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With an airflow of 159 CFM, this vacuum qualifies as one of the most efficient in its class. Its long cord allows you to clean extended surfaces like living rooms, kitchens or workspaces, without having to change sockets. Moreover, you will find its adjustable harness extremely comfortable, as it is padded and made of open weave fabric. Lightweight and quiet, you can use it for long hours of cleaning, without worrying about back pains or headaches.
Advanced Filtering
You need your carpets clean, but what about the air? Pollen, mold, mildew, dust or pet hair can go straight into your nose, causing allergies or respiratory problems. ProTeam 107363 features an advanced filtering system that consists of organically treated intercept micro filters and a HEPA media filter that helps remove up to 99.63% of airborne pollutants. No particle bigger than 0.3 microns will pass through these filters, this meaning that even bacteria and viruses will be kept away.
Ergonomic Design
Designed to fit close to your body, it is easy to maneuver and reduces bending and straining, which are common activities when using a regular vacuum. The harness includes back and shoulder pads, thus providing quality lumbar support and comfort for productive cleaning. Plus, it can be adjusted to fit different body shapes and includes a very useful integrated tool belt that allows you to keep the accessories within a hand’s reach.
Multiple Accessories Included
Versatility is a much-appreciated quality and this tool surely has what it needs to do multiple cleaning jobs. The package includes many accessories like a carpet-floor tool, an upholstery tool, a two-piece wand, a soft dusting brush or a crevice tool, which are meant to improve cleaning on different surfaces. Moreover, it includes a restaurant tool kit, so it can be used effectively in any food-serving unit.
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- Very productive, with a 159 CFM
- Long cord increases maneuverability
- Efficient filtering technology
- Restaurant tool kit included
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- Hard to put it on, as it includes multiple belts
- The paper filters need to be replaced periodically
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| This industrial backpack vacuum tackles hard-to-clean areas like kitchens where things tend to get messy easily, so if you need to get a pretty large area vacuumed fast, this is one of your best options. Equipped with a comfortable harness and a long cord, it will only increase your productivity and ease your way to a clean house. |
2. Dust Care/Cirrus DC120
If you are looking for versatility, allow us to introduce you to the DC120. Equipped with one of the most powerful motors in its class and comprising a full set of deluxe accessories, it is ready to tackle a wide range of surfaces, including carpets, hard floors, and upholstery. It has an outstanding 10-quart capacity and can be used either as a bagged or bagless vacuum. Moreover, the 3-wire commercial cord is highly resistant and measures 50 feet in length, allowing you to move freely throughout the entire room.
The 12 amp., 1200-watt motor generates an excellent airflow of 120 cfm, providing superior suction, which is necessary, especially if you are planning to clean larger spaces. Plus, it comes with an advanced HEPA filter that has a retention rate of 99.97% of all airborne particles that are as small as 0.3 microns. It is included to prevent dust and allergens to spread throughout the air during vacuuming. Worthy to mention, it comes with 6 high-quality accessories, namely an extendable wand, dusting brush, bare floor brush, crevice tool, upholstery tool, and carpet attachment.
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- Long cord for increased freedom of movement
- Huge capacity with the option of being used either bagged or bagless
- Powerful motor generates excellent airflow
- Full set of accessories included
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Designed for commercial use, it is fast and powerful, ready to thoroughly clean extended spaces. The HEPA filter keeps dust from spreading across the room, while the dust recipient is large enough so you don’t have to constantly empty it.
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Equipped with a commercial tool kit and a 2-piece wand, this vacuum is ready to face any hard-to-clean surface. Tile, linoleum, hardwood, carpets, they will all be sparkling when it’s done with its job. And all this without leaving you tired or in muscular pain, thanks to the ergonomically designed harness that distributes the weight around your gravity center, thus reducing pressure and fatigue. Furthermore, as it fits close to your back, it is easier to manipulate and the risk of accidental contact with furniture or walls is reduced.
The 4-stage filtration system strains up to 99.67% of bacteria, viruses, pollen, dust, mold, and other particles that are no smaller than 1 micron, making your life easier if you are suffering from allergies or respiratory problems. Moreover, it is incredibly efficient and can rapidly clean large surfaces without overcharging your energy bill.
Lightweight and made of open-weave fabrics that prevent overheating, it can be used for extensive cleaning. Plus, every member of your family can operate it, as its harness is adjustable and can fit diverse body forms.
