Sectors · Education
Floor cleaning for education environments.
Schools, colleges and universities need floors that are safe, clean and presentable — maintained quietly around the school day without disrupting learning.
The Challenge
Education floors take a beating.
From hundreds of muddy shoes every morning to canteen spillages at lunch, education floors face relentless daily traffic across a wide mix of surfaces — hard corridors, carpeted classrooms, tiled washrooms and sports halls.
Cleaning windows are tight. Most work has to happen before students arrive or after they leave, and budgets are under constant pressure. The right machinery makes a smaller team far more effective.
Common floor cleaning challenges:
Tight budgets requiring maximum productivity from a small cleaning team
The question isn't what the machinery costs — it's what your team's hours cost, and how much faster a machine gets them home.
High footfall corridors and entrance areas tracking in dirt and moisture
A walk-behind scrubber dryer picks up both the mud and the water in a single pass, and leaves the floor ready to walk on almost immediately.
Canteen and dining areas requiring rapid turnaround between sittings
A mid-size scrubber dryer clears a dining hall in a fraction of the time mop-and-bucket takes — and leaves the floor dry before the tables go back out.
Washrooms and toilet areas needing frequent hygienic cleans
Compact scrubber dryers and steam machines get into the places a mop can't reach and actually remove what's there — not just redistribute it.
Carpeted classrooms and offices accumulating dust and allergens
Upright and backpack vacuums with sealed filtration trap dust rather than redistributing it, and periodic extractor cleans handle the carpets a vacuum can't fully reset.
Sports halls and assembly areas with large open floor areas
Ride-on scrubber dryers, large walk-behind scrubber dryers and robotic floorcare cover sports halls and assembly areas at pace — fast enough to reset between lessons or services. For 24/7 coverage without an operator, robotics holds the floor when no one's watching.
Recommended Machines
The right machine for every education space.
We recommend, demonstrate and support the machines that match each area of your campus — nothing generic, everything tailored.
A clean learning environment is non-negotiable. From Primary Schools needing a quick turnaround in the hall after lunch, through to the large footprints of High Schools, Colleges and Universities — we have you covered. Our range handles everything from carpeted classrooms and hard-floor corridors to sports halls and dining areas, with robotic options for the open campus spaces where autonomous cleaning makes the biggest difference. Excellent standards for Ofsted, Parents, Governors, Staff — and most importantly, Students who are ready to learn.
Walk-Behind Scrubber Dryers 7Ride-On Scrubber Dryers 1Walk-Behind Sweepers 2Ride-On Sweepers 1Robotics 2Vacuums 8Carpet Cleaners 2Steam Cleaners 1
Walk-Behind Scrubber Dryers 7
Nilfisk
Dryft
Tank Size
2.5 L
Cleaning Width
390 mm
Scrub Deck
Orbital
Run Time
Up to 75 mins (spare battery available)
Coverage
1,644 m²/hr
Brush Speed
4,200 RPM
- Patented 50 mm low-profile head reaches underneath partitions, sinks, urinals and furniture — places traditional scrubbers physically can't go.
- 4,200 rpm orbital scrub head delivers a deeper clean than mopping, with 75% less walking thanks to the agile S-motion glide.
- 1,644 m²/hour productivity thanks to the unique S-motion — significantly faster than traditional walk-behind methods.
- Orbital scrub head uses only one-third the water of comparable machines — the 2.5-litre tank refills at any sink, extending runtime between top-ups.
Truvox
Multiwash PRO 340 Battery
Tank Size
4 L (7 L option)
Cleaning Width
340 mm
Scrub Deck
Cylindrical
Run Time
Up to 60 mins (spare battery available)
Brush RPM
400 rpm
Charge Time
2 hours
- One head, multiple floor types — counter-rotating cylindrical brushes wash, scrub and dry hard floors, carpets, entrance matting, escalators, non-slip safety floors, studded rubber and tiles in a single pass.
- 60 minutes of cordless run-time per charge — clean lifts, stairwells, and any back-of-house area without hunting for a socket, and no trailing cable for staff or guests to trip over.
- Quick-change battery system with a 2-hour full recharge — keep one pack on charge while the other works, and you'll never lose productivity to a flat battery.
Nilfisk
SC351
Tank Size
11 L
Cleaning Width
14"
Scrub Deck
Disc
Run Time
Up to 90 mins (2 hr charge)
Coverage
890 m²/hr (actual)
Brush Pressure
30 kg
- Cleans and dries forward AND backward — reach under tables, between shelves and around chair legs in hospital wards, waiting areas, schools, offices, changing rooms and canteens no other scrubber can access.
