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Technology BiTes

How to choose a

commercial vacuum cleaner

Continuing the series of articles which will guide the FM industry
in how to choose the right solution for the right application,
we dive deep into the features and variables that need to be

considered before selecting a commercial vacuum cleaner.

Area to be cleaned Vacuum/suction power with higher wattage motors have
Consider the size of the space The amount of suction power more sucking power.
that needs to be cleaned and the needed will depend largely on the
cleaning frequency. For a large, type of dirt being collected. Lighter, Battery vs cable
carpeted area that needs daily finer dust requires a greater airflow Battery powered vacuums now
cleaning, an upright vacuum would but less suction whereas heavier or have equivalent power levels to
be the best choice. To clean tight tougher deposits need a stronger standard machines. Perfect for
corners and stairs, a backpack suction. use where trailing cables could be
vacuum would be more suitable. a hazard, or whether there is no
Vacuum motor power available power source. They tend
Type of floor Generally speaking, vacuums to be very quiet too.
Different types of flooring require
different types of vacuuming
equipment. Hard flooring may
require a vacuum with a hard floor
attachment, while carpeted floors
require vacuums with motorised
brushes that can lift dirt and debris
from the pile.

Type of dirt
Most vacuums can cope with any
type of dry dirt, but liquid dirt and
spillages require the use of a wet
and dry vacuum cleaner.

Volume
The airflow, or vacuumed air
volume, is the result of the average
air speed multiplied by the hose
diameter. The narrower the suction
hose, the less air volume there will
be, but the vacuum power will be
greater. Airflow is usually measured
in litres per minute, and larger
machines can move thousands of
litres per minute.

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