Introducing the VARIO Orbital Scrubber

[TheCleaningDude]

Great post! Thanks for the feedback.

Rick,

I have a quick question:

Is there any protection for the bearing when using the shower feed?

Some thoughts on the Vario.....after having the chance to test drive it at MikeFest.

Being one of the few low moisture cleaners in attendance among a sea of truck mount loyalists....the choice between carbon monoxide poisoning in a noisy parking lot, or alcohol poisoning in the bar encap cleaning the carpet - was an easy one :-)

On first impression, the Vario is a nice looking machine....but as a current Orbot user, I wasn't sure how I felt about having the solution spray system be a separate entity - more on that in a bit.
The Vario does run very smooth and quiet, which is a huge bonus. The handle feels sturdy, and there was little to no wiggle even when navigating uneven portions of carpet. Unlike the Orbot, the Vario was quite easy for someone to lift up - another plus. It in no way felt like a "budget" machine.
As for the spray system...I was concerned that it might be less efficient than an on board tank. However, the fact that it is battery powered, has a spray wand, and can be used in a much more versatile and situation specific fashion than a simple front mounted sprayer - I feel like the inclusion of the Mytee sprayer to be a better choice than I first perceived it to be.


In an earlier post, rick asked "Is it the only tool a cleaner should have?" Maybe not....but for someone starting out on a limited budget - no tool would get you off to a better start for the money. For the established cleaner, if you haven't tried encapping with an op machine.....it's definitely worth a closer look.