A Guide to Vacuum Sweepers for Commercial Use

Sometimes there are situations where you need a clean-up solution that is flexible, fast and simple.

In an emergency, where health and safety is of paramount importance, the last thing you want to be doing is unshackling the big-gun commercial vacuum cleaner. Where time is of the essence, you need a quick solution that will resolve the issue far more efficiently than a broom and dustpan.

Thankfully there is a solution: the commercial vacuum sweeper. These are machines that are custom designed for maximum efficiency and convenience. Most are battery operated, although there are mains options. They literally allow you to ‘grab it and go’, making them perfect for situations where a quick clean-up is vital. Vacuum sweepers are also ideal for interim cleaning.

Suggested Vacuum Sweeper Models

There are a number of vacuum sweeper models that are suitable for commercial use.

The Lindhaus LS38 Battery Vacuum Sweeper is available in both battery and mains power options, both ideal for larger areas with different floor surfaces and for small or large debris. The battery powered model offers a 40 minute run on carpets and 50 minutes on hard floors based on a 90 minute charge. The twin force, 2x contra-rotating, 2,000rpm bush rollers deliver maximum sweep and the adjustable front flap collects debris up to 10mm. There’s an optional HEPA filter and a 6-stage filtration level for the ultimate in pick-up power and allergen-busting benefits.

The Sweeper KM 35/5 C is a battery powered micro sweeper, perfect for maintenance and quick cleans. The powerful lithium-ion battery provides for straightforward cleaning without the frustration of cumbersome cables and the foot operated on-off switch offers total convenience.

The Truvox VWAV Valet Wide Area Vacuum delivers high productivity with the ability to vacuum large carpeted areas. The extensive 70cm cleaning path offers two and a half times the coverage of a typical upright or tub vacuum and the straight line operation and twin 1,000 watt vacuum motors combine to boost efficiency. The 1800 rpm brush gets right into the pile to loosen deeply embedded dirt and revive the fibres whilst the four-stage clean-air filtration gets rid of dust particles right down to 0.3 microns. The handle is ergonomically designed with adjustable height, cushioned grips and dead man’s safety switch and the brush can be adjusted into five different positions.

Commercial Vacuum Sweepers from Anderson Trade

Anderson Trade is a trusted UK-wide supplier of all the top brands of commercial vacuum sweeper including all the manufacturers and models mentioned. To learn more visit https://www.anderson-trade.co.uk/hard-floor-cleaners/sweeper or for fully tailored advice and a free personalised demonstration at your premises, call 01332 347 557.

Four Reasons why Steam Cleaning Makes an Astute Commercial Choice

Sometimes, traditional cleaning methods just aren’t sufficient for certain purposes. Chemicals can’t always be used, and where infection control is necessary, there are only certain cleaning methods that fit the bill, particularly where food preparation and healthcare are concerned.

MRSA and other superbugs are a major concern and the solution preferred by the NHS and private healthcare providers for the most part tends to be steam cleaning. This would suggest that steam cleaning offers wider benefits. Here we look at the top four reasons behind these benefits. 

Reason 1: It reaches the parts other cleaning can’t reach

Steam kills germs, dissolves grease and sanitises surfaces. It infiltrates nooks, crannies, crevices and cracks, in other words, all the places traditional cleaning methods cannot reach. Steam cleaning attacks dust mites, germs, mould and fungus. It’s great on glass and mirrors where it leaves a streak-free finish, and perfect for cleansing fridges, freezers, work surfaces, filters and bins. 

Reason 2: It’s detergent free

Detergents don’t usually feature with steam cleaning, although it is possible to use them in certain settings. Where the use of detergents is not desirable, maybe where an environmentally friendly cleaning solution is preferred, the steam alone will deliver adequate cleaning and sanitisation power. In other words, steam cleaning can provide the ideal eco-friendly option. 

Reason 3: Quick-drying

Because steam evaporates rapidly, surfaces dry a lot quicker than they do with water. This makes for a far more efficient cleaning process. It also reduces water consumption and cuts labour costs. 

Reason 4: Highly Effective

Steam cleaning is effective in removing stubborn substances, for example glue, chewing gum and wax. It is suitable for most surfaces other than certain fabrics such as silk and velour, paper and cardboard and anything covered in water-based paint, but always remember to test an inconspicuous area before proceeding. 

Choosing a Steam Cleaner

There are various commercial steam cleaners on the market such as the Coccinella Commercial Steam Cleaner, one of the most popular models we sell. It works on kitchen and work surface grease, cooking equipment and hotplates and is ideal for sanitising waste receptacles, toilets, showers and changing rooms. In addition, this model will effectively clean glass mirrors; it powers through gum and is a powerful stain remover for upholstery and carpets. 