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- Energy-saver
- Cleans effectively multiple surface types
- Lightweight and comfortable
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- The wand needs to be improved
- Difficult to put on as the harness features multiple belts
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| This is a great acquisition not only for household cleaning but for professional jobs where its comfortable design can help you get easier through the long hours of work. Featuring a long power cord and an impressive 159 CFM airflow, it is suitable for vacuuming extended areas like universities or convention centers. |
4. Hoover Commercial C2401
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This compact model allows you access to narrower spaces where a regular vacuum cleaner has a hard time getting. Due to its long 48-foot power cord, you can clean stairs, upholstery or furniture without having to change sockets. Additionally, it comes with an extensive tool kit that is designed to cover all kind of surfaces and make cleaning easier. Therefore, if you are planning a thorough and complete cleaning, you will find the included wands, turbo floor tool, upholstery tool and dusting brush very useful.
Weighing only 9.2 pounds, it won’t put too much pressure on your back and its chiropractor designed harness will only add comfort and increase your productivity. Provided with a transparent dome lid, it allows you to monitor dust gathering and know when it’s time to replace the collection bag. A great addition is the HEPA media filter that reduces air pollutants in a proportion of 99.97%, thus keeping you and your family safe from mold spores, allergens or bacteria.
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- Compact and lightweight
- Long cord that allows extended cleaning
- Highly efficient HEPA filter
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- The harness doesn’t feature a storage space for accessories
- Attachments are rather large and hard to use in a residential ares.
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| It produces a sound of only 66 dB, thus being one of the quietest models on the market, so if you need to do your job without disturbing the environment, this is a great solution. Plus, it comes with a 2-year warranty for any manufacturing issue, so you don’t have to worry about costly repairs. |
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Not sure if you should buy a backpack vacuum or a classic one? We’ve found the solution. MILWAUKEE M18 features a removable harness, thus allowing you to use it either as a portable unit or as a vertical handle-equipped one. Moreover, it works on batteries, so you will enjoy the greatest freedom of movement these appliances can offer. No more tangling cords lying around the house, no more outlets to change whenever you go into another room. Just remember to buy batteries and keep them at hand. And the benefits don’t end here, as it also includes an extremely flexible accordion hose that can stretch from 18 inches to 6 feet and a powerful HEPA filter for extra-clean air during vacuuming.
It is one of the most powerful cordless vacuums on the market and, although it features a lower airflow than a corded vacuum, it still does a good job at picking up dust or metal shavings. Plus, a 12.0 Ah battery will keep it running for up to 35 minutes on high cleaning and 55 minutes on low, giving you enough time to perform a good cleaning session.
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- Removable harness and handle for 2-way use
- Cordless and easy to use
- Long extendable hose that allows access in smaller places
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- Low airflow
- Limited operation time
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| When it comes to portability, this battery powered backpack vacuum is the best tool you can get, and you will certainly enjoy the freedom of movement it offers. Not only that it runs on batteries, thus cutting on the impediments a power cord can cause, but easily converts from a backpack vacuum to a classic one, allowing you to choose the option that fits you best. |
Rubbermaid Commercial 1868433
6. Rubbermaid Commercial 1868433
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This model has been certified by the Carpet and Rug Institute as being able to effectively remove dirt, soil, and moisture, without affecting the quality or color of carpets and surfaces. Specially designed to ensure a comfortable easy cleaning, it is provided with a frame that keeps the motor away from your back, thus preventing overheating. This way, you can vacuum large rooms and spaces productively and, due to its extra-long 40-foot cord, move without restrains. Plus, if you have noise-sensitive neighbors and need to keep it quiet, you will surely appreciate its only 66 dB level of noise.
A hard-mounted cord restraint is also attached to prevent cord damage and increase this unit’s lifespan. If you need to clean multiple surface types or access narrower areas, the set of accessories that accompanies it will make your work easier. The hose is super flexible and will do great when you need to access some harder-to-clean areas like stairs or furniture. In addition, the package includes aluminum wands, a crevice tool, an upholstery tool, a floor tool, and a dust brush.
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- Low level of noise
- CRI certified
- Many accessories included
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- Rather expensive
- Replacement parts are hard to find
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| It features an airflow of 110 CFM, so if you need a powerful tool for your house or business, Rubbermaid Commercial 1868433 should make the cut. Moreover, its level of noise is low, so it is a great fit for large space, where cleaning needs to be performed quietly, like institutions or apartment buildings. |
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Equipped with a 1200 Watts motor, this model can face any kind of dirt, starting with common dust and grime and ending with the much harder-to-remove pet hair and lint. It produces a 120 CFM airflow, so you can put it to some serious work not only inside your house but inside institutions or workspaces. Besides, it comes with a highly performant filtering system that provides 4-stage filtration plus an additional HEPA filter, thus helping to remove variate pollutants that may irritate your airways.
The padded harness transfers the weight from your back to the shoulders, thus reducing pressure and back pains. Moreover, the cord extends for up to 50 feet and doesn’t require often socket changes, so you will avoid additional bending that can lead to exhaustion. As this is a portable vacuum, weight is important, and you will appreciate its only 12 pounds that don’t overload your body and allow longer work intervals.
