Friday, 10 February 2017

The Advantages of Wet and Dry Vacuum Cleaners

Wet and dry vacuum cleaners are ideal for commercial and industrial use. Sucking up both dirt and liquid, these machines act as a replacement for traditional mopping whilst working on the same principle as a regular vacuum cleaner.

For premises where large volumes of dirt accumulate on a regular basis, and where there are regular spillages, the wet and dry vacuum cleaner really is the only solution. There are numerous advantages to investing in one of these machines. Here are a few of them.

Time Saving

The powerful suction collects all waste in one hit and in doing so prevents repeat cleaning. What’s more, the large volume storage capacity in these machines makes it unnecessary to keep stopping to empty out and, when the time does come, certain models offer the convenience of a dump hose on the bottom which speeds the process up significantly.

Versatility

Not only do wet and dry vacuum cleaners do what they say on the tin, they also offer a variety of other uses, many of which are down to the fact that some of these machines have both a traditional suck-up function, plus a blower function. Uses include unblocking sinks and pipes, tackling floods, removing snow from walkways, cleaning carpets and removing leaves and other debris from external areas. Some cleaners in this category can also be used to buff hardwood floors using a special buffer brush attachment and the size of objects that the vacuum can handle is larger than regular dry-use only models, making them beneficial for industrial settings.

Convenience

Premises with heavy footfall cannot afford to pose hazards for too long. So if there is a spillage that needs to be quickly cleared, a wet and dry vacuum is the perfect answer. Much faster and more thorough than the mop and bucket method, these machines will have the floor cleaned and dried in just a few minutes, even if the spillage is in a tricky to locate area, such as under a fridge. Also the way these cleaners work prevents mess from spreading, which is a whole lot safer and of course, faster.

Choice

There are numerous models in the wet and dry commercial vacuum cleaner range, meaning there is something to suit a variety of needs. Numatic offers a selection of options including two transparent models fitted with a foldable handle allowing easy movement together with compact storage. These have a powerful two stage motor, giant filters and disposable paper dust bags for dry use plus a safety float valve for wet use. Built to order by the manufacturer, these particular models make very cost effective choices.

The Numatic Transparent Wet & Dry Vacuum Cleaner

Numatic also offers a larger model with a 40 litre dry and 23 litre wet capacity as well as a unique multipurpose tipper system that allows for easy emptying into floor drains or WCs. Then there’s the even bigger 70 litre wet capacity Numatic which is designed for flood damage, flat roofing, salvage work and fire services that need the continuous collection and discharge of bulk liquid. Plus there’s the stainless steel option which is ideal for the healthcare, medical, pharmaceutical sectors.

Numatic 40 litre wet & dry vacuum cleaner
Numatic 70 litre wet and dry vacuum cleaner

Numatic stainless steel wet and dry vacuum cleaner

Soteco also produces a range of wet and dry vacuums in a variety of capacities from 37 litres to a massive 114 litres.

Soteco 37 litre wet and dry vacuum cleaner

Soteco 114 litre wet and dry vacuum cleaner

Tailored Advice on Wet and Dry Vacuum Cleaners Ready and Waiting

So there you have some of the key benefits of wet and dry commercial vacuum cleaners. Not sure which would best suit your needs? Talk to Anderson Trade! We offer tailored advice and can provide you with a demonstration of any models you are interested in so please get in touch.

Wednesday, 11 January 2017

Trade Buyer’s Guide: Scrubber Dryers

Scrubber dryers are ideal for cleaning small areas quickly. They optimise productivity and hygiene, and offer true one-pass cleaning. Ideal for the retail, medical and leisure sectors as well as numerous other commercial and industrial settings, scrubber dryers make a worthwhile long term investment. But where to start when choosing the right model?

Key Questions for the Scrubber Dryer Buyer to Consider

Your decision making process when buying a commercial scrubber dryer will involve asking yourself the following questions:

1.   What is the size of the area that needs to be cleaned?
2.   Is access limited or are there any particularly narrow walkways to be cleaned?
3.   Are there plenty of power points available, or is connecting to power an issue?
4.   Is flexibility required where transporting the cleaner is concerned?
5.   What is the available budget?

