4 Different Types Of Commercial Vacuums

Posted by Thompson Industrial Services on January 23rd, 2021

In order to perform vacuuming in the right manner, the industrial vacuum services make use of a lot of vacuums available for the commercial purpose. It is true that not all vacuums serve every purpose. So, to make sure that the vacuum cleaning is done in the right manner, professionals choose the right kind of vacuum cleaner. Here is a list of the various types of commercial vacuums that are used for various works.

• Upright vacuums

Upright vacuums have been on the market a long time and as such remain one of the most popular styles. Commercial upright vacuum cleaners differ in terms of a number of motors and type of bags used to collect debris. Single-motor uprights are used largely in classrooms, lobby rooms, office space, hotel rooms and smaller areas that require quick cleaning.

These machines are relatively lightweight so users can clean at a faster pace. It’s also easier to transfer single-motor uprights to and from cleaning carts or between rooms. These models are often used in hotels and hospitals since they also provide excellent dust control.

•  Backup vacuums

Cleaning spaces like cubicles, stairways, under furniture and other tight quarters, calls for a more versatile machine. Backpack models are vacuums with a hose and wand that sucks debris, dust and dirt into the canister which is designed to fit on the users back, hips and shoulders. In this way, the repetitive back-and-forth motion of vacuuming with an upright is eliminated.

Since this type is smaller and more manoeuvrable, users can navigate highly populated areas without disturbing passers-by. For this reason, backpack vacuums are also frequently used to clean office spaces and education facilities. Since they are usually only fitted with a floor nozzle, they may not be as efficient at removing dirt from the carpet as an upright’s revolving brushes.

•  Canister vacuums

Canister vacuums operate similarly to a backpack vacuum, but the user does not wear the machine on his or her back. Instead, the machine is fitted with wheels, allowing the user to easily pull it from one area to the next. Canister vacuums can clean a variety of surfaces, so they're quite useful in facilities with multiple floor types.

Because canister vacuums have small and manoeuvrable cleaning heads, they can easily clean under desks and furniture. They can also manoeuvre around obstacles and fit in tight spaces. An added bonus: canister vacs are usually quieter than upright versions, making them ideal for noise-sensitive environments like hospitals.

•  Wide area vacuums

A different type of machine is required to efficiently clean large, spacious areas. Wide-area vacuums are useful in airports, meeting and ballrooms, broad hallways, hospitals and other facilities with lots of areas to clean. The machine’s agitator brushes penetrate carpet to remove dirt and dust. High-power motors and a larger overall size ensure productivity. Wide-area vacuums are more expensive than standard upright models, but production gains will soon make up for the initial outlay.

Conclusion

Therefore, these are the four most common types of commercial vacuums used for industrial cleaning purposes.