- Lithium-ion battery with a 2-hour standard charge — quick enough to recharge between shifts.
- 30 kg of brush pressure transforms floors that traditionally could only be reached with a mop — outstanding cleaning effectiveness in a machine light enough to lift one-handed.
- 2.7× faster than traditional mopping with an estimated 890 m²/hour coverage — a serious productivity uplift over manual methods, with consistent results every time.
Nilfisk
SC370
Tank Size
25 L
Cleaning Width
17"
Scrub Deck
Disc
Coverage
1,720 m²/hr (theoretical)
- Built for cleaning during opening hours — Silent Mode runs at just 63 dB(A), quiet enough for libraries, schools and hospital wards where disruption isn't an option.
- EcoMode™ uses less energy AND extends run time — designed to bring down both your cleaning hours and your operating cost on the same machine.
- Tool-free squeegee removal and OneTouch start — an operator can pick the SC370 up and run it in under a minute, perfect for cleaning teams with high staff turnover.
Nilfisk
SC401
Tank Size
30 L
Cleaning Width
17"
Scrub Deck
Disc
Run Time
Up to 4 hours
Coverage
1,290 m²/hr (actual)
Brush Pressure
25 kg
- Clean during the working day, not after hours — at 60 dB(A) in silent mode, the SC401 is quiet enough for offices, schools and reception areas without disturbing anyone.
- Use detergent only when you actually need it — the on-board mixing system lets you clean with water alone for daily maintenance and dose chemicals only on tough jobs, slashing chemical spend.
- Up to 4 hours of continuous cleaning on a single charge with 1,290 m²/hr productivity — clean a medium facility end-to-end without stopping.
Nilfisk
SC550
Tank Size
50 L
Cleaning Width
20" / 24"
Scrub Deck
Disc / Cyl / Orbital / Twin Disc
Run Time
Up to 3 hours (3 hr charge)
Coverage
1,530–1,830 m²/hr (actual)
Brush Pressure
15–30 kg
- Available in a REV Orbital variant (REV 51) for deep-clean performance — 2,250 rpm oscillation reaches into grout lines and floor texture that disc scrubbers skim over. Ideal for tiled washrooms, changing rooms and pool surrounds where hygiene and deep cleaning both matter.
- Run time of up to 3 hours on a 3-hour charge — clean a full shift, plug in over a break, and the machine's ready for the next one. No second battery to buy, no scheduling around the charger.
- 7" touchscreen with on-board tutorials and step-by-step maintenance guides — first-time operators are productive in minutes, not weeks. Built for high-turnover cleaning teams.
- Silent Mode across the family runs as low as 56 ±3 dB(A) — quiet enough for daytime cleaning in public buildings, schools, hospitals and hotels where disruption isn't an option.
Nilfisk
SC650
Tank Size
80 L
Cleaning Width
26" / 28" / 33"
Scrub Deck
Dual Disc / Dual Cylindrical
Run Time
Up to 3.5 hours
Coverage
4,687 m²/hr (largest deck, theoretical)
- Built for cleaning in busy public spaces — the SC650 is designed for retail aisles, hospital corridors and hospitality floors where shoppers, patients and guests are in close proximity throughout the day.
- EcoFlex burst-of-power button — press once for a 60-second boost of water, detergent and brush pressure to handle a tough spillage, then return to normal settings instantly. No stopping, no chemical waste.
- Up to 30% greater productivity than the previous generation, with three deck-width options up to 33" to cover everything from supermarket aisles to logistics centres.
Ride-On Scrubber Dryers 1
Nilfisk
SC4000
Tank Size
125 L
Cleaning Width
710 – 860 mm
Scrub Deck
Disc / Cylindrical
Coverage
6,920 m²/hr (largest deck, theoretical max)
Brush Pressure
Up to 100 kg
- Fits through standard doorways — its 166 cm turning radius means the SC4000 can go where larger ride-ons physically can't, making it ideal for universities, colleges, hospitals and supermarkets with tight aisles.
- All controls integrated into the steering wheel — operators keep both hands on the wheel and adjust water flow, brush pressure and speed without looking down. Safer in busy environments.
- SmartFlow uses up to 50% less water and detergent than comparable ride-ons — meaningful savings on consumables across thousands of cleaning hours per year.
