{"id":1020,"date":"2026-10-31T20:38:15","date_gmt":"2026-10-31T19:38:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dr-reinigingstechniek.eu\/?page_id=1020"},"modified":"2026-10-31T20:43:56","modified_gmt":"2026-10-31T19:43:56","slug":"cleaning-technology-explained","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dr-reinigingstechniek.eu\/en\/cleaning-technology-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"Cleaning machines and robots explained"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.dr-reinigingstechniek.eu\/en\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Knowledge base\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.dr-reinigingstechniek.eu\/en\/knowledge-base\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":3,\"name\":\"Cleaning machines and robots explained\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.dr-reinigingstechniek.eu\/en\/cleaning-technology-explained\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"ItemList\",\"name\":\"Cleaning machines and robots explained\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Sweepers explained: types, uses and how to choose\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.dr-reinigingstechniek.eu\/en\/sweepers-explained\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Scrubber-dryers explained: how they work, types and how to choose\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.dr-reinigingstechniek.eu\/en\/scrubber-dryers-explained\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":3,\"name\":\"Combination sweeper-scrubbers explained: sweeping and scrubbing in one pass\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.dr-reinigingstechniek.eu\/en\/combination-sweeper-scrubbers-explained\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":4,\"name\":\"Sweeping robots explained: autonomous sweeping for warehouses and industry\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.dr-reinigingstechniek.eu\/en\/sweeping-robots-explained\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":5,\"name\":\"Scrubbing robots explained: autonomous wet cleaning\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.dr-reinigingstechniek.eu\/en\/scrubbing-robots-explained\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":6,\"name\":\"Hybrid automation: using a sweeping robot and a scrubbing robot together\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.dr-reinigingstechniek.eu\/en\/hybrid-automation-sweeping-and-scrubbing-robot\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<div class=\"product-breadcrumb-bar\"><nav class=\"shell product-breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\"><a href=\"\/en\/\">Home<\/a><span>\u203a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dr-reinigingstechniek.eu\/en\/knowledge-base\/\">Knowledge base<\/a><span>\u203a<\/span><strong>Cleaning machines and robots explained<\/strong><\/nav><\/div>\n<article id=\"article-content\" class=\"knowledge-article\"><header class=\"knowledge-article-header\"><div class=\"shell knowledge-article-header-inner\"><div class=\"eyebrow\"><span><\/span> Guide<\/div><h1>Cleaning machines and robots explained<\/h1><p>Sweepers, scrubber-dryers, combination machines and robots each solve something different. Here you will find a separate guide for each type and an overview to choose quickly.<\/p><\/div><\/header><div class=\"shell\" style=\"padding-block:clamp(48px,6vw,88px)\"><h2 style=\"font-size:clamp(28px,3.4vw,42px);line-height:1.1;letter-spacing:-.03em;margin-bottom:20px\">Which solution fits you?<\/h2><div style=\"overflow-x:auto\"><table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:15px\"><thead><tr><th style=\"text-align:left;padding:12px 12px 12px 0;border-bottom:2px solid var(--line)\">Type<\/th><th style=\"text-align:left;padding:12px 12px 12px 0;border-bottom:2px solid var(--line)\">Suited for<\/th><th style=\"text-align:left;padding:12px 12px 12px 0;border-bottom:2px solid var(--line)\">Watch out for<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:14px 12px 14px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dr-reinigingstechniek.eu\/en\/sweepers-explained\/\">Sweeper<\/a><\/th><td style=\"padding:14px 12px 14px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)\">Dry debris and dust on large areas<\/td><td style=\"padding:14px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)\">Not for wet soiling<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:14px 12px 14px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dr-reinigingstechniek.eu\/en\/scrubber-dryers-explained\/\">Scrubber-dryer<\/a><\/th><td style=\"padding:14px 12px 14px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)\">Wet-cleaning floors and drying them at once<\/td><td style=\"padding:14px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)\">Floor must tolerate water, pre-sweeping helps<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:14px 12px 14px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dr-reinigingstechniek.eu\/en\/combination-sweeper-scrubbers-explained\/\">Combination machine<\/a><\/th><td style=\"padding:14px 12px 14px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)\">Sweeping and scrubbing in one pass on large floors<\/td><td style=\"padding:14px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)\">Larger, heavier, more maintenance<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:14px 12px 14px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dr-reinigingstechniek.eu\/en\/sweeping-robots-explained\/\">Sweeping robot<\/a><\/th><td style=\"padding:14px 12px 14px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)\">Daily autonomous sweeping in warehouses and halls<\/td><td style=\"padding:14px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)\">Set-up, safety, dry debris only<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:14px 12px 14px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dr-reinigingstechniek.eu\/en\/scrubbing-robots-explained\/\">Scrubbing