Powr-Flite BP6S is commercially graded, so if you are a professional cleaner, you will be pleased to know that it can handle large square-footed areas and at a LEED-approved level of noise. Plus, it includes a belt for tool storage that allows you to keep all its accessories close.
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- LEED approved level of sound
- Extra-long power cord
- Lightweight and ergonomically designed
- Powerful motor and airflow
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- Attachments could be improved
- Tends to get hot during long cleaning sessions
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| The long cord and the powerful 1200W motor are two of the many reasons people buy this vacuum. Easy to maneuver and not very loud, it can face variate space sizes and do a complete and thorough job, without disturbing the surroundings. |
Equipped with a strong 11.5-amper motor and with a 5-inch hose, this model is perfect for every-day cleaning jobs. Lightweight and compact, it will help you reach tight places so you can perform a thorough vacuum inside your entire house. Besides that, it is quiet, with a sound level of only 69 decibels, so if you need to use it during working hours, in offices or hotels, it won’t disturb either the employees or the guests. The 50-foot cord allows you to move easily around the room, while the 6-quart disposable bags are large enough so you don’t have to replace them every 30 minutes.
Another problem, when it comes to vacuuming, is the polluted air that tends to spread around the room. However, this is not the case with Sanitaire EURSC412B, which comes with a 4-stage filtration system and meets all LEED requirements. The powerful HEPA filter will remove up to 99.97% of the particles that are as large as 0.3 microns. This means that it won’t release dust or allergens into your house, which can cause discomfort or even allergies. CUL, UL, CSA, and CRI approved, this is one of the safest vacuum cleaners on the market. Not to mention that it is backed by an excellent 2-year warranty, all for your ease of mind.
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- Long 50-foot cord increases mobility
- Quiet and compact, perfect for narrow spaces
- Powerful filtering-technology reduces the dispersion of allergens into the air
- Generous 2-year warranty
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- Although the attachments are light, they are rather large
- Instructions not included
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To summarize, this model will do excellent work, whether you are planning on using it at home or your job. Lightweight, weighing no more than 11.5 pounds and equipped with a sturdy 1375-watt motor, it will help you get the cleaning done in no time.
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No matter if you need to get a smaller or a larger space vacuum cleaned, you will appreciate its portability and ease of use. Ready to work as you get it out of the box, you just need to attach the hose, plug it in and let the cleaning begin. It works especially well in smaller areas where a regular vacuum cleaner has rather restricted access. Furthermore, the hose stretches so you can easily clean ceilings and taller furniture. Due to its small size, you can also use it for car interiors or stairs, and the attached handle can only improve its maneuverability.
Provided with a long power cord, it saves you from the hassle of having to change power outlets every time you need to reach a further point. Plus, the package includes multiple accessories such as metal wands, a crevice tool, a dusting brush and an upholstery nozzle that turn it into a versatile tool, able to clean every single space in your house. For extra efficiency, it allows you to rotate the collecting bags, so you can choose between a cloth bag if you are dealing with sharp objects or a paper one for regular dust cleaning.
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- Lightweight and easy to use
- Provides easy access to small places
- Includes a long cord and a hose that stretches for increased accessibility
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- No filtering system
- Reduced efficiency on carpets
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| With a very attractive price, Hoover CH30000 makes a great buy for small-household owners who need a portable tool for their every-day cleaning. Designed to be used by everybody, it doesn’t bother you with fancy buttons that usually complicate your work but aims to ease your life by including useful tools and an integrated handle. |
Provided with a full set of attachments, this model is all you need for a thorough vacuum cleaning. The package includes a vinyl tool caddy, so you can easily store it, and a mini toolset that will help you clean everything from computers, delicate art objects, answering machines or chandeliers. Moreover, it comes with a second function, as it can be used as a blower as well, thus allowing you to dislodge debris or dirt from corners, crevices, and other hard-to-reach spaces. Compact and lightweight, with a weight of only 5 pounds, it won’t put pressure on your back, and you will be able to move easier around the room. Besides that, it is highly versatile and ready to tackle a great variety of surfaces, including hard floors, carpets, upholstery, and more.
The shoulder strap is adjustable for increased comfort, while the robust 480-watt motor can vacuum heavy debris and even a 16-pound bowling ball. Worthy to mention is the dust-free seal that keeps the dirt inside and the air in the room free of allergens. Moreover, it uses large hypoallergenic dust bags instead of a dust cup, so you can easily discharge the dirt.
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- Comes with a full set of attachments
- Adjustable strap for custom accommodation
- Versatile and lightweight, perfect for full-house cleaning
- Hypoallergenic disposable bags keep the air allergen-free
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- The cord is rater short
- The shoulder strap is too narrow
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Overall, Oreck BB880-AD is sturdy and versatile, so you can confidently use it for a variety of cleaning jobs, starting form ceilings and floors and ending with delicate art objects. Moreover, it functions as a blower as well, so the dirt gathered in crevices or corners will not stand a chance.
