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Bry-Air MiniPAC MP-175 Desiccant Dehumidifier - US Cleaning Tools
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Bry-Air MiniPAC MP-175 Desiccant Dehumidifier – 175 CFM, 5.8 lbs/hr, 208–240V

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The Bry-Air MiniPAC MP-175 is a 175 CFM desiccant dehumidifier for low-humidity control below the operating limits of refrigerant and LGR equipment...

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Abatement HEPA-AIRE H2KM Negative Air Machine - US Cleaning Tools
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Abatement Technologies HEPA-AIRE H2KM Negative Air Machine – 2000 CFM, 3-Stage HEPA

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H2KM for Abatement and Restoration Work H2KM air scrubbing supports abatement, remediation, healthcare construction, and disaster restoration work....

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Abatement AQUATRAP AT250RS LGR Dehumidifier - US Cleaning Tools
Abatement AQUATRAP AT250RS LGR Dehumidifier - US Cleaning Tools
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Abatement Technologies AQUATRAP AT250RS LGR Dehumidifier – 266 PPD Saturation / 147 AHAM, 413 CFM, 115V

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AT250RS for Structural Drying and Restoration AT250RS removes moisture during structural drying, disaster restoration, and abatement work at 147 PP...

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Abatement PREDATOR 750 Air Scrubber - US Cleaning Tools
Abatement PREDATOR 750 Air Scrubber - US Cleaning Tools
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Abatement Technologies PRED-750 Air Scrubber – 750 CFM HEPA Negative Air Machine, Stackable

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PRED-750 for Containment and Remediation Work PRED-750 provides variable airflow for containment and room air filtration for restoration and abatem...

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Airgle AG300 Compact Air Purifier - US Cleaning Tools
Airgle AG300 Compact Air Purifier - US Cleaning Tools
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Airgle AG300 Air Purifier – 100 CFM, cHEPA + UV-C, 288 sq ft

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Airgle AG300: FDA-cleared UV-C air purification in a desktop footprint The AG300 is one of three Airgle models cleared by the FDA as a Class II med...

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AllerAir AirMedic Pro 6 Plus air purifier in black
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AllerAir AirMedic Pro 6 Plus Air Purifier – 22 lb Carbon, Super HEPA

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AllerAir AirMedic Pro 6 Plus filters air in homes and offices where chemicals and odors are the main concern. It has a pre-filter, a 3-inch activat...

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AllerAir AirMedic Pro 6 Ultra air purifier in sandstone
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AllerAir AirMedic Pro 6 Ultra Air Purifier – 32 lb Carbon, Super HEPA

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AllerAir AirMedic Pro 6 Ultra uses a 5-inch activated carbon filter to treat heavier concentrations of chemicals and odors. It also has a quick-cha...

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Bry-Air MiniPAC MP-350 Desiccant Dehumidifier - US Cleaning Tools
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Bry-Air MiniPAC MP-350 Desiccant Dehumidifier – 350 CFM, 11.7 lbs/hr, 3-Phase

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The Bry-Air MiniPAC MP-350 is a 350 CFM three-phase desiccant dehumidifier for mid-scale industrial humidity control — removes 11.7 lbs of moisture...

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Sandia 90-0000 Gen-Air Air Mover - US Cleaning Tools
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Sandia Gen-Air 90-0000 Commercial Air Mover – 2,400 CFM, 3-Speed, 1/2 HP, Stackable

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Sandia Gen-Air 90-0000 3-Speed Commercial Air Mover for Water Damage Restoration The Gen-Air runs a 1/2 HP motor through a 10-inch steel fan blade ...

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Brio 550 Room Air Purifier - US Cleaning Tools
Brio 550 Room Air Purifier - US Cleaning Tools
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Brio 550 Air Purifier – APART 0.01 Micron, 267 CFM, 24-Month Filter

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Brio 550 Air Purifier — APART Electrostatic Filtration at 0.01 Microns, Lower Long-Term Cost HEPA filters capture particles at 0.3 microns — the B...

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Ebac DD400-E 10500GR-US Desiccant Dehumidifier 220V – 71 PPD, 271 CFM, Sub-Zero
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Ebac DD400-E 10500GR-US Desiccant Dehumidifier 220V – 71 PPD, 271 CFM, Sub-Zero

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DD400-E Desiccant Dehumidifier for Sub-Zero Drying The Ebac DD400-E uses a desiccant rotor rather than a refrigeration cycle, so it keeps drying in...

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Ebac PD220-D 10157GY-US Pool Dehumidifier 220V – 190 PPD, 665 CFM, R32
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Ebac PD220-D 10157GY-US Pool Dehumidifier 220V – 190 PPD, 665 CFM, R32

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PD220-D Pool Dehumidifier for Larger Indoor Pools The Ebac PD220-D handles the moisture load of larger indoor pools and spa halls, removing 190 pin...

