Upright Vacuum Cleaners - Still the Popular Choice for Residential Cleaning Companies

With all the talk about back pack vacuums these days, you'd think upright vacuum cleaners would have vanished by now. Not so! Upright vacuum cleaners are still the popular choice for residential cleaning companies. Today, there are more choices with improved HEPA filtration systems, quiet motors, quick change cords and enhanced ergonomic designs.

Since the introduction of back pack vacuums, uprights have taken a back seat mainly because of the speed and increased productivity of the backpack. Even though the production times may be less than that of the more popular back pack vacuum, there is still a time and place for uprights.

Following are some thoughts on when an upright vacuum cleaner may be the popular choice for residential cleaning companies.

Uprights can accomplish a variety of different tasks. Uprights are available in single or dual motor models. Single motor vacuums are designed for use in smaller areas that can be vacuumed quickly, like homes or small offices. In this situation you want to get around quickly, so the single motor vacuum's lighter weight is ideal. These vacuums put less stress on the user and are easier to load and unload for transporting to various locations.

Dual motor vacuums are heavier and designed for heavy-duty cleaning like construction cleaning, high traffic areas and wide, open area vacuuming. If you choose a dual motor vacuum, you may also be interested in the self-propelled models, which make it easier for the user to manage.

Some upright vacuums have self-leveling systems that allow for use on various types of carpet as well as hard floors.

You don't have to remove an upright. There will be certain situations where having to remove and then replace a back pack vacuum over and over can becomes a nuisance. The turning radius of the cleaner is considerably smaller when equipped with a back pack vacuum making maneuvering in small areas less productive.

Vacuuming plush, high pile carpets. A lot of customers want to come home with an obvious sign that the carpet was thoroughly vacuumed - they're looking for the tracks and uprights do a better job of this.

Improved ergonomics. Modern upright vacuums have height adjustment controls which can help prevent back problems and user friendly ergonomic handles. Easy to reach controls and attachments are also nice features that are ergonomically friendly for the user.

Improved filtration systems. Today's modern upright vacuums feature multi-level filtration systems that can include micro-filters, HEPA filters, pre-motor, and post motor filtration systems that reduce dust and help to improve overall indoor air quality.

Selecting the right vacuum for the right job can make a big difference in the productivity of your cleaning employees. Although back pack vacuums have a higher productivity rating according to industry standards, upright vacuums will always serve a purpose in the cleaning industry. Seriously consider what your vacuuming needs are, and then choose the vacuum cleaner that is best suited to those needs.