Question 1

What types of floor cleaning machines do you hire?

Accepted Answer

Millennium Hire Division hires ride-on scrubber dryers, walk-behind scrubber dryers, ride-on floor sweepers, and combination sweeper-scrubbers. Our fleet covers machines capable of cleaning between 2,200 m² and 8,700 m² per hour, suitable for warehouses, factories, car showrooms, NHS facilities, retail spaces, and car parks across the North East of England.

Question 2

What areas do you deliver to?

Accepted Answer

Millennium Hire Division is based in South Shields, Tyne and Wear, and delivers throughout the North East of England — including Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland, Durham, Northumberland, Teesside, and surrounding areas. Free delivery is available within the local Tyne and Wear area. Nationwide UK delivery is available for longer-term hires.

Question 3

How much does it cost to hire a floor scrubber?

Accepted Answer

Floor scrubber hire from Millennium Hire Division starts from £55 per day for walk-behind scrubber dryers. Ride-on scrubber dryers start from £115 per day. Weekly hire starts from £155 and contract hire from £199 per month. Operated hire (machine plus operator) is available from £250 per half-day. All prices exclude VAT.

Question 4

Is scrubber dryer hire cheaper than buying?

Accepted Answer

For most businesses, hiring a scrubber dryer is significantly cheaper than purchasing. A commercial ride-on scrubber dryer costs £8,000–£25,000 to buy new, plus ongoing maintenance, servicing, and storage costs. Contract hire from Millennium starts at £199/month, with no capital outlay, no maintenance costs, and a replacement machine guarantee.

Question 5

How quickly can you deliver in the North East?

Accepted Answer

Same-day delivery is available across Newcastle, Gateshead, and Sunderland from our South Shields base. Next-working-day delivery is standard for Durham, Teesside, and most of Northumberland. For urgent requirements, call 0191 468 3228. We deliver 7 days a week.

Question 6

How long can I hire a machine for?

Accepted Answer

Hire periods are fully flexible — from a single day to ongoing long-term contracts with no maximum duration. Daily, weekly, and monthly rates are available. Long-term hire arrangements offer preferential rates. There is no minimum hire period for most machines.

Question 7

Is training provided when the machine is delivered?

Accepted Answer

Free on-site operator training is included with every hire delivery. A Millennium engineer will demonstrate safe operation, explain the controls, and cover daily maintenance. Most operators are confident within 30–60 minutes. Ride-on machines require no special licence.

Question 8

What size scrubber dryer do I need?

Accepted Answer

For spaces under 500 m², a walk-behind scrubber (covering 2,200 m²/h) is usually sufficient. For 500–3,000 m², the Lazy Rider ride-on (3,300 m²/h) is most popular. For warehouses over 3,000 m², our RS6000 (6,000 m²/h) or RS7150 (7,150 m²/h) deliver the best efficiency. Contact us with your floor dimensions for a recommendation.

Question 9

How does scrubber dryer hire compare to contract cleaning?

Accepted Answer

Hiring a scrubber dryer and operating it with your own staff is typically 40–60% cheaper than using a contract cleaning company for the same floor area. A machine hire at £199/month (contract rate) allows unlimited cleaning across your schedule, whereas contract cleaning is charged per visit or per hour. Hire is especially cost-effective for sites cleaned daily or multiple times per week.