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Ebac CD425 10141BR-US Refrigerant Dehumidifier 220V with Pump – 285 PPD, 1750 CFM, 353 lbs
Ebac CD425 10141BR-US Refrigerant Dehumidifier 220V with Pump – 285 PPD, 1750 CFM, 353 lbs
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Ebac CD425 10141BR-US Refrigerant Dehumidifier 220V with Pump – 285 PPD, 1750 CFM

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CD425 220V Industrial Dehumidifier with Onboard Pump The Ebac CD425 pulls 285 pints a day across spaces up to 52,972 cubic feet, putting it in the ...

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XPOWER P-80 Mighty Air Mover - Water Damage Restoration – 600 CFM, 3 RPM
XPOWER P-80 Mighty Air Mover - Water Damage Restoration – 600 CFM, 3 RPM
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XPOWER P-80 Mighty Air Mover - Water Damage Restoration – 600 CFM, 3 RPM

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XPOWER P-80 Mighty Air Mover Compact, powerful, and incredibly efficient, the XPOWER P-80 Mighty Air Mover delivers 600 CFM of high-velocity airflo...

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XPOWER P-21L Industrial Axial Air Mover with LED Spotlight - US Cleaning Tools
XPOWER P-21L Industrial Axial Air Mover with LED Spotlight - US Cleaning Tools
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XPOWER P-21L Industrial Axial Air Mover with LED Spotlight - Water Damage Restoration – 1100 CFM, 115V

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XPOWER P-21L Industrial Axial Air Mover with LED Spotlight The XPOWER P-21L Industrial Axial Air Mover with LED Spotlight is your ultimate compact ...

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XPOWER P-630HC 1/2 HP Air Mover with Telescopic Handle & Wheels - US Cleaning Tools
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XPOWER P-630HC Air Mover 1/2 HP – 2980 CFM, Telescopic Handle, 5A

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XPOWER P-630HC Air Mover – 1/2 HP, 2980 CFM, Telescopic Handle The XPOWER P-630HC is a 1/2 HP axial air mover producing 2,980 CFM at 5.0 amps acros...

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Bry-Air MiniPAC MP-2700 Desiccant Dehumidifier - US Cleaning Tools
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Bry-Air MiniPAC MP-2700 Desiccant Dehumidifier – 2700 CFM, 460V 3-Phase

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MP-2700 MiniPAC Desiccant Dehumidifier — 2700 CFM Large-Scale Industrial Moisture Control with PLC Controls and MODBUS Connectivity The Bry-Air Mi...

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Abatement AT200C AQUATRAP LGR Dehumidifier - US Cleaning Tools
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Abatement Technologies AT200C LGR Dehumidifier – 110 PPD AHAM, 470 CFM, WiFi

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AT200C for Structural Drying and Restoration AT200C is a portable LGR dehumidifier for contractors who need faster structural drying on restoration...

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Airgle AG900 Clean Room Air Purifier - US Cleaning Tools
Airgle AG900 Clean Room Air Purifier - US Cleaning Tools
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Airgle AG900 Air Purifier – 400 CFM, cHEPA + UV-C, 1,234 sq ft

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The Airgle AG900 is a 400 CFM commercial air purifier combining a 40 sq ft cHEPA filter with a Titanium Pro UV-C module. It is one of three Airgle ...

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Airbotx 440X UV-C odor removal air scrubber – top open angle view
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Airbotx 440X UV-C Odor Removal Air Scrubber – 700 CFM, 4 UV-C Lamps, HEPA

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440X Odor Removal with Hydroxyl Radicals Airbotx 440X is a portable UV-C air scrubber that uses hydroxyl radicals and other oxidants to act on odor...

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NIKRO 862291 2 Speed Air Mover
NIKRO 862291 2 Speed Air Mover
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NIKRO 862291 2-Speed Air Mover – High-Volume Carpet Drying

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NIKRO 862291 2-Speed Air Mover — Dry Wet Carpet and Damp Rooms FastThe NIKRO 862291 is a high-volume, two-speed air mover for drying water-damaged ...

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NIKRO 862836 Low Profile Air Mover
NIKRO 862836 Low Profile Air Mover
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NIKRO 862836 Low-Profile Air Mover – Fits Tight Clearances

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NIKRO 862836 Low-Profile Air Mover — Dry Carpet in Low-Clearance SpotsThe NIKRO 862836 is a low-profile air mover that dries water-damaged carpet a...