Which Type of Scrubber Dryer?


There is a variety of types of scrubber dryer with further options within each category. The type you go for will very much depend upon the individual requirements of your premises and of course your cleaning needs.

Multi Wash Scrubber Dryers

Multi wash scrubber dryers wash, mop, scrub and dry both hard and soft floor coverings in a single pass. The Truvox Multiwash Scrubber Dryer is a popular model in this category. Offering high speed productivity and excellent manoeuvrability as well as the ability to tackle even the most challenging floors such as non-slip safety flooring, low pile carpets, escalators and travelators and entrance mats, it also has the advantage of being quiet in operation. Ideal for environments where walkways need to be washed and dried swiftly, the Truvox Multiwash leaves floors clean and ready to walk on in minutes. A range of cleaning widths is available as is a choice of brushes covering regular maintenance cleaning and intensive scrubbing.

Truvox Multiwash

Mains Operated Scrubber Dryers – Compact

If there are tricky to access areas that need to be cleaned within your property, then a compact mains operated model should prove the right choice. The Numatic TT1535 Twintec Scrubber Dryer is one such example. Specifically designed to be compact and simple to manoeuvre, the fact it is the smallest in the Numatic Twintec range has no bearing on its power and performance. This cleaner has large transit wheels which make it an easy task to move from location to location, together with a power brush backed by a 400 watt motor to guarantee exceptional deep cleaning performance. And that’s not all: there are also twin water pickup nozzles powered by a 1000 watt vacuum motor which allow multi-directional operation, something that is essential for the cleaning of narrow aisles and walkways.

Numatic Twintec Compact Scrubber Dryer

Mains Operated Scrubber Dryers – Heavy Duty

When serious power and volume are important, you’ll need to look at the larger styles. If access to power points is not an issue, go for a mains operated model. The Numatic TT6650s is a large single tank scrubber dryer with exceptional power transmission. There’s a 1200 watt brush motor backed by a high performance 1200 watt twinflo vacuum system, all mounted on a sturdy stainless steel chassis. The dirty water tank offers a 60 litre capacity and the large, heavy duty scrubbing head sports a patented design that allows for easy brush changing, transit and storage.

Numatic Twintex Heavy Duty Scrubber Dryer

Ride On Scrubber Dryers

Where there is a particularly expansive area to clean, a ride-on scrubber dryer is a worthwhile investment, saving time and offering a greater degree of safety for the operator. The Numatic Twintec Vario Ride-On Scrubber Dryer offers the flexibility of being able to clean at three different widths with a mere flick of a switch. It’s a programmable model allowing a series of pre-sets that allow a variety of settings to be programmed into the memory. Cleaning speed, water flow and chemical mix are all at the operator’s control.

Numatic Twintec Ride-On Scrubber Dryer

Battery Operated Scrubber Dryers

Where access to power points is an issue, or simply where flexibility to allow movement up and down staircases, escalators or in lifts is essential, battery operated scrubber dryers provide the ideal solution. There are numerous models to choose from offering a range of power levels and features. Numatic offers a wide choice in its Twintec range, including amongst others a 17” model, a 21” model and, the largest of the range, the traction model which features a 20 watt traction power drive system with variable forward speeds plus a reverse which assists in reducing operator fatigue.

Numatic Battery Operated Scrubber Dryer


The iMop Scrubber Dryer is another model worthy of mention. This is a full size scrubber dryer offering the flexibility of a flat mop. Effortless in use, the degree of flexibility is extensive, allowing the user to clean in and around tight and difficult to access areas. Cordless and weighing in at just 18 Kgs, it is the lightest cleaning tool within its category. According to iMop, average labour savings return the initial investment within the first 150 hours of operation.

iMop Scrubber Dryer



Anderson Trade supplies a variety of commercial scrubber dryers suitable for a wide range of uses and budgets. For personalised advice and a demonstration, please get in touch.

Wednesday, 21 December 2016

Battery Powered Vacuum Cleaners: The Benefits for Commercial Cleaners

Whilst battery powered vacuum cleaners have received their fair share of bad press, mostly due to a lack of operating time before the power drains, the good news is that things have now moved on technology wise, and there are now a raft of tangible benefits to adopting the battery vacuum cleaner as part of your commercial cleaning armoury.

