How to Choose the Right Tools to Tackle High Level Cleaning

High level cleaning – tackling the likes of top shelves, kitchen units, wardrobes, picture and curtain rails and ledges – calls for specialist equipment. The good news is that there are several vacuum cleaner accessories available to make the whole job of eliminating dust and dirt that much easier.

When you’re cleaning high-up, it’s vital to consider safety. Climbing is out of the question, and stretching can cause injury. It’s precisely why it is always advisable to use fit-for-purpose tools that are designed for these types of cleaning tasks.

There is a range of high level cleaning tools for vacuum cleaners to make the job so much more efficient, and safe. Let’s take a look at what’s on offer.

Sidewinder swivel neck bristle tools

Sidewinder swivel neck bristle tools are designed to be used with a high level extension wand, and also a curved wand if required. They are ideal for use with a backpack vacuum cleaner, but can be used with pretty much any type of cylinder vacuum.

The tool uses a side to side sweeping motion rather than pushing and pulling, which is much safer and less likely to cause injury to the operator. The flexible swivel neck allows the tool to flex 90 degrees, also making it suitable for vertical surfaces. Anderson Trade supplies two Sidewinder tools, a 38mm and a 32mm version.

Sidewinder Swivel Neck Bristle Tool

High level telescopic and extension wands and rods

There are various tools that can be fitted to a vacuum cleaner to extend the wand reach.

The Centec high level aluminium telescopic wand extends from 597mm to 990mm, considerably increasing reach. This straight wand is made from aluminium and is lightweight for comfortable use. Centec also offers a high curve aluminium wand which attaches to high level straight rods and can be used in conjunction with the Sidewinder swivel neck bristle tools.

For Numatic product users, the He86 38mm aluminium extension rod is perfect for getting right up to those spots that would usually be impossible to reach without climbing. Also for Numatic cleaning machines, there is the NVA15H 32mm aluminium extension rod, and the NVA14H which is a bent end version. A hose adaptor is available to ensure a good connection.

Numatic Extension Rods

Telescopic Wand

Dust brushes

The Tls89 32mm round dust brush suits a range of vacuum cleaner makes and models, including Henry and all Numatic 32mm machines, together with various Electrolux, Vax, Premiere, Nilfisk and Rowenta models.

Dust Brush

Multi-angle tools

The Numatic multi-angle tool is an innovative accessory specifically designed to deal efficiently with hard to reach areas. Its fine bristles and large cleaning area make tackling dirt and dust in high spaces a breeze. The tool is suitable for use with all the Numatic tub range, including Henry, Hetty, Harry, James, George and Charles, or any model with a standard 32mm fitting.

Multi-Angle Tool

High level cleaning tools from Anderson Trade

Anderson Trade is a nationwide supplier of a vast range of commercial cleaning machines together with spares and parts including a variety of high level cleaning accessories.

You are welcome to contact us for personalised advice on choosing the right accessories to suit your vacuum cleaner model and your individual needs; we are at your service.

Three of a Kind: A Quick Review of Upright, Cylinder & Backpack Cleaners

Last year we published guides to three of the main types of vacuum cleaner used by professional cleaners. As this latest New Year comes around, we are revisiting the main selling points of each cleaner type and the reasons they are favoured by the professional cleaner.

The Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner

Excellent if you have tricky areas that you need to tackle, such as under desks or stairs, cylinder vacuum cleaners offer the benefit of being light in weight and versatile. With accessories stored on board, these machines offers a portable, all-in-one solution that is easy to store and transport from one job to another.

The highly powerful motors make cylinder vacuum cleaners ideal for all sorts of floor types such as hard floors and carpets, and a range of applications including industrial cleaning and flood management.

The Upright Vacuum Cleaner

The upright vacuum cleaner offers benefits such as good volume dust capacity and top performance on large carpeted areas. This is a cleaner that finds it easy to transition between carpet and hard floor, often automatically.

With its larger head, the upright vacuum cleaner is able to tackle a larger surface area, reducing vacuuming time and in turn boosting efficiency. 

Lastly, the powerful brushes of the upright make it possible to get deep into the pile for an effective deep clean.

The Backpack Vacuum Cleaner

Where cleaning efficiency and user comfort are important, backpack style vacuum cleaners make the perfect choice. These machines are lightweight and designed to rest comfortably on the user’s back courtesy of an adjustable harness. With the wand and hose crafted with ergonomics in mind, users experience the least possible stress on their wrists and back.

The Pacvac is one of the most popular models in this range, combining comfort and wear-ability with exceptional performance courtesy of a premium quality motor that is reliable and super-powerful.

Other backpack cleaning machine brands include the Makita Cordless Backpack Vacuum and the Numatic RSB and RSV ranges.

