| Motor | Base Unit: 4 HP Brush Unit: 1/10 HP @ 7,300 RPM (full load) 24 volt DC Sealed unit; no lubrication required |
| Power Supply | First: 115 Volt, 50-60 Hz, 9 amp (220 volt, 4.25 amps) Secondary: 24 Volt DC (built into base unit) |
| Controls | Rocker switch mounted on panel controls motor and power to 24-volt receptacle. Toggle switch to control polarity of 24-volt receptacle. |
| Wattage | 1035 Watts (935 Watts) |
| Power Cord | 30 feet (9.1 meters), 16 gauge, 3-wire grounded, non-marring |
| Brush Speed | Inner: 750 RPM; Outer: 375 RPM |
New HOST Aridex Upholstery Cleaning System
Our Take (from the SES Sales Team)
“The Aridex is a dry foam upholstery cleaner for professionals who work in tight places: aircraft cabins, buses, subway and rail cars, movie theaters, and the offices and homes in between. Its narrow base unit, 13 in wide and 33 lb, is built to fit down tight aisles. The base makes a dry foam from HOST upholstery detergent and sends it through a 15 ft hose to a handheld brush unit, where counter-rotating brushes work the foam into the fabric while holding the fabric steady. The foam encapsulates the soil, which is then removed by vacuuming. Because it uses so little moisture, upholstery is clean and dry in minutes, not hours, with no shrinkage and no sticky residue, and HOST says it is safe on most upholstery fabrics and leather furniture. The inner brush turns at 750 rpm and the outer at 375 rpm, driven by a sealed 24 V DC motor that needs no lubrication, and a three-position toggle on the brush unit gives fingertip control of the brushes and foam flow. If you mostly clean homes and offices and don't need the narrow frame, compare the Esprit, which uses the same brush unit on a larger base.”
A narrow dry foam upholstery cleaner for aircraft, buses and more
The HOST Aridex is a dry foam upholstery cleaning machine for professional cleaners. The machine and HOST detergent create a special dry foam, which counter-rotating brushes work into the fabric while stabilizing it. The foam encapsulates the dirt, and the residue is removed by vacuuming.
Its narrow 13 in (33 cm) base fits down tight aisles in airplanes and buses, and the low-moisture foam leaves upholstery clean and dry in minutes, with no shrinkage or sticky residue. It comes with a measuring gauge and fill funnel.
Condition: New.
What you get
Ready for upholstery work
How dry foam cleaning works
Features
Built for tight spaces
- ✓Narrow frame fits down tight aisles such as airplanes and buses
- ✓Low-moisture foam for extremely fast drying
- ✓Counter-rotating brushes do the work while you guide the powerhead
- ✓Safe on most upholstery fabrics and leather furniture, per HOST
- ✓Sealed 24 V DC brush motor needs no lubrication
Compare
HOST upholstery machines
| Machine | Base unit (L x W x H) | Base unit weight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aridex (AX120) | 23.5 x 13 x 17.5 in (59.7 x 33 x 44.5 cm) | 33 lb (15 kg) | Narrow aisles in aircraft, buses and rail cars |
| Esprit (UC110) | 30 x 18.5 x 19.5 in (76.2 x 47 x 49.5 cm) | 51 lb (23.1 kg) | Homes, offices, theaters and vehicle interiors; slide-out travel handle |
Both use the same 9.5 lb (4.3 kg) brush unit, 15 ft two-channel hose, 2 gal solution tank and HOST dry foam process.
Specifications
HOST Aridex at a glance
| Models | Aridex (AX120) |
|---|---|
| Base unit motor | 4 hp |
| Brush unit motor | 1/10 hp at 7,300 rpm (full load), 24 V DC, sealed |
| Power supply | 115 V, 50 to 60 Hz, 9 A; 24 V DC secondary (built into base unit) |
| Wattage | 1,035 W |
| Brush speed | Inner 750 rpm; outer 375 rpm |
| Brush diameter | Inner 2.44 in (6.2 cm); outer 4.25 in (10.8 cm); 1 in (2.5 cm) bristles |
| Tanks | 2 gal (7.6 L) solution; 1 gal (3.8 L) recovery |
| Hose | 15 ft (4.6 m), 2-channel |
| Power cord | 30 ft (9.1 m), 16 gauge, 3-wire grounded, non-marring |
| Base unit (L x W x H) | 23.5 x 13 x 17.5 in (59.7 x 33 x 44.5 cm) |
| Brush unit (L x W x H) | 10 x 8 x 8 in (25.4 x 20.3 x 20.3 cm) |
| Weight | Base unit 33 lb (15 kg); brush unit 9.5 lb (4.3 kg) |
| Shipping weight | 63 lb (28.6 kg) |
| Included | Measuring gauge and fill funnel |
| Model Numbers | AX120 (Aridex, 110 V) |
Technical specs may include optional equipment that is not included with all units.
Questions
HOST Aridex: common questions
How long does upholstery take to dry?
HOST says upholstery is clean and dry in minutes, not hours, because the Aridex uses low-moisture dry foam.
Is it safe on leather?
HOST says the Aridex safely cleans most upholstery fabrics and leather furniture, with no shrinkage or sticky residue. Test an inconspicuous area first.
Which detergent does it use?
The Aridex works with HOST Anti-Resoil Upholstery Detergent. HOST also offers Haitian Cotton Detergent and leather care products.
How is it different from the Esprit?
Both use the same brush unit and foam process. The Aridex has a narrower, lighter base (13 in wide, 33 lb) for aircraft and bus aisles; the Esprit has a larger base with a slide-out travel handle.
Not sure the Aridex fits your upholstery work?
Tell our team about the fabrics, the vehicles or buildings you clean and how often, and we will help you decide if this is the right machine.
