Powr-Flite Multiwash XL 18 Standard Brush PFMWSD18

The Powr-Flite Multiwash XL 18″ Standard Brush (part# PFMWSD18) is the genuine OEM medium-stiffness cylindrical brush for the 18-inch Multiwash XL PFMW18 floor scrubber. Its balanced polypropylene bristles are the everyday, all-purpose choice — firm enough to lift ground-in soil yet gentle enough to run daily on sealed hard floors without marking them.

Compatible Models for the Standard Brush PFMWSD18

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

The Multiwash XL cleans by spinning two counter-rotating cylindrical brushes that scrub, wash, and vacuum in a single forward-and-back pass. The standard brush is what most operators run for general maintenance cleaning on tile, vinyl, sealed concrete, linoleum, rubber safety flooring, and low-textured hard surfaces. It carries just enough bristle stiffness to agitate everyday dirt and light grease while flicking the loosened soil and dirty water back into the machine’s recovery tray.

Replace your standard brushes when the bristles are visibly splayed, flattened, or worn shorter than their neighbors, when the machine leaves streaks or stops picking up cleanly, or when scrubbing performance drops even though the machine is otherwise working. Worn brushes lose the flick action that makes the Multiwash pick up so well, so cleaning results fade long before the brush looks completely destroyed.

The Multiwash XL uses two brushes as a matched set, one front and one rear, and they should always be replaced as a pair so both rollers wear evenly. Fitting is tool-free: lift the brush cover, slide the old rollers off the drive couplings, and click the new ones into place. Keep a spare set on hand so a worn pair never keeps the machine out of service.

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 standard brush (part# PFMWSD18) do on the Multiwash XL PFMW18?

It is the medium-stiffness cylindrical scrubbing brush for everyday, general-purpose cleaning on sealed hard floors such as tile, vinyl, sealed concrete, and safety flooring. It agitates dirt and flicks the soil and dirty water back into the Multiwash XL recovery tray as the two counter-rotating rollers turn.

Can I use the standard brush on all of my hard floors?

Yes — the standard PFMWSD18 is the balanced all-rounder for the majority of sealed hard-floor maintenance. Choose the soft brush for delicate or polished surfaces, the hard brush for rough or heavily soiled floors, and the carpet brush for low-pile carpet.

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

Replace them when the bristles look splayed, flattened, or shorter than new, or when the machine starts streaking, leaving water behind, or scrubbing poorly. Worn bristles lose their flick action, so pickup and cleaning fall off before the brush looks fully worn out.

How do I order the standard brush (part# PFMWSD18) or get help?

You can add the standard brush (part# PFMWSD18) 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 set for your Multiwash XL. Brushes fit as a matched pair, so order two.