{"id":631,"date":"2026-08-04T22:25:43","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T20:25:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dr-reinigingstechniek.eu\/training\/machines\/sweepers\/maintenance-tips-longer-service-life\/"},"modified":"2026-10-31T20:44:08","modified_gmt":"2026-10-31T19:44:08","slug":"maintenance-tips-longer-service-life","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dr-reinigingstechniek.eu\/en\/training\/machines\/sweepers\/maintenance-tips-longer-service-life\/","title":{"rendered":"Maintenance tips for a longer service life"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/dr-reinigingstechniek.eu\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Training\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/dr-reinigingstechniek.eu\/training\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":3,\"name\":\"Machines\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/dr-reinigingstechniek.eu\/training\/machines\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":4,\"name\":\"Veegmachines\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/dr-reinigingstechniek.eu\/training\/machines\/veegmachines\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":5,\"name\":\"Onderhoudstips voor langere levensduur\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/dr-reinigingstechniek.eu\/training\/machines\/veegmachines\/onderhoudstips-langere-levensduur\"}]}<\/script>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"Article\",\"headline\":\"Onderhoudstips voor langere levensduur\",\"description\":\"Goed onderhoud begint met korte, vaste controles door de operator. Zo blijft de machine betrouwbaar en krijgt de werkplaats tijdig zicht op onderdelen die aandacht nodig hebben.\",\"image\":[\"https:\/\/www.dr-reinigingstechniek.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ride-on-schrobzuigmachine-gereviseerd.webp\",\"https:\/\/dr-reinigingstechniek.eu\/images\/sw90.webp\",\"https:\/\/dr-reinigingstechniek.eu\/images\/hero-machines.webp\",\"https:\/\/www.dr-reinigingstechniek.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ride-on-schrobzuigmachine-gereviseerd.webp\"],\"mainEntityOfPage\":\"https:\/\/dr-reinigingstechniek.eu\/training\/machines\/veegmachines\/onderhoudstips-langere-levensduur\",\"inLanguage\":\"nl-BE\",\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dr-reinigingstechniek.eu\/#organization\"},\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dr-reinigingstechniek.eu\/#organization\"}}<\/script>\n<div id=\"main-content\">\n<div id=\"guide-content\"><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\/training\/\">Training<\/a><span>\u203a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dr-reinigingstechniek.eu\/en\/training\/machines\/\">Machines<\/a><span>\u203a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dr-reinigingstechniek.eu\/en\/training\/machines\/sweepers\/\">Sweepers<\/a><span>\u203a<\/span><strong>Maintenance tips for a longer service life<\/strong><\/nav><\/div><article><header class=\"guide-article-header\"><div class=\"shell guide-article-header-inner\"><div class=\"eyebrow\"><span><\/span> Practical guide <!-- -->02<\/div><h1>Maintenance tips for a longer service life<\/h1><p>Good maintenance starts with short, regular checks by the operator. That keeps the machine reliable and gives the workshop early sight of parts that need attention.<\/p><div class=\"guide-article-meta\"><span>Public guide<\/span><span>Reading time: <!-- -->7 minutes<\/span><span>For operators and supervisors<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/header><div class=\"guide-article-body shell\"><section class=\"guide-content-section\" aria-labelledby=\"onderhoudstips-langere-levensduur-section-0\"><div class=\"guide-content-copy\"><span class=\"guide-section-number\">01<\/span><h2 id=\"onderhoudstips-langere-levensduur-section-0\">Daily operator check<\/h2><p>After every use, check the tanks, filters, brushes, hoses and squeegee blades. Dirt left behind can restrict airflow, cause odours and accelerate wear.<\/p><ul><li><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2713<\/span>Empty the dirty-water tank and leave it open to dry<\/li><li><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2713<\/span>Remove the filters and clean them as instructed<\/li><li><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2713<\/span>Remove hair and thread from the brushes<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"guide-article-image\" style=\"background-image:url(\/images\/refurbished-machine.webp);background-position:center\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Technician carrying out a daily maintenance check on a refurbished cleaning machine\"><span>Step image <!-- -->1<\/span><\/div><\/section><section class=\"guide-content-section is-reversed\" aria-labelledby=\"onderhoudstips-langere-levensduur-section-1\"><div class=\"guide-content-copy\"><span class=\"guide-section-number\">02<\/span><h2 id=\"onderhoudstips-langere-levensduur-section-1\">Battery and charging area<\/h2><p>Always use the right charger and provide a dry, ventilated charging area. Do not interrupt charging cycles unnecessarily and follow the instructions for lead-acid, gel or lithium technology.<\/p><ul><li><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2713<\/span>Check the charging plug and cable<\/li><li><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2713<\/span>Keep ventilation openings clear<\/li><li><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2713<\/span>Note any noticeably short run times<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"guide-article-image\" style=\"background-image:url(\/images\/sw90.webp);background-position:center\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Professional cleaning robot parked safely at the charging area\"><span>Step image <!