Floor Scrubber Brush Pads: Types, Sizes & How to Choose
Complete guide to floor scrubber brush pads. Learn pad types (non-woven, abrasive, stripping), sizes, color codes, and how to pick the right pad for your floor. Factory-direct pricing.
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What Are Floor Scrubber Brush Pads?
Floor scrubber brush pads are circular pads that attach under the pad driver of a floor scrubber. They do the final cleaning pass: the brush or pad scrubs the floor, and the pad's fibers trap dirt while the squeegee picks up the water. Pads are cheaper and quicker to change than brushes, which is why many facilities use pads for daily cleaning and reserve brushes for heavy scrubbing.
Pad Types: What Each One Does
Pads are categorized by color, which indicates their aggressiveness. Choose based on your floor type and cleaning job:
| Color | Type | Best For | Avoid On |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | Polishing | Final buffing, light dust | None |
| Red | Light scrubbing | Daily cleaning, sealed floors | Delicate finishes |
| Blue | Medium scrubbing | General purpose, tile, concrete | Soft finishes |
| Green | Heavy scrubbing | Stubborn dirt, grout lines | Polished floors |
| Brown | Stripping | Removing old finish | Sealed floors |
| Black | Stripping/burnishing | Heavy stripping | Any coated floor |
Pad Sizes: Matching Your Machine
The pad size must match your machine's pad driver diameter. Common sizes:
- 13 inch: small walk-behind machines and rotary units.
- 17 inch: standard walk-behind scrubbers.
- 20 inch: mid-size walk-behind machines.
- 24 inch: large walk-behind and small ride-on scrubbers.
- 28-32 inch: ride-on machines.
How Long Do Pads Last?
A pad's lifespan depends on floor condition and usage. On smooth sealed floors, a red or blue pad lasts 2-4 weeks of daily use. On rough concrete, expect 1-2 weeks. Replace the pad when it stops lifting dirt or looks glazed and flattened. Rotating between two pads can extend their combined life.
Pads vs Brushes: Which to Use?
Brushes scrub aggressively and last longer; pads clean finer and are cheaper to swap. Many facilities use both: brushes for the main scrub pass, pads for finish cleaning or on delicate floors. Your machine's pad driver can accept either, depending on what you attach.
Buy Factory-Direct
A floor scrubber pad costs 5-15 USD factory-direct versus 15-35 USD at dealers. Browse our pad and brush range at aikeruiclean.com/parts, or send your machine model to aikeruiclean.com/floor-scrubber-parts-quote for a quote within 24 hours.
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About the Author
Mark Xu is Sales Director at Aikerui with 15+ years of experience in industrial floor cleaning equipment. He has helped 2,000+ facilities across 50+ countries source factory-direct cleaning equipment.