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Modified Floor Cleaning Machine

Roshan V. Dandage1, Vaibhav B. Chaudhari2, Mahesh P. Deore3, Akshay P. Deshmukh4,
A. A. Muley5
1,2,3,4
Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, DES’S COET, Dhamangaon Rly., India
5
Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, DES’S COET, Dhamangaon Rly., India

Abstract: This paper deals with the Comparison Floor cleaning  To make the environment sanitary (e.g. in kitchens).
Machine. The aim of this paper work is to develop and  To maintain an optimum traction (e.g. for dance
modernized process for cleaning the floor with wet and dry. It is
very useful for cleaning the floors. It can be used wet and dry floors).
hence it is widely used in houses, hospitals, auditorium, shops, B. Methods of floor cleaning
computer centers, etc. In modern days interior decorations are
becoming an important role in our life. Cleaning of floor is a very The treatment needed for different types of floors is very
important one for our health and reduces the man power different. For safety it is most important to ensure the floor is
requirement. Most of machines are easily operated and available not left even slightly wet after cleaning or mopping up. Sawdust
at market is very useful in our day to day life. is used on some floors to absorb any liquids that fall rather than
trying to prevent them being spilt. The sawdust is swept up and
Keywords: Autonomous roaming, manual control, power status
replaced each day. This was common in the past in pubs and is
indications, power controls, power efficient.
still used in some butchers and fishmongers. It used to be
1. Introduction common to use tea. Leaves to collect dirt from carpets and.
remove odours. Nowadays it is silly quite common to use in
Floor cleaner is very much useful in cleaning floors in diatomaceous earth, or in fact any cat litter type material, to
hospitals, houses, auditorium, shops, computer centers etc.; it is remove infestations from floors. There are also a wide variety
very simple in construction and easy to operate. Anybody can of floor cleaning machines available today such as floor buffers,
operate this machine easily. It consist of moisture cotton brush, automatic floor scrubbers and sweepers, and carpet extractors
the brush cleans the floor and dried with aid of small blower. that can deep clean almost any type of hard floor or carpeted
Hence it is very useful in hospitals, houses, etc. The time taken flooring surface in much less time than it would take using a
for cleaning is very less and the cost is also very less. traditional cleaning method.
Maintenance cost is less. Much type of machines is widely used
for this purpose. But they are working under different principles C. Wood flooring
and the cost is also very high. Good well-maintained entrance Wood flooring should be treated completely differently
matting can dramatically reduce the need for cleaning. For depending on whether it waxed or oiled, or whether it has a
public and office buildings about 80 to 90% of the dirt is tracked polyurethane coating. It is important to determine the type of
in from outside. Installing a total of 15 feet of matting consisting finish of a wood floor and always treat it the appropriate way,
of both indoor and outdoor sections will remove about 80% of for instance it is difficult to clear wood floor wax from a
this. Thus about two-thirds of the dirt can be removed at the polyurethane floor. Simple cleaning instructions:
entrance.  Clear the floor of any fur nature that's easy to move.
A. Reasons for cleaning floors  Sweep or vacuum all loose dirt and debris.
 Mop the floor, going along with the grain. If your
The principal reasons for floor cleaning are:
floors are polyurethane, dampen a mop with water and
To prevent injuries due to tripping or slipping. Injuries due to
a few drops of dishwashing liquid. Be sure to ring out
slips and trips on level floors are a major cause of accidental
the mop thoroughly before using it on the floor. Run
injury or death. Bad practice in floor cleaning is itself a major
the mop back and forth, going with the grain of the
cause of accidents.
wood in smooth strokes. If your floors are lacquered
 To beautify the floor.
or shellacked, don‘t use water, which can stain the
 To remove stains, dirt, litter and obstructions. wood and cause buckling.
 To remove grit and sand which scratch and wear down  Buff the floor with a soft cloth to remove any soapy
the surface. residue. Cloth diapers work well for buffing, because
 To remove allergens, in particular dust. they‘re very soft and absorbent.
 To prevent wear to the surface (e.g. by using a floor
wax or protective sealant).
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D. Tile and stone floors cleaning machines, we will be discussing the second principle
