Match your surface with the perfect floor cleaning machine for safe, professional results
Choosing the wrong floor cleaning machine can lead to poor results—or even surface damage. Whether you’re working with marble, granite, limestone, or terrazzo, it’s essential to choose a model tailored to your stone type and project scale. In this buyer’s guide, Crawshaws helps you match the right Ghibli & Wirbel floor cleaning machine with your needs, while recommending compatible tools and products for flawless stone maintenance.
Why Matching the Machine to the Stone Type Matters
Different stones have unique properties—marble is soft and porous, while granite is dense and resistant. Using the wrong machine, pads, or chemicals can cause permanent damage. That’s why professional stone cleaning and polishing requires a thoughtful approach.
Key Ghibli & Wirbel Floor Cleaning Machines to Consider
- Ghibli & Wirbel SB 143 – Best for smaller residential jobs and marble cleaning.
- Ghibli & Wirbel SB 143 DS – Dual-speed versatility ideal for both scrubbing and marble polishing.
- Ghibli & Wirbel SD 17 – High-performance model suited for commercial stone cleaning and larger floor areas.
All models are compatible with diamond polishing pads, twister pads, and crystallisation treatments.
Matching Floor Cleaning Machines to Common Stone Types
Marble & Limestone (Soft Stone)
- Use: Ghibli & Wirbel SB 143 DS with Coor & Kleever Supershine Pads, Supershine Diamond Polishing Pads, and Hulk Powder Crystalliser.
- Cleaning: pH-neutral solutions like Ajour Stone Soap or Lithofin.
- Caution: Avoid aggressive diamond pads on soft stone.
Granite & Terrazzo (Hard Stone)
- Use: Ghibli & Wirbel SD 17 with multi-grit Coor & Kleever Diamond Polishing Pads.
- Prep: Start with coarse pads and finish with Supershine Pads for a high-gloss effect.
Ceramic or Engineered Stone
- Use: Light-duty machines like the Ghibli & Wirbel SB 143 paired with Twister Pads.
- Ideal for maintenance, not deep restoration.
Compatible Tools and Treatments
- Stone Soap: Extends the finish and protects post-polishing.
- Trollull Wire Wool: Excellent for edge work and fine detailing.
- Wire Wool: Reusable and effective on corners and grout lines.
Tips for Choosing the Right Machine
- Match pad size to room dimensions—smaller spaces benefit from 13″–15″ machines.
- Consider weight: heavier machines aid in stone polishing, while lighter ones are ideal for marble maintenance.
- Use only trusted consumables from Crawshaws to avoid damage and ensure compatibility.
The right floor cleaning machine not only improves results but also extends the life of your tools, surfaces, and treatments. By combining Ghibli & Wirbel machines with products like coor & kleever diamond polishing pads, ajour, stone soap, and supershine polishing pads, you can confidently take on any stone cleaning task.
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