Increasing productivity for carpet cleaners with time-saving machines
February 1st 2004

Two new products from Nilfisk-Advance allow carpet cleaners to clean larger areas. Here are all the details on the walk-behind large area carpet extractor and ride-on sweeper/carpet extractor Nilfisk-Advance has developed what it claims is the worlds first ride-on sweeper/carpet extractor with the launch of the BRX 700. Designed to increase productivity and reduce cleaning costs, the BRX 700 sweeps and extracts in a single pass, making it 400% more productive than conventional carpet extractors and vacuum cleaners. Offering a new concept in carpet cleaning, the BRX 700 provides an efficient method of maintaining and restoring large carpet areas, for example in airports, cinema complexes, shopping malls and hospitals. The machine's dual rotating brushes sweep and clean, leaving the carpet free of dust and debris and with a smart groomed appearance. In addition to aesthetic benefits, this type of regular intensive cleaning also helps extend the life of a carpet. While daily vacuuming ensures the removal of surface dirt, using traditional carpet extraction systems is often considered too expensive and time-consuming to undertake on a regular basis. Now with the BRX 700 from Nilfisk-Advance it is possible to combine the two processes in a single ride-on machine. The BRX 700 has a tight turning radius, making it easy to manoeuvre even in confined spaces such as aisles and corridors. It also features a simple one-touch control panel, which makes it easy to operate and cuts training time. In addition, the machines advanced ergonomic design, including an open operator compartment, helps to reduce user fatigue and increase efficiency. Commenting on the launch of the BRX 700, Karen James, sales and marketing director of Nilfisk-Advance says, Research indicates that carpet is being used increasingly in commercial and retail applications throughout the UK and continental Europe. As the first machine of its kind, the BRX 700 represents a truly unique selling proposition and an excellent value added opportunity for contract cleaners looking to offer their clients a more cost-effective cleaning solution. Walk-behind large area carpet extractor Another recent product from Nilfisk-Advance is Europes first walk-behind large area carpet extractor. The AX 650 offers a cost-effective and efficient solution to professional carpet vacuuming and wet scrubbing, particularly in environments with large carpeted areas, such as hotels and airports. It presents contract cleaners and specialist carpet cleaning companies with a time-saving alternative to sweeping, vacuuming and spot cleaning. With the AX 650s dual-purpose design, its possible to complete interim cleaning (in Maintenance mode) or deep cleaning (in Restoration mode) of large floor areas with a single machine. Designed for use on flat or uneven surfaces, the AX 650 carpet extractor has two self-levelling vacuum shoes, which ensure that the appropriate down pressure is applied in line with the contour of the floor. The machine cleans carpets right up to the wall by means of an extending brush deck that slides out to a width of 13cm. Its double scrub and auto reverse scrub functions ensure maximum cleaning performance with minimum effort. Nilfisk-Advance sales and marketing director Karen James claims Theres now a lots of evidence that being able to clean so thoroughly on a regular basis also helps prolong the life of a carpet. The AX 650s brush, vacuum shoes and vacuum motors can all be removed without the use of special tools, so minimising downtime. And the high capacity solution and recovery tanks, at 176 litres and 145 litres respectively, increase the number of square metres that can be cleaned per hour without having to stop and refill or empty the tanks.

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