Walk-Behind Sweepers 2
Nilfisk
SW250 Manual Sweeper
Power Source
Manual (gear-and-belt drive)
Run Time
Continuous (no battery)
Hopper Volume
38 L
Cleaning Width
920 mm (with 2 side brooms)
Coverage
3,680 m²/h theoretical · 1,840 m²/h actual
- Zero running costs and virtually zero maintenance — no motor, no battery, no charging infrastructure. The broom is driven by a gear-and-belt system as the operator pushes forward. Nothing to plug in, nothing to break down.
- At 20 kg with two side brooms covering a 920 mm path, the SW250 clears car parks, playgrounds, and paths up to six times faster than a manual broom — ideal for collecting leaves, litter, and light debris outside schools, care homes, and public buildings where visitor perception matters.
- A 38-litre hopper with hold-open lid doubles as a waste receptacle — sweep the area, empty a rubbish bin into it, and tip the lot in one visit to the skip. Less walking, more productive rounds.
- Silent operation and zero emissions. With no engine or battery, the SW250 runs during the day without disturbing anyone, and stores anywhere — even upright against a wall when space is at a premium.
Nilfisk
SW750 Walk-Behind Sweeper
Power Source
Battery (46 Ah standard · 77 Ah optional)
Run Time
Up to 2 hrs (46 Ah) · 3.5 hrs (77 Ah)
Hopper Volume
60 L
Cleaning Width
720 mm (with side brushes)
Coverage
2,880 m²/h theoretical · 1,730 m²/h actual · ~6,000 m² per charge
- At just 59 dB(A), the SW750 is quiet enough for daytime cleaning in occupied spaces — schools during lessons, hotel lobbies with guests, retail floors during trading hours — without causing disruption.
- The polyester filter handles both wet and dry applications, so the machine keeps working in damp loading bays and forecourts where a paper-filter sweeper would clog and stall.
- No tools are needed to change the main brush, side brushes, or filter — daily maintenance is a two-minute job, not a workshop visit.
- Onboard battery charger included as standard: plug into any 240V socket and the machine tops itself up. No separate charger to lose, damage, or replace.
Ride-On Sweepers 1
Nilfisk
SW3000 Ride-On Sweeper
Power Source
24V Li-ion Battery (lead-acid variant available)
Hopper Volume
100 L (2 × 50 L)
Cleaning Width
1,350 mm (with 2 side brooms)
Coverage
8,100 m²/h theoretical
- Dual 50-litre hoppers on wheels replace a single heavy hopper — each half is light enough for one operator to wheel to a skip and tip without strain.
- Li-ion battery with opportunity charging means topping up during breaks rather than planning around a full 6.5-hour charge cycle. More productive hours per day, more flexibility across shifts.
- PIN-code access replaces a physical key, so keys can't go missing with a departing employee. Managers get an audit trail of who operated the machine and when.
- DustGuard™ misting at the side brooms controls airborne dust at source, reducing secondary cleaning of nearby stock, shelves, and surfaces — the total cleaning cost drops, not just the floor cost.
Robotics 2
Nilfisk
SC25 Robotic Scrubber Dryer
Run Time
Up to 3 hours
Cleaning Path
14"
Tank Size
22 L
Coverage
1,317 m²/hr (theoretical) · 3,951 m² per charge
- Light-sweep technology picks up small debris ahead of the scrubbing brush — a single pass handles both the pre-sweep and the deep clean that manual operators typically split into two tasks. Push play, walk away.
- Detailed cleaning reports after every run — know exactly what was scrubbed, when, and where. Useful for contract-cleaner accountability, facilities reporting and hygiene audits.
- Covers up to 3,951 m² per charge at 64 dB(A) — quiet enough to run during opening hours without disrupting customers, patients or students. Ideal for healthcare, education and retail.
Nilfisk
SC60 Robotic Scrubber Dryer
Run Time
4.5–5.5 hours (application dependent)
Cleaning Path
28"
Tank Size
99 L
Coverage
2,811 m²/hr (theoretical)
- Built on BrainOS — Brain Corp's autonomous operating system — the SC60 covers 2,811 m²/hr theoretical with a 99-litre solution tank and 105-litre recovery tank. Sized for airports, large warehouses, distribution centres and high-volume retail.
- Multi-Plan chains up to six pre-recorded cleaning routes per site for back-to-back runs. CopyCat mode replicates an operator's exact path for precision zones. Manual mode covers ad hoc tasks — one machine, three ways to deploy it.
