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Duct Cleaner, Floor Scrubber, or Carpet Extractor? Choosing Commercial Cleaning Janitorial Equipment

Comparing a $5,500 duct cleaning system, two used TOMCAT MAGNUM floor scrubbers at $999.99, and a new carpet extractor at $1,008.62 to match the right janitorial machine to your cleaning job.

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

If you manage a janitorial team, the first equipment decision is not which brand to buy-it is which cleaning job you need to cover. Do you spend more time scrubbing hard floors, extracting water from carpets, or clearing dust from ductwork? The four machines in this commercial cleaning janitorial lineup handle all three tasks, and they land at very different price points.

Quick take

  • The TECHTONGDA duct cleaning system is the most specialized and the most expensive machine here, built for duct inspection.
  • The two TOMCAT MAGNUM floor scrubbers cover hard-floor maintenance and share the same price point.
  • The INTSUPERMAI carpet extractor is aimed at carpeted spaces like hotels and conference halls.

Listed-price comparison

ProductPricePrice bar
TECHTONGDA duct cleaning system (Dia. 100-800mm)USD 5,500.68
TOMCAT MAGNUM floor scrubber 1USD 999.99
TOMCAT MAGNUM floor scrubber 2USD 999.99
INTSUPERMAI hotel carpet extractorUSD 1,008.62

Decision matrix

If your cleaning work is...The machine to start withWhy
Air ducts and ventilation systemsTECHTONGDA duct cleanerBuilt for duct inspection.
Large hard-floor areasTOMCAT MAGNUM floor scrubberFloor scrubber for large hard-floor areas.
Carpets in hotels or conference hallsINTSUPERMAI carpet extractorNew machine built for carpet extraction.

Product notes

TECHTONGDA Commercial Duct Cleaning Equipment

TECHTONGDA Commercial Duct Cleaning Equipment suit Dia. 100-800mm Wipe Cleaner

The TECHTONGDA is the only machine in this group built for ductwork. A flexible shaft turns a brush disc to loosen dust while the vacuum pulls it out in the same pass, and the 2MP camera paired with an 11-inch monitor gives a real-time view inside the duct. It is a corded unit with a 2800W motor and adjustable 0-1000 RPM brush speed, so you can work with duct diameters from 100 to 800mm. The trade-off is the price position: it is the most expensive unit in this lineup, not a casual purchase. Choose it when your operation regularly maintains commercial or industrial ventilation systems and needs to see what the brush is doing.

TOMCAT MAGNUM, Industrial & Commercial Cleaning Equipment, Floor Scrubber

TOMCAT MAGNUM, Industrial & Commercial Cleaning Equipment, Floor Scrubber

This TOMCAT MAGNUM is a used industrial floor scrubber with a straightforward caveat: it needs new batteries and shows normal wear from service. That puts it at the low end of this group's price range. If you already have maintenance staff who can handle battery installation, this is a direct way to get powered floor scrubbing without paying for a new machine. The limitation is the used condition, so treat it as a project that needs refreshment before it goes back into daily rotation. It is a scrubber first, and that is exactly what it is for. The entry price is the main reason to pause and consider it.

TOMCAT MAGNUM, Floor Scrubber, Industrial & Commercial Cleaning Equipment

TOMCAT MAGNUM, Floor Scrubber, Industrial & Commercial Cleaning Equipment

The second TOMCAT MAGNUM entry is essentially the same machine: same used condition, same requirement of new batteries, and same invitation to inspect it at the Rochester, NY warehouse. If you are shopping for a floor scrubber, either one gives you the same starting point. The practical downside is identical too: the batteries are not in working order, and the unit has visible wear from prior use. This is not a plug-and-play scrubber. It makes sense when you want the lowest possible cost of entry into a powered floor scrubber and you have the time and parts budget to bring it back to full operation.

INTSUPERMAI Hotel Carpet Extractor

Hotel Carpet Spraying Extractor Machine 110V 80L Commercial Cleaning Equipment

The INTSUPERMAI takes the opposite approach: it is new, corded, and ready to work on carpets. The 80L tank and 2000W motor support a three-in-one process that sprays cleaning solution, scrubs the carpet, and absorbs the dirty water in a single pass. It sits on 360-degree casters and includes top handles, so moving it through a hotel corridor or conference room takes less effort than dragging a tank around. The limitation is scope: it is built for carpet and wet/dry extraction, not for hard-floor scrubbing or ductwork. If your cleaning work centers on rugs, hotel carpets, or upholstery in public areas, this is the only machine here aimed at that job.

Final recommendation by use case

  • For air duct and ventilation maintenance, choose the TECHTONGDA Commercial Duct Cleaning Equipment. Its $5,500.68 price brings the brush, vacuum, camera, and monitor together in one system.
  • For hard-floor scrubbing on a limited equipment budget, look at either TOMCAT MAGNUM floor scrubber. At $999.99, the scrubber is the lowest-cost path here.
  • For carpet and upholstery extraction, pick the INTSUPERMAI Hotel Carpet Extractor. At $1,008.62, it is a new machine with spray, scrub, and water recovery built for carpeted spaces.
Products in this article
TECHTONGDA Commercial Duct Cleaning Equipment suit Dia. 100-800mm Wipe CleanerUSD 5,500.68View on eBayTOMCAT MAGNUM, Industrial & Commercial Cleaning Equipment, Floor ScrubberUSD 999.99View on eBayTOMCAT MAGNUM, Floor Scrubber, Industrial & Commercial Cleaning EquipmentUSD 999.99View on eBayHotel Carpet Spraying Extractor Machine 110V 80L Commercial Cleaning EquipmentUSD 1,008.62View on eBay
TECHTONGDA Commercial Duct Cleaning Equipment suit Dia. 100-800mm Wipe CleanerUSD 5,500.68View on eBayTOMCAT MAGNUM, Industrial & Commercial Cleaning Equipment, Floor ScrubberUSD 999.99View on eBayTOMCAT MAGNUM, Floor Scrubber, Industrial & Commercial Cleaning EquipmentUSD 999.99View on eBayHotel Carpet Spraying Extractor Machine 110V 80L Commercial Cleaning EquipmentUSD 1,008.62View on eBay

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