PUDU SH1 Smart Upright Scrubber Dryer (10220-000006)

Most commercial floors are still cleaned with a tool that has barely changed in a century: a mop, a bucket and water that grows greyer with every pass. The alternative has traditionally been a walk-behind or ride-on machine sized for warehouses and airport concourses, far too large for a café between tables or a boutique between fixtures. The PUDU SH1 Smart Upright Scrubber Dryer is built for that middle ground: an upright machine with a footprint of 49 cm * 53 cm * 120 cm that scrubs, recovers the dirty water and leaves the floor dry in a single pass, at a rated productivity of 1100-1600 m²/h.

The PUDU SH1 Smart Upright Scrubber Dryer (10220-000006) is available through this page by quotation, with the configuration, accessories and delivery details set out in the quote.

Background

Pudu Robotics and the move into manual floor care

Pudu Robotics describes itself as a global leader in service robotics, a field in which the company is known for machines that deliver, guide and clean in commercial settings. The SH1 sits beside that robotics portfolio as an operator-driven machine rather than an autonomous one, carrying the same focus on commercial floors into a format a cleaning attendant pushes by hand. Pudu announced the official debut of the upgraded PUDU SH1 Smart Upright Scrubber Dryer at Interclean 2024, the international cleaning and hygiene trade show, which marks the version described on this page as the current generation of the product.

Positioning: scrubber-dryer results in a mop-sized footprint

An upright scrubber dryer combines three steps that a mop separates: applying cleaning solution, agitating the floor with a brush or pad, and lifting the dirty water away with a squeegee and vacuum. Because the floor is left dry, foot traffic can resume almost immediately, which matters in shops and restaurants that cannot close a zone for long. The SH1 frames this against the conventional mop directly: Pudu states that, compared with a conventional mop, the SH1 saves 80% on water and cleaning agent usage and reduces cleaning time by 70%. Two design choices support the day-to-day side of that argument. The wastewater tank uses an air-solid-liquid separation system that separates gases, liquids and solid particles, so wet and dry refuse can be emptied smoothly without the risk of drain blockages. And the scrubbing brushes, squeegees, water tanks and batteries are all quick-release parts, designed for easy removal and reattachment so servicing and turnaround stay short.

Technical Specifications

Specifications are given as published by the manufacturer and are confirmed against the current datasheet at quotation, particularly for the items the manufacturer has not yet published.

How does the PUDU SH1 compare with a conventional mop?

The comparison Pudu itself draws is with the mop, not with larger machines, and the figures are specific: 80% less water and cleaning agent, and 70% less cleaning time. The reasons follow from how a scrubber dryer works. A mop spreads solution and then pushes much of the loosened soil around the floor, which is why the bucket water must be changed and why floors stay wet afterwards. The SH1 meters solution from a 4 L tank, scrubs across a 44 cm working width, and pulls the used water back through a 49 cm squeegee into a separate 4 L recovery tank, so dirty water does not go back onto the floor.

The squeegee being wider than the scrubbing path is a practical detail: it helps the machine collect the water at the edges of each pass rather than leaving streaks. On the disposal side, the air-solid-liquid separation system in the wastewater tank means that solid debris collected alongside the water can be emptied without clogging a drain, a recurring nuisance with mop buckets in kitchens. Finally, there is speed. At a rated 1100-1600 m²/h, the SH1 is designed to clear floor area in a fraction of the time manual mopping requires, which is where the stated time saving comes from. Actual results depend on floor type, soil level and operator technique.

Standard Mode or ECO mode: which setting suits the job?

The SH1 offers two operating modes, and the published figures show the trade-off clearly. Standard Mode runs for 70 min on the 18 AH battery at a noise level of 72dB (A). ECO mode extends the run-time to 100 min and lowers the noise to 69dB (A). Recharging takes 2.5 H in either case.

Standard Mode is the natural choice for heavier soiling or for scheduled deep cleans when the site is closed. ECO mode suits routine maintenance cleaning and sessions during opening hours, where the lower noise level and the extra half-hour of operation are worth more than maximum output. Because the battery is one of the quick-release parts, sites that need longer continuous operation can discuss a second battery at quotation; the availability of spare batteries in each kit is not published and is confirmed in the quote.

Who is the PUDU SH1 Smart Upright Scrubber Dryer for?

