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How to choose a Hotel Vacuum Cleaner

Need a durable vacuum cleaner for cleaning hotel rooms? SEBO helps Executive Housekeepers, Contract Cleaners & Facility Managers select the right vacuum for the job!

Commercial vacuum cleaner types

While there are many commercial vacuum cleaners on the market – it can be hard to know which vacuum cleaner (upright, barrel, etc) is going to do the best job for your Hotel. Whether you are a contract cleaner, facility manager or executive housekeeper, investing in quality cleaning equipment for the long term provides its rewards – first impressions last!

When first impressions matter, you can count on the SEBO D9 PROFESSIONAL vacuum cleaner for super clean carpets.

Barrel Vacuum Cleaner

SEBO’s D9 Professional

Reliable and user friendly barrel vacuum cleaner for any sized operator in a hotel – SEBO’s D9 Professional barrel vacuum is a work horse featuring durable components and deep cleaning powerhead.

The D9 vacuum cleaner easily picks up persistent hairs, lint and threads from hotel carpet. The electric driven rotating brush roller removes deep dirt and grit, and leaves you with a surface debris free carpet. Paired wheels allow for easy glide along carpet surface.

D9 Executive Housekeepers’ Choice for BEST

in room vacuum cleaner

Slim line design for neat trolley storage
Walls/furniture protection – AirBelt Bumper

A vacuum that protects your Hotel carpet and furniture!

The 2-layer high density foam patented AIRBELT bumper absorbs impacts and protects furniture and walls from damage. In addition it ensures that the filtered air is gently released.

Why Executive Housekeepers LOVE SEBO:

  • 100% lint and hair pick up
  • Flat-to-the-floor profile for under bed and furniture cleaning.
  • Maintenance friendly and low service costs.
  • Excellent for congested areas.
On board storage for accessories

Recommended by leading Carpet and Soft Floor Textile Manufacturers for the correct care and maintenance of their products.

Executive Housekeepers’ Choice – SEBO D8 vacuum

Also available the SEBO D8 Barrel Vacuum Cleaner Features:

  • Lint pick up from carpet
  • Tool-free cable change
  • Tapered hose reduced blockages
  • Stainless steel telescopic tube
  • Ergonomic handle grip for comfort in use
Vacuum Motor:1200 Watt Max
Filter Bag:6.0 Litres. multi-Layer
Weight:6.6 kg
Working Width:28cm
Cleaning Range:18 m

Check out the D8 in action

Healthy and Hygienic Hotel starts with SEBO Foorcare

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A fur-free home with these vacuum cleaning tips for pet hair

If pet hair or fur, including cat hair and dog hair, is covering your house and car then we have the best vacuum cleaner and accessories for you – plus remove potentially allergic pet dander as we go!

SEBO E1 Turbo cleans floor to ceiling removing pet hair

Attachments are ideal for keeping your soft furnishings spick ‘n’ span plus pet hair and pet dander free!

SEBO FLOORCARE

Pet Hair Vacuum Accessories

When it comes to cleaning pet hair, fur and pet dander from sofas, mattresses and cushions both the crevice nozzle and upholstery brush are ideal. BUT if you want the easy way then simply connect the Hand Turbo Tool for optimum pet hair removal. The dusting brush makes cleaning window blinds and lamp shades easy.  The extension tube makes it effortless to clean awkward spaces and reach ceiling corners or skirting boards without having to bend.  If you have textured walls or ceilings, the floor and wall brush is ideal for rapid dusting.

Upright Vacuum Cleaners for Pet Hair

SEBO Felix Upright Vacuum for Pet Hair pick up
SEBO loves all pets!

Our X7 Boost Upright Vacuum is pet friendly removing fur from rugs.

SEBO vacuum cleaners remove Pet Hair time after time. How?

Brush roller bristles comb the carpet pile and lift away pet hair, pet dander, dirt and loose fibre. Inevitably, like brushing hair with a hair brush, long hairs/fibres can get trapped on the brush. Eventually this will affect performance.

Vacuum brush roller and pet hair

Regularly check the brush roller. If hair or fibre is wrapped around it, use a pair of scissors to cut them along the brush roller between the rows of bristles. Then use the crevice nozzle attached to the hose to suck off the cut hair.

Sealable filter bags ensure that, once anything has been picked up, it will never see daylight again. The filer system removes pet dander, pet hair and other allergens from the ambient air.