- Third-party safety-certified to CSI/ANSI 336, with automatic squeegee lift in reverse, click-on-off brush deck, heavy-duty squeegee and IPX3 protection. Runtime of 4.5–5.5 hours depending on application turns one SC60 into a full-shift machine.
Vacuums 8
Nilfisk
VU200
Capacity
0.8 L (bagless)
Weight
2.97 kg
Filtration
HEPA 14
Power Source
Battery
Run Time
Up to 60 mins (Eco)
Cleaning Modes
Eco / Normal / Turbo
- Under 3 kg and cordless — mounts directly to the cleaning cart so operators can grab, clean and return in seconds, without breaking their workflow.
- Three cleaning modes (Eco, Normal, Turbo) adapt power to the task, stretching battery life to 60 minutes in Eco mode for maximum coverage between charges.
- HEPA 14 filtration retains 99.99% of airborne particles — the highest filtration grade in the vacuum range, ideal for sensitive and clinical environments.
- Bagless design with a transparent 0.8 L bin means you see when it needs emptying and do so in seconds — zero ongoing consumable cost on replacement bags.
Nilfisk
VP300
Capacity
10 L
Weight
4.5 kg
Filtration
HEPA 13
Power Source
Mains (detachable cord)
Cord Length
10 m
Sound Level
51 dB(A)
- At just 4.5 kg with a compact footprint, operators work comfortably through long shifts — and the machine stores anywhere between uses.
- HEPA 13 filtration captures fine dust and allergens, making this the right vacuum for healthcare, education and any environment where air quality matters.
- Colour-coded touchpoints and tool-free maintenance mean any operator can use and service this vacuum confidently from day one — no training manual required.
- Quiet 51 dB(A) operation lets your team vacuum during occupied hours without disturbing patients, pupils or office workers.
Nilfisk
VP25 Robotic Vacuum
Capacity
20 L
Cleaning Width
25.7"
Filtration
HEPA
Power Source
Battery (autonomous)
Run Time
Up to 3 hours
Coverage
1,317 m²/hr (theoretical)
- Fully autonomous operation frees your cleaning team to focus on complex, high-value tasks while the VP25 handles the repetitive vacuuming — reliably, consistently, every shift.
- Up to 3 hours of runtime and 1,317 m²/hr theoretical coverage — ideal for open-plan offices, hotel lobbies, retail floors and any large high-traffic space.
- LiDAR navigation and obstacle-avoidance cameras ensure efficient, collision-free route planning — no roped-off areas, no disruption to building occupants.
- A 20 L dustbag and certified HEPA filtration mean less frequent emptying and cleaner air — set it, start it, and check it at the end of the shift.
Nilfisk
VP500
Capacity
10 L
Weight
5 kg (+ 1.8 kg battery)
Filtration
HEPA
Power Source
Battery
Run Time
Up to 90 mins
Sound Level
52 dB(A)
- No trailing cable means no trip hazards, no hunting for sockets, and no wasted time winding and unwinding — just pick up and go.
- Up to 90 minutes of battery runtime covers large areas on a single charge, with swappable batteries for unlimited uptime across a full shift.
- Daytime cleaning made practical — at 52 dB(A), vacuum offices, reception areas and corridors while people work around you.
- Delivers mains-equivalent suction at 190 W with HEPA filtration as standard — the freedom of cordless with zero compromise on performance or air quality.
Nilfisk
VU500
Capacity
3.5 L
Cleaning Width
12"
Filtration
HEPA 13
Power Source
Mains
Cord Length
10 m
Weight
8 kg
- Self-adjusting brush height switches seamlessly between carpet pile depths and hard floors — no manual adjustment needed, just push and clean.
- The 12" cleaning head and slim 8 kg chassis manoeuvre easily around desks, bedside furniture, and along narrow corridors — covering the routes where wider uprights fight every chair leg.
- HEPA 13 filtration meets stringent environmental and health standards — essential for education and healthcare settings where air quality is non-negotiable.
- Tool-free brush removal and a detachable power cable mean servicing takes minutes, not hours — keeping your machines in use and your costs down.
Truvox
Valet Battery Upright II
Capacity
7 L
Cleaning Width
12" (30 cm)
Filtration
HEPA 13
Power Source
Battery
Run Time
50 mins (2.5 hr charge)
Weight
5.5 kg
- Lays completely flat to reach under beds, desks and tables — clean every inch of hotel rooms, care home bedrooms and hospital wards where under-furniture access matters most.