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NIKRO 862290 Axial Fan Air Mover
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NIKRO 862290 Axial Fan Air Mover – 4000 CFM, 2 Speeds

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NIKRO 862290 Axial Air Mover — 4000 CFM for Whole-Room DryingThe NIKRO 862290 axial fan air mover moves up to 4000 CFM to dry water-damaged rooms a...

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Hawk Enterprises BH001-08 air mover – angle
Hawk Enterprises BH001-08 air mover – front
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Hawk Enterprises BH001 Air Mover, 2,950 CFM, 3-Speed, Royal Blue

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BH001 airflow controls for commercial drying The royal blue Hawk BH001 air mover has three airflow settings, with output up to 2,950 CFM. Restorati...

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Commercial Air Treatment Equipment for Facilities and Remediation

Containment Filtration for Remediation and Abatement

Commercial air scrubbers recirculate room air through HEPA filtration to remove mold spores, construction dust, asbestos fibers, and other airborne contaminants from remediation containment zones. When ducted to exterior exhaust, negative air machines create the negative pressure that prevents contaminated air from escaping the containment area into adjacent clean spaces — the configuration required by IICRC S500 and EPA mold remediation guidelines for regulated remediation work. Abatement Technologies units carry ETL certifications tested to HEPA containment standards for asbestos abatement, mold remediation, and lead paint removal. XPOWER portable units provide HEPA recirculation for smaller jobs without the full negative-pressure setup. Sizing requires calculating the target air changes per hour for the containment volume — typically 6–10 ACH for mold remediation — and selecting CFM accordingly.

Filtration for Permanently Occupied Spaces

For offices, healthcare facilities, schools, and hotels, commercial air purifiers operate continuously at lower noise levels than remediation-grade scrubbers, with multi-stage filtration that captures both particulates and chemical vapors in a single pass. Airgle medical-grade units use cHEPA filtration certified to capture 99.999% of particles, appropriate for immunocompromised patient areas and pharmaceutical cleanrooms where standard HEPA performance is insufficient. AllerAir units combine true HEPA with deep-bed activated carbon — the correct configuration for environments with both particulate and VOC concerns, including commercial kitchens, printing operations, and medical sterilization areas. The ASHRAE Standard 62.1 ventilation standard provides the baseline that purifiers supplement where HVAC ventilation alone cannot maintain acceptable particulate and chemical levels.

Related: Air Scrubbers · Negative Air Machines · Commercial Air Purifiers · Commercial Dehumidifiers

Industrial Air Filtration for Manufacturing and Process Environments

Manufacturing and industrial facilities generate airborne contaminants at volumes and concentrations that exceed what commercial-grade purifiers handle — welding fume, grinding dust, chemical process vapors, and fine particulate from machining operations require industrial filtration systems sized for continuous high-load operation. Equipment from the Abatement Technologies and XPOWER industrial lines addresses this need with higher CFM ratings, more robust filter loading capacity, and duty cycles rated for 24-hour operation in contaminated environments. The CDC NIOSH guidance on indoor environmental quality addresses both worker health and productivity impacts of poor industrial air quality — filtration investment that maintains acceptable air quality pays back through reduced absenteeism, regulatory compliance, and facility liability reduction in OSHA-regulated production environments. Filter replacement schedules, activated carbon saturation monitoring, and HEPA integrity testing are the ongoing maintenance requirements for sustained performance in high-load applications.

Frequently Asked Questions

What CFM rating do I need for my air scrubber?
CFM (Cubic Feet per Minute) should provide 4-6 air changes per hour in your space. Calculate by: (Room volume ÷ 60) × desired air changes. For a 1,000 sq ft room with 10 ft ceilings, you'd need 667-1,000 CFM for 4-6 air changes. Increase CFM for heavy contamination, mold remediation, or construction dust.
What's the difference between air scrubbers and negative air machines?
Air scrubbers recirculate and filter air within a space, improving overall air quality. Negative air machines exhaust filtered air outside to create negative pressure, preventing contaminated air from spreading to clean areas. Use negative air machines for containment during abatement work; use air scrubbers for general air quality improvement.
How often should HEPA filters be replaced in air scrubbers?
HEPA filter life depends on contamination levels and runtime. In typical restoration work, replace every 500-1,000 operating hours or when pressure drop indicates clogging. Pre-filters should be changed weekly during heavy use. Always inspect filters before each job and replace immediately if damaged to maintain true HEPA performance.
Can air scrubbers remove odors?
Standard HEPA air scrubbers capture particulates but don't eliminate odors effectively. For odor removal, choose models with activated carbon filters or add carbon filter attachments. For severe odors (fire, smoke, biological), consider ozone generators or hydroxyl generators in addition to HEPA filtration for complete remediation.
Are your air scrubbers HEPA certified?
Yes, all our air scrubbers and negative air machines feature true HEPA filtration that captures 99.97% of particles at 0.3 microns. Units are tested and certified to meet OSHA, EPA, and IICRC standards for mold remediation and lead/asbestos abatement. Documentation available for all units.

