The brush is the part of your floor scrubber that actually does the cleaning. Choosing the right brush and maintaining it properly is essential for optimal cleaning results.
Brush Types by Material
Polypropylene (PP) brushes: All-purpose brushes suitable for most floor types. Good for daily cleaning on concrete, tile, and vinyl. Medium abrasiveness.
Nylon brushes: Softer than PP, ideal for delicate floors like epoxy, marble, and polished concrete. Less aggressive cleaning action.
Wire brushes: For heavy-duty stripping and deep cleaning of rough concrete. Use only on surfaces that can withstand aggressive abrasion.
Natural fiber brushes: For fine polishing and burnishing. Used on floors that need a high-gloss finish.
Brush Density and Pattern
Higher brush density (more bristles per square inch) provides more scrubbing action but requires more motor power. Open patterns (wider spacing between bristle tufts) allow better debris evacuation. Closed patterns provide more surface contact for polished finishes.
When to Replace Brushes
Replace brushes when: bristle length has worn down by 25% or more, you notice reduced cleaning performance, brushes leave streaks or miss spots, bristles are bent, frayed, or broken, or it has been 6-12 months of regular use.
Pad Drivers vs Brushes
For polishing and burnishing, pad drivers with replaceable pads are used instead of brushes. Pads come in different grit levels: coarse for stripping, medium for scrubbing, fine for polishing, and ultra-fine for burnishing.
BIOCCE Brush Options
All BIOCCE scrubbers accept standard-sized brushes available worldwide. We recommend polypropylene brushes for general use and nylon brushes for delicate floors. Contact us for brush specifications and replacement parts.