Hygienic vacuum cleaner bags

Check out SEBO’s range of vacuums perfect for pet hair pick up here

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3 Top tips on choosing the right vacuum cleaner

SEBO offers some handy healthy tips on what to consider when purchasing a new vacuum cleaner for your home.

Healthy Vacuum = Healthy Home

1. Upright or barrel vacuum cleaner?

SEBO E3 Komfort

Uprights are great for a large carpeted area as they are easy to manoeuvre and increase productivity, whereas a barrel could be considered for small areas with lots of furniture and hard floors.

Many vacuum cleaners, however, can do both jobs as many premises have different floors.

Also, take a look at the attachments and make sure your whole site is catered for (bear in mind you’ll be vacuuming furniture, curtains and A/C vents)

A barrel could be considered for small areas with lots of furniture and hard floors

SEBO FLOORCARE GUIDE

2. What floorcoverings do you have in your home?

It’s not just the difference between carpet or hard flooring; it’s the type of flooring fibre or material too. For example, if you have the niche Triexta carpet fibre, you’ll want a model that specifically caters for that plush pile. The SEBO X7 Boost Automatic (91542AU) with a rotating electric brush roller, large wheels, adjustable brush height and high filtration is recommended by Godfrey Hirst (Eco+) and Feltex (Redbook Green) for the correct care and maintenance of their product.

Hard flooring can be uneven so look for something designed to cope with this, such as a parquet head that comes as standard with the SEBO E3 Premium Barrel (91646AU).

Godfrey Hirst Eco+ Triexta
Godfrey Hirst Eco+

When it comes to vacuums, one size does not fit all!

SEBO CARPET SPECIALISATION

3. Bag or bagless vacuum?

Allergens and bagless vacuums
Allergens in the atmosphere

Bag technology has come a long way and, if you suffer from allergies, asthma or simply want a clean emptying process, look for a machine with micro-fibre high filtration bags which keep all the dust and particles inside.

Bagless debris disposal can allow dirt and allergens to escape back into the air contributing to poor indoor air quality.

Debris disposal method can contribute to poor indoor air quality

SENSITIVE CHOICE

In conclusion SEBO’s barrel and upright vacuum cleaners are the healthy option, offer outstanding performance, they are easy to use and are ideal for all floor types. The machines can scoot under furniture enabling you to reach every nook and cranny.

A health home is best for everyone

With a model to suit every floor and home, SEBO is the perfect healthy vacuum choice. Check out the domestic range here

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Healthcare Hospital Vacuum Indoor Air Quality

Indoor Air Quality is of high importance in a healthcare hospital environment. Filtration and the right vacuum cleaner for correct floor care matters!

There can be no short cuts when it comes to vacuuming and sanitising Healthcare Hospital environments. The wrong type of vacuum cleaner can spread air borne illnesses. Using the RIGHT vacuum cleaner with a electric brush roller for maximum debris removal and HEPA grade filtration for capturing nasty air born particles is BEST.

Popular Healthcare Hospital Vacuum Cleaner Brands

Many popular vacuum brands will clean the surface of the carpet and miss picking up the harmful debris and allergens at the bottom of the carpet pile.

Hospital Healthcare Hygiene is paramount

Healthcare – Hospitals and nursing homes have a need to ensure that their premises are kept clean so as to prevent the spread of infection. Imagine all the allergens, dirt and debris that you bring with you on the bottom of you shoes when you walk through the doors of a building. Much of this debris is left on the carpet where it is compressed down into the bottom of the carpet pile.

Suction only vacuums just don’t clean well enough!

Debris that is left behind by ‘suction only’ barrels and backpack vacuum cleaners causes two problems one being that it destroys the carpet fibre. The second problem is that without the carpet being cleaned effectively there is a potential for the carpet pile to harbour micro – organism growth.

Using an upright vacuum with the motorised brush roller will solve this problem!

Why an Upright Vacuum Cleaner?

Upright vacuum brush roller

The aim of the bush roller is to agitate the base of the carpet removing all the built up debris and potential micro-organisms like mould spores, dust mite faeces, etc.

This may contribute to the reduced spread of potential infectious diseases as they are now vacuumed up, filtered from the air stream rather than being left in the carpet to fester and grow.

An Upright Vacuum Cleaner is better for your body, allow for ceiling to floor reach all without breaking your back!

