

Clean Storm SBMTray Portable Carpet Extractor Drip Tray - Heavy Duty Floor Protection
Clean Storm 20261105 SBMTray is a professional portable carpet cleaning machine drip tray designed to protect customer flooring from accidental water leaks, wastewater spills, condensate discharge, and cleaning solution overflow.
This heavy-duty, waterproof equipment containment mat is ideal for professional carpet cleaners, upholstery cleaners, auto detailers, and water damage restoration contractors who operate portable extraction equipment inside customers' homes and commercial buildings.
The SBMTray features a flexible, low-profile containment design with raised 1-1/2" sides, a non-skid waterproof base, and a soft fabric backing to help protect delicate flooring.
Unlike rigid plastic containment pans, the flexible sides allow technicians to roll compatible portable carpet extractors and other wheeled cleaning equipment directly into the tray. The sides are designed to return to their original position after the equipment wheels pass over them.
Protect Customer Floors From Carpet Cleaning Equipment Leaks
Portable carpet cleaning machines and extraction equipment contain fresh water tanks, wastewater recovery tanks, solution pumps, vacuum motors, hoses, fittings, and other components that can occasionally release water.
Even properly maintained carpet cleaning equipment can experience unexpected spills during normal operation.
Common causes of water discharge include:
- Fresh water spills while filling solution tanks.
- Wastewater spills when emptying recovery tanks.
- Loose or leaking solution hose connections.
- Dripping quick-disconnect fittings.
- Recovery tank overflow.
- Excessive foam entering the vacuum motor system.
- Water or dirty slurry discharged from vacuum motor exhaust openings.
- Leaking pump fittings, hoses, or plumbing connections.
- Residual water draining from equipment after use.
- Condensation or accidental discharge from restoration dehumidifiers.
The Clean Storm SBMTray provides a secondary containment area beneath the equipment to help collect small leaks and spills before they spread across the surrounding floor.
This added protection is particularly valuable when working on hardwood, laminate, luxury vinyl, ceramic tile, and other finished flooring surfaces.
Clean Storm 20261105 SBMTray Features and Benefits
- Heavy-Duty Waterproof Construction: Designed to contain water, cleaning solutions, and accidental equipment discharge.
- 34-1/2" x 27" Footprint: Provides a protective containment area beneath many portable carpet cleaning extractors and other compact cleaning machines.
- 1-1/2" Raised Containment Sides: Helps prevent collected liquids from immediately spreading onto surrounding flooring.
- Flexible Roll-Over Edges: Allows compatible wheeled cleaning equipment to roll into position without requiring the technician to lift the machine over a rigid wall.
- Soft Protective Fabric Backing: Helps reduce the possibility of scratching finished flooring beneath the tray.
- Non-Skid Base: Helps keep the containment mat positioned beneath the equipment during normal use.
- Flexible Construction: The tray can be rolled for shipping and storage, making it convenient for professional service vehicles.
- Recycled Material Construction: Manufactured using an environmentally conscious recycled waterproof compound.
- Professional Appearance: Demonstrates that the cleaning contractor takes additional precautions to protect customer property.
Product Specifications
| Brand |
Clean Storm |
| Steam-Brite Part Number |
20261105 |
| Model |
SBMTray |
| Product Type |
Portable Carpet Extractor Drip Tray |
| Length |
34-1/2 Inches |
| Width |
27 Inches |
| Raised Edge Height |
1-1/2 Inches |
| Construction |
Flexible Waterproof Recycled Compound |
| Backing |
Soft Protective Fabric |
| Base |
Non-Skid |
| Primary Applications |
Carpet Cleaning, Upholstery Cleaning, Auto Detailing, and Restoration Equipment |
Ideal for Portable Carpet Cleaning Machines
The Clean Storm SBMTray is designed for use beneath portable carpet cleaning extractors and other compatible wheeled cleaning equipment.
Professional carpet cleaning machines frequently contain multiple gallons of fresh water and wastewater. Accidental leaks can occur when operators fill tanks, empty recovery tanks, disconnect hoses, or move equipment.
Positioning the SBMTray underneath the machine provides a convenient containment area for these unexpected spills.
The flexible sides are particularly useful for heavy portable extractors because the operator can roll compatible equipment into position rather than lifting it over the sides of a rigid containment pan.
Important: Measure the equipment footprint before ordering. The machine must fit securely within the usable interior area of the tray without preventing the raised sides from functioning.
