Walk-behind scrubber dryers
Working in a way that supports back health – ergonomic floor cleaning for professional applications
Whether it’s in office buildings, schools, clinics, trade, communal facilities, or industry: Clean, hygienic floors are essential for safe and well-maintained working and common areas. At the same time, floor cleaning poses high physical demands on cleaning staff. Pushing items over long distances, repetitive movements, awkward gripping postures and poor access to operating elements can all place stress on your back and joints.
Modern, walk-behind scrubber dryers and walk-behind machines offer noticeable relief. They combine efficient cleaning technology with ergonomic solutions that make your everyday working life safer, more physiologically conducive, and much more comfortable – regardless of whether you work in tight, high-traffic areas, or over large-scale areas.
Ergonomic design as a foundation – suitable for different body heights and usage situations
AGR-certified machines meet comprehensive ergonomic requirements. They comprise adjustable handlebars (for small, mobile machines), variable grip heights, and easily accessible spaces, which enable ergonomic operation by users of varying heights. All of the relevant operating elements are intuitively organised so that they can be reached safely, standing upright, and without the need for tools. This makes it much easier to adjust the machine to your build and reduces muscular stress – a key component for working in a way that supports back health.
High range of motion and precise controls – even in tight spaces
Compact models designed for mobile use are particularly well suited to areas that are difficult to reach or where there is a large amount of furniture. Easy steering, ergonomically shaped and circumferential handlebars, as well as the option to work in a forward or backward direction, all support the ability to safely operate the machine, while reducing the amount of physical effort needed to a minimum.
Walk-behind machines – powerful support for large areas – without any extra work
When it comes to large-scale floor spaces, bigger, hand-guided, walk-behind devices with powered undercarriages offer a comfortable solution that supports back health. The speed can easily be adjusted to the individual’s working rhythm. So even longer periods of cleaning can be carried out with less physical strain.
Speed-dependent water and chemical distribution as well as the ability to work close to the edges allows for professional cleaning results, while simultaneously significantly reducing physical exertion. Automatic speed reduction around curves also makes a significant contribution to minimising steering force and increasing stability during use.
Tool-free operation, intuitive cleaning, and ergonomic maintenance
To promote safe and low-fatigue working, it is also important for all activities involved in operating, caring for, and maintaining equipment to be ergonomic and possibly without the need for tools. This includes, for example:
- Automatic lifting and lowering of the cleaning device
- Large, easily accessible tank openings for easy cleaning
- Ergonomic filling and emptying
- A safe and back-friendly distribution system
These features, amongst others, reduce unnecessary movements, prevent awkward postures, and support efficient, ergonomic working throughout the entire life cycle of the machine.
Varied transport and equipment options
Optional transport crates and transport rails come in handy for larger machines, because they enable users to attach additional cleaning tools or utensils directly to the device. This optimises working processes, reduces travel distances and minimises physical strain caused by repeated bending over or carrying.
Safety and standard conformity
All inspected machines meet the currently applicable safety requirements. Their stable construction ensures safe standing and rolling positions at all times.
Summary – ergonomic floor cleaning for sustainable back health
Walk-behind scrubber dryers, which have been inspected in accordance with AGR criteria, enable healthy, energy-saving, efficient work. They relieve back strain, encourage correct posture, and reduce fatigue while simultaneously achieving excellent cleaning results.
- Employees with different heights require the scrubber dryer to adjust to their height. Furthermore, all components must be within easy reach for operation. Tool-free assembly of the attachments and cleaning parts would also be advantageous.
- An intuitive control panel also plays an important role in the operation of the machine. A colour display with big and clearly understandable function keys provides a good overview. True to the motto: as much as necessary, as little as possible.
- Walk-behind scrubber dryers are not as light as a mop, yet they can be handled with nearly as much ease these days. Therefore, make sure that the operating handle is easy to move and that you use a cleaning tool that can easily reach all the necessary areas. The delta shape is said to be very adaptable.
- A machine that does the job equally well forwards and backwards, has good steering characteristics, freely adaptable working speeds, and a clearly laid out control panel ensures low-fatigue work.
- Attachment options for various additional work tools and aids are also beneficial. These optimise working processes, reduce travel distances, and minimise physical exertion causes by repeated bending over or carrying.
Minimum requirements
- Convenient use for different body heights
- High floor space accessibility
- Low-fatigue working
- Easily accessible operating components
- Adjustable walking speed
- Convenient transport (only for mobile machines)
- Stability in the parked position
Optional requirements
- Attachment options for cleaning tools
Hako GmbH
Hamburger Straße 209-239
23843 Bad Oldesloe
GERMANY
Phone +494531/8060
www.hako.com



