Cutting the Cord...On Vacuums!

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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!