3 Reasons Why Professional Cleaners Love Cylinder Vacuums

For the professional cleaner, there is always the dilemma of whether to opt for an upright vacuum cleaner, or a cylinder model. Last month we looked at the benefits of the upright, so now, in the name of helping you make an informed and balanced decision, it is time to turn our attention to the benefits of the cylinder vacuum cleaner.

Flexibility

If you have awkward locations to cover like stairs and under desks, or unusual shaped spaces, the cylinder vacuum will usually be the favourite option of the professional cleaner.

With the dust collector separated from the head of the vacuum via a hose, you instantly get lots more flexibility when working with areas that are a challenge to access, basically because all you need to move is the hose, rather than the entire machine. There’s also the advantage of a larger cleaning radius compared to that of the upright.

Mobility

If you need to move across large areas then the lighter weight and compact design of the cylinder vacuum will usually suit you best. Accessories are often stored onboard, making the machine a nicely portable, all-in-one solution. The compact size also makes the machines a lot easier to store and transport from one contract to another.

Versatility

Cylinder cleaners offer all-round cleaning features. Relying on powerful suction rather than motorised brushes, these machines have highly efficient motors. By adding simple accessories, they suddenly offer a whole new realm of versatility, making them suitable for a vast range of applications including flood management and industrial cleaning.

For this reason, cylinders are also a good choice when you have a range of flooring types to tackle such as carpets, rugs and hard floors.

So there we have the key advantages of investing in a cylinder vacuum cleaner. But which model to go for?

Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner Buyer’s Guide

Numatic and Truvox are two of the most renowned brands of cylinder vacuum cleaner widely used in the commercial cleaning sector.

In the Truvox cylinder range, the VTVe Tub Vac offers exceptional performance and an A energy rating. It’s a dry vac only and perfect for educational establishments, offices and care homes. The machine is light and easy to transport from one contract to the next. For detail cleaning and hard to reach areas there are optional accessories. Another plus point is that the VTVe is compatible with all Numatic Henry tools and bags.

The Numatic family is possibly one of the most well-known and widely recognised cylinder vacuum cleaner ranges in professional circles. We introduced you to Henry, Hetty, James, Charles and George in a previous post. These low-noise, high-power machines offer a range of benefits such as energy saving features; enhanced filtration; a wide range of accessories; ECO-technology and, courtesy of Charles and George, a selection of options including wet, dry, scrubbing and hard floor drying capabilities. Henry comes in both mains and battery models.

Numatic also produces a range of slightly less endearingly-named but just as powerful and advantageous cylinder cleaners, including the ProSave Vacuum Cleaner which is fitted with a professional TwinFlo motor and NST sound reduction. There are three models available ranging in size and power.

The Nuvac is another model in the Numatic range. It comes with a range of floor vacuuming tools, wands and hoses for the ultimate clean. This lightweight model is particularly good where there are allergy sufferers thanks to its high quality filtration system.

You can browse all our cylinder vacuum cleaners here.

At Anderson trade we offer a free onsite demonstration on all our professional vacuum cleaners so you can be certain the model you choose suits your particular needs. We also stock a vast range of parts and spares for all leading brands of commercial vacuum cleaners. For more information or to arrange a free demo, please get in touch.

Truvox: The Ultimate in High Performance Commercial Cleaning Machines

Here at Anderson Trade we stock a vast range of top brand commercial vacuum cleaners and cleaning machines for a range of applications.

 

One of our most popular brands is Truvox, a leading global manufacturer and supplier of commercial and industrial floor care machines. Based in Southampton, Truvox has a long history in this sector dating back to the early 1960s. Now renowned in more than 70 countries across the globe, the Truvox range includes the Orbis rotary floor machine, valet vacuums, multi-wash scrubber dryers, wide area vacuums and upright battery vacuum cleaners.

Truvox Orbis Rotary Floor Machines

 

The Truvox Orbis 200rpm floor machine and the 400rpm alternative offer a cost effective solution for cleaning and polishing hard floors. Delivering exceptional handling and productivity, this range of single disc rotary cleaners offers flexibility and simple storage. The handles can be adjusted to suit the individual requirements of the operator, whilst the machines can be folded to aid storage. Ideal for scrubbing, spray cleaning, bonnet mopping, polishing and carpet shampooing, the Truvox Orbis really does offer a host of benefits.

 

 

 

The Truvox Orbis Eco includes all of these benefits with the added advantage of arriving pre-assembled and ready to use, making it perfect for time-strapped cleaning contractors. The handle and large rear wheels fold to make transportation easy and the low vibration wheels guarantee greater comfort for the operator, particularly on long shifts.

 

 

Truvox Valet

 

The Truvox Valet single motor upright cleaner is a high performance machine with a self-adjusting brush head that seamlessly transitions to suit the carpet pile height, allowing the brush head to float evenly over all carpeted surfaces. The machine is ideal for cleaning upholstery thanks to its handy removable extendable wand, which also allows the operator to access hard to reach areas and tackle stairs with ease.

 

 

Truvox Multiwash Scrubber Dryer

 

The Multiwash Scrubber Dryer from Truvox makes washing, mopping, scrubbing and drying a breeze. Even difficult flooring types can be cleaned with ease thanks to the features of this machine: non-slip safety flooring; low pile carpets; travellators; escalators and more. The machine is quiet in operation and offers excellent manoeuvrability. Floors are left dry enough to walk on safely within minutes.

 

 

Truvox Wide Area Vacuum

 

The Truvox wide Area Vacuum is designed to tackle large areas with maximum efficiency. If you are looking to reduce time spent on cleaning and boost productivity then this is the machine for you. Its straight line operation, high efficiency twin 1,000 watt motors, four-stage filtration system and 1800rpm brush combine to deliver impressive results in a shorter time span. Ergonomically designed with a height adjustable handle, cushioned grips and 5-positon height adjustable brush, this machine really is geared towards making a real difference for the commercial cleaner.

 

 

Truvox Battery Upright Vacuum Cleaner

 

The Truvox VBU Battery Upright has a self-adjusting nozzle which results in the machine floating effortlessly over any type of flooring. For those tricky to reach areas such as under furniture, this cleaner offers the added benefit of folding flat for easy access. There’s a handy battery level indicator so you know when it’s time to recharge. Weighing in at only 5kg and complete with a convenient carry handle to make transportation simple, it is no wonder this vacuum cleaner proves such a popular choice for commercial cleaning applications.

 

 

Personalised Advice from Anderson Trade

 

Here at Anderson Trade we want you to be 100 per cent satisfied with your choice in commercial cleaning machine. For this reason, we offer free onsite demonstrations so you have the opportunity to see the cleaners in action AT YOUR PREMISES.

 

If you’re keen to learn more about any of the Truvox models we stock, or you’d like to arrange a free demo, please get in touch. A large range of Truvox spares and accessories are also available.

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.