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Floor Buffer vs Burnisher: The Difference Between Floor Polishers |  When to Use Them and Which Machine to Choose

There’s nothing quite like a beautiful, high shine floor.

 

Floor Buffer vs Burnisher |  Well-maintained floors are the hallmark of a hygienic and sanitary space, especially the dazzling “wet look” that is desired nowadays from marble flooring.

However, when it comes to maintaining hard floors, like concrete, granite, marble and others, people are usually confused about which equipment they should use for the floor’s upkeep.

What machine do you need? A floor buffer or a burnisher?

To an untrained eye, these floor polishing machines may look incredibly similar, but they happen to be vastly different. In this article, we’ll take a look at the difference between floor cleaning machines and understand which equipment you will require and for what task.

What Is a Floor Buffer and When Is It Used?

A floor buffer, also known as a floor polisher, floor rotary machine, or swing machine, serves a vital role in janitorial maintenance. Here’s what you need to know:

• Function: A floor buffer removes wax from hard flooring surfaces.
• Additional Uses:
  • Cleaning Floors and Carpets: Attachments allow it to clean both floors and carpets effectively.
  • Scrubbing Floors: Ideal for deep cleaning and removing stubborn stains.
  • Scuff Mark Removal: Gets rid of scuff marks, restoring floor shine.

The floor buffer typically moves in a side-to-side motion, earning its nickname as a “swing machine.”

Remember, this versatile equipment plays a crucial role in maintaining spotless floors!

 

What is a Burnisher and when is it used?

Burnishers on the other hand are a piece of high-speed equipment that polishes hard floors. They create the “wet shine” look on the floor with the help of friction.

After a floor has been buffed, it can then be polished or burnished. This is the order in which the equipment is usually used.

During the process of burnishing, a small amount of fine dust is produced, hence one should choose a dust control model to ensure that no dust residue is formed.

Both these pieces of equipment may look the same, but they are used for very different purposes. Hence, you should be aware of when you need a burnisher and when you require a buffer.

 

 

Overview of Buffers and Burnishers from Victor Floor Care

At Victor Floor Care, we offer you a variety of buffers and burnishers. You can take a look at the Victor floor polishers in this section.

● ,Lynx Range High-Speed Burnisher

• Operates at 1080 revolutions per minute.
• Includes a dust collection system.
• Comes with a 3-year warranty.
• Arrives fully assembled and ready to use.
• Manufactured in Britain.
• Durable and long-lasting.
• Features an ergonomic design.

● ,Contractor Range Buffer

• Operates at 300 revolutions per minute (high speed) and 240 revolutions per minute (standard speed).
• Features CenterFlex technology, perfected over 30 years.
• Easily cleans both uneven and flat surfaces.
• Suitable for multi-functional cleaning.

● ,Victor Multispeed Rotary Floor Scrubber and Polisher Machine

This is ideally used for floors where there is heavy traffic like schools, colleges, hospitals, etc. This machine can switch between 200 RPM to 400 RPM and comes with the unique CentreFlex® Technology. One can perform multifunctional cleaning with this scrubber and polisher machine. Moreover, it provides deep cleaning and polishing, so you don’t really need a buffer or a burnisher as it serves as multi-purpose equipment.

● ,Victor Trojan Slow Speed Rotary Machine

• Operates at 180 revolutions per minute.
• Used primarily for carpet cleaning and floor scrubbing.
• Features the useful CenterFlex® Technology for an impeccable finish.

Which is the Machine You Need for Your Job?

 

1. Floor Buffer (Contractor):
   • Use for stripping dirt or wax from the floor.
   • Ideal for general floor cleaning, including spray cleaning and scrubbing.
2. Burnisher (Lynx):
   • Achieves a glossy “wet look.”
   • Suitable for high-traffic areas that need a polished appearance.
   • Efficiently captures dust, improving air quality.
3. Scrubber and Polisher:
   • Dual-purpose machine for cleaning and polishing.
   • Perfect for busy locations like colleges, schools, and hospices.
4. Trojan Machine:
   • Versatile for both carpet and floor cleaning.
   • Features a corrosion-proof undercover, allowing safe use of strong chemicals.

Watch the video now on how to use a rotary floor polisher / buffing machine

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