- 50 minutes of cordless runtime on a removable lithium-ion battery — keep one pack on charge while the other works, and clean during opening hours without trailing cables across walkways.
- Self-adjusting nozzle with edge-cleaning and fitted squeegee — effective on both carpets and hard floors, with a HEPA 13 media bag that captures fine particles for cleaner air on every pass.
Truvox
Valet Backpack PRO Battery
Capacity
5 L
Weight
5.7 kg (with batteries)
Filtration
4-stage with Hypercone™ filter
Power Source
Battery
Run Time
40 mins standard / 25 mins boost
Coverage
983 m²/hr
- 5.7 kg of total kit on the back — vacuum stairs, corridors and confined aisles where trolley-based machines can't reach, with no trailing cable to drag from room to room.
- Ecoharness with three-level height adjustment and breathable mesh back support — built for full shifts without fatigue, with a shell made from 50% recycled plastic for a lower environmental footprint.
- Two quick-release lithium-ion batteries give 40 minutes of standard runtime, or 25 on boost for heavier soiling — full recharge in 1 hour 45 minutes, with 4-stage Hypercone™ filtration on every pass.
Truvox
Valet Wide Area Vac
Capacity
40 L
Cleaning Width
28" (70 cm)
Filtration
4-stage clean-air
Power Source
Mains (25 m cable)
Coverage
743 m²/hr
Weight
43 kg
- A 70 cm cleaning path delivers roughly 2.5× the coverage of a standard upright (per Truvox) — dramatically reducing the time it takes to vacuum large carpeted spaces.
- Twin 1,000 W motors and an 1,800 rpm brush loosen deep-down dirt and revive compressed carpet pile, while 4-stage clean-air filtration captures particles down to 0.3 microns — keeping carpets presentable and air clean in high-traffic spaces.
- 40 L bag and 25 m cable mean fewer stops to empty or re-plug across long shifts, with 5-position brush height adjustment adapting to every carpet type from thin loop to deep pile.
Carpet Cleaners 2
Truvox
Hydromist Compact
Solution Tank
14 L
Recovery Tank
11.5 L
Cleaning Width
10" (24.5 cm)
Brush Speed
800–1,000 rpm
Weight
22.5 kg
Cord Length
12 m
- Folds to 66 cm tall and weighs just 22.5 kg — fits most car boots, slips into tight cleaning cupboards, and tackles between-furniture spots that bigger machines can't reach.
- All-in-one extraction with a powered agitating brush — sprays, scrubs and recovers in a single pass, with a 56 L/s vacuum that lifts moisture out fast for shorter dry times.
- Manufactured in Great Britain with an optional upholstery kit — extend the same deep-clean to chairs, sofas and fabric screens, with a removable recovery tank that empties in seconds.
Truvox
Hydromist 35
Solution Tank
35 L
Recovery Tank
35 L
Cleaning Width
18" (45 cm)
Brush Speed
1,800 rpm
Weight
47 kg
Pump Pressure
100 psi
- A 45 cm cleaning path and twin 35 L tanks — deep-clean conference halls, hotel ballrooms and open-plan offices with far fewer stops to refill or empty.
- 100 psi twin-jet solution delivery with an 1,800 rpm floating brush — drives cleaner deep into the pile, while high-vacuum recovery leaves carpets noticeably drier and ready to walk on sooner.
- Optional upholstery cleaning kit, wand and 6 m or 15 m hoses extend the same deep-clean to soft furnishings, stairs and corners — one platform for floors and beyond.
Steam Cleaners 1
Nilfisk
SDV8000
Steam Pressure
8 bar
Steam Temperature
170 °C
Boiler Volume
3.3 L (continuous fill)
Cold Water Tank
5 L
Detergent Tank
2.5 L
Weight
40 kg
- Combined steam, detergent and vacuum in a single machine — delivers 170 °C steam at 8 bar pressure while simultaneously vacuuming moisture and debris, leaving surfaces hygienically clean and dry in one pass.
- Continuous-fill 3.3 L stainless steel boiler means no downtime waiting for refills — top up the 5 L cold water tank on the move and the machine keeps producing steam without interruption.
- Certified effective against MRSA and other super-bugs — the 2.5 L detergent tank adds targeted cleaning chemistry on top of high-pressure steam for encrusted stains and sanitisation-critical environments.
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