Nowadays many modern kitchens, stairs, and bathrooms agitation. Most floor cleaning machines and equipment are
have tile flooring that can be cleaned in three simple steps: designed to provide the agitation needed to perform the
 Dirt or dust should first be removed with a vacuum cleaning procedure. Prior to machines, agitation was
cleaner or a broom. accomplished with elbow grease. However, manual agitation is
 Have a floor cleaning solution or spray bottle for the burdensome to the person cleaning and increases labor. The
appropriate floor. If you are cleaning stone floors introduction of cleaning machines made the janitor‘s life easier
(marble, granite, travertine, etc.), make sure the and increased cleaning efficiency while dramatically reducing
cleaning agent states that it is for stones. An acidic tile the labor of the task. The following is an overview of the
cleaning solution can be used on ceramic and primary pieces of floor cleaning machines and does not cover
porcelain floors. each one. But the ones discussed in this article will cover over
 After spraying the tile or stone floors in a small area, 90% of all floors cleaning equipment designed to clean hard
use a mop to clean and scrub floors. floors. When we state the cleaning of hard floors; we mean daily
or normal cleaning. Although, some of the floor cleaning
2. Overview of floor cleaning machine machines outlined in this article can also provide periodic or
paper type cleaning functions as well. We will be covering
A. Existing floor cleaning machine machines to clean carpeting and specialty cleaning machines in
In existing system relates to floor cleaner which sweeps future articles.
particle of dust from floor into dust collecting chamber by the
rotation of rotary cleaning body, and particularly to a cleaner 3. Working principle
which can clean the area and collect the garbage into garbage
A. Factors to consider while choosing the best floor cleaning
collecting tank. For wet wiping a water tank with flow machines
controlling wall. There has been proposed a floor cleaner which
Here are some factors that you need to consider while
comprises a roller scrubbing brush the outer circumference of
choosing the best vacuum for tile floors.
which is provided with the plurality of either bristles and which
sweeps particle of dust from floor. There is provision to brush  Cleaning Surface Requirements: Determining the
to rotate manually. Garbage collection is done due to vehicle cleaning surface requirements also involves
forward motion and collected into tank by means of lever. identifying the size of the space to be cleaned, whether
it is an entire house, a small apartment, or a mid-sized
condominium? Are there stairs to be cleaned? What
type of surface floor do you have? Are there some
delicate items or drapes which also need vacuuming?
All of these, and some more, merits your consideration
when considering vacuum cleaners.
 Filter Device: Aside from looking at the overall
suction of your vacuum, the choice on the type of filter
should also be considered. Filters are typically
categorized as conventional as well as HEPA (High
Efficiency Particulate Air) filters. These filters are
Fig. 1. Overview of existing floor cleaning machine designed in screening out smaller sized particles which
may irritate the skin and lungs. There are also other
B. Floor cleaning machine - types and uses high quality conventional models which can filter out
There are many various types of cleaning machines or most types of particles.
equipment on the market today for both commercial and  Noise: One thing often overlooked when choosing
residential use. This is a brief overview of the type, power vacuum cleaners is the noise. There are vacuum
sources and uses for floor cleaning equipment. For effective models which are very quiet when operating, in
cleaning results of any floor or surface, there are four basic and contrast to some louder machines which may disturb
simple principles to follow. somebody working or sleeping. Take note of the
 Time features that are listed on the website or the box.
However, keep in mind that they may not feature the
 Agitation
actual decibel rating. If you cannot find such
 Chemical
information, it may be best to test the vacuum before
 Temperature
paying or read reviews from actual users who have
Using these four simple principles will allow anyone to end
already tried using it at home and pay attention to this
up with good cleaning results. Relative to this topic floor
factor in the review.
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 Storage: Storage is a very important factor that needs References

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4. Conclusion
This paper presented the implementation of modified floor
cleaning machine.