The Hydro-Force Gekko SX-7 head (AR51G) is the rotary spinner cleaning head that turns the Gekko wand into a tile-and-grout cleaning workhorse. Restoration contractors, IICRC-certified tile-and-grout specialists, and carpet cleaners adding hard-surface services to their route specify the SX-7 because it is the most compact rotary head for handheld and corner work in the Gekko system, sized to reach into showers, narrow countertops, and the corner / edge areas where larger 12-inch spinners do not fit.
Built for
Tile-and-grout cleaning specialists running residential and light commercial work where the bulk of the value is in detail areas - shower stalls, behind toilets, kitchen counters, edges, and corners. The SX-7's small footprint is the reason a tile-and-grout specialist owns one even if a 12-inch spinner is also in the truck.
Restoration contractors on water-damage tile floors, post-construction cleanup, and post-flood sanitation work. The SX-7 is sized for the close-quarters tile work the larger spinners cannot reach.
Carpet cleaning operators expanding into hard surface as an add-on service. The SX-7 is the lowest-cost entry into commercial-grade tile-and-grout cleaning - significantly cheaper than a stand-alone tile-and-grout machine and it works with the carpet portable the operator already owns.
Janitorial and facility maintenance teams on hard-surface restoration cleaning rotations - schools, gyms, food-service kitchens, hospitals, and any facility where periodic deep tile-and-grout cleaning is part of the maintenance program.
Two tools in one
The SX-7 combines handheld and upright operation in the same head, replacing what used to require two separate tools. Mount the head on the Gekko wand for upright floor cleaning; remove the wand and use the head as a handheld tool for showers, countertops, and vertical surfaces. The Gekko system was redesigned around this dual-mode capability and the SX-7 is the head that delivers it.
Rotary spinner action
The SX-7 head uses high-pressure water from the connected extractor to spin internal jets at high RPM, producing the agitation that lifts soil out of grout lines and the textured surfaces of porcelain, ceramic, and natural stone tile. The simultaneous vacuum recovery captures the soil and water without trail-off, leaving the surface damp-dry rather than wet.
Compatibility
The SX-7 head is sold as the head-only assembly. It connects to the Hydro-Force Gekko wand and works with portable carpet extractors and truck-mount systems running 200 PSI to 1200 PSI working pressure with vacuum recovery sized for hard-surface work. The SX-7 is the head used in the Gekko SX-7 complete systems sold by Hydro-Force.
Specifications
Tool type: rotary spinner cleaning head (head only). Configuration: handheld or wand-mounted (with Gekko wand). Pressure rating: typical operation 200 PSI to 1200 PSI. Brand: Hydro-Force. Part numbers: AR51G (Hydro-Force) / AW101 (alternate SKU). Vacuum recovery: integrated with extractor system. Application surfaces: ceramic tile, porcelain tile, natural stone, vinyl, sealed concrete, grout.
Frequently asked questions
Is the SX-7 a head only or a complete tool?
The AR51G is the head only. It connects to the Hydro-Force Gekko wand for upright floor work or detaches for handheld vertical-surface and corner cleaning. If you do not yet have a Gekko wand and a compatible extractor, you will need both to use the SX-7. We sell the complete Gekko system separately.
What pressure should my extractor have?
The SX-7 works with extractors producing 200 to 1200 PSI working pressure. Lower-pressure carpet extractors will run the head but the cleaning is slower; higher-pressure tile-and-grout systems produce production-grade output. Match the head to the extractor that came with your service truck.
What can the SX-7 clean?
Ceramic and porcelain tile, natural stone (with appropriate cleaning chemistry), vinyl, sealed concrete, and grout lines. The handheld mode is the right tool for shower stalls, countertops, and corner / edge work. The wand-mounted mode is the right tool for typical floor areas.
How is the SX-7 different from a 12-inch spinner?
The 12-inch spinner is faster on large open floor areas. The SX-7 is the right tool for detail work, corner / edge work, vertical surfaces, and any tile-and-grout application that needs a head smaller than a 12-inch face. Most tile-and-grout specialists own both because they cover different parts of the work.
Is this an OEM Hydro-Force part?
Yes. We stock the AR51G as the Hydro-Force OEM head, not an aftermarket reproduction.
Discount Cleaning Products is an authorized Hydro-Force dealer. We stock the AR51G head along with the complete Gekko SX-7 systems, replacement vacuum hoses and solution lines, the Gekko wand assemblies, and the broader Hydro-Force tile-and-grout product line. Our team can spec a complete tile-and-grout package matched to your existing carpet extractor.