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Sealed HEPA vacuums hold 99.97% of particles at 0.3 microns instead of returning them to the room. Backpack, upright, wet/dry drum and pneumatic models for abatement crews and for daily commercial cleaning.

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Prolux PLC10 10qt Backpack Vacuum - HEPA, 38mm Tool Kit

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Prolux 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...

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Prolux PLCCV12K Central Vacuum Power Unit - 130 CFM, HEPA

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Prolux PLCCV12K: a HEPA-filtered power unit for an existing inlet run When a central vacuum stops pulling and the pipework in the walls is sound, t...

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Prolux QX90 Bagged Canister Vacuum - 107 CFM, Sealed HEPA, Powerhead

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Prolux 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...

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Prolux QX60 Canister Vacuum – view 2
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Prolux QX60 Pet Bagged Canister Vacuum - 107 CFM, Sealed HEPA, 1440 W

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Prolux QX60: a bagged canister set up for pet hair and contained disposal Pet hair is the load that exposes a vacuum, and a bagless machine makes e...

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Prolux Phantom Canister Vacuum – view 2
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Prolux Phantom PET Bagged Canister Vacuum - EBK250 Powerhead, HEPA

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Prolux Phantom PET: hair comes out of the pile, and leaves in the bag Pet hair defeats vacuums in two places: getting it out of the carpet, and get...

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Prolux Phantom Upright Vacuum – view 2
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Prolux Phantom Pro Commercial Upright Vacuum - Sealed HEPA, 5-Layer

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Prolux Phantom Pro: a commercial upright light enough to actually carry The Phantom Pro is built at 12 lb with sealed HEPA and 5-layer filtration. ...

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Prolux XForce Backpack Vacuum – view 2
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Prolux XForce Bagless Backpack Vacuum - 100 CFM, HEPA, No Bags

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Prolux XForce: the backpack format brought down to a manageable weight Uprights and canisters are awkward in the places that actually take the time...

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Dustless D1619 vacuum – view 2
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Dustless D1619 8-Gallon HEPA Wet/Dry Pro – 138 CFM, Upgraded Kit

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D1619 HEPA Wet/Dry Pro with the Upgraded Hose and Tool Package The D1619 is the D1618 with the accessory package a contractor would buy anyway: a 1...

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Dustless D1505 2.5-Gallon HEPA Backpack Vacuum – 120 CFM

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D1505 HEPA Backpack Vacuum for Occupied Buildings and Stair Work A backpack earns its place where a canister does not fit: stairwells, theater seat...

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Dustless D1606 16-Gallon HEPA Wet/Dry Vacuum – 130 CFM, H13 Filter

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D1606 HEPA Vacuum for Silica Dust on Grinders and Saws This is the vacuum that goes on the other end of a dust shroud. The certified H13 filter is ...

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NIKRO BP00288 Back-Pak Hepa Vacuum (Dry)
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NIKRO BP00288 Back-Pak HEPA Vacuum – 1.25 HP, 95 CFM Dry

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NIKRO BP00288 Back-Pak HEPA Vacuum — Hands-Free Dry Recovery on the MoveThe NIKRO BP00288 is a backpack HEPA vacuum for dry pickup, driven by a 1.2...

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NIKRO HD55345 55 Gallon Tri-Motor Hepa Vacuum (Dry)
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NIKRO HD55345 55 Gallon Tri-Motor Hepa Vacuum (Dry)

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NIKRO HD55345 55 Gallon Tri-Motor Hepa Vacuum (Dry) Specifications HEPA filter 99.97% @ 0.3 micron Powerful 345 cfm - 110" waterlift 5 stage filtr...

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NIKRO HD55110 55 Gallon Hepa Vacuum (Dry)
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NIKRO HD55110 55 Gallon Hepa Vacuum (Dry)

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NIKRO HD55110 55 Gallon Hepa Vacuum (Dry) Specifications HEPA filter 99.99% @ 0.3 micron Powerful 2 HP motor - 115cfm - 110" waterlift Cart assemb...

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NIKRO HD55230 55 Gallon Dual Motor Hepa Vacuum (Dry)
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NIKRO HD55230 55 Gallon Dual Motor Hepa Vacuum (Dry)

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NIKRO HD55230 55 Gallon Dual Motor Hepa Vacuum (Dry) Specifications HEPA filter 99.97% @ 0.3 micron Powerful 230 cfm - 110" waterlift 5 stage filt...

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NIKRO LV02 2 Gallon HEPA Lead Vacuum
NIKRO LV02 2 Gallon HEPA Lead Vacuum
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NIKRO LV02 2-Gallon HEPA Lead Vacuum – 114 CFM

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NIKRO LV02 HEPA Lead Vacuum — Portable RRP Cleanup for Small Work AreasThe NIKRO LV02 is a 13-pound HEPA lead vacuum built for spot cleanup during ...