-- -->2<\/span><\/div><\/section><section class=\"guide-content-section\" aria-labelledby=\"onderhoudstips-langere-levensduur-section-2\"><div class=\"guide-content-copy\"><span class=\"guide-section-number\">03<\/span><h2 id=\"onderhoudstips-langere-levensduur-section-2\">Replace wear parts in time<\/h2><p>Brushes, pads, squeegee blades and filters are designed to wear. Replacing them at the right time preserves the cleaning result and prevents unnecessary strain on motors, pumps or floors.<\/p><ul><li><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2713<\/span>Compare wear left and right<\/li><li><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2713<\/span>Use the right hardness and material type<\/li><li><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2713<\/span>Keep the part number and machine model<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"guide-article-image\" style=\"background-image:url(\/images\/hero-machines.webp);background-position:72% center\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Brushes and squeegee blades being checked for wear\"><span>Step image <!-- -->3<\/span><\/div><\/section><section class=\"guide-content-section is-reversed\" aria-labelledby=\"onderhoudstips-langere-levensduur-section-3\"><div class=\"guide-content-copy\"><span class=\"guide-section-number\">04<\/span><h2 id=\"onderhoudstips-langere-levensduur-section-3\">Plan preventive service<\/h2><p>Record operating hours, faults and replacements carried out. Combine operator checks with periodic inspection by the workshop, matched to operating hours, environment and dust or moisture load.<\/p><ul><li><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2713<\/span>Log operating hours and fault codes<\/li><li><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2713<\/span>Schedule service before busy seasons<\/li><li><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2713<\/span>Have safety functions tested under load<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"guide-article-image\" style=\"background-image:url(\/images\/refurbished-machine.webp);background-position:42% center\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Service technician inspecting a professional cleaning machine\"><span>Step image <!-- -->4<\/span><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/article><section class=\"related-guides-section\" aria-labelledby=\"related-guides-title\"><div class=\"shell\"><div class=\"related-robot-heading\"><div><div class=\"eyebrow\"><span><\/span> Keep learning<\/div><h2 id=\"related-guides-title\">Related guides<\/h2><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dr-reinigingstechniek.eu\/en\/training\/machines\/sweepers\/\" class=\"text-link\">All guides for sweepers<!-- --> <span class=\"arrow arrow-short\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"related-guide-grid\"><article class=\"related-guide-card\"><span>Guide <!-- -->01<\/span><h3>Basic operation of cleaning machines<\/h3><p>Start safely, choose the right programme and set the brush, water and suction functions correctly for your floor and soiling.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dr-reinigingstechniek.eu\/en\/training\/machines\/scrubber-dryers\/basic-operation-of-cleaning-machines\/\">View guide <span class=\"arrow arrow-short\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/article><article class=\"related-guide-card\"><span>Guide <!-- -->03<\/span><h3>Safety guidelines<\/h3><p>Practical points of attention for operators, charging areas, batteries, cleaning agents and safe working in active business environments.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dr-reinigingstechniek.eu\/en\/training\/safety-general\/safety-guidelines\/\">View guide <span class=\"arrow arrow-short\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/article><article class=\"related-guide-card\"><span>Guide <!-- -->04<\/span><h3>Robot configuration \u2014 first use<\/h3><p>A clear first start: prepare the work zone, activate the robot, check the basic route and familiarise staff with autonomous cleaning.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dr-reinigingstechniek.eu\/en\/training\/robots\/microbots\/robot-configuration-first-use\/\">View guide <span class=\"arrow arrow-short\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/article><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"trust-strip\" aria-label=\"Our strengths\"><div class=\"shell trust-grid\"><div class=\"trust-item\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 22s8-4 8-10V5l-8-3-8 3v7c0 6 8 10 8 10Z\"><\/path><path d=\"m9 12 2 2 4-5\"><\/path><\/svg><div><strong>26 years of experience<\/strong><span>Family business with expertise<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"trust-item\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M14.7 6.3a4 4 0 0 0-5-5l2.1 2.1-2.4 2.4-2.1-2.1a4 4 0 0 0 5 5L5 16l-2 4 4-2 7.7-7.7Z\"><\/path><\/svg><div><strong>Service in our own workshop<\/strong><span>Mechanics, electronics and R&amp;D<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"trust-item\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"m21 8-9 5-9-5 9-5 9 5Z\"><\/path><path d=\"m3 8 9 5 9-5v9l-9 5-9-5V8Z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12 13v9\"><\/path><\/svg><div><strong>Available immediately<\/strong><span>New and refurbished machines in stock<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Home\u203aTraining\u203aMachines\u203aSweepers\u203aMaintenance tips for a longer service life Practical guide 02 Maintenance tips for a longer service life Good maintenance starts with short, regular checks by the operator. That keeps the machine reliable and gives the workshop early sight of parts that need attention. 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