Powr-Flite Multiwash XL 18 Hard Brush PFMWHBD18

The Powr-Flite Multiwash XL 18″ Hard Brush (part# PFMWHBD18) is the genuine OEM stiff-bristle cylindrical brush for the 18-inch Multiwash XL PFMW18 scrubber. Its firm, aggressive bristles are built for deep-cleaning textured, rough, and heavily soiled hard floors that the standard brush cannot fully reach into.

Compatible Models for the Hard Brush PFMWHBD18

• Powr-Flite 18″ Multiwash XL Scrubber — PFMW18 (18″)

Choose the hard brush for studded and ribbed rubber, textured safety flooring, quarry and non-slip tile, brushed concrete, and grouted surfaces where dirt hides in the profile of the floor. The stiffer bristles drive down into the texture and grout lines to break loose ingrained soil, dried spills, and traffic grime, then flick it back to the Multiwash XL’s recovery system. It is the brush to reach for on periodic deep-scrubs and on floors that stay dirty even after a pass with the standard set.

Replace the hard brushes when the bristles are worn down, bent over, or no longer reaching into textured floors and grout, or when deep-cleaning results fall off. Because the hard brush works against rougher surfaces, its bristles abrade faster than the softer sets — inspect them regularly if you deep-scrub often. Running worn hard brushes on textured floors leaves dirt trapped in the low points of the surface.

The Multiwash XL runs two brushes as a matched set, so fit the hard brushes as a pair to keep both rollers cutting into the floor at the same height. No tools are needed — open the brush cover, slide the worn rollers off, and click the new pair onto the drive couplings.

Order from Twin City Vacuum. We have sold and serviced Powr-Flite floor machines since 1956. Add this brush to your cart above, or call us at 763-535-0770 and our team at 5415 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55428 will confirm the right brush set for your Multiwash XL before you order.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the hard brush (part# PFMWHBD18) do on the Multiwash XL PFMW18?

It is the stiff, aggressive cylindrical brush for deep-cleaning textured and heavily soiled hard floors. The firm bristles drive into studded rubber, safety flooring, non-slip tile, and grout lines to break loose ingrained dirt that the standard brush leaves behind on the Multiwash XL.

Is the hard brush too aggressive for smooth or sealed floors?

For smooth, polished, or delicate floors, yes — use the standard or soft brush instead. The hard PFMWHBD18 is meant for rough, textured, and studded surfaces or periodic deep-scrubs where its stiff bristles reach into the floor profile and grout lines.

How do I know when my Multiwash XL hard brushes need replacing?

Replace them when the bristles are worn short, bent over, or no longer reaching into textured floors and grout, or when deep-cleaning results drop off. The hard brush abrades faster than the softer sets because it works against rough surfaces, so inspect it often if you deep-scrub regularly.

How do I order the hard brush (part# PFMWHBD18) or get help?

You can add the hard brush (part# PFMWHBD18) directly to your cart on this page, or call us at 763-535-0770. Our staff at 5415 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55428 has been servicing Powr-Flite equipment since 1956 and can confirm the right brush for your textured floors. The Multiwash XL takes a matched pair, so order two.