See more on the benefits of uprights – here.

Best Healthcare Hospital Vacuum Cleaner – SEBO

SEBO XP20 Sensitive Choice Approved - BEST Healthcare Hospital
Sensitive Choice Approved SEBO XP20 – Removes what other brands leave behind

SEBO XP Series is available in three working widths: in rooms, hallways and public spaces:

  XP10XP20XP30
Vacuum Motor Max 890890890
Filter Bag 5.3l, 3-layer5.3l, 3-layer5.3l, 3-layer
Working Width 31cm / 12″37cm / 15″44cm / 18″
Weight 7.8 kg8.1 kg8.4 kg
Cable length 10.0 m10.0 m10.0 m
Floor Adjustment AutomaticAutomaticAutomatic

SEBO Clean Floors = Cleaner Indoor Air

In improving healthcare hospital hygiene we not only have to consider the risk of bacterial growth on surfaces we make contact with, we also have look at the potential risk of airborne diseases.

So the carpet has been cleaned. Now we must dispose of the contents hygienically to not only protect the Operator but reduce the allergens being released back into the atmosphere!

Debris Collection and Disposal

Vacuum bags add another level of filtration – best for hygienic debris disposal

Vacuuming is a great way to improve indoor air quality. Choosing a machine which captures the debris in a filter bag will decrease the chances of dust blow back. The advantage of using is a filter bag is that it is disposable thus you don’t’ have to worry exposing yourself to the harmful dust.

Check out SEBO’s other high performance vacuums here including the SEBO UHS Polisher – no chemicals or water required!

Clean Hospital Healthcare Floor properly
SEBO UHS Polisher – hygienic clean hard floors
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Powerhead for boosting backpack vacuums

sebo powerhead

A SEBO powerhead can help increase backpack vacuum cleaning efficiency.

Today we discuss the benefit of using a powerhead and how connecting one to your backpack vacuum can:

  • improve your cleaning routine
  • reduce cleaning time
  • reduce operator fatigue
  • even improve your health!

Standard Backpack vacuuming – Poor Carpet Care

Tired of repeatedly pushing and pulling your backpack ‘suction only’ floor tool over stubborn dirt, lint or hair?

Suction only floor tools (also known as gulper tools or combination floor heads) are typically supplied as standard with backpack vacuums. They are generally unable to deep clean carpets and effectively remove fibre damaging debris, pesky lint and hair from the surface.

Don’t break your back using a backpack suction only floor tool.

Increase backpack productivity using a SEBO powerhead!

SEBO ET1 powerhead brush roller access
SEBO ET Electric Brush Rollers are Gold Standard in Cleaning

Powerhead with a backpack

Boost productivity!

Increase backpack vacuum productivity and reduce operator fatigue with a SEBO Powerhead (aka power brush).  Designed to be used with a backpack vacuum cleaner or barrel vacuum cleaner with power outlet.

Powerheads Deep Clean Carpets

deep cleaning SEBO powerhead
SEBO ET Powerbrush – carpet and hard floor use

SEBO Powerheads are perfect for deep, careful cleaning of carpets, rugs and flocked flooring (Flotex). The SEBO ET-1 powerbrush is the perfect companion for any contract cleaner. The electric rotating brush roller easily removes dirt and grit, and leaves you with a beautifully lifted carpet pile.

Turn on me on baby…or off

SEBO Powerhead Wood Floor

SEBO Powerheads are regarded as best for carpet cleaning but did you know you can also turn the electric brush roller off for vacuuming hard floors too!

The best cleaning of both worlds at your fingertips.

Suction only vacuuming as well.

Powerhead for FAST cleaning around furniture

The combination of a unique “swivel” neck adaptor and electric brush roller provides ultra fast cleaning maneuverability around obstacles both hard and soft flooring vacuuming.

Attach other vacuum tools too!

SEBO ET1 Quick Release Adaptor

A Quick release adapter on the wand (no tools required). At the simple push of a button various cleaning attachments can be utilised such as the SEBO UHS Polishing Head, Parquet Head or above the floor tools such as dusting brush for A/C Vents, etc.

Buy a SEBO Powerhead to improve your Backpack Today!

SEBO ET1 Powerhead

SEBO ET1 Powerhead

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SEBO ET2 Powerhead

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SEBO ET2 Powerbrush

Check out the arsenal of cleaning Accessories!