Professional Grade Vacuum Cleaners – from a Nationwide Supplier you can Trust

For the professional cleaner, choosing the right commercial vacuum cleaner is vital. At Anderson Trade, we stock a huge selection of commercial vacuum cleaners of all types. All of them come with a complimentary onsite demonstration, providing customers with total reassurance that their chosen model will match their precise requirements. We also provide a comprehensive range of parts and spares for all leading brands of commercial and industrial vacuum cleaners. To learn more, or to arrange your free demonstration, you are welcome to get in touch.

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.

Pacvac Backpack Cleaning: The Ultimate in Convenience

Pacvac is a well-known Australian brand that has been supplying the world with back pack vacuum cleaners since the 1970s. Pacvac specialises solely in back pack cleaners, which has made it a market leader.

‘Backpack’ cleaning is fast becoming the ergonomic and health-and-safety friendly way to go about commercial cleaning, and is the ultimate in convenience for applications such as aircraft cleaning. Its lightweight structure, and the fact there is a high level of power and suction without the need to lug about a cumbersome cylinder, has made Pacvac one of the most sought-after machines. 

 

Pacvac SuperPro 700

 

In fact, throughout Australia and South Africa, back pack vacuuming can be considered as everyday as cylinder vacuuming or perhaps nowadays, cordless cleaning, is in the UK.  

Pacvac has been designed to fit the user in the most comfortable way possible. It has an adjustable harness to guarantee a perfect fit. Courtesy of the clever design of the hose and wand, there is no pressure put on the wrists, and excellent posture can also be maintained. There is a cordless and corded version to suit varying needs and a full tool kit, spare filter bag and five paper bags are included with each purchase.

Aircraft Cleaning Perfection

In terms of aircraft cleaning, users praise Pacvac for the fact there is no more pulling a cleaner around seats and trying to squeeze down aisles in an attempt to give the aircraft a thorough clean. The whole process becomes simple and effortless. 

The Pacvac SuperPro 700 trans model is the aircraft specification. Its Hypercone HEPA filter system allows full suction to be maintained whilst the bag fills. This machine is specifically aircraft specification, designed to run on an aircraft power supply of 110v 400hz.

 

Pacvac SuperPro 700 trans aircraft model

 

Pacvac is also ideal for general office or factory settings where it is necessary to get into awkward to reach areas such as narrow corridors, staircases and obstacles. If you are travelling between floors, either via stairways or lifts, or have extensive spaces to cover, the Pacvac really does come into its own. With no need to lift or roll the cleaner around challenging spaces, the Pacvac provides the ultimate solution.

Pacvac from Anderson Trade – Free Onsite Demonstration

Anderson Trade supplies all Pacvac SuperPro 700 models: mains, aircraft and cordless versions, together with other brands of back pack style commercial vacuum cleaners. To learn more visit https://www.anderson-trade.co.uk/vacuum-cleaners/back-pack-vacuum or call 01332 347 557 to arrange your free onsite demonstration.

Multi-Function Cleaning for Multi-Use Commercial Applications

For those seeking a multi-function cleaning machine that is perfect for commercial use across a variety of surfaces including carpets, vinyl, concrete and even porous marble or terrazzo, the HOS Orbot SprayBorg Orbital Cleaning System offers the ideal solution.

 

The SprayBorg utilises a water based solution and super Zorb cotton pads to deliver deep cleaning that leaves floors virtually dry.

 

This versatile machine is compact and makes use of an assortment of brushes and pads alongside a unique driver system to carry out all sorts of functions including cleaning, scrubbing, stripping, sanding, scarifying and polishing. 

The Orbot SprayBorg Orbital Cleaning System

Major benefits include:

• Large wheels: The 10 inch wheels guarantee easy transportation
• Compact: The SprayBorg folds down to 30 inches in height for convenient storage
• Easy pad changing: The base flips upwards for swift and easy pad changing
• Simple, ergonomic operation: The vertical handle grips for simple operation without putting stress on the lower back
• Lightweight: The SprayBorg weighs in at only just over 46 kilos making it a breeze to transport up and down stairs or between sites
• Virtually maintenance-free: Sophisticated design manufactured in the USA offers excellent robustness
• Powerful: The SprayBorg has a powerful 1 horsepower universal motor generating 1725 oscillations per minute
• Easy cord removal: The quick connect cord system makes it a breeze to remove the cord
• Fingertip controls: The SprayBorg’s thumb-touch control button system means the machine turns on, off and sprays with just a simple touch of the accessible controls
• Smooth glide: Helps to clean shag and other fragile carpets safely and effectively
• Velcro Driver Plate System (VDP): Makes it easy to remove and replace the Velcro driver plates within seconds

The SprayBorg’s encapsulation system uses very little water, which is why floors are left virtually dry following even the deepest cleaning. This makes the machine perfect for premises where floors just cannot be left wet. It’s also ideal for situations where noise is a no-no, as the machine is very quiet in operation.

