Vacuum Cleaner Setup for Residential Cleaning Businesses
If you've ever bought a vacuum cleaner from a "big box" retailer to use in your business, you've probably found out that it doesn't stand up well to the frequent use it gets in your cleaning business.
When you buy a vacuum cleaner for your business you'll be loading it in and out of your vehicle several times a day, carrying it into and out of each house, and using it for several hours a day. So you need a heavy-duty vacuum cleaner that can take the demands of a residential cleaning business. We recommend that you visit your local janitorial supplier, as they sell professional vacuum cleaners that are meant to be used in a commercial or residential cleaning business.
Here are some tips for features you should look for:
25 - 50 foot cord. Nothing is more irritating then having to stop and unplug and replug your vacuum cord every few feet. When you buy a vacuum that has a 25 - 50 foot cord, you can vacuum for quite some time before having to find a new outlet.
Have 2 vacuums at each job. If you've got teams working for you, it's handy to have 2 vacuum cleaners with each team. That way, if one team member finishes early, he/she can help out the person still vacuuming so they can finish quicker and you're not paying someone for idle time.
Buy a vacuum with several attachments. Vacuums that allow you to attach various tools are much more efficient. Crevice tools are great for getting into hard-to-reach places. Hard floor attachments will allow you to vacuum all types of hard floors so you'll no longer have to sweep. Upholstery attachments allow you to vacuum upholstery. And finally, extension tools allow you to get into high areas that you might not be able to reach otherwise.
Buy a vacuum with a Hepa filter. Homeowners are becoming more and more concerned about the health of their family and using a vacuum with a Hepa filter will help to keep the dust down.
Don't forget to train each employee on the proper use and care of your vacuum cleaners. You've made a sizeable investment in your equipment so you want them to last for years to come.
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