Sebo Parquet top

SEBO Parquet Head

Fits onto the end of the wand – Great for soft wood floors or irregular tiles.

SEBO Dusting Brush

Fits onto the ends of the wand – Ideal for above the floor vacuuming such as A/C vents.

SEBO UHS Polishing Head

SEBO UHS Polishing Head

Fits onto the end of the wand – Make those entrance foyers shine, shine, shine!

Need more information on the SEBO range of powerbrushes for backpack vacuums? Click here.

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Five reasons to take better care of your carpet

Why should you take the time to learn how to take better care of your carpet?

Keep your carpet for your health and vacuum correctly.

Here are five good reasons:

Health

1. You care about the air you breathe.

Did you know that indoor air quality can be worse than that outdoors?

Proper cleaning can improve the air in your home (and car!) by removing pollutants and allergens trapped in the carpet.

Carpet cost

2. Maintaining your carpet correctly also protects your ‘back pocket’…

In the long run proper cleaning helps protect your carpet investment and safeguards you from having to replace it before its time

e.g. Australian Carpet Beetle

Looks

First Impressions Count

3. The beauty of your home requires carpet to be kept in its finest form

First impressions count

— it can be the largest surface area the eye is drawn to and widely touched by guests.

Stepping out of bed onto a lush, clean carpet is more than ever one of life’s pleasures.

4. Your time is extremely valuable.

With the pressures of our demanding lives you don’t have any time to waste on methods that don’t work properly.

5. Your home is your castle

Your place to socialise, rest, and restore. A well-cared-for carpet provides that sense of harmony and flow from room to room that will attract you to the space where you spend so much of your time.

The living room floor is made for fun times

Carpet / Health / Vacuum… So which vacuum suits?

That all depends on your carpet type and fibre. Check out SEBO’s floor guide here

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A common mistake when it comes to Commercial Carpet Cleaning

Failure to have in place a carpet maintenance program

SEBO Duo Dry Powder Carpet Cleaner

Commercial Carpet Cleaning – qualified experts know a proper carpet care program extends the useful life of the carpet while maintaining a high appearance level, reducing water usage and dumping of chemicals.

A properly maintained carpet reduces indoor pollutants and allergens because of its particle trapping effect.

Lastly, a properly maintained carpet reduces overall costs of operation.

Commercial carpet cleaning companies who do not implement cleaning programs or use incorrect cleaning equipment appear to do so for two main reasons: budget constraints and poor cleaning knowledge.

Companies who just surface clean with ‘suction-only’ vacuum cleaners perform a grave disservice to their customers

INCLEAN MAGAZINE

Working with a cleaning budget?

SEBO Dart 2 Upright

Shortcuts could actually cost you more in the long run and commercial cleaning companies who just surface clean with ‘suction-only’ vacuum cleaners perform a grave disservice to their customers “if it looks clean then it must be clean”. Wrong.

Commercial Carpet Cleaning Equipment

To be able to implement a maintenance program access to the correct equipment is essential. Cleaning soft floor with incorrect, non-approved methods, equipment and chemicals may result in damage to the product and invalidation of the warranties.

So which commercial vacuums are best for carpet?

There are different vacuum cleaner features that best suit different carpet types and fibres. It’s easy to just give us a call to determine which vacuum cleaner best suits your Operators and Premise, alternatively, check out SEBO’s commercial range of vacuum cleaners for industry here.

It’s easy to talk to SEBO specialist today! 02 9678 9200

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LONG TERM ASSET MAINTENANCE DEEP CLEAN VALUE

What do you know about upright vacuum cleaners?

It’s interesting to hear about the changing preferences in the Australian cleaning industry where ‘quality productivity’ and ‘presentation’ are becoming important factors rather than the traditional benchmark of ‘speed’ or ‘square metres per hour’.

Sometimes an overemphasis on productivity and speed can come at a cost of asset deterioration in the long term. In the cleaning industry, this might mean that certain cleaning methods or equipment that prioritise productivity over quality may actually cause more harm to the property in the long run, leading to increased maintenance and repair costs for the property owners.

Flooring is an investment and using the correct equipment to maintain the asset is vital.

Floor care guides play a crucial role in helping property owners and cleaning professionals understand how to properly clean and maintain different types of flooring materials. These guides provide information on recommended cleaning methods, equipment, and chemicals, as well as tips on how to prevent damage and maintain the appearance of the flooring over time.

