Used Cleaning Equipment

In today's tough economy cleaning companies needcost up to $1500 dollars to replace. A common area
to cut costs and save as much money as possible.people overlook when purchasing janitorial equipment
With companies cutting back, building cleaning costsare the accessories. On older machines common
are one of the first areas to be looked at for savingaccessories can be hard to find due to discontinuation
money. Some companies are trying to cut out theirand can be costly if not impossible to replace.
cleaning company and replace them with internalGood deals on cleaning equipment can be found in
labor. It is important for cleaning companies to staymany places. The most common place to buy used
competitive and offer the lowest contract priceequipment is from a local janitorial supply shop. Buying
possible to build or retain there clients. A great waya machine from a local dealer is usually the most
to cut operating costs is to but used cleaningreliable way to purchase equipment but can be more
equipment. By purchasing cleaning equipment used,costly than other sources. The item can usually be
the cleaning company can save up to eighty percentviewed and tested, and the dealer will sometimes
on major equipment purchases. Another reward towarranty their machines. If you are mechanically
using good used equipment is the reduction in laborinclined the best deals are found on the internet at
costs and better cleaning performance.larger online supply houses and online auctions. Large
Cleaning equipment is a broad category thatonline dealers usually have a larger stock due to
encompasses machines such as auto scrubbers,increased sales and a higher percentage of trade-ins.
burnishers, floor machines and vacuum cleaners. AutoOnline auctions are by far the cheapest source, but
scrubbers can clean floors ten times faster thanmake sure to factor the freight into the price of the
utilizing a mop and do a much better job bymachine.
constantly flushing the floor with clean water.When buying cleaning equipment there are three
Burnishers are a necessity for maintaining finishedimportant questions to ask that will insure that you
floors and maximizing their brilliance. A goodare purchasing a quality unit. What type of warranty
lightweight backpack vacuum cleaner can makedoes the machine have? Repairs on equipment can
cubical and office cleaning an effortless task. By usingbe costly and a good warranty can go a long way
these types of cleaning equipment a cleaningand could save you hundreds if not thousands of
company can cut up to thirty percent in labor costsdollars in repairs. Where was the machine previously
and still make maximum profits for their clients.used? Be cautious if the machine was operated by a
When purchasing used equipment there are a fewcommercial cleaning company. These machines are
things to look for. The most important criteria to looktypically used for extended periods of time and are
for when purchasing equipment is to make sure it isusually traded in for excessive wear. What type of
good repair and in cosmetically good condition. If aapplication was the piece of cleaning equipment used
machine looks worn, damaged or rusty on thefor? A good example of extreme use is utilizing an
outside then chances are this is a reflection of itsauto scrubber or floor machine for stripping floors.
internal parts. When testing the unit listen for anyStriping floors is a messy task and old floor wax can
loud noises especially around brush and vacuumblock internal lines and build up on motor vent holes.
motors. If you are purchasing cleaning equipment thatOverall the best indication of a good machine is good
contains batteries, check the installation date andcosmetic condition and low operating noise but it is
have a specific gravity test performed to make surealso good to get a second opinion by a third party
they will hold a charge. Batteries are the mosttechnician.
expensive wear item on an auto scrubber and can