A scrubber that leaves water or streaks usually has a squeegee, suction or solution problem. Most causes take minutes to check before calling for a service.
Common causes and fixes
Symptom
Likely cause
Fix
Water trails behind the machine
Worn, nicked or rounded squeegee blades
Turn the blades to a fresh edge or replace them
Water left at the ends of the squeegee
Squeegee height or tilt out of adjustment
Adjust so the blade contacts the floor evenly
Weak or no suction
Blocked suction hose or squeegee inlet
Clear debris from the hose and squeegee
Suction stops mid-job
Recovery tank full and the float has shut off the vacuum
Empty the recovery tank and clean the float
Poor suction with an empty tank
Recovery tank lid or drain hose seal leaking air
Check the lid gasket and drain cap seal
Floor stays wet everywhere
Solution flow set too high for the floor
Reduce the flow until the floor is just wet
Streaks or dull patches
Too much detergent, or a worn or wrong brush or pad
Check the dilution and the brush or pad
Water left on turns
Turning too sharply or driving too fast
Slow down and make wider turns
Prevent it
—Rinse the squeegee and recovery tank after every use.
—Inspect squeegee blades daily.
—Empty and rinse the recovery tank before it fills completely.
—Use the detergent and dilution the manufacturer recommends.
GOOD TO KNOW
If the problem continues after these checks, book a service and we will find the fault.
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