Bed and Breakfast needs a vacuum!

[durango159]

Seeking advice to recommend a vacuum for a Bed and Breakfast.

2 floors with Several large rooms. Primarily large open tile floors however there also several large medium- thick pile shag area rugs. Durable construction I would say is a high priority along with great maneuverability including being able to roll over its own cord.

Electric power nozzle for a canister is a must along with large bare floor brush, which could be purchased separately. The option for 2 vacuums is a possibility but 1 vacuum would be better. The thought of a backpack vacuum was brought up by the owner however, it will be 1 person doing the cleaning. I think the backpack may be a real nuisance putting it on and off and make the user more tired since they'll be bending over all day cleaning bathtubs, dusting etc.

Some of my ideas were the Panasonic MCCG917 or Royal Lexon SR30020. I thought of these for rubber wheels, great power nozzles with manual height adjustment, powerful. The Royal includes a large bare floor tool. The Panasonic is a standard hose size to accompany any number of generic larger floor brush.

Currently the property has a Kenmore Intuition canister--see link-- which has a crushed hose, wheels are doing well, bare floor brush wheels are broken, telescopic wand doesn't lock into place, bare floor brush w/ wand assembly no longer locks into power nozzle. There is also a Dyson Ball on the property, which I don't think is the right option for their needs.

Thanks very much!!

http://www.sears.com/kenmore-intuit...p-02028014000P?prdNo=2&blockNo=2&blockType=G2

 

[gottahaveahoove]

What about a nice

HOOVER Commercial... like the ones at John Gregory's Sweeper Central? There's also the Portapower, with a strap! They're great, strong..... Consider it.

 

[blackheart]

I guess

i would go with a lindhaus, a dual motor model such as a healthcare pro or diamante that way the brushroll can be disabled for the hard floors, the height adjustment would help with the longer piled rugs as well.

 

[sbakerde]

Royal or Old Electrolux

The Royal S20 would be a great machine for the job however I tend to recommend rebuilt Electrolux tanks suck as the Silverado or Diamond Jubilee for heavy use. The durability would be a bit better with the Electrolux and as a tried and true design we all know those vacs will last for decades. If price isn't much of an issue a Miele would also be an excellent choice as they are powerful and durable. I would go with one that has height adjustment on the power nozzle to make vacuuming the thicker pile carpets easier.

 

[kirbykid]

sanitaire. either a upright or one of there canisters. it is great for that stuff. lasts forever, light, doesnt need bags, and abusable

 

[turbo500]

I would recommend the Sebo Felix. Maneuverable around furniture and corners, lightweight, variable power, brush controls for all floors, wide floorhead for larger areas and the DISCO polisher head is available to keep the floors shining, reliable and powerful

 

[s31463221]

Aerus...

Formerly Electrolux does offer a Lux Guardian Commercial model upright vacuum cleaner. It is a dual motor system that is great for carpeting or bare floors, offers an optional accessory package with the combo dusting/upholstery tool, crevice tool, stretch hose, and wand for those hard to reach places and has a 50 foot cord so you don't have keep hunting for outlets to plug it into. They aren't too expensive either, I believe you can get a brand new one for under $800 with a 1 year commercial warranty. Yet another vacuum model to mull over. Good luck in whatever you choose for the B&B.

 

[durango159]

I want to apologize, I could swear I posted this under contemporary. If any moderators want to move it to Contemporary, you are more than welcome to do that! Thank you and sorry to everyone for the inconvenience!

 

[sbakerde]

ProTeam

ProTeam is the same as the Prolux upright and they have one model with OBT. You can also find the same unit under the Perfect label. Both are great units and on board attachments is much easier than a separate attachment pack.

 

[kirbykid]

tape an electrolux 1205 to your back and you have a backpack vacum!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[vacu-finder]

If you are going to be Vacuuming on a daily basis, go for something really durable.
Even an older uprite workhorse, if it needs some tweeking and or a complete over haul it's worth it in the long run.
Buying new.....? A commercial grade machine possibly.