The Coccinella Commercial Steam Cleaner

Commercial Steam Cleaners from Anderson Trade

Anderson Trade supplies a wide range of all types of commercial cleaners including the Coccinella Commercial Steam Cleaner. For more information visit https://www.anderson-trade.co.uk/coccinella or for bespoke advice and a free demonstration 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.

Personalised Advice, Tailored Service, Helpful Demonstrations: It’s the Anderson Way!

If you are looking to purchase a cleaning solution for your organisation, such as a commercial vacuum cleaner, hard floor cleaner or scrubber dryer, then you will no doubt be somewhat overwhelmed by the volume of choice on offer.

What is right for one business or set of requirements is not always going to match the same for another and as a result, attempting to conduct your own research online can often lead to confusion and conflicting advice.

Whilst there are numerous buyers’ guides out there (we have published a few ourselves, listed at the end of this post), there really is no substitute for tailored advice – from a human!

Imagine being able to ask as many questions as you need to: questions that are specific to your needs rather than someone else’s. This is not always possible because, perhaps as a sign of the times, many suppliers of commercial cleaning machines are online only.

Free Demonstrations

Something else that truly makes a difference when you are making an investment into a commercial cleaning machine is the opportunity to see it in action.

The good news is, with Anderson Trade, personalised advice and demonstrations are all totally possible.

Anderson Trade is a nationwide supplier of commercial vacuum, carpet and hard floor cleaners and also stocks an extensive variety of spares, accessories and janitorial supplies. Our service extends beyond online supply, because we know how important the personal touch is, plus we prefer to forge relationships with our customers rather than simply transact with them.

Total Reassurance

We’ve been delivering to the trade for many years now and have learnt from experience that customers feel a lot more reassured when they are able to speak to someone who understands their needs. We also know how challenging it is to make a buying decision without first seeing a range of options in action, which is precisely why we offer free demonstrations on all our commercial cleaners.

We also offer a service and repair facility. Again this is completely tailored and personalised and we guarantee to do our utmost to provide the fastest turnaround possible, as we know how crucial it is to keep downtime to an absolute minimum. You can drop your machine in to us, arrange to send it or we’ll organise a collection: whatever works best for you.

All Orders Fully Guaranteed

With Anderson Trade, you will always get precisely what you need, whether that’s a commercial cleaning machine, a replacement part or an accessory to make things even simpler for you. In addition we offer a money back guarantee: if you are not totally satisfied with what you have purchased from us then you are welcome to return it to us for a full refund. We’ll even organise a collection for you if that’s easier, simply deducting any costs from your refund.

Trade Account Facilities

Trade customers are offered the benefit of account facilities too, offering the chance to pay on invoice, enjoy trade discounts and receive exclusive offers.

If you are in the process of sourcing a new commercial vacuum cleaner, hard floor cleaner, scrubber dryer, rotary floor polisher or any other type of commercial cleaning machine, then why not talk to Anderson Trade? You’ll have access to a huge range of products including some of the world’s leading brands, as well as that all-important tailored advice from experts who take time to understand your individual requirements.

For that traditional service you know makes all the difference, get in touch with Anderson Trade.

Anderson Trade Buyers’ Guides

Our range of trade buyers’ guides includes:

Scrubber Dryers

Wet & Dry Vacuum Cleaners

Rotary Cleaners

Pacvac Backpack Vacuum Cleaner

The Numatic Family: Henry & Co

Battery Powered Vacuum Cleaners

Vacuum Cleaners and Energy Efficiency

Vacuum cleaners and energy efficiency has been the subject of much discussion of late and, whilst we are still within the EU, it is something we are going to have to live with, for the time being at least.

The EU Eco-design Directive and the Energy Labelling Framework Directive govern the energy efficiency and energy labelling of all vacuum cleaners made in or shipped into the UK. The directives apply only to new upright and cylinder vacuums and do not cover wet and dry vacuums, robot vacuums or rechargeable vacuums.

Under the requirements of the Eco-design directive, all vacuums must be less than 1600 watts in power, must consume no more than 62 kWh of energy per year and must carry a dust removal efficiency grading.

The energy labelling requirement means that all vacuums will be rated from A to G based on their energy efficiency and cleaning performance on hard floors and carpets, and on their dust emissions. This is a similar system to that used for washing machines and fridge freezers.

The Energy Efficiency Label

An A-rated vacuum cleaner is the most energy efficient machine, whereas machines with a G-rating will be the least efficient. The annual energy consumption of the vacuum cleaner is also shown on the label. The lower the number, the more energy efficiency the cleaner offers. Remember that the figure should not be above 62 kWh per year.

