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Commercial Vacuums
Commercial vacuums handle continuous daily operation; residential units are intended for intermittent use. Choose HEPA uprights, backpacks for multi-room routes, wet/dry models for restoration, or canisters from Sandia, Nacecare and Dapper Supply.
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Prolux 8qt Cordless Backpack Vacuum - 80 CFM, Sealed HEPA, 1 hr Battery
ProluxProlux 8qt cordless Prolux 8qt airflow, filtration and included tooling 80 CFM Sealed HEPA filtration 8 qt bag - a large enough load that the op...
View full detailsProlux 2.0 Bagless Backpack Vacuum with Powerhead Kit - 5 Year Motor Warranty
ProluxProlux 2.0 powerhead kit Downtime, not purchase price, is what a cleaning contract actually cannot absorb. The bagless design removes the consumabl...
View full detailsProlux CTX PRO Water Filtration Canister Vacuum - 130 CFM, 3 qt, Bagless
ProluxProlux CTX PRO: water filtration that removes the bag and filter line item The CTX PRO filters through water. Soil is pulled into a 3 qt water basi...
View full detailsProlux CTX ELITE Water Filtration Canister Vacuum with Storm Shampooer Kit
ProluxProlux CTX ELITE: the CTX canister with carpet shampooing added to it The ELITE is the CTX water filtration canister supplied with the Prolux Storm...
View full detailsProlux CTX Vacuum Water Separator and Nut - Genuine Direct Fit
ProluxProlux CTX water separator: what keeps the water out of the motor A cracked, warped or missing separator is not a performance issue, it is the comp...
View full detailsProlux 10qt Backpack Multi Surface Floor Tool - Wider Cleaning Path
ProluxProlux 10qt floor tool: a wider head is how open floor gets quicker On a large open floor the floor tool sets the pace, and a head that is too narr...
View full detailsProlux CTX PET Water Filtration Canister Vacuum - 130 CFM, EBK250 Nozzle
ProluxProlux CTX PET: water filtration specified around pet hair on carpet Pet hair is what exposes a vacuum. It wraps the brushroll, and it blinds a fil...
View full detailsProlux X8 Lite Backpack Vacuum - 120 CFM, Light Commercial Use
ProluxProlux X8 Lite: 120 CFM at ten pounds for light commercial rounds The X8 Lite is built for light commercial use: 120 CFM through 4-stage HEPA filtr...
View full detailsProlux RS4 Bagless Canister Vacuum - Dual HEPA, 25 ft Cord Rewind
ProluxProlux RS4: a light bagless canister for small spaces and shared premises A vacuum that is awkward to get out is a vacuum that does not get used. T...
View full detailsProlux CP360 Wide Area Commercial Vacuum - Dual Brushrolls, Two 1.1hp Motors
ProluxProlux CP360: a wide area vacuum specified to actually pick up on carpet Two counter-rotating brushes work opposite sides of the carpet nap while t...
View full detailsProlux PLCTB Cordless Wet/Dry Tool & Travel Vacuum - 18V, 47 CFM, HEPA
ProluxProlux PLCTB: wet and dry pickup with the battery already in the box Prolux includes the battery. It has an 18V brushless motor moving 47 CFM, with...
View full detailsProlux RS7 PRO Cordless Stick Vacuum - Three Batteries, Commercial
ProluxProlux RS7 PRO: battery cycling so the vacuum never waits on a charger The usual objection to cordless on a commercial route is not suction, it is ...
View full detailsProlux PLC10 10qt Backpack Vacuum - HEPA, 38mm Tool Kit
ProluxProlux PLC10: a 10 quart bagged backpack sized for a full nightly route Capacity is what decides how often an operator walks back to the closet, an...
View full detailsProlux PLC8K Commercial Upright Vacuum - Sealed HEPA, 30 ft Cord
ProluxProlux PLC8K The PLC8K has HEPA filtration backed by a collection bag, a floating head that keeps contact across flooring changes, and a 30 ft cord...
View full detailsProlux PLCX8P Pro Commercial Backpack Vacuum - 4-Stage, Tool Kit
ProluxProlux PLCX8P Pro: ten pounds of carried weight over a full shift Carried weight is the specification that decides whether a backpack gets worn pro...
View full detailsProlux PLCX8E Backpack Vacuum with Electric Powerhead Kit - Deep Carpet
ProluxProlux PLCX8E The PLCX8E is built around an electric power nozzle that actively agitates the fibres, so a crew gets backpack speed and mobility wit...
View full detailsProlux Cordless Wet/Dry Tool & Travel Vacuum - 18V, 47 CFM
ProluxProlux Cordless Wet/Dry: the vacuum that lives in the vehicle The mess that needs a vacuum most is rarely near a power outlet. Spilled cereal in a ...
View full detailsProlux PLC10qt Backpack Powerhead Kit - EBK250 Carpet Conversion
ProluxProlux PLC10qt with the EBK250: a smaller head for furnished rooms Not every carpeted account suits the widest floor head available. This conversio...
