The Commercial Vacuum Cleaner - Extra Power And Durability

Let's start with a quick history lesson. Hubert Cecil Booth invented the first vacuum cleaner.

It's hard to imagine that Mr. Booth could have envisioned the number, variety and power of machines that have arrived 100 years after he made the first one. You see, Booth's vacuum cleaner was massive, so large in fact that it had to be pulled by horses. He first demonstrated his unit in a restaurant. The unit stayed outside while the hoses were run through the windows to do the cleaning.

Fast forward a century and there are models for just about everything you can imagine. Vacuums are made to clean everything from houses to commercial vacuum cleaners designed to clean the dirtiest warehouses. You don't have to worry about a massive horse drawn model, but you do have to decide what model is best for you. The first thing you need to know is how much you will be using your vacuum. Manufacturers expect a typical machine to be used under two hours a week. That is the usage most home models are designed for. If that seems way to low for your plans then you should seriously look into getting a commercial vacuum cleaner. These vacuums are designed to be used 10 to 15 hours weekly.

Who used a vacuum cleaner that much? Well perhaps you own a store, or maybe you run a house cleaning service. In either case, this type of machine is better for you. A commercial unit is build differently. It has a bigger motor, a wider hose and thicker cords. You can probably get one for around $200 dollars and they will last much longer than a standard home model.

Many of these vacuums use a cloth bag to hold dirt. It's heavy duty and often multi-layered. That means you don't have to change it every time you fill it. Instead it is emptied out then the bag is put back on. No more money spent frequently replacing bags. And whether you prefer an upright, canister or backpack vacuum, you can find one in a commercial variety. The one you choose is simply a matter of personal preference.

History tells us that it was actually James Murray Spangler that invented what would be considered the first modern vacuum cleaner. That was back in 1907. His model was the first electric portable vacuum. The modern commercial vacuum cleaner is now available to anyone who needs a little extra power and durability.