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How would you like to get commercial quality at the price of a regular household appliance? Produced by the well-renowned brand Electrolux, Sanitaire SC3683B doesn’t lack the quality materials or good crafting, so you will get a resistant tool that can handle any surface in your house. Moreover, it includes a 2-piece plastic wand that allows access in small places, thus helping you to attain perfect dust removal. Weighing only 10 pounds, you won’t have difficulties carrying it on your shoulder for better mobility and ease of use.
It does great on bare surfaces, and can also deal with dirt gathered on low-pile carpets and upholstery. The disposable bag can hold a considerable volume of dirt, thus saving you time and money, as it doesn’t need to be replaced too often. Although this model doesn’t include a HEPA filter, it is designed to accommodate one, so if you suffer from allergies or just need a fresher air in your home, you can buy one and easily set it in its place.
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- Compact and easy to carry
- Made of quality materials
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- Doesn’t include a filter
- Rather noisy
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| Incredibly easy to install and use, due to the included belt, Sanitaire SC3683B gives you the freedom of movement for a well-done job. Plus, it is rather inexpensive, as it uses large bags that don’t need to be replaced very often. |
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Featuring a motor of 1400 WATT, Atrix – VACBP1 can be used both for residential and commercial cleaning jobs. The harness was designed to stick close to your back, ensuring an ergonomic position, so it can provide hours of vacuuming without creating discomfort or giving you back pains. Therefore, if you are a professional cleaner, you will find it more than suitable for your work in larger buildings like schools, hospitals, warehouses or offices. And you will surely appreciate the storage space on its belt loop that allows you to keep accessories as close as possible.
When it comes to perfect cleaning, dust and dirt are not the only elements that need to be removed. Sometimes, the air inside buildings tends to gather a greater concentration of microorganisms than the air outside. This is where a HEPA filter comes in, to capture bacteria, germs, and viruses and provide safe air for your family or customers. Furthermore, it includes multiple accessories that were specially created to cover every single corner of your space like a 22-37 inches extension wand, a crevice tool, an air-driven turbo brush, and many others. And the big bonus is its ability to convert from a vacuum cleaner in a blower in just a minute, thanks to the additional set of 3 blower nozzles.
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- Powerful 106 CFM airflow
- Can be converted into a blower
- Includes a wide range of accesories
- The HEPA filter prevents the spread of germs during vacuuming
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- The cord is rather short
- The attachments could be made of better materials
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| What’s great about this vacuum is its ability to convert from right hand to left hand, so it can fit as many persons as possible. Due to its ergonomic design that ensures great back support, it can be used in large spaces that require multiple hours of cleaning. |
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With a water lift of 120 inches and a 120 CFM airflow, GV 10QT qualifies for a good commercial backpack vacuum. The aluminum structure makes it easy to carry and lowers the pressure on your body, so you can use it for multiple hours. Great for professional cleaners, it includes a large 10-quart bag that lasts longer than regular-size bags and helps you save time and money. Moreover, a HEPA filter is at your disposal for a germ- and bacteria-free cleaning.
A full set of accessories including a crevice tool, an upholstery tool, a duster brush, and many others, will provide access to the narrower spaces and specialized cleaning for every surface. You will soon discover that it works great not only on tiles or hardwood but also on carpets and upholstery. And if you need to share it with another member of the family, you should know that the straps are adjustable and ready to fit any body shape.
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- Powerful and durable
- Big HEPA bags included
- Made of aluminum for a lower weight
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- The hose is rather short
- Can be a bit too noisy
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| The great thing about GV 10QT is that it comes with 6 HEPA bags that are large enough to last you for a good amount of time. These, combined with the advanced HEPA filter, prevent the spreading of germs inside your house, thus keeping you and your family safe from potentially dangerous microorganisms. |
This being said, it’s up to you to choose the best backpack vacuum for your house or job and start enjoying its benefits. Whether it is corded or not, it will surely increase your productivity and encourage you to perform a more thorough cleaning.
If you own a big house or cleaning is your daily job, we recommend ProTeam 107363, which has an outstanding airflow of 159 CFM, perfect for extended areas like institutions or apartment buildings. Including an adjustable harness and extra padding, it can comfortably fit any body shape and reduce back pains caused by stretching and bending.
Hoover Commercial C2401 will impress you with its extra-long power cord that allows access to further places, and a super-advanced HEPA filter for a 99.97% germ-free air. And if you think that a corded vacuum doesn’t offer you enough freedom of movement, there is always MILWAUKEE M18, which works on batteries and allows you to reach any single corner in your house.
