How much floor can one cleaner cover in an hour?

It varies by method: vacuuming covers about 150 m²/hr, mopping about 80 m²/hr, a scrubber dryer about 400 m²/hr. These rates assume clear floors without excessive furniture to navigate.

Why is scrubber dryer coverage so much higher?

Scrubber dryers clean and dry in one pass at walking speed with a wide cleaning path (50-80cm). They are designed for large open floor areas and are far more efficient than manual mopping for spaces over 200 m².

Do these rates include setup time?

No. Allow 10-15 minutes for filling machines, mixing solutions and cleanup at the end. For mopping, include time for bucket changes (roughly every 10 m²).

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Floor Area Coverage Calculator

Calculate how much floor area a cleaner can cover per hour by cleaning method.

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Cleaning Method

How We Calculate This

Time = area ÷ coverage rate

Coverage rates

Mopping: 80 m²/hr
Vacuuming: 150 m²/hr
Scrubber dryer: 400 m²/hr
Floor buffing: 250 m²/hr
Spray and wipe: 60 m²/hr

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Last updated: February 2026

All calculations are estimates. Always verify quantities and timings for your specific situation.