Green-Focused Autoscrubbers

Springdale, Ariz. — The new Focus II models are the first 20-inch autoscrubbers available with Clarke’s BOOST technology. BOOST technology offers a 70 percent reduction in water and chemicals, a 40 percent increase in pad life, a 25 percent increase in battery runtime, and the added benefit of saving 50 percent in labor time, compared to traditional disc models, the company reports. The autoscrubbers also feature benefits such as low-noise levels, improved user ergonomics, on-board chargers, breakaway squeegees and more. www.clarkeus.com.
Clarke
Reader Service No. 97

Wax-Free Floors Reduce Labor, Maintenance Costs

Lawrence, Mass. — nora floorcoverings help promote green facilities by providing wax-free floors that reduce labor and maintenance costs (no waxing, buffing or stripping), eliminate the need for harsh chemicals associated with maintenance, and contribute to healthier indoor air quality, the company reports. The nora cleanguard manufacturing process creates a homogenous surface that prevents the penetration of dirt and microorganisms to the floor’s subsurface while maintaining the floorcovering’s natural sheen. www.norarubber.com.
nora
Reader Service No. 98

CRI-Approved Combination Extractor and Automatic Scrubber

Plymouth, Minn. — Advance’s Adphibian walk-behind carpet extractor/automatic scrubber enables cleaning staff to use one machine to pre-spray and extract carpet as well as to scrub hard floors. Operators can switch between extracting and scrubbing with a push of a button and the change of a hose, the company reports, and features such as Advance’s LIFT low-moisture cleaning technology and AXP onboard detergent-dispensing system make the Adphibian suitable for green-cleaning programs. The Adphibian machine has been awarded the CRI (Carpet and Rug Institute) Seal of Approval for Deep Cleaning Extractors. www.advance-us.com/adphibian.
Advance
Reader Service No. 99

Dry Ice Blast Cleaning Systems

Cincinnati — Cold Jet, LLC’s Aero Series of dry ice blast cleaning systems provide advanced dry ice cleaning in an environmentally friendly format, the company reports. The new models include the electric-pneumatic Aero 40, Aero 80, Aero 80-DX and Aero 80-HP, and the pneumatic-powered Aero C100. According to the company, Cold Jet’s dry ice blasting systems use non-abrasive media that won’t damage surfaces or equipment. The media, dry ice pellets or particles, create mini-explosions on the surfaces being cleaned, lifting away dirt and contaminants. www.coldjet.com.
Cold Jet, LLC
Reader Service No. 100