Here are two of the key reasons why battery powered vacuum cleaners are becoming the first choice within the commercial cleaning sector:

Reason 1: Free Movement


For high rise buildings, or any other type of premises where the management of power cords is a hindrance, the battery powered vacuum cleaner literally frees the cleaner to move wherever they wish, especially when it’s a back-pack model such as the Pacvac Superpro. This is particularly beneficial where there is a lack of power outlets, especially where there are lifts and stairwells that need to be vacuumed. Even if you do have several metres of power cord to allow freer movement, the trip hazard that results from stretching it from one end of a workspace to another could result in serious issues.

The flexibility of the battery powered vacuum cleaner also makes it ideal for situations where a clean-up is needed urgently and in heavily populated surroundings, such as public buildings, hospitals, restaurants and bars.

Reason 2: Safety


We mentioned trip hazards which can result from stretching cords across long distances or in populated areas. Another issue with stretched out cords is damage. Picture the work environment, with people, equipment and the like coming and going.

A vacuum cleaner cord is stretched out across the floor. An office chair runs over it, or a trolley, or a pallet truck. It is not unusual for cords to sustain damage in this way, which throws up a safety issue and renders the vacuum cleaner unusable until it has undergone servicing and repair. Whereas with a battery powered vacuum cleaner, all you have to worry about is keeping it charged.

Battery Powered Vacuum Cleaners: Recommendations


There are various battery powered vacuum cleaner models on the market that are suitable for commercial use. Here are our pick of some of the best:

I-Vac Battery Operated Vacuum Cleaner

The I-Vac battery operated tub vac has the longest run time of any machine currently on the market as of October 2016. It’s a cord-free, robust and compact 9 litre tub vac offering 40 minutes of run time per battery, and the cleaner can store two batteries so you’ll get over an hour of cleaning time. It takes one hour to charge and comes with a full tool kit.


Numatic Battery Henry Tub Vac Nbv190

The battery powered Henry tub vac offers 30 minutes cleaning time and takes 3.5 hours to charge. There’s a full accessory kit included and the machine offers the benefit of HEPA-Flo filtration.



The Pacvac Superpro 700 battery powered back pack vacuum cleaner offers the ultimate in flexibility. Its battery is lighter than any other on the market and the patented 'Hypercone' Hepa Filter system delivers full suction the whole time the bag is filling. Thanks to the unique Pacvac harness, the machine is comfortable to use and allows the user to adopt correct posture. Comes complete with a full tool kit, a spare filter bag and 5 paper bags together with two batteries, each of which provides 30 minutes of cleaning time. Charging time is around 2 hours.


Need Tailored Advice on Selecting a Battery Powered Vacuum Cleaner? Contact Anderson Trade!

If you could do with some tailored advice on choosing the right battery powered vacuum cleaner for your needs, get in touch with Anderson Trade, suppliers of an extensive range of top brand commercial vacuum cleaners for all applications. 

Monday, 14 November 2016

Meet the Family: Henry, Hetty & Co. – Pleased to Make Your Acquaintance!

Everyone knows ‘Henry’, the jolly looking vacuum cleaner which has since its creation in 1981 grown to iconic proportions with over 7 million of them having been sold. But what is behind the massive popularity of this much loved vacuum cleaner? Here we take a closer look at Henry and also introduce you to his equally admired siblings.

Henry was something of a unique character when UK-based Numatic, founded in 1969 and now one of the world’s most respected vacuum cleaner brands, introduced him onto the cleaning scene. With his big charming eyes, his beaming smile and of course his long nose, it was no surprise that within very little time, everyone would want one.

But good looks are not all that Henry has to offer and, thanks to regular reviews on the part of Numatic, this vacuum cleaner has been through numerous upgrades and gone from strength to strength in both the domestic and commercial vacuum cleaner markets.

Henry & Henry Xtra

Henry is a powerful chap and HenryXtra even more so with his twinflo 2 stage motor. Both standard and Xtra models allow you to switch between high and low power, so saving energy when the vacuuming job is a light one.