The SH1 is aimed at operators who clean hard floors every day but do not have the space, budget or floor area to justify a large walk-behind or ride-on scrubber. Retail stores, convenience stores and boutiques are an obvious fit, as are restaurants, cafés and food courts, where grease and spills make mopping slow and slippery floors are a safety concern. Hotel lobbies and corridors, office buildings, clinics and schools with tight passages and furniture to work around also fall within its reach, as do contract cleaning companies that move one machine between several smaller sites.

The sources name five versions: SH1 Standard, SH1 Starter Kit, SH1 Retail Kit, SH1 F&B Kit and SH1 Pro Kit. Their names indicate the settings Pudu has in mind, with the Retail Kit for shops and the F&B Kit for food and beverage operations, but the contents of each kit have not been published. The specific brushes, pads, squeegee rubbers and accessories included in each version are therefore confirmed at quotation, and buyers comparing kits should ask for a line-by-line list before choosing.

What is the PUDU SH1 used for?

1. Retail floor maintenance — daily scrubbing of aisles and checkout areas that can reopen to shoppers quickly because the floor is left dry.
2. Restaurant and kitchen cleaning — lifting grease and food residue, with the separation system handling solid debris on disposal.
3. Hotel lobbies and corridors — quiet ECO mode cleaning during occupied hours in guest-facing spaces.
4. Office and commercial buildings — routine care of hard floors in reception areas, kitchenettes and hallways.
5. Schools and healthcare corridors — frequent cleaning of high-traffic passages where wet floors pose a slip risk.
6. Contract cleaning rounds — a compact machine with quick-release parts that moves easily between smaller client sites.

Pricing and Availability

Pricing for the PUDU SH1 Smart Upright Scrubber Dryer depends on the version chosen, from SH1 Standard through the Starter, Retail, F&B and Pro kits, and on any additional consumables such as brushes, pads or squeegee rubbers. To receive a figure for your configuration, request a quotation and indicate the floor types, the area to be cleaned and the kit you are considering. Delivery, customs and after-sales support are arranged together with the quotation. The PUDU SH1 Smart Upright Scrubber Dryer (10220-000006) is available on this page.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the PUDU SH1 run on one charge?

The 18 AH battery provides 70 min of operation in Standard Mode and 100 min in ECO mode. A full recharge takes 2.5 H.

How loud is the SH1 during operation?

Pudu publishes 72dB (A) in Standard Mode and 69dB (A) in ECO mode. ECO mode is the quieter option for cleaning during opening hours.

What is the difference between the SH1 kits?

The sources name SH1 Standard, Starter Kit, Retail Kit, F&B Kit and Pro Kit, but the contents of each kit have not been published. The exact items in each version are confirmed at quotation.

Does the SH1 have an IP rating or certifications?

The manufacturer has not published an IP rating or certifications for the SH1. Power consumption, operating voltage, maximum gradient and cord or cable length are likewise unpublished; all are confirmed at quotation.

Which consumables can be used with the SH1?

Brushes and pads are available in soft, medium and hard materials, and squeegee rubber is offered in PRIMOthane and LINATEX. The right combination depends on the floor surface and soil level.

How does the wastewater tank prevent drain blockages?

It uses an air-solid-liquid separation system that separates gases, liquids and solid particles. This allows wet and dry refuse to be disposed of smoothly and eliminates the risk of drain blockages.

Where can I buy the PUDU SH1 Smart Upright Scrubber Dryer and what does it cost?

The SH1 is available through this page by quotation, and the cost depends on the version and consumables you select. Submit a quotation request and the figure, together with delivery and support terms, will be provided for your configuration.

Summary

The PUDU SH1 Smart Upright Scrubber Dryer closes the gap between the mop bucket and the full-size floor scrubber. In a footprint of 49 cm * 53 cm * 120 cm it scrubs a 44 cm path, recovers water through a 49 cm squeegee into a separate 4 L tank and is rated at 1100-1600 m²/h, while Pudu states it uses 80% less water and cleaning agent and takes 70% less time than a conventional mop. Two run modes, an 18 AH battery with a 2.5 H charge, an air-solid-liquid separation tank and quick-release parts round out a machine designed for daily use in shops, restaurants, hotels and offices. Several specifications remain unpublished and are confirmed at quotation, as are the contents of the five named versions. For anyone ready to retire the bucket on their hard floors, this page is the starting point.