Warehouse Floor Sweeper Purchasing Tips

Clean floors make a warehouse look nicer while creating a safer environment for workers. With clean floors, there are fewer spots where someone might slip or where products might become dirty or damaged. The key to keeping a warehouse floor clean is the warehouse floor sweeper. This tool allows employees to ditch the less effective and more labor intensive mop and bucket and achieve both clean floors and a polished look in less time. 

Thanks to the many options available for floor sweepers, it can be hard to decide which one will work best for your warehouse. Considering the most important factors regarding your warehouse and its needs can help you to confidently make the right decision for your business. Consider the following aspects before you buy a sweeper. 

Coverage Area 

One of the first factors to consider before you buy a sweeper for your warehouse floors is the area you need to cover. Smaller areas, like bathrooms, kitchens, or storage bays, will require sweepers that have a smaller cleaning capacity. The main floor of your warehouse, however, may benefit from larger sweepers that can cover 20,000, 40,000, or even 70,000 square feet in an hour. Select the model that will make it easy to cover the area you have in mind to clean. The faster you can clean your floors, the more time your employees can devote to other tasks. 

Warehouse Floor Sweeper Width.

 

Sweepers cover a certain area with each pass. For example, some sweepers are 40 inches wide, while others are 45 inches wide (or wider). You may find that a difference of a few inches means you have to make fewer passes to clean between aisles. Needing to make fewer passes means you spend less time and effort getting your floors shipshape. 

Choose the sweeper that will allow you to clean your floors and between your aisles most efficiently. You may want to measure the distance between your aisles and then calculate how many passes each sweeper will need to make to clean that area. The sweeper that needs to make the fewest passes should be the one you purchase. 

Types of Floors 

The types of floors you need to clean should also be a factor in which warehouse floor sweeper you choose. For example, some sweepers do better on concrete, or on surfaces that have grout or tile. Other sweepers perform better on smooth surfaces. 

Sweepers that polish should be used on smooth surfaces. Sweepers that have stiff brushes work better on concrete floors that will not be damaged by the sweeper's bristles. Make sure that the sweeper you choose is suited to the type of floors your warehouse possesses. 

Power Source 

When purchasing a sweeper for your warehouse floor, you will need to choose between a corded model and a battery-powered model. The battery-powered model is almost always the better choice, thanks to the fact that it allows you to go anywhere in the building. The lack of cords also removes a potential tripping hazard. 

However, a battery-powered warehouse floor sweeper will usually cost more than a corded one. You may also find that the runtime on the battery is shorter than you need to complete the job in your warehouse. Consider these pros and cons when choosing the model you need for your business. 

Noise Levels 

Some sweepers are noisier than others. Before purchasing one, you need to decide on the amount of noise you are comfortable with. If you will be running your sweeper in high-traffic areas during the day, you may want a machine that runs at 70 decibels or less. 

If you are going to run your machine at night, or in quieter areas of the warehouse, then you may be able to purchase a louder machine without too many concerns about the noise. Whichever machine you choose, make sure that you can live with the noise it makes, and that the employees who will be using it can live with that noise level as well. 

Budget 

Budget is always a concern when purchasing equipment. Most warehouses face the need to balance their financial resources with their need for reliable and high-quality equipment. In order to strike the right balance for your business, go through a reliable dealer like Darr Equipment. They can guide you regarding which features and models will work best for your business, while offering you affordable deals on both used and new equipment. 

Ease of Use 

Chances are you will have a number of employees using your floor sweeper. You want to make it as easy as possible for them to use the machine correctly. To that end, look for a sweeper that is easy to operate. In particular, look for intuitive control panels and features that improve visibility. Such features, for example, might include an open operator's seat that allows for a full view of what is around the machine. 

If the control panel is simple to use, then employees are less likely to make mistakes with its operation. If it allows for significant visibility, it makes it easy for employees to see where they are going and avoid accidents. Then you can allow any qualified employee to use the machine with confidence. 

Purchasing a warehouse floor sweeper is a smart way to maintain your warehouse floors. When choosing a model, consider the area you need to cover, the width of the sweeper, the type of floors in your warehouse, the power source of the machine, the noise level of the machine, your budget, and the ease with which you can use the sweeper. Don't hesitate to reach out to Darr Equipment, or check out our catalog to find the right sweeper for your needs. Our high-quality equipment and expert guidance can help you purchase the right machine.