The SprayBorg is supplied complete with a driver plate; two carpet gliders for smooth running over ribbed surfaces or thick pile), and three 11 litre water bottles for quick changeover of chemicals. 

Tailored Advice from Anderson Trade

Anderson Trade is a trusted UK-wide supplier of all the top brands of commercial vacuum cleaner including the Orbot SprayBorg Orbital Cleaning System. For fully tailored advice and a free personalised demonstration of the SprayBorg at your premises, call 01332 347 557.

Lindhaus: A Trusted Name in Commercial Cleaning Machines

The Lindhaus brand was founded during the 1980s in Italy by a company specialising in the design and manufacture of domestic and commercial cleaning machines.

The Lindhaus range is particularly popular within the commercial sector, with products such as powerful twin motor upright vacuums; convenient battery operated vacuum sweepers, hard floor scrubber dryers and the hybrid wide area vacuum.

Lindhaus is well known as one of the best brands when it comes to performance and efficiency, and is renowned for delivering exceptional quality at competitive prices. Selected as the supplier of choice for numerous government buildings, there is even a rumour that there’s a Lindhaus in the Whitehouse!

The sister company of Lindhaus, Rotafil, has been manufacturing electric motors and winding machines as far back as the 1960s. Naturally, all Lindhaus cleaning machines are powered by Rotafil motors, making them incredibly robust and effective.

The Lindhaus range of upright vacuum cleaners offers a variety of power level options. The twin motor machines are quiet in operation yet incredibly powerful with one motor independently driving the brush roller at 5,000 rpm and the second focusing solely on sucking up debris into the 4 litre paper bag. All offer an extendible on board hose and extension wand as standard together with a detachable head which makes the machine easy to clear in case of blockage. There’s also a replaceable brush roll barrel and optional HEPA or carbon active filters.

The Lindhaus scrubber dryer is also a twin motor machine, perfect for smaller areas and ideal for dealing with spillages and cleaning requirements in areas where floors simply cannot be left anything other than safely dry. The machine cleans right up to the edge and can also be used for window cleaning and as a wet pick-up vacuum. It’s also easy to store.

The Lindhaus hybrid wide area vacuum is a lightweight, easy to use cleaner that can be used either on battery power or via a cable. Perfect for all types of carpet, the machine’s wide body frame rotation makes it ideal for easy access under tables. There’s a 16 litre debris capacity; an on board charger and a full set of on board tools.

With Lindhaus, there really is something to suit every commercial need. For more information and tailored advice, and to arrange your free commercial demonstration of your chosen Lindhaus machine, get in touch with Anderson Trade.

MotorScrubber: The Commercial Cleaner’s Versatile Friend

When it comes to versatility and total convenience, there is a brand that ticks a whole host of boxes for anyone seeking a solution for a range of commercial cleaning applications, and that is the MotorScrubber.

The MotorScrubber is a lightweight, compact cleaning machine designed around the flexibility of battery power. It’s suitable for cleaning caravans, cars, boats, domestic properties and commercial premises. What’s more, due to the fact it is fully submersible in water and cleaning liquids, the MotorScrubber is also a viable solution for cleaning swimming pools and boat hulls.

Suitable for a Diverse Array of Applications

Thanks to the extensive range of accessories available with this machine and its telescopic aluminium handle, it can be used for an amazing diversity of applications, including wall tiles, skirting boards, stairs, hard floors, lift floors, windows and bathrooms, shower rooms or restrooms. The fact it’s not tethered by a cable makes it totally portable and you’ll get a lengthy four hours runtime from a single eight hour charge.

Perfect for Awkward Access Situations

If you’ve got hard to reach nooks and crannies that need thorough cleaning, the MotorScrubber will serve you well and will surpass other cleaning machines of the same power and calibre thanks to its ability to get into even the most awkward areas.

The MotorScrubber features high strength gears courtesy of Hitachi and a powerful, high torque motor by Mabuchi Japan, although the machine itself is made in the UK and comes with a one year guarantee as standard.

If you are in the market for sourcing a versatile cleaning machine that gets to grips with stubborn dirt in a range of settings, including under water, the MotorScrubber could be your ideal solution.

Personalised Demonstration

Why not ask Anderson Trade for a personalised demonstration of the MotorScrubber? It’s what we do. We are dedicated to making sure all our customers are 100 per cent satisfied with their commercial cleaning machine purchases, which is why we offer free demonstrations and tailored buyer guidance with every enquiry.

To start the conversation and fine out more about the MotorScrubber, here’s where you can get in touch with Anderson Trade.