavily soiled floor surfaces only

Damage sensitive surfaces: Some customers have observed that one has to be extremely careful when choosing cleaning pads, brushes, cleaning agents etc. since wrong pad, brush or cleaner can damage sensitive surfaces within seconds The unit includes a fingertip control for moderating your cleaning solution, and its horizontal handle allows for two-hand control. On the downside, the power driving this unit can fling dirt onto baseboards. Homeowners looking for a long-term scrubber to call their own will enjoy a hefty 10-year warranty, which includes yearly tune-ups. When deep cleaning floors, getting under furniture, into corners, and along baseboards is a must. A maneuverable floor scrubber helps clean along all the nooks and crannies of hard flooring. The long power cord is very useful if you have large areas to clean. It enables the floor machine to cover larger area without changing outlets than machines with shorter cords. For someone who needs to clean say two rooms this feature will surely be very useful. The powerful rotation of an electric scrubber can work faster than manual scrubbers for a deeper clean. Some designs include dual-head scrubbers to cover more surface area with each swipe. Designed to be absorbent and offer a gentle deep clean, these soft mop pads safely remove dirt and grime from most hard flooring. Most scrubbing mop pads are also machine washable to make them easy to clean and to prevent pushing dirty water around.Why we like it: This is a powerful scrubber that can handle hard floor types from wood floors to tile. Swivel steering and a lightweight design make this unit easy to move around, regardless of the space. Easy to maneuver: Even customers who are petite had no problems using the scrubber; because it glides effortlessly and requires only that the operator guide it. The customers also say that long cord makes it possible to clean an entire room without having to plug and unplug the cord as you move. Manual floor scrubbers tend to be more maneuverable than electric models. They are thinner, lighter in weight, and tend to have smaller cleaning heads. Some have a swivel head or a pointed brush, allowing them to sweep into tight spaces or go deep into corners. Bob Vila has been America’s Handyman since 1979. As the host of beloved and groundbreaking TV series including “This Old House” and “Bob Vila’s Home Again,” he popularized and became synonymous with “do-it-yourself” home improvement.