New low moisture, 'green' carpet / floor cleaning system eliminates many common problems

Determined to put an end to the common problems thrown up by many carpet and floor cleaning systems, such as insufficient drying times, recurring stains, sticky residues, mildew, excessive downtimes, extensive set-up procedures, operator fatigue and unhappy customers, Hruby Orbital Systems has dedicated years of research into low-moisture, green cleaning concepts based on orbital floor cleaning technology.

The system Hruby has perfected, comprises the compact Orbot orbital floor machine which is engineered to offer three machine sizes, (17, 19, and 21 inches) all in one single machine - the user can quickly transform the cleaning path from 17 up to 21 inches by simply changing out the driver to the required size -   and the SprayBorg electric on-board, 3-gallon, bottle cartridge pre-spray system. This Orbot driver system also mounts to an assortment of pads and brushes to clean, scrub, sand, strip, and polish any carpet and hard floor.

The SprayBorg can be mounted on the Orbot within a matter of seconds via only two bolts and two wingnuts, where it is controlled with the tip of the thumb, allowing precise spraying at the front of the machine. Its innovative design allows the operator to easily premix as many 3-gallon bottles as needed. When empty, the cartridge can be replaced with a new premixed bottle within seconds so cleaning can continue.   The design also eliminates spills and reduces the overall weight of the machine for easy lifting and storage.

The unit's Twin Jet Anti-Drip Spray System creates an equal flow pattern that is applied directly to the carpet, eliminating the solution streaks that cause uneven dry patterns, which are a problem with some systems. The special Flow-Control System enables you to control the GPM flow rate, with settings ranging from a dribble up to 1 gallon per minute.

"What really makes this system so special though is our Environ green encapsulation cleaner," says Hruby. "When you combine Environ with our exclusive orbital drive technology and bonnet pads you will attain tremendous soil extraction, fast dry times, no recurring stains and a healthier environment. The chemistry of Environ's encapsulation technology helps the operator work smarter, not harder".

Most dry soil in a carpet can be readily removed by routine dry vacuuming. However, it's the oily and sticky soils that attract and hold dry soil to the carpet fibres. The result is a dull, grey, and ugly appearance.

To effectively remove these soil particles from the carpet fibres, the right amount of agitation is needed and this is where orbital drive technology comes in.   The Orbot generates hundreds of small oscillations that spin at roughly 1,725 revolutions per minute. This orbital drive pattern allows for all sides of the carpet fibres to be agitated and therefore all of the soil will be effectively removed from the carpet fibre.

To ensure that the agitated soil will not stick to the carpet fibre again, a Polymer is needed to trap and encapsulate these soil particles. The polymer element in Environ will form distinct crystals when it dries. These crystals are the principle vehicles that stop wicking or the recurring of stains.   They also enable the soil particles to be extracted through post-vacuuming, which keeps carpets cleaner for longer periods of time.  

The Orbot incorporates and EasyFlip Base - whereby the base flips up for easy and fast pad changing. There are three types of pads:

* Cotton pads are a primary component of the system in as much as they facilitate soil extraction from the carpet fibres while helping achieve fast dry times. They are washable and can be reused hundreds of times.

* Encapsulation Pads are used to pre-agitate the carpet fibres. They are superior in liberating hard to remove soil from visibly dirty carpets and should be disposed of after cleaning 1,500 - 2,000sq.ft of carpet.

* Speed Scrub Pads   are semi-absorbent synthetic bonnet pads used to aggressively scrub and absorb hard to remove soil in commercial carpet.   These pads are washable.

Easy-fix brushes are used to scrub hard floors, tile and grout very quickly and thoroughly. As the Orbot driver generates 1725 orbits per minute, the bristles of the brush pick away at the soiled grout lines and pores in the grout lines and hard floor surfaces with ease.

Gliders make cleaning that much easier than it already is. They also help in cleaning shagpile carpet and other types of fragile carpet. Centered under the pad directly over the carpet flooring, they come in two sizes that are color-coded.   The White Glider is used for both low-pile carpet whereas the Black Glider is used for medium to high pile carpet.

Maintenance-free and easy to manoeuvre, the Orbot boasts jumbo 10 inch wheels that help it conquer any type of staircase as well as steps, curbs, holes and other obstacles in its path. Its vertical handle grips are designed for easy operation and reduced lower back stress. The machine folds down to 30 inches in height and as it weighs just 82lbs it is easy to transport and store. Orbot has a powerful 1 horsepower universal 110V/60 Hz. - 220V/50 Hz. motor and comes with a quick connect cord system for easy cord removal.

"Day in and day out the world changes - as do industry needs," says Hruby.   "To accommodate these ever changing needs, our objective is to listen, innovate, and deliver.   Hruby Orbital Systems will improve the quality of your cleaning results, service, health, and safety".

E. raymond@ukcleaningsystems.com

W. www.hrubyclean.com

11th September 2008