Yeah, that "sealed recycling setup" you mentioned is a total game changer. I used to have this leaky drum in the corner (what a mess, right). Seeing a clean closed-loop system at a friend's shop finally shamed me into buying a proper tank with a lid and a pump. My floor has been bone dry ever since, which is honestly a relief.
Remember my buddy's old setup? He had this open bucket with a rag stuffed in the drain hose, it was GROSS. After he saw @finleys37 talking about a dry floor, he finally caved and got a lidded tank. The difference was insane, no more oily pool under his lift every morning.