 

[sebo_fan]

Meant to say, the Sebo Felix as Chris suggests would be a good one - but avoid Karcher's similar Sebo Dart based model, the CV300 which is effectively the same machine available in the U.S - it lacks the Felix's push button brush roll on/off function and lacks the adjustable handle height - same as the Sebo Dart.

If the Karcher is cheaply priced though, it can be further enhanced with Sebo's DISCO floor polisher head. Or, Windsor's Axcess predecessor, the FLEXAMATIC which can be purchased at cheaper prices being an older model.

http://www.karchercommercial.com/Up...0572c_9800-3700_CV300_CV380_ProdSheet_web.pdf

 

[kirbyguy]

Just a thought

Sounds like your going to need at least 2 vacuums. A canister & an upright.

Depending on what models you choose the two vacuums may be rather costly.

Is it an option or have you given any thought about installing a commercial central vacuum system?

I have a commercial Beam central vac system in my home, it handles 6,000 sq feet and the cost was right around $1,500 installed.

 

[hiawatha4]

Hoover Guardsman Upright would work well!

A Hoover Guardsman for about $150 or less with a bag behind would work well for your needs. It's the same Hoover Convertible design from the 1950's that is tried and proven. Mainly, it will last for years too. My Hoovers are old, and the oldest is from 1958, and works beautifully still.

The Guardsman roller bar just has stiff bristles and can do hard floors and carpet. It is a top fill and takes a Hoover A bag, which is easy to put on and off. The fan is powerful and will pull and lift out the dirt right down to your nap in the carpet to keep it fresh and groomed.

It is durable, just like the old Hoover Convertibles were. The belt is easy to change out, just pull off roller cover, pull off old one, slip over roller, and pullup to the fan roller, then place the cover back on. It's that easy. This model also has a metal handle and yoke instead of cheap plastic like the new ones. The base is hard durable plastic, that will stand up to tough bumping. And, it has bumper guards too.

You don't need all the junk out there on the market that will konk out with a penny being sucked up in it, and the new stuff is cheap plastic. This Hoover will last for years and clean better than anything new on the market with Hepa filters and complicated junk you don't need. I found these online on Amazon, and Home Depot. I would stay away from the dirt cup model, too messy to dump out. Bag is easier to change and dump in trash.

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc...gId=-1&keyword=hoover+guardsman&storeId=10051

 

[guardsman69]

I AGREE AND I HAVE MY HOOVER CH50000 PROFESSIONAL SERIES GUARDSMAN WITH A METAL BOTTOM PLATE AND A 4 BRUSH AGITATOR ....EVEN BETTER AT 169.99

 

[sebo_fan]

If this Hoover is based on the Convertible, then it will mirror my UK Hoover Senior - say hello to scratches on hard floors if the all metal sole plate gets near it, let alone beater bars. Lets be practical here - the Hoover will rule supreme if you want to spend all day grooming carpets and ensuring a deep clean - but for quick cleaning on hard floors AND protecting the floor, forget it.

 

[r2d2]

Canister

If you have a combination of bare and carpeted a canister would seem a good choice. I always vacuum the baseboards, along the edge of the carpet and under cabinets and furniture which an upright can't do. I also dust and vacuum upholstery as I am cleaning and again, one cleaner and slipping the tool you need in place has always been my choice. If it was me I would by a Tri-Star or a metal body Electrolux.

 

[kirbyguy]

I rather agree with r2d2

In reading all the comments and suggestions folks have so kindly left. I rather agree with r2d2. A powerful canaster vac such as a metal Lux or Filter Queen with powerhead would most likely be an excellent option.

Both machines have the power you need. Not to mantion both machines are fairly quiet when in use, especially a Filter Queen. Nothing worse then disturbing resting/sleeping guests with the sound of a vacuum cleaner. Especially an upright with metal beater bars on the brush roll vibrating not only the carpeting but the flooring as well.

I have an older Filter Queen. Out of my collection of vacuums, its the only machine that not only has very powerful suction, but I can carry on a phone conversation at the same time I'm vacuuming. Can't say I can do that when using one of my Kirby's or the Hoover.

 

[kirbykid]

what did you or they pick???