What is a Counter Rotating Brush (CRB)?

Counter rotating brush machines (CRB) are powerful tools widely employed in professional floor cleaning, effectively lifting dirt, stains, and debris through the use of two brushes spinning in opposing directions. Suitable for various floor types such as tile, vinyl, concrete, and wood, CRB machines are particularly adept at revitalizing carpets, lifting the pile, and extracting embedded soil. Professional carpet cleaning services frequently rely on CRB machines to enhance the appearance and freshness of carpets.

Advantages of CRB Machines in Professional Floor Cleaning

CRB machines offer numerous advantages for professional floor cleaning, making them versatile, easy to operate, and efficient. They can clean both wet and dry floors, adapting to different cleaning needs. With simple controls allowing users to adjust speed, pressure, and brush direction, these machines are easy to maintain, featuring removable tanks and brushes. Their high performance and efficiency make CRB machines ideal for quickly and thoroughly cleaning large areas, effectively handling tough stains and odors that other machines might struggle with. Regular use of CRB machines is recommended by professional carpet cleaning experts to maintain clean and healthy carpets.

Features of Counter Rotating Brush Machines

CRB machines possess distinctive features that set them apart from other floor cleaning machines:

Dual Brushes:

Two brushes rotating in opposite directions provide a powerful scrubbing action, effectively loosening and removing dirt from floor surfaces. This dual-brush system also agitates carpet fibers, lifting the pile for a fluffier and brighter appearance.

Variable Speed:

CRB machines offer variable speed settings, allowing users to control cleaning intensity. Lower speeds are suitable for delicate floors, while higher speeds tackle heavy-duty cleaning tasks, preventing damage to floors or the machine.

Adjustable Pressure:

The adjustable pressure settings enable users to control the force applied by the brushes. This feature is essential for accommodating different floor types, preventing over-wetting or under-wetting, and ensuring the right amount of water or solution is applied.

Directional Switch:

A directional switch allows users to change the brush direction, catering to specific floor types or desired results. This helps achieve a uniform and professional floor cleaning, avoiding streaks or marks.

Indicator Lights:

CRB machines come equipped with indicator lights displaying various machine functions and status, such as battery level, water and solution levels, brush speed, pressure, and direction. These lights help users monitor the machine and address any issues promptly.

What can CRB can be used best for?

Pre-vacuuming: CRB is great as a tool of choice to start a residential carpet or/and area rug cleaning. This way we collect as much of the dry debris from carpet backing and to pull it up to surface to make it more accessible for dry vacuuming; and to agitate fibres, to pile them up to make it easier to get in-between them in all the following steps in our professional cleaning processes.

Agitation: Funny word, but in our case, it means to disturb, vigorously shake, and eventually break the bond between hair, dirt, allergens, germs, other dry particles and carpet fibres. Cleaning solution (pre-spray, pre-conditioner, dry compound, carpet shampoo, encapsulating agent, etc.) will do its part in lifting soil and weakening connection of dirt and fibres, but CRB will elevate them all the way to the top of the pile and leave it there ready for hot water extraction.

Encapsulation (Very Low Moisture cleaning): Rotary machines are often been used for encapsulation method of cleaning and when used for this purpose they push all the dirt down to the backing of the carpet, so the actual cleaning is mostly relying on encapsulating solution or dry compound chemicals to lift all the soil to get removed later with a vacuum cleaner. The opposite from rotary machines, CRB, that we at From Dark to Light Carpet & Upholstery Care use, pulls all the particles up to the surface of the fibers and makes it even easier for vacuuming it.

Hardwood floor cleaning: Usage of CRB in hardwood floor cleaning was a happy accident. In absence of any other floor scrubbing tool, technicians reached for CRB and used it with dry compound. The results were tremendous and now we have some floor producers suggesting it as a first choice in professional hardwood floor cleaning. Brushing is used to spread and agitate the compound that absorbs the soil. Following mopping is to remove all the residue.

Tile and Grout Cleaning: Try to imagine yourself getting on your knees and scrubbing your tile floor with bristle brush by hand and still you never can get it totally clean, especially the grout. That’s where we at From Dark to Light Carpet & Upholstery Care use CRB machine to get the cleaning agent into the grout and scrub all the dirt, sticky residue from previous cleaning, germs and allergens of your tile floor. After thorough rinsing tiles and grout look fresh and clean, and more important we remove all the potential environmental hazards.

Benefits of CRB Machines

CRB machines offer several benefits that make them superior to other floor cleaning machines:

Deep Cleaning:

CRB machines provide thorough cleaning, reaching into cracks and crevices to remove stubborn dirt, grease, grime, and odors. They can also extract dust mites, allergens, bacteria, and viruses from carpets, improving indoor air quality and hygiene.

Fast Drying:

Using less water and solution, CRB machines result in faster drying times, reducing the risk of mold, mildew, or damage to floors and furniture. Carpets dry quickly without leaving residue, preventing re-soiling or shrinkage.

Low Noise:

CRB machines produce minimal noise, operating at sound levels below 70 decibels. This makes them comfortable to use without disturbing others in the vicinity.

Eco-Friendly:

With reduced water, energy, and chemical usage, CRB machines are environmentally friendly. They can save up to 80% of water and 50% of energy compared to other machines, contributing to lower environmental impact and operating costs.

The Counter Rotating Brush (CRB) machine stands as an indispensable tool in professional floor cleaning. Its simple design, featuring two brushes rotating in opposite directions, effectively captures debris from carpet fibers, hardwood floors, tiles, and grout. Widely used by professionals, CRB machines provide efficient, environmentally friendly, and safe cleaning solutions. From carpets and area rugs to tiles, grout, and various floor types, CRB machines enhance the effectiveness of professional floor services.

For any inquiries or concerns regarding CRB machines and their benefits for your carpets or floors, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at contactus@fromdarktolight.ca or give us a call at 647-877-5977.

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