How long does it take to scrub a warehouse floor?

A walk-behind scrubber dryer with a 510mm head covers roughly 1,350 m² per hour on an open floor. A typical 1,000 m² warehouse with racking takes about 50-70 minutes allowing for turning around aisles and obstacles.

What size scrubber dryer do I need for a warehouse?

For warehouses under 2,000 m², a walk-behind scrubber with a 430-510mm head is practical. Larger facilities benefit from a ride-on scrubber with a 700mm+ head which covers 2,500-4,000 m² per hour.

How often should warehouse floors be scrubbed?

General warehouses should be scrubbed weekly at minimum. Food and pharmaceutical warehouses typically need daily scrubbing. High-traffic areas near loading bays may need cleaning after every shift.

What detergent should I use for warehouse floors?

Use a low-foam floor detergent designed for scrubber dryers. Sealed and polished concrete needs a neutral pH cleaner. Heavy grease and oil on industrial floors needs an alkaline degreaser. Always check compatibility with your floor coating.

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Warehouse Cleaning Calculator

Calculate floor scrubber time and supplies for warehouse floor cleaning based on area and conditions.

Floor Area

Total warehouse floor area

Soil Level

Amount of dirt and residue on the floor

Floor Type

Warehouse floor surface type

Aisle Obstruction

Extra time for navigating around racking

How We Calculate This

The calculator estimates scrubbing time from floor area, scrubber width and walking speed, with an obstruction factor for racking and pallets.

Coverage rate

Coverage = Scrubber width (m) x Speed (4.5 m/min) x 60

A 510mm scrubber covers ~1,350 m\u00B2/hour on open floor.

Obstruction factor

Adds extra area to account for manoeuvring around racking and obstacles. Default 20% for a standard racked warehouse.

Supplies

Detergent: 10-30 ml/m\u00B2 depending on soil level. Water: 0.1-0.2 L/m\u00B2.

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Last updated: March 2026

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