The Hydro-Force SX-12 is the 12-inch hard-surface tile cleaning tool used by restoration techs, BSCs, and stone-and-concrete crews who clean tile, grout, stone, and polished concrete on a route. This SKU (1610-8235-O, AW104) is the open-box configuration: not used, not damaged, not blemished beyond a carton scuff, full manufacturer warranty. The aerodynamic radial vacuum line and laminar-flow vortex pull water out about twice as fast as competing 12-inch tools, the toe-adjustable vacuum relief lets the operator dial down suction on demand, and the low-profile head fits under toe kicks.
Use cases
Tile and grout restoration
Restoration contractors run the SX-12 on whole-house tile, commercial-kitchen flooring, and hotel-bathroom turnover. The 12-inch path covers a typical 200 to 400 square foot tile job in one technician-hour.
Janitorial and BSC tile route maintenance
BSCs that maintain tile in commercial buildings, restaurants, and medical offices run the SX-12 on their monthly or quarterly tile-maintenance route. The toe-adjustable vacuum relief is the feature that keeps the head from lifting tile that has not bonded perfectly.
Stone and concrete polishing prep
Stone and polished-concrete crews use the SX-12 for the rinse-and-extract step before polishing or sealing.
Open-box buyers
Buyers who do not need a sealed factory carton and want the same warranty pick the open-box SX-12 to put the savings back into chemistry, hose, and hand tools.
Specifications
- Part: 1610-8235-O (AW104, NEW VERSION)
- Configuration: Open box (not used, not damaged, not blemished)
- Cleaning path: 12 inches
- Construction: Two-piece head and brush, low profile
- Vacuum: Aerodynamic radial vacuum line, toe-adjustable relief, easy-access inline filter
- Warranty: Full Hydro-Force manufacturer warranty
Frequently asked questions
What does open box mean here?
Open-box items are not used, not damaged, and not blemished. The factory carton has typically been opened or has a minor cosmetic blemish that pulled it out of the new-stock channel. All Hydro-Force manufacturer warranties apply on this unit.
Why is the SX-12 the standard 12-inch tile tool for restoration techs?
The aerodynamic radial vacuum line in the head creates a laminar-flow vortex over the cleaning path. That vortex pulls water out roughly twice as fast as competing 12-inch tools, which means the floor dries quicker and the technician can release the space back to the customer sooner. Toe-adjustable vacuum relief is the operator-side feature that closes the deal.
Will it fit under standard cabinet toe kicks?
The SX-12 has a low-profile head specifically so it fits under toe kicks and counter overhangs that taller wands cannot reach. That detail matters in commercial kitchens, hotel bathrooms, and retail toe-kick runs where ceiling-to-floor coverage is the deal.
Does it really cut grout-line cleaning time in half?
Compared to a hand brush plus shop-vac extraction, yes. Compared to a competing 12-inch tile tool of the same era, the laminar-flow geometry pulls more water out per pass, which is the variable that controls dry time. Field crews report the difference most clearly on tile that is already dry; the head leaves the floor walkable in minutes rather than tens of minutes.
If I want a brand-new unit instead of the open box, where do I look?
The standard new-stock listing for the SX-12 (1610-8235, AW104) is on the same store under a separate SKU. The dealer team can switch the order between the open-box and full-new SKUs before it ships if you change your mind.
Discount Cleaning Products is an authorized Hydro-Force dealer. US-based customer service can answer questions on open-box condition before the unit ships, switch the order to the full-new SX-12 SKU if the buyer prefers, and source replacement filters, jets, and brush components for the SX-12 family.
