Shopping for an industrial or commercial vacuum cleaner can get confusing with so many makes and models. Whether you operate in an office, manufacturing plant, automotive shop or salon, you'll benefit from owning the right vacuum.
Vacuums come with so many options, so you've got to first identify exactly what you'll use it for. If you're vacuuming an office-grade carpet every night, then a simple commercial grade vacuum may suffice. However, if you're cleaning up large spills, sawdust, gravel or other types of messes, then you'll want to look for an industrial vacuum cleaner. Keep the following in mind as you shop for vacuum cleaners for business use:
1. Consider the type of flooring and other materials (like drapes or furniture fabric) your industrial or commercial vacuum cleaner will clean.
2. Ensure the commercial vacuum cord stretches a reasonable length from the outlet so you don't have to constantly plug and replug, or wrestle with an extension cord that trips your circuit breakers.
3. Know whether you need to buy a low-reach vacuum to reach underneath furniture or equipment.
4. Set a budget; the best vacuum doesn't always cost the most, but you'll still find that industrial vacuums cost a lot compared to a typical household vacuum cleaner.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Purchase commercial vacuum cleaners online
Even if your office or business floor space is small, consider buying a commercial vacuum built for durability instead of a simple household vacuum cleaner.
I recommend: Choose from the selection of upright and canister Sanitaire commercial vacuums by Electrolux at
ThinkVacuums; warranties on their vacuums range from 1 to 10 years, and they sell commercial vacuums to handle light to heavy-duty jobs. Also view the commercial vacuum makes and models online at
GoVacuum. Check out the
Lux commercial upright vacuum’s easy bag change from Aerus (the original Electrolux in the US). The company provides personalized customer service and even delivers bags to your home or business.
Find suppliers of industrial vacuum cleaners online
You'll find industrial vacuums typically come with a higher price tag than commercial vacuums, but manufacturers build them to withstand more punishment and last longer.
I recommend: Contact
American Vacuum Company to order your next industrial vacuum; they sell portable, HEPA filter, stationary, central (built-in) and air-operated vacuums. Also visit
HafcoVac to see their compressed air industrial vacuums; HafcoVac offers a limited lifetime warranty for its systems, and they do provide volume discounts if you plan to buy more than one vacuum. If your budget dictates looking for used industrial vacuum cleaners, contact
Industrial Vacuum Equipment Corporation for a quote.
Consider industrial vacuum rentals or leasing
Your budget may simply not allow you to purchase the industrial vacuum you need right now, but you can still find plenty of options for leasing or renting.
I recommend: Contact
Air Dynamics to rent one of their vacuums before you actually purchase it. Also consider lease financing options offered by
Latta Equipment Company for their Ruwac industrial vacuum systems ranging from 2 to 150 horsepower.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- Before you buy your commercial or industrial vacuum cleaners online, make an effort to try several out in a store first. You might initially avoid a great vacuum because of its weight, thinking it would feel like pushing a block of cement. More important than the vacuum's weight, however, the balance design of the vacuum and/or a self-propelled feature will help a heavy vacuum move easily across your floors.
- You can't go wrong purchasing a commercial or industrial vacuum with a HEPA filter. HEPA stands for high efficiency particulate air, and these filters work to trap the extra-fine and tiny particles that your vacuum would otherwise release back into the air.
The official source of Industrial Vacuum Cleaners is
the Industrial Vacuum Cleaners page at Business.com
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