robot<\/a><\/th><td style=\"padding:14px 12px 14px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)\">Autonomous wet cleaning on fixed routes<\/td><td style=\"padding:14px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)\">Filling and emptying water, edges and corners<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:14px 12px 14px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dr-reinigingstechniek.eu\/en\/hybrid-automation-sweeping-and-scrubbing-robot\/\">Hybrid automation<\/a><\/th><td style=\"padding:14px 12px 14px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)\">Sweeping and scrubbing robot in sequence<\/td><td style=\"padding:14px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)\">Planning, charging and route coordination<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><h2 style=\"margin-top:64px;font-size:clamp(28px,3.4vw,42px);line-height:1.1;letter-spacing:-.03em;margin-bottom:20px\">Choose a topic<\/h2><p>Each type has its own guide covering how it works, uses, limitations and common questions.<\/p><div class=\"knowledge-card-grid\"><article class=\"knowledge-card\"><div class=\"knowledge-card-image\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/www.dr-reinigingstechniek.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/professionele-opzitveegmachine-in-een-modern-magazijn.webp')\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Sweepers explained: types, uses and how to choose\"><span>Machines<\/span><\/div><div class=\"knowledge-card-body\"><h3>Sweepers explained: types, uses and how to choose<\/h3><p>A sweeper picks up dry debris quickly with little dust. This guide explains how it works, which types exist and when it is the right choice.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dr-reinigingstechniek.eu\/en\/sweepers-explained\/\" class=\"training-guide-link\">Read more <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"knowledge-card\"><div class=\"knowledge-card-image\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/www.dr-reinigingstechniek.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/professionele-opzitschrobzuigmachine-in-een-modern-magazijn.webp')\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Scrubber-dryers explained: how they work, types and how to choose\"><span>Machines<\/span><\/div><div class=\"knowledge-card-body\"><h3>Scrubber-dryers explained: how they work, types and how to choose<\/h3><p>A scrubber-dryer scrubs the floor wet and immediately vacuums up the dirty water. The floor stays clean and dries quickly.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dr-reinigingstechniek.eu\/en\/scrubber-dryers-explained\/\" class=\"training-guide-link\">Read more <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"knowledge-card\"><div class=\"knowledge-card-image\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/www.dr-reinigingstechniek.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/nieuwe-veeg-en-schrobmachines-bedrijfshal.webp')\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Combination sweeper-scrubbers explained: sweeping and scrubbing in one pass\"><span>Machines<\/span><\/div><div class=\"knowledge-card-body\"><h3>Combination sweeper-scrubbers explained: sweeping and scrubbing in one pass<\/h3><p>A combination machine sweeps and scrubs in one pass. It saves time on large floors with mixed soiling, but needs space and maintenance.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dr-reinigingstechniek.eu\/en\/combination-sweeper-scrubbers-explained\/\" class=\"training-guide-link\">Read more <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"knowledge-card\"><div class=\"knowledge-card-image\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/www.dr-reinigingstechniek.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/dr-sw90-veegrobot-magazijn.webp')\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Sweeping robots explained: autonomous sweeping for warehouses and industry\"><span>Robots<\/span><\/div><div class=\"knowledge-card-body\"><h3>Sweeping robots explained: autonomous sweeping for warehouses and industry<\/h3><p>A sweeping robot sweeps on its own along fixed routes. It is especially interesting for recurring, dry soiling on large floors.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dr-reinigingstechniek.eu\/en\/sweeping-robots-explained\/\" class=\"training-guide-link\">Read more <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"knowledge-card\"><div class=\"knowledge-card-image\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/www.dr-reinigingstechniek.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/autonome-professionele-schrobzuigrobot-reinigt-een-magazijnvloer.webp')\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Scrubbing robots explained: autonomous wet cleaning\"><span>Robots<\/span><\/div><div class=\"knowledge-card-body\"><h3>Scrubbing robots explained: autonomous wet cleaning<\/h3><p>A scrubbing robot scrubs the floor wet on its own and vacuums up the dirty water. This gives an even result without an operator behind the machine.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dr-reinigingstechniek.eu\/en\/scrubbing-robots-explained\/\" class=\"training-guide-link\">Read more <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"knowledge-card\"><div class=\"knowledge-card-image\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/www.dr-reinigingstechniek.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/autonome-industriele-veegrobot-in-een-modern-magazijn.webp')\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Hybrid automation: using a sweeping robot and a scrubbing robot together\"><span>Hybrid<\/span><\/div><div class=\"knowledge-card-body\"><h3>Hybrid automation: using a sweeping robot and a scrubbing robot together<\/h3><p>Hybrid automation combines robots and machines: a sweeping robot first picks up the dry debris, then a scrubbing robot cleans the floor wet. 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