Floor cleaning for warehousing environments.
Distribution centres, fulfilment hubs and logistics facilities need large-format cleaning solutions that cover vast floor areas efficiently — keeping aisles clear, safe and audit-ready.
Warehouse floors are measured in acres, not square metres.
The sheer scale of modern warehousing means traditional cleaning methods are not viable. Dust, packaging debris, tyre marks and seasonal mud create a constant maintenance challenge across enormous floor plates.
Health and safety audits, customer visits and operational efficiency all depend on clean, hazard-free floors. Ride-on sweepers and scrubber dryers transform what would take a team of people all day into a task completed in hours.
Common floor cleaning challenges:
Vast floor areas requiring high-productivity ride-on machines
Sweeper-scrubbers do two jobs in one pass — for genuine productivity on vast floor areas, there's nothing faster. For dust and debris alone, our ride-on sweeper range handles volume without the scrub cycle.
Racking aisles with limited width for machine access
Narrow-aisle walk-behind scrubber dryers are built for racking — some models work in aisles a standard machine couldn't fit into.
Dust and packaging debris accumulating throughout the day
Industrial sweepers clear debris faster than pushing it into a corner with a broom, and keep the floor ready for the next pallet move.
Loading bay areas exposed to weather, mud and vehicle contamination
Scrubber dryers with aggressive pressure handle mud and tracked-in contamination that defeats a standard machine — the Nilfisk SC6000 and CS7010 are built for this.
Tyre marks and rubber deposits from forklifts and pallet trucks
High-pressure scrubber dryers — paired with the right brush and pad for the floor type — lift tyre marks that mops and sweepers just redistribute.
Maintaining audit-ready standards for customer and compliance visits
Consistent, dated, machine-clean floors pass audits that mop-and-bucket struggles with — consistency is the product.
The right machine for every warehouse space.
We recommend, demonstrate and support the machines that match your operation — from compact aisle scrubbers to large ride-on sweepers.
In warehousing and logistics, floor cleaning is about more than appearance — effective dust control protects stock, reduces shrinkage and meets health and safety regulations. Our range leads with ride-on sweepers, scrubber dryers, robotic and combination machines designed to deliver the productivity that large distribution environments demand. Cylindrical scrubber dryers provide a light sweep and wash in a single pass, ideal for dealing with pallet chippings while keeping floors clean and safe. For mezzanines, offices and tight aisles that larger machines can't reach, we also recommend compact walk-behind options to ensure full-site coverage.
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SC500
- SmartFlow™ automatically adjusts water and detergent flow according to operating speed — consistent results and optimised resource consumption with zero waste.
- SilenTech™ drops sound levels to just 60 ±3 dB(A) in Silent Mode — perfect for daytime cleaning in healthcare, libraries, offices and education.
- Double-pressure mode (up to 30 kg) tackles persistent dirt on demand — and the Lithium-ion option charges from 0–90% in just 2 hours with up to 7-year battery life.
SC800
- 77 kg of down pressure — built to tackle grease, grout, porous surfaces and ingrained industrial dirt that lighter machines simply can't shift.
- Daytime cleaning at 61 dB(A) despite its industrial power — quieter than a normal conversation, so you can clean entrances, factories and warehouses without disrupting the working day.
- Removable deck covers protect walls, doorframes and the scrub deck itself — built to survive the rough-and-tumble of industrial environments where machines take a beating.
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SC4000
- 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.
SC5000
- 30% more productivity per tank than the previous generation — fewer dump-and-refill cycles, longer continuous cleaning runs, more square metres per shift.
- Up to 4.5 hours of continuous run time at speeds of up to 8.5 km/h — clean a full warehouse, distribution centre or production facility on a single charge.
- Compact profile gets closer to the edge than ever — the SC5000 turns inside aisles, manoeuvres around pillars and reaches the edges of warehouses, light industry and airports where bigger machines can't.
SC6000
- Built for the lowest total cost of ownership in its class — robust battery-powered design with limited service requirements means you spend more time cleaning and less on maintenance over the machine's life.
- SmartFlow plus optional Ecoflex saves water, detergent AND power — with a 60-second burst-of-power button for tough patches. Sustainability and performance in one machine.
- Three deck-width options up to 40" wide for production sites, warehouses, supermarkets, airports and parking garages — choose the right balance of productivity and manoeuvrability.
SC6500
- Two deck types for two jobs: the 1300C cylindrical covers up to 8,190 m²/hour at a 51" scrub width — our fastest scrubber-dryer — while the 1300D disc sibling trades throughput for up to 145 kg of brush pressure against compacted industrial soiling. Same 265-litre tank, same 9 km/h either way.