View full detailsProlux PLC10qt Backpack Electric Power Head Kit - Carpet Conversion
ProluxProlux PLC10qt powerhead kit: the upgrade that makes carpet worth quoting The PLC10qt is a capable machine on hard floor, and a suction-only head i...
View full detailsProlux PLC6K and PLC8K Upright Vacuum Tool Set with Wand - Genuine
ProluxProlux PLC6K and PLC8K tool set: an upright without tools does floors only On-board tools are what let an upright handle edges, stairs, vents and u...
View full detailsProlux PLCX8 Backpack Electric Powerhead Kit - Carpet Upgrade for X8
ProluxProlux PLCX8 powerhead kit: carpet performance retro-fitted to the X8 The X8 is a light, quick backpack, and on carpet a suction-only head is what ...
View full detailsProlux 2.0 Bagless Backpack Electric Power Head Kit - Carpet Performance
ProluxProlux 2.0 power head kit: carpet capability without a second machine Owners already running a power nozzle kit can use it as the straight replacem...
View full detailsProlux PLC2.0 Backpack Electric Power Head Kit - Carpet Upgrade
ProluxProlux PLC2.0 power head kit: driven agitation added to a machine you own This kit fits the electric power head to a standard PLC2.0, which is the ...
View full detailsProlux QX90 Bagged Canister Vacuum - 107 CFM, Sealed HEPA, Powerhead
ProluxProlux QX90: sealed HEPA filtration on a canister light enough to carry The QX90 pairs 107 CFM and a sealed HEPA system with the North American pow...
View full detailsCommercial Vacuum Cleaners for Facilities, Contractors, and Janitorial Crews
What Separates a Commercial Vacuum From a Consumer Model?
Commercial cleaning vacuums are built for longer duty cycles than consumer machines. A consumer vacuum is rated for 30 to 60 minutes of use per day; a commercial vacuum cleaner from Nacecare can run continuously across full shifts, with motors rated at 1,000 to 2,000 hours of service life before maintenance is due. These units include metal gear housings, wrap-resistant cord sets, and hospital-grade filtration. The NaceCare N15S Swivel Neck Dual Motor Upright provides 106 CFM and a 1200W motor for school corridors and healthcare floors. EPA guidance on indoor air quality recommends HEPA-rated vacuum filtration in environments sensitive to particulate matter, including healthcare, education, and food service facilities. Confirm motor amperage and filtration class before buying.
Which Vacuum Type Fits Your Floor Plan?
Upright vacuums cover large open carpeted areas fastest. A wide cleaning path, typically 14 to 18 inches, means fewer passes on ballroom floors, hotel corridors, and office suites. Canister and backpack vacuums shift the weight off the floor and onto the operator, making them faster on stairs, seating areas, and cluttered environments where maneuverability costs time. HafcoVac industrial wet-dry units handle debris loads, liquid spills, and fine dust that would clog a standard dry vacuum in minutes. Mercury Floor Machines and Bissell Big Green round out the lineup with commercial extractors and multi-surface models suited to mixed-floor facilities. Match the machine to the dominant floor type and debris load. A high-traffic lobby with tile and carpet transitions needs a different solution than a single-surface warehouse floor.
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Which Facilities Require Sealed HEPA Filtration?
HEPA filtration captures 99.97% of particles at 0.3 microns, the threshold set by the EPA HEPA filter definition. Facilities subject to infection control protocols, post-construction clean-up, or mold remediation work require HEPA-rated exhaust filtration, not just HEPA bags. The distinction is critical: a HEPA bag traps particles inside the collection chamber, but any leak in the housing bypasses that filter entirely. Sealed HEPA systems test the vacuum as a complete unit, confirming no bypass. For restoration contractors and healthcare facilities, confirm the vacuum carries a true sealed-system HEPA rating before ordering. Standard commercial vacuums with multi-stage filtration work well for general janitorial use where particulate control is a best practice rather than a regulatory requirement. OSHA silica dust guidance also specifies vacuum collection requirements for construction trades, making sealed HEPA units the correct spec for any job site producing fine dust. Filter replacement intervals and bag capacity affect total operating cost over a year of daily use, factors worth calculating against the purchase price.
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from 96 reviewsPerfect vacuum cleaner. Well made , goes around chair & table legs easily
Nice compact scrubber/vacume. Works very well.
Fast shipping Great Experience
Great product
This vacuum is very light and powerful
Gets the job done without hassle. This vacuum is powerful and reliable for everyday cleaning. Definitely recommend it.
we have three cats, and this purifier has done wonders in removing pet odors and dander
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.
this bedroom purifier has transformed my sleep quality. the air is so much fresher and cleaner worth every penny
Amazing customer service and reliable products
very customer friendly and professional design.
perfect for maneuvering in tight areas the HEPA filter is a huge bonus
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!!
This vacuum has exceeded my expectations. It's super powerful and handles daily cleaning with ease. I recommend it to everyone.
really effective in sweeping up all kinds of debris from our warehouse floor