Helps Contain Vacuum Motor Foam and Wastewater Blowouts
One problem encountered by professional carpet cleaners is excessive foam accumulating inside the wastewater recovery tank.
When foam reaches the vacuum motor system, dirty water, foam, or slurry may be discharged through the vacuum exhaust openings.
This can create an unexpected mess beneath or around the carpet cleaning machine.
The SBMTray helps collect some of this discharge when the affected openings are positioned over the containment area.
Note: A drip tray does not replace proper defoamer use, recovery tank maintenance, functioning float shutoffs, or routine vacuum motor inspections.
Additional Applications for Restoration Dehumidifiers
The Clean Storm SBMTray can also provide secondary water containment beneath compatible refrigeration dehumidifiers used for water damage restoration.
Many restoration dehumidifiers use automatic condensate discharge pumps to remove collected water.
Although these systems are designed to discharge water automatically, unexpected leaks can occur because of clogged drain hoses, malfunctioning condensate pumps, loose fittings, or residual condensation remaining inside the equipment.
One frequently overlooked cause involves water remaining on cold evaporator coils after the dehumidifier has been turned off.
When a technician purges the condensate pump, unplugs the equipment, and immediately tilts the machine onto its transport wheels, additional condensation may collect inside the pump reservoir and splash into the equipment housing.
This water may later leak onto the floor when the dehumidifier is placed into operation at another restoration job site.
Why Do Restoration Dehumidifiers Leak Water?
Steam-Brite has published a technical forum article explaining common causes of restoration dehumidifier water leaks and how technicians can reduce these problems through improved equipment shutdown, condensate pump purging, and transportation procedures.
One important tip: Turn off dehumidifiers first, but leave them connected to electrical power and their condensate discharge hoses while loading the other restoration equipment, when permitted by the manufacturer's instructions. Perform a final pump purge before disconnecting and loading the dehumidifiers last.
Read: Why Restoration Dehumidifiers Leak Water - Causes and Prevention
Learn about condensate pump operation, residual condensation, common water leaks, and practical prevention methods.
Useful for Auto Detailing and Upholstery Cleaning
Portable automotive detailing extractors and upholstery cleaning machines can also benefit from a waterproof containment tray.
When equipment is operated inside garages, automotive detailing facilities, homes, offices, or commercial buildings, the SBMTray helps contain accidental water and cleaning solution spills.
The tray may also be used as a temporary work area for compatible spot cleaning, color correction, and carpet dye mixing applications where secondary containment is desirable.
Shipping and Unpacking Instructions
This product may be shipped rolled up to reduce package size and shipping costs.
When first removed from the shipping carton, the flexible material may retain a temporary curl from being rolled.
Unroll the tray and place it on a clean, flat surface in a warm location.
Allow the material sufficient time to relax and return to its intended shape before placing equipment inside.
Gentle warmth from sunlight may help the flexible material flatten. Avoid excessive heat or conditions that could damage the material.
Important Floor Protection and Equipment Safety Information
- Confirm that the equipment fits within the tray before placing it into service.
- Keep equipment level and stable during operation.
- Do not obstruct ventilation openings, electrical connections, or condensate discharge hoses.
- Inspect the tray periodically and remove collected water before it reaches the top of the containment edges.
- Avoid dragging equipment across the tray in a manner that could damage the material.
- Keep the underside of the tray and the customer's floor clean and free of abrasive dirt or debris.
- Do not allow water to contact electrical cord connections or energized components.
- The tray is intended for secondary containment and does not replace proper equipment maintenance or leak prevention procedures.
Why Professional Carpet Cleaners Use Equipment Drip Trays
Professional cleaning contractors work inside customers' homes and businesses where protecting existing flooring is an important part of providing quality service.
A small accidental wastewater spill can create an unnecessary cleanup problem, especially when cleaning equipment is positioned on hardwood or other moisture-sensitive flooring.
The Clean Storm SBMTray provides a convenient, reusable protective barrier beneath portable carpet cleaning machines, upholstery extractors, and compatible restoration equipment.
Its waterproof construction, soft protective backing, flexible raised edges, and convenient roll-up design make it a practical accessory for professional cleaning and restoration service vehicles.
Clean Storm SBMTray - Part Number 20261105
Portable Carpet Cleaning Machine Drip Tray
Heavy Duty Waterproof Equipment Floor Protection Mat
34-1/2" Long x 27" Wide x 1-1/2" Raised Sides
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