HydraMaster TreadMaster Automatic Escalator Cleaner - Complete System, 110V, 33.5 to 36.5 inches Step Width
Escalator treads are one of the hardest surfaces in a building to clean by hand. The grooves trap grit, food, drink residue and shoe grease, and a crew working with brushes and a wet vac can lose most of a shift on a single flight. The HydraMaster TreadMaster is built for the facility maintenance manager or contract cleaner who has to keep escalators presentable on a repeating schedule without tying up staff. One operator sets the machine at the bottom of the escalator, lowers the cleaning head, and lets the moving stairs feed every tread through the brush and vacuum. HydraMaster reports the method uses up to 98 percent less labor than conventional hand cleaning, and TreadMaster has been a maintenance recommendation of escalator manufacturers for more than 25 years.
This part number is the complete system sized for escalators with a 33.5 to 36.5 inches step width. TreadMaster is width-specific, so the model has to match the tread it will ride on.
Built for
- Shopping centers and retail. High-traffic mall escalators are typically brushed nightly and deep cleaned on a weekly or monthly cycle. TreadMaster lets a single overnight operator finish a flight in one continuous pass.
- Airports and transit hubs. Escalators in terminals and stations pick up grit and oils faster than almost any other location, and the onboard vacuum keeps the removed soil off the surrounding floor.
- Hospitals, casinos, stadiums and convention centers. Periodic restorative cleaning where appearance is part of the visitor experience.
- Moving walkways. The same head and pad system works on flat moving walkway treads.
- Painted escalators. A soft blue brush is included for painted step and skirt surfaces that grit brushes would mark.
How it works
- Position the TreadMaster at the bottom landing and set out the included Cleaning in Progress sign.
- Lower the cleaning head into position on the treads.
- Run the escalator. The nylon-grit brush and replaceable polishing pad work the full tread width while the built-in vacuum collects the loosened residue, so nothing has to be swept up afterward and the head never has to be repositioned across the tread.
Because the machine is self-contained and compact, setup and takedown are quick enough to fit inside a normal cleaning window, and the crevice tool and riser brush handle the step edges, demarcation lines and risers that the head cannot reach.
Specifications
- Model: HydraMaster TreadMaster, complete system, part number 100-100-005
- Step width range: 33.5 to 36.5 inches
- Power: 110V
- Cleaning method: nylon-grit brush plus replaceable polishing pad with integrated vacuum recovery
- Included: base machine, replaceable polishing pads, nylon grit brush, soft blue brush for painted escalators, power cord, Cleaning in Progress sign, crevice tool, riser brush and owner manual
Frequently asked questions
How often should escalators be cleaned?
It depends on traffic. In malls, airports and transit hubs, treads are commonly brushed nightly and deep cleaned weekly or bi-weekly. In lighter-traffic buildings, once or twice a month is a common cycle. An escalator that has never been machine cleaned usually needs more than one pass on the first service.
Does the escalator need to be running while the machine works?
Yes. TreadMaster stays in one position at the landing and the escalator itself feeds the treads through the cleaning head, which is why one flight can be finished without moving the machine.
How do I know which width model to order?
Measure the step width of your escalator and match it to the model range. This unit covers 33.5 to 36.5 inches. HydraMaster builds separate models for other step widths, so ordering by measurement rather than by brand of escalator is the safe approach.
Can it be used on painted escalators?
Yes. The complete system includes a soft blue brush intended for painted escalators, in addition to the nylon grit brush used on standard aluminum or stainless treads.
Does the machine collect the dirt or just loosen it?
It collects it. A powerful onboard vacuum pulls the loosened soil off the treads as the brush and pad work, so the residue does not end up on the landing floor.
What does the complete system include?
Base machine, replaceable polishing pads, nylon grit brush, soft blue brush for painted escalators, power cord, Cleaning in Progress sign, crevice tool, riser brush and the owner manual.
Discount Cleaning Products is an authorized dealer for the brands we carry, with US-based support from people who work with this equipment every day. If you are not sure which model or configuration fits your site, contact us before you order and we will help you match the specification to the job.