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NIKRO LVW15 15 Gallon HEPA Lead Vacuum
NIKRO LVW15 15 Gallon HEPA Lead Vacuum
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NIKRO LVW15 15-Gallon Wet HEPA Lead Vacuum – 119 CFM, Liquid Pickup

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NIKRO LVW15 Wet HEPA Lead Vacuum — 15-Gallon Liquid Cleanup for AbatementThe NIKRO LVW15 is a 15-gallon wet-capable HEPA lead vacuum for jobs that ...

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NIKRO HD15110-S 15 Gallon Stainless Steel HEPA Vacuum (Dry)
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NIKRO HD15110-S Stainless Steel HEPA Vacuum – 15 Gallon, Dry Pickup

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NIKRO HD15110-S Stainless Steel HEPA Vacuum for Restoration and Abatement CleanupThe NIKRO HD15110-S is a 15-gallon stainless steel HEPA vacuum bui...

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NIKRO PW15110 15 Gallon HEPA Vacuum (Wet/Dry)
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NIKRO PW15110 15 Gallon HEPA Vacuum (Wet/Dry)

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NIKRO PW15110 15 Gallon HEPA Vacuum (Wet/Dry) Specifications HEPA filter 99.99% @ 0.3 micron Powerful 2 HP motor - 115cfm - 110" waterlift 5 stage...

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NIKRO PW10088 10 Gallon HEPA Vacuum (Wet/Dry)
NIKRO PW10088 10 Gallon HEPA Vacuum (Wet/Dry)
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NIKRO PW10088 10 Gallon HEPA Vacuum (Wet/Dry)

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NIKRO PW10088 10 Gallon HEPA Vacuum (Wet/Dry) Specifications HEPA filter 99.97% @ 0.3 micron Powerful 1.75 HP motor - 112 cfm - 107" waterlift 5 S...

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Dapper Supply DP-DE1136 10 Gallon Wet/Dry Dust Extractor/Vacuum with Auto HEPA Filter DP-DE1136 view 2
Dapper Supply DP-DE1136 10 Gallon Wet/Dry Dust Extractor/Vacuum with Auto HEPA Filter DP-DE1136 view 1
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Dapper Supply DP-DE1136 Wet/Dry Dust Extractor – 10 Gal, Auto HEPA Filter

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DP-DE1136 Dust Extractor for Brushless Source Capture on Concrete and Drywall The DP-DE1136 is a 10-gallon wet/dry dust extractor driven by a 15A b...

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Dapper Supply DP-DE1135 8 Gallon Wet/Dry Dust Extractor Vacuum with Semi Auto HEPA Filter DP-DE1135 view 2
Dapper Supply DP-DE1135 8 Gallon Wet/Dry Dust Extractor Vacuum with Semi Auto HEPA Filter DP-DE1135 view 1
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Dapper Supply DP-DE1135 Wet/Dry Dust Extractor – 8 Gal, Semi-Auto HEPA Filter

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DP-DE1135 Wet/Dry Dust Extractor for Drywall and Concrete Silica Cleanup The DP-DE1135 pairs an 8-gallon wet/dry tank with a 1200W motor so a sing...

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Mosquito America 10-1013-SW 10-Qt Construction HEPA Backpack Vacuum
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Mosquito America 10-1013-SW 10-Qt Construction HEPA Backpack Vacuum – Sidewinder Tool Kit

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Construction HEPA Backpack Vacuum with Sidewinder Tool KitThe Mosquito America 10-1013-SW packages the 10-quart Construction HEPA backpack vacuum w...

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Mosquito America 10-1013-NT 10-Qt Construction HEPA Backpack Vacuum
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Mosquito America 10-1013-NT 10-Qt Construction HEPA Backpack Vacuum – Standard Lid & Hose

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Construction HEPA Backpack Vacuum for Job-Site Dust ControlThe Mosquito America 10-1013-NT is a 10-quart bagged backpack vacuum equipped with Const...

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Mosquito America 10-1011-SW Super HEPA Backpack Vacuum
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Mosquito America 10-1011-SW Super HEPA Backpack Vacuum – 10-Qt, Sidewinder Tool Kit, Green

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Mosquito America 10-1011-SW: 10-Quart Super HEPA Backpack Vacuum with Sidewinder Tool KitThe Mosquito America 10-1011-SW scales the 6-quart 06-1062...

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HEPA Vacuums for Abatement, Restoration and Commercial Cleaning

Which HEPA Vacuum Style Fits the Work?

