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.

Pacvac Superpro 700 Battery Back Pack Vacuum

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.

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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

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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.

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.

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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.