There are separate grades for dust pick-up that apply to carpet and hard flooring. An A-rating for this element will mean the cleaner is highly effective. If you see anything below a C-rating, it really should be a no-go.

Dust re-emission concerns the amount of dust put back into the atmosphere via the vacuum’s exhaust following cleaning. This is a very important consideration where allergies are concerned, so if you are looking to ensure your working environment is as allergen-free as possible, you will need to go for an A-grade in this respect. The exhaust air will depend upon the quality and type of filter fitted to the vacuum cleaner, and how well the cleaner is sealed will also have an effect. Don’t go for anything below a C-grade but do try to seek out A and B ratings.

The noise level of the vacuum cleaner is also graded on the energy efficiency label. The lower the decibels, the quieter the cleaner. In a commercial setting, this is particularly important where cleaning takes place during working hours.

Energy Efficient Vacuum Cleaners: Buyer’s Guide

If you are looking to remain compliant when choosing a commercial vacuum cleaner, the Numatic range will serve you well. Henry for example is A-rated for energy efficiency. Its dust pick-up for carpets and hard floors is grade C, as is its dust re-emission grade.

Hetty carries the same grading as Henry as does James, whose annual
energy consumption is way below the amount allowable under the directive

Hetty carries the same grading as Henry as does James, whose annual energy consumption is way below the amount allowable under the directive at just 25.2 kWh per year.

Lindhaus upright machines for professional use are all rated Class A for energy efficiency. They are also very low noise level.

Lindhaus machines are A-rated for energy efficiency

Sebo also remodelled its designs to take in lower energy consumption in line with the EU directive and its range now combines energy efficiency with ergonomic and user-friendly design, exceptional performance and low noise levels.

Bespoke Advice on Buying an Energy Efficient Commercial Vacuum Cleaner

A major advantage of buying commercial vacuum cleaners from Anderson Trade is that personalised advice comes as standard. So when you are choosing an energy efficient vacuum cleaner, you can feel fully reassured that you will be equipped to make the best possible decision. We are ready and waiting to assist, so please get in touch.

A Comprehensive Range of Vacuum Cleaner Spares and Accessories, Complete with Personalised Advice

Are you looking for commercial vacuum cleaner spares and accessories? At Anderson Trade we supply an extensive range for all the top brands and, as one of the UK’s largest providers of vacuum cleaner spares, we are able to supply on demand from stock for rapid delivery throughout the country, which means you won’t need to wait when you need something in a hurry.

We stock spares and accessories for leading brands including Dyson, Electrolux, Lindhaus, Numatic and Pacvac and many, many more. Regardless of the type of commercial vacuum or floor cleaner you use, whether it’s a cylinder, upright, wet and dry, industrial, backpack, a rotary floor scrubber or a scrubber dryer, you can name the part you need, and we will either have it in stock, or will order it in for you.

Some of the Most Popular Accessories

It is vital to keep your commercial vacuum cleaner in prime condition so that it delivers the best possible experience and results. If any of your cleaner parts have seen their best days, then replacing them sooner rather than later is a wise investment.

We stock a full range of replacement branded floor and upholstery tools, motors, pumps, switches, tool kits, power heads, filters and of course, vac bags of all types. We also have over 1,600 spares available for immediate shipment, from brush strips and carbon brushes to circuit boards and suction fans.

Numatic Tool Kits

If your Henry or Hetty or any other Numatic tub vac you own could do with an overhaul, why not treat it to a new tool kit? Starting at under £20, we supply a comprehensive range of Numatic tool kits that will have your machine looking and performing like new again in no time. The kits include some or all of the following components: floor tool, hose, 3-piece stainless steel wand set, dusting brush, crevice and upholstery tools and a tool adaptor.

Floor Machine Accessories

If you use a floor care machine or scrubber dryer, we have a vast selection of parts and accessories readily available including blade sets, drive boards, poly scrubbing brushes, polishing brushes, shampoo brushes, scarifying wire brushes, cylinder brushes, solution tanks and lots more from top brands including Numatic and Truvox.

Liquids

Finally, for all your cleaning solution needs you can also rely on Anderson Trade. We stock an extensive range of Prochem solutions and other brands for all applications and flooring types.

Bespoke Advice on Buying the Right Spares & Accessories

One of the key benefits of buying commercial cleaning spares and accessories and janitorial supplies from Anderson Trade is that everything comes with the added value of personalised advice. So if you could use some guidance on selecting the right products, you only need ask, and if there’s something we don’t have that you need, rest assured we’ll do our utmost to obtain it for you. To talk to one of our experts, here’s where you can get in touch. We look forward to assisting you.