A little more than a decade ago, the cleaning industry was liberated by the introduction of back-pack vacuums.
Instantly cleaning professionals gained the freedom of being able to move throughout their jobsites without pushing a vacuum.
In addition, they now had the ability to access tight, hard to reach spaces via light-weight “wands” that were basically extension poles with suction.
But there was one catch…that darn cord!
Cleaning productivity was always hampered by many of the following:
Where to find the closest “open” outlet?
Cords wrapping around feet and presenting “trip” hazards to others in the property
Cords tethering the cleaner and limiting the ability to reach long distances
Cords wrapping around wall-corners and damaging the drywall, or leaving marks on the corners
In conclusion, the new back-pack vacuums were a step in the right direction, but not a complete game-changer!
As we enter 2020, we are officially “Cutting the Cord” and going Cordless!
Technological advances by industry leaders such Hoover, Karcher, ProTeam and others have truly “Changed the Game” by introducing user-friendly battery powered equipment for our cleaning professionals.
This hasn’t happened overnight, and there have been some false-starts with some issues related to: Weight, Performance & Run-time.
However, with the most recent releases, cordless is now a reality and we are in the process of deploying these units to jobsites with a high-volume of square footage and/or a high-volume of day-time cleaning activities.
In fact, time & tasks studies by independent research shows a significant productive increase over conventional “corded” equipment.
Why is this important? As front-line labor wages move to $15-$20 per hour over the new few years, it will be absolutely necessary to ensure that all work is performed in the most efficient method possible. Higher productivity = Less Labor = Increase Cost Effectiveness!
Our mission at CleanOffice / PorterPlus is to be on the front-end of industry trends.
If you have any questions or interest in implemented cordless-technology at your location, we are happy to assist!