The All-in-one Tool Over the years, the lines have blurred among the varying types of floor scrubbers. Innovations in the design and function of the floor scrubber have made it possible to use one machine for just about any type of flooring, from cement to natural wood to synthetic floor tiles. In recent years, smaller models designed for home use have joined the market, allowing homeowners to scrub, buff, and shine their domestic floors with the same level of expertise formally found only with professional cleaning crews. Whether the idea is to clean up a messy floor or bring out the natural sheen of the material, a good quality floor scrubber can make the job easier.