Backpack HEPA vacuums from Sandia, Mosquito America, NaceCare, Prolux, Dustless Technologies and Bissell stay on the operator's shoulders, allowing restoration and janitorial crews to cover large floor areas without setting down a canister. Upright HEPA vacuums from Prolux are used in carpeted schools, offices and hotels where sealed filtration is required in the cleaning spec. Wet/dry drum vacuums from Nikro, Dustless Technologies, Delfin Industrial and Abatement Technologies run 8 to 55 gallons for slurry, drilling dust and demolition debris. Pneumatic models from Novatek and Nikro run on shop air where an electric motor is not permitted. Airflow on the portable machines runs 74 to 170 CFM; two Air-Care duct-cleaning machines are also available at 200 and 500 CFM for HVAC work.

True HEPA vs HEPA-Style — Why Sealed Housing Matters for Compliance

True HEPA filters capture 99.97% of airborne particles at 0.3 microns, and that number is identical across brands. The housing is where they part ways. HEPA-style vacuums use HEPA-rated filter media but rely on gasket seals and housing joints that allow bypass airflow around the filter, so filtration fails at the exact particle sizes that matter for asbestos fibers, lead dust, and mold spores. Certified HEPA vacuums for abatement applications require fully sealed housing, where all air passes through the filter with no bypass pathway. ETL and other third-party bodies test and certify to that standard. The EPA asbestos abatement regulations require HEPA-filtered vacuums during the cleanup phase of any regulated asbestos project. An unsealed "HEPA-style" unit on a regulated job site is a compliance violation regardless of the filter's rated efficiency.

Related: Asbestos Vacuums · HEPA Vacuums for Lead Dust · Backpack Vacuums · Upright Vacuums

HEPA Vacuums for Mold Remediation, Lead Paint, and Asbestos Cleanup

Asbestos abatement contractors use HEPA vacuums for the final cleanup phase of asbestos removal: vacuuming settled fibers from horizontal surfaces, cleaning containment barriers before breakdown, and decontaminating the work area. Lead paint abatement follows the same protocol. The EPA RRP Rule (Renovation, Repair, and Painting) requires HEPA vacuum use during cleanup of lead paint disturbance in pre-1978 buildings where children or pregnant women occupy the space. Mold remediation containment cleanup uses HEPA vacuums to remove settled mold spores from surfaces before antimicrobial treatment. Skip the follow-up cleaning and viable spores stay behind to regrow, so the order of operations matters. The OSHA asbestos standard (29 CFR 1926.1101 for construction) specifies that asbestos waste must be placed in impermeable containers immediately upon removal and any vacuum system used must meet HEPA filtration requirements. Bag-in-bag disposal protocols for used HEPA filters are part of compliant abatement procedure.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes a vacuum a true HEPA vacuum?
The filter and the housing together. A true HEPA filter captures 99.97% of particles at 0.3 microns, and every brand's filter meets that number, so the filter is not what separates the machines. A compliance-grade vacuum has a fully sealed housing where all the air passes through the filter with no bypass around a gasket or a seam. A HEPA-style vacuum puts the same filter media in a housing that leaks, which defeats it at exactly the particle sizes that matter.
Which HEPA vacuum do I need for asbestos or lead work?
A sealed one. Under the EPA RRP Rule a HEPA vacuum is required during cleanup of lead paint disturbance in pre-1978 buildings, and OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1101 requires HEPA filtration on any vacuum used in regulated asbestos work. Crews usually run a drum vacuum for the containment and a backpack for surfaces. The drums here run 8 to 55 gallons, the NIKRO LV series is built for lead work, and the Abatement V930D and the Novatek units cover asbestos and mold.
Backpack or upright HEPA vacuum?
Backpacks cover open floor fastest, which is why restoration and janitorial crews carry them through large areas; the ones here hold 6 to 10.5 quarts and move 74 to 170 CFM. Uprights suit carpeted schools, offices and hotels where sealed filtration sits in the cleaning spec and the crew works room to room. Buyers who do both usually start with the backpack and keep an upright on the cart.
Can a HEPA vacuum pick up water?
Only the wet/dry models. Several NIKRO drums are wet-convertible, and the Abatement V8000WD, the Dustless D1618 and D1606 and the Delfin HV107 take liquid directly. Running a dry-only HEPA vacuum through standing water ruins the filter, and a soaked HEPA element is scrap rather than something you dry out and put back.
How often do HEPA filters need changing?
Change on measured suction loss, not on a calendar. Most crews swap bags and pre-filters often and the HEPA element far less, but a filter that got shock-loaded because someone ran the machine without a bag can be finished in one job. On regulated asbestos work the used filter is contaminated waste: OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1101 puts it in an impermeable container, bagged inside the containment with everything else.

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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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