Both are also quiet in nature, only producing around 72 dB. There’s a whopping 10 metre cable including a convenient rewind system, so no worries about reach in larger properties. There’s also a huge 9 litre bag capacity and thanks to the Tritex filter system and giant Microflo dust bags, allergy sufferers are taken care of in a big way. Henry Xtra features a 3-stage microfresh filter system too which enhances filtration to 98% and also includes a charcoal membrane for effective odour control, making him perfect for pet owners.

Henry is well equipped with a variety of accessories for totally flexible cleaning of a range of surfaces and the Xtra model also comes with an airo power brush which effortlessly scoops up everything in its path, including stubborn pet hairs.

Henry Xtra


So, that’s Henry. But what about the rest of the family? Acknowledgement must of course be made of sister Hetty and brothers James, Charles and George!

Hetty

Henry’s siblings have made the Numatic family complete and able to offer a solution for a range of circumstances and uses. Pretty in pink Hetty, short for Henrietta, has been designed with built-in ECO technology meaning not only does she deliver unbeatable cleaning, she’s also going to save you money on energy costs too.

Hetty

James

James is known as the handy member of the family, with his practical cable tidy, much loved by commercial cleaners who need to shift around with the cleaner throughout expansive properties. The caddy is also useful for storing other accessories such as polish and dusters, etc.

James

Charles & George

Charles and George are the wet surface experts and accommodating George deals with carpet cleaning and regular dry vacuuming too. Charles offers a choice of three hose lengths and two voltage options. George is the perfect ‘all-in-one’ commercial vacuum cleaner offering as many as five different cleaning options including wet, dry, scrubbing and drying hard floors, deep cleaning of carpets and upholstery and even sink unblocking courtesy of a powerful 1200W two stage motor and powerflo pump system.
Charles
George



Need Specialist Advice on Choosing the Right Numatic Family Member? Contact Anderson Trade!

There is certainly much to choose from amongst the Numatic family. If you’re not sure whether to adopt a Henry - or one of his equally charming siblings - you need only get in touch with Anderson Trade for personalised advice, and of course, competitive prices.


Thursday, 27 October 2016

Why Choose the Pacvac Backpack Vacuum Cleaner for your Commercial Cleaning Needs?

The Pacvac is a leading light in backpack vacuum cleaners, a phenomenon that has, perhaps surprisingly, been around since the 1970s.

Backpack vacuum cleaners were designed with the aim of boosting cleaning efficiency and enhancing user comfort. They are lightweight and crafted to rest comfortably on the user’s back, with an adjustable harness ensuring a perfect fit. The wand and hose are configured so that the user experiences minimum stress on their wrists.



Where an upright vacuum is pushed backwards and forwards using the arm and shoulder, stress and fatigue generally result on one side of the body. However, the majority of the weight of a backpack vacuum cleaner is distributed around the hips and therefore evenly across both legs.

Naturally considerations will need to be factored in for users with any form of back problem or injury, but generally once this type of cleaner has been used, users are reluctant to return to the traditional style machine.


Designed with User Comfort in Mind

The Pacvac features well-padded, easily adjusted straps and a harness made from premium materials for the ultimate in breathability and comfort. Plus it’s all been designed in conjunction with leading ergonomists. The body moulded frame brings the centre of gravity closer to the user so that positioning is optimal.

Of course it’s not just wear-ability that matters: the Pacvac has also been created with the highest level of performance in mind. It has a premium quality motor that delivers on reliability and longevity whilst delivering super-powerful suction.



The cyclonic effect of the vacuum lifts the dust away from the bottom of the dust bag so that air can keep flowing through. Plus the patented Hypercone HEPA Rated filter further boosts this airflow, keeping it consistent through the machine as the dust bag fills. It keeps the motor from getting too hot and therefore keeps suction levels high.

Need Specialist Advice? Contact Anderson Trade!

Anderson Trade supplies two models in the Pacvac range, as well as a variety of other backpack style vacuum cleaners. If you’re looking to switch to a backpack style cleaner for your commercial cleaning requirements, get in touch with Anderson Trade for tailored advice. Trade accounts welcome.