Turn the mode selector dial to "Dry Vac" if standard dry vacuuming is desired on a bare floor. This lifts the brushes up off the floor and does not rotate the brushes.
Turn the dial to "Wash" to use the water setting and scrub the bare floor with the brushes. This lowers the brushes to make contact with the floor.
Lean the Floormate back to rest on the floor to remove the brushes. Push the release buttons on each side of the brush assembly and pull out to remove. Clean with soapy water and rinse well. Allow to dry before replacing in the unit.