- 265-litre tank with up to 5 hours run time at 9 km/h — clean a warehouse, factory floor or distribution centre end-to-end on a single fill, single charge.
- Maintenance-free AC traction motor with high-quality gearbox — built to clean for years with minimal servicing, dramatically reducing the total cost of ownership for industrial fleet operators.
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SW900 Walk-Behind Sweeper
- The 60-litre hopper detaches and wheels away in seconds — emptying becomes a walk to the bin instead of a two-handed carry. One operator handles a full shift without strain.
- Handlebar side-broom control with automatic on/off when the broom is lowered or raised — no reaching, no leaning. Faster turns, more accurate sweeping, less wasted motion across a shift.
- Choice of battery (70 dB(A), indoor-friendly, onboard charger standard) or petrol (higher duty cycle, outdoor-ready) — one chassis, two fits for different environments.
- Electric filter shaker cleans the dust filter at the push of a button — no stopping to beat a filter clean, no loss of suction partway through a job.
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SW3000 Ride-On Sweeper
- 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.
SW4000 Ride-On Sweeper
- One Touch Sweeping activates the main broom, both side brooms, the vacuum fan, and optional DustGuard™ misting in a single action — and stops them all when you stop driving. Less wear, less drain, less for the operator to remember.
- Retractable spring-loaded side brooms spring away on impact instead of snapping — sweep close to racking legs, walls, and shelving without breakage or damage to your own stock.
- A 150 cm high-dump hopper tips straight into a standard skip — no manual lifting, no second-machine transfer. One operator clears a distribution centre and empties without leaving the seat.
- Choice of battery (indoor, 65 dB(A)), petrol, or LPG (outdoor, higher duty cycle) — the same chassis and productivity specification, three fits for different environments.
SW5500 Ride-On Sweeper
- The hybrid kit lets a single machine switch between engine power (outdoors) and battery power (indoors) — no swapping fleets between air-sensitive and open spaces. One machine, two environments, full-shift productivity.
- A 150-litre hopper with 1.65 m high-dump tips straight into a standard skip. One operator sweeps a large retail car park or factory floor and empties without leaving the seat.
- Automatic speed reduction on slopes and tight turns, plus a hopper-lift safety alarm — the machine manages the risk so the operator doesn't have to think about it. Safer shifts, fewer near-misses.
- Visual dashboard alert when the main broom is worn, plus tool-free broom replacement. Daily maintenance takes minutes; the AC drive wheel doesn't need carbon-brush replacements, cutting planned-service downtime.
SR1601 Ride-On Industrial Sweeper
- A 315-litre hopper with 1.59 metre high-dump tips straight into a standard skip — one operator sweeps a factory floor or construction yard and empties without leaving the seat. No secondary handling, no manual lifting.
- DustGuard™ misting controls airborne dust at both front and side brushes. Less secondary cleaning of stock, surfaces, and equipment across the whole facility — the visible saving is on the floor, the hidden saving is everywhere else.
- Diesel, LPG, or 48V battery: diesel and LPG for outdoor yards and 25% ramp climbs, battery for indoor air quality. One chassis, three power options, same productivity footprint.
- Multispectrum™ filter shaker and MaxAccess™ tool-free service — built for reliability in demanding conditions, with fast component access when a machine being down means an operation being down.
SW8000 Ride-On Industrial Sweeper
- A 2-metre cleaning path is the widest in the Nilfisk range. One machine, one operator — covers foundries, factory floors, stadium concourses, and university grounds at speeds smaller sweepers can't approach.
- DustGuard™ misting at both front and side brooms, fed by an integrated 53-litre water tank, controls airborne dust across the full 2-metre path. The operator breathes easier, and the rest of the facility stays cleaner too.
- Choice of Kubota LPG or diesel engines delivers the power for 20% inclines — loading ramps, multi-storey car parks, and uneven outdoor yards that stop smaller machines cold.
- NoTools™ 5-sided access to engine and hydraulic components plus Clear-View™ operator cab — fast service visits, direct sight lines to both side brooms from a natural driving position. Built for long shifts and long lives.
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CS7010
- Sweeps and scrubs in a single pass — independent front dry sweeping with dust control and rear scrubbing functions eliminate the need for two machines, halving fleet costs and operator time on large industrial floors.
- Available in Battery, LPG/Gas Hybrid and Diesel Hybrid configurations — choose the power source that matches your facility, from enclosed warehouses requiring zero emissions to outdoor yards needing extended runtime.
- Heavy-gauge industrial steel unibody frame with high impact-absorbing polymer body panels — built for demanding environments where machines take hits from forklifts, racking and loading equipment without denting, corroding or damaging facilities.
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SC60 Robotic Scrubber Dryer
- 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.
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VP300
- 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.
VP25 Robotic Vacuum
- 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.
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