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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!

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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