Hotel vacuums.

[gregvacs28]

blockages in pipes.

 


As long as the piping is installed correctly, and that's a big if it turns out, there shouldn't be problems with blockages.  That goes for commercial or residential installs.  There are standards to be followed and some installers, or DIYers,  are not trained and just figure they can put the pipes together in any way, but that's not the case.  The pipes need to use the correct elbows and transitions.  


 


Another thing I've heard more people are using, mainly because building inspectors are asking for it, is larger diameter 2" PVC plumbing pipe instead of CV pipe.


This PVC pips is wider (so fewer chances of blockages), thicker walled (so much fewer chances of it being drilled through), and it goes together the same way CV pipes would.


 


If one did have a clog, there are vids and suggestions on cleaning it out such as with a shop vac.


 


If I had a hotel, I'd put inlets in every room so the hoses would only need to be 15' to 20', making it easier for the maids and less likely something would get stuck in the hose.

 

[tolivac]

Also for central vac plumbing--be mindfull what you pick up--no things like straws,pencils,pens,and similar items.these will cause clogging.

 

[n0oxy]

backpacks

I'm actually surprised that backpack vacs are not used more in hotels, attach a power nozzle to one of those and you could clean really fast. I don't think I've ever seen a backpack used in a hotel, the central vacuum idea is a good one though.
Mike

 

[gottahaveahoove]

I stay in hotels often.

I ALWAYS check the cart.
Last week, at a family wedding in NY state, we all stayed at a Hilton. This is the 2nd hotel recently that had NO carpeting in the guestroom.
Possibly a new 'shift'? THey had all kinds of large Swiffer type cleaners with spray bottles.
Hm...........

 

[gregvacs28]

I've got to admit

A hard surface hotel room floor, especially one that is seamless, and has those rubber baseboards, has a certain sanitary appeal.


 


Put down some washable throw rugs and it's easier and cleaner for all parties involved.


 


 

 

[eurekaprince]

I can’t imagine that the cleaning ladies who work as maids in hotels would be comfortable strapping on a back-pac vac. They are probably too heavy and too “close to the ears” to offer a comfortable way of cleaning. Still think a central vac system with blockage filters at the wall inlets would be a great solution.

I much prefer carpeting in a hotel room...it’s warmer in cold climates and also offers a bit of sound insulation from floor to floor. But I certainly would feel more comfortable walking barefoot on a carpet that has been washed or steam cleaned a few times a year!

 

[tolivac]

Hotels should go to using a "Port-A-Vac" that is made here by the Greenville Sew&Vac shop -An MD central vacuum unit mounted on a janitor cart.besides the vacuum the cart can carry other tools.The hose is 35' so it should reach anywhere in the usual motel room and the cart stays in the hallway.Remember Filter Queen made a similar machine ages ago.Churches out here love the Port-A-Vac-the most frequent buyers of these machines.

 

[n0oxy]

Drainvac Chariot

Hey Tolivac, is this similar to what your vac shop makes? I wonder if this is similar to the Atomik mounted on a cart.
Mike

https://www.thinkvacuums.com/drainvac-chariot-00-3-75-gallon-system.html

 

[myles_v]

eurekaprince...

Central vac installs are supposed to be done with tight 90 degree fittings directly behind each inlet and wider fittings for any turns elsewhere in the system. The idea is that the tight 90 degree fitting will stop things like pencils from getting too far in the system, anything that gets past that tight 90 should make it to the main unit since all of the fittings past the tight 90 are wider turns.

There are a few things that people can use to detect blockages and clear minor ones. Tornado Power cloths are popular, they're damp and rough so they clean out the pipes as well. If they don't make it to the bin then you know there's a clog somewhere. I think they're a little pricey for some fancy Lysol wipes, but they do smell nice.

I've also seen a little container full of small plastic balls sold as a central vac cleaning tool, the idea is that you suck the balls into the system and they knock anything lingering in the pipes into the suction unit.

https://www.thinkvacuums.com/tornad...O4Pyt4HuUwTtns4D23NKph2sJkGvYBpUaAgB8EALw_wcB

 

[gregvacs28]

yep

"...done with tight 90 degree fittings directly behind each inlet ..."

So true. It's the ONLY place in the system where those tight 90s are to be used. The longer the sweep elbow at all other turns, the better.

 

[eurekaprince]

Thanks, Myles!

 

[tolivac]

Mike: The Port-A-Vac is much like the Chriot one.The Port-A-Vac has the vacuum unit mounted low on the cart for better stability.As the machine fills the high mount could make the cart tippy.
The Tornado cloths are sold at the Greenville Sew&Vac.Since our units are freestanding-don't see a need for those.I just pick up some Featherlyte deodorizer if the bag starts to smell.I don't think the cloths would really be that expensive since you would only use them a few times a year.

 

[kirby519]

Part of the reason hotels don't use central vacuums is the safety concern.

All vacuums used for cleaning guest rooms have a cord just long enough to clean the room and down the hall to the next guest room. Thereby minimizing any potential trip hazards and subsequent law suits.

 

[eurekaprince]

At the hotel that had the central vac, the housekeepers were very careful to keep the hose piled up on one side of the hallway. And when using the hose, it was laying on the carpet up close to the baseboards of the hallway wall. At no time did the hose pose a trip hazard when I stayed at that hotel.

 

[rugsucker]

"trip hazard"

I have seen but do not have a 1920s picture of a hotel(possibly Waldorf Astoria)cleaning hallways with a central vac using A frame caution signs similar to todays "Wet Floor"signs.

 

[eurekaprince]

Haha! That makes total sense! Just like a “caution - wet floor” sign!

The Waldorf Astoria, huh? Seemed like a good idea way back then!

 

[vacuumdevil]

@kirby519 the previous picture show that can't be ture.

Also seen plenty of maid's plug in at the hallway .

 

[durango159]

I mostly have seen Windsor/ Sebos in hotels. It upsets me as every hotel that I have stayed at that has Windsors, my allergies always seem to go nuts. Likewise I have never had an issue at a hotel that used an Electrolux Prolux commercial, Sanitaire, Hoover Commercial, Oreck or ProTeam. A stay at a Best Western a couple years ago where they had ProLux Gen3 uprights was really awesome!! Their carpet groomed and the marks from that Gen3 upright were gorgeous. The edge cleaning looked great. Every place with Windsors, the carpeting along the baseboards always looks atrocious!!

 

[royalfan]

@durango159 Windsor/SEBO are known for their filtration . Sounds like a hotel management issue. Maybe try staying at a nicer Hotel?

 

[vacuumdevil]

@durango159






Sounds like a staff issue not a vacuum issue.