By regularly updating their floor care guides, manufacturers can ensure that the information they provide is relevant and accurate, and that it reflects best practices in the cleaning industry. This can help property owners and cleaning professionals make informed decisions about how to care for their flooring, leading to better outcomes for the flooring’s appearance and longevity.

Carpet Manufacturers recommend Upright Vacuums

Carpet manufacturers often recommend using an upright vacuum cleaner for commercial carpet/soft floor care for several reasons.

Firstly, upright vacuum cleaners are generally more powerful than other types of vacuum cleaners, such as backpack, barrel or stick vacuums. This means they are better able to remove dirt and debris from deep within the carpet fibres, which can help to extend the life of the carpet and prevent the build-up of dirt and allergens.

Secondly, upright vacuums are often equipped with an electric rotating brush, which can help to dislodge dirt and debris from the carpet fibres, making it easier to pick up with the vacuum.

Thirdly, upright vacuums are typically more durable than other types of vacuum cleaners, making them well-suited to the demands and rigors of commercial cleaning.

Finally, using the recommended type of vacuum cleaner is often necessary to maintain the warranty on the carpet. Carpet manufacturers may specify the type of vacuum cleaner e.g. upright, that should be used to ensure that the carpet is cared for properly and in accordance with their guidelines.

upright vacuum cleaners

Upright vacuum cleaners

Overall, using an upright vacuum cleaner can help to ensure that commercial carpets are cleaned effectively and efficiently, and that they are cared for in a way that extends their life-span and maintains their appearance.

SEBO Commercial Upright Vacuum Cleaners and Electric Powerbrushes are recommended by Carpet and Soft Floor Manufacturers for the correct care of their soft floor products because they have features and benefits which can suit certain pile styles and fibres as well as being ergonomic and user friendly.

When formulating a carpet maintenance plan for a facility it is important to refer to the carpet manufacturer’s warranty statements as well as the Australian and New Zealand standard AS/NZS 3733 – Textile floor coverings – Cleaning maintenance of residential and commercial carpeting.

Check out the SEBO Range of Commercial Floorcare Products here

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How to clean Flotex in Aged Care

Current vacuum cleaner not cleaning Flotex?

Aged care flooring is typically Flotex or commercial carpet and a certain kind of vacuum cleaner is required to correctly maintain it. Dense, low profile constructions with a nylon pile, often with impervious backing and designed to withstand aggressive cleaning. In Aged Care many Cleaners using high powered suction vacuum cleaners, e.g. barrels or backpacks, actually struggle to vacuum it!

Flotex (flocked flooring) has been used extensively in Healthcare and Aged Care Facilities for decades and is widely accepted as fit for purpose in challenging environments where there is constant pedestrian activity, large amounts of wheeled traffic, and where the safety and comfort of residents and aged care workers is of prime importance.

The 1st step of any Aged Care Flotex floor care program is Vacuum, vacuum, vacuum.

SEBO BS360 best for Flotex Carpet Tiles
SEBO BS 360 Upright Vacuum is Recommended for Flotex

IMPORTANT! Facility Managers You must vacuum Flotex® flooring using an Upright vacuum with a mechanically driven rotating brush!

Which Aged Care vacuum is BEST for Flotex?

The answer is any of our SEBO Upright Vacuum Cleaners!

SEBO Commercial Vacuum Cleaner Range Upright and Barrel
SEBO Commercial Vacuum Cleaner Range

Vacuuming with a SEBO premium vacuum cleaner can remove up to 92% of debris from carpet!

– CHOICE Test

SEBO PROVIDES CLEANING EQUIPMENT AND ADVICE FOR THE AGED CARE INDUSTRY

SEBO Professional G in Aged Care dining area

The SEBO Commercial Range of vacuum cleaners and electric power brushes are recommended for the care and maintenance of Flotex®  flooring due to their effortless pick up, height adjustable rotating brush roller and efficient suction.

SEBO is reknown for creating a high performance vacuum cleaners and power brushes that are both deep cleaning and user friendly with low service costs.

Recommended by Carpet Manufacturers for the correct care and maintenance of their soft floor textiles. SEBO commercial range will help you exceed cleaning standards, whether you require improved Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and superior cleaning ability in Aged Care.

Check out the SEBO range of vacuum cleaners for Flotex in Aged Care here