Miele PWM508 Mop Star 80 Commercial Washing Machine 8kg

Name: Miele PWM508 Mop Star 80 Commercial Washing Machine 8kg
Brand: Miele
SKU: HW129
Price: 7350.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

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The Miele PWM508 Mop Star 80 is a commercial-grade washing machine designed specifically for the heavy soiling associated with cleaning operations — mops, dishcloths, floor cloths, curtains, and similar items that place demands well beyond what standard laundry equipment is built to handle. It sits within Miele's Little Giant range, which has a strong reputation in contract cleaning and facilities management for reliability and wash performance under sustained daily use.

In operational terms, the Mop Star 80 is built around a 73-litre drum capacity, which allows sizeable loads to be processed in a single cycle — particularly useful where time between shifts is limited or where cleaning teams are managing multiple sites from a central facility. The machine includes specialist wash programmes targeted at intensive soiling, and Miele's patented technology is applied to ensure effective dirt removal rather than simply agitating the load. Tested to 30,000 cycles, the unit is designed for the kind of regular, heavy use that would quickly exhaust a domestic or semi-commercial alternative.

Practical advantages for cleaning and facilities operations include:

Dedicated programmes for mops, cloths, and floor-care textiles
Built-in gravity drain valve for straightforward water removal
High drum capacity reduces the number of cycles needed per shift
Single-phase power supply simplifies installation in most premises
Miele's proven build quality supports long-term reliability with minimal downtime

Installation requires a single-phase 25-amp supply, so it is worth confirming your supply circuit is rated appropriately before ordering. At 101kg, positioning will require planning — particularly on upper floors or in rooms with restricted access. The unit's footprint suits a dedicated utility or plant room rather than a main kitchen environment.

The PWM508 is well suited to contract cleaning companies, hotel housekeeping operations, hospital domestic teams, and facilities management providers handling regular high-volume laundry of cleaning textiles. For sites with significantly higher throughput requirements, larger-capacity commercial units may be worth considering. Equally, for lower-frequency use, a smaller model in the range could be more appropriate.

If you are unsure whether this model fits your operational volume or site setup, our team is happy to talk it through with you before you commit.

Frequently asked questions

Is the PWM508 suitable for a small contract cleaning operation, or is it sized for larger facilities?

The Mop Star 80 is well suited to small and mid-sized contract cleaning businesses, hotel housekeeping teams, and similar operations that process a meaningful volume of mops and cleaning textiles each day. If your throughput is very high — for example, a large hospital domestic team washing multiple full loads across multiple shifts — it may be worth discussing whether a higher-capacity model would serve you better.

What electrical supply does the PWM508 require, and is it straightforward to install?

The machine runs on a single-phase 25-amp supply, which is available in most commercial premises without the need for specialist three-phase infrastructure. You should confirm with your electrician that the intended circuit is rated to 25 amps before installation, particularly if the supply point is shared with other equipment.

Can this machine be used in a standard commercial kitchen or servery area?

The Mop Star 80 is designed for utility and plant room environments rather than food preparation areas — processing mops and floor-cleaning textiles in a kitchen space raises hygiene concerns that most environmental health officers would flag during inspection. It is best positioned in a dedicated cleaning equipment room or laundry area, separate from food handling zones.

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