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Perfect vacuum cleaner

Perfect vacuum cleaner. Well made , goes around chair & table legs easily

Georgianne Arquilla
NaceCare N12S Swivel Neck Dual Motor Upright 90410NC – 106 CFM, 1200W
Nice compact scrubber/vacume

Nice compact scrubber/vacume. Works very well.

corner Cottage
Tornado Microburst TS040-W17-U Compact Floor Scrubber – 17.5" Path, 435 RPM, 67 dB
Fast shipping Great

Fast shipping Great Experience

Brian Swails
Sandia 10-0401-I Internal Hose & 4" Clear View Hand Tool Kit – 7 ft
Great

Great product

Anonymous
Sandia Gen-Air 90-0000 Commercial Air Mover – 2,400 CFM, 3-Speed, 1/2 HP, Stackable
Mosquito carbon-lite

This vacuum is very light and powerful

Austin Domnitz
Mosquito America 06-1060-ST Carbon-Lite Backpack Vacuum
Reliable Suction Power

Gets the job done without hassle. This vacuum is powerful and reliable for everyday cleaning. Definitely recommend it.

Ron P.
Bissell BG99 Economy ProShake 12" Upright Vacuum – 600W, 30 ft Cord
Good choice for pets

we have three cats, and this purifier has done wonders in removing pet odors and dander

sarah w.
AllerAir AirMedic Pro 6 Plus Air Purifier – 22 lb Carbon, Super HEPA
Brio Air Filtration = Game Changer

Located in the Twin Cities in Minnesota, we acquired our Brio Air Filter in mid-late Spring of this year (2023) when pollen count was high and we were beginning to experience the effects of Poor Air Quality Index as a result of smoke particulates from fires in Canada that caused the air in much of Minnesota to become hazy and simply dirty.

It is so easy to share our experience with the Brio Air Filter given how quickly and efficiently it removed pollen, dust, and smoke particles from the environment inside our home. Two people in our home who suffer from pollen-related allergies during the spring immediately experienced easier breathing and elimination of symptoms within the house. With respect to smoke particulates from Canada drifting into our environment, EVERYONE in our home experienced directly improved breathing and smell of the air when entering from outside.

An additional piece of information to account for is that we have always employed high grade furnace filters in our home’s central HVAC system. With that high grade filtration in place both prior to and after acquiring a Brio home air filter, we all quickly agreed that deploying the Brio in our home made an easily noticeable positive difference in breathing inside our home. Additionally, those of us who clean our home have observed that dust builds up slower on our floors and furniture than before we deployed the Brio unit.

We did note that the Brio is not as quiet as a few other brands/models on the market that we have tried in our home but the efficiency and quality of the filtration, along with the air turnover rate it provides,allows us to locate the Brio unit in central rooms away from the bedrooms. Since we made that change there has been no noise-related effect on our sleep, while the unit maintains the same level of air cleanliness throughout our home.

A last key point to make is how easy the Brio unit is to maintain. The simplicity of the modular construction of the Brio unit makes it very quick and easy to keep the filtration sections clean. We have not yet reached a point of filter replacement but it is obvious to us that the replacement will take a matter of seconds and can be executed by anyone in our home, including our 10-year-old son.

Bernie V.
Brio 550 Air Purifier – APART 0.01 Micron, 267 CFM, 24-Month Filter
Works wonders

this bedroom purifier has transformed my sleep quality. the air is so much fresher and cleaner worth every penny

mike t.
Austin Air Bedroom Machine - B402B1 - Indoor Air Quality
Will recommend!

Amazing customer service and reliable products

Anna
excellent product

very customer friendly and professional design.

alexander
love the backpack

perfect for maneuvering in tight areas the HEPA filter is a huge bonus

sofia m.
Mosquito America 06-1060-ST Carbon-Lite Backpack Vacuum
Bedroom machine

It seems to help reduce my allergy issues. We're glad we bought it. The only problem I had was not seeing any cubic footage recommendations in the online description when purchasing the unit. Bedrooms vary widely in size!!

Anonymous
Austin Air Bedroom Machine - B402B1 - Indoor Air Quality
Reliable and Powerful

This vacuum has exceeded my expectations. It's super powerful and handles daily cleaning with ease. I recommend it to everyone.

Mike L.
Bissell BGUPRO12T Pro 12" Upright Vacuum – 1000W, 105 CFM, 48 ft Cord
effective sweeper

really effective in sweeping up all kinds of debris from our warehouse floor

j.c.
Bissell 38" Push Power Sweeper

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