Absolute cleanliness – never compromise
For a device that basically “sucks up dirt” the vacuum cleaner has come a long way since its invention in the 1860s.
Once upon a time, it was a manual vacuum that used bellows! Undeniably, the vacuum cleaner has become an absolute home necessity and everyone has his or her own personal preference when it comes to brand.
Some people prefer to use the traditionally more powerful but less agile upright models, while others prefer the lighter canister models. The latter have become more powerful with the onset of new technology. The more worker-friendly backpack versions are becoming ever more popular, with their increased productivity and more ergonomically friendly form. Of course today’s buyers now face the ultimate choice between wet and dry varieties of product. Which do you prefer? In the accommodation industry, these questions are amplified, so it is even more essential that we examine all of the possibilities.
When it comes to buying a new product, first impressions are vital and reputation is everything. In this industry we are constantly being judged on our property’s appearance, so we are hyper-aware of this. It is subsequently imperative that we never settle for anything but the highest levels of cleanliness. From daily vacuuming and scrubbing, to scheduled restorative carpet care, and frequent outdoor walkway sweeping, there is a cleaning solution for every need. Selecting the most correct, most reliable cleaning products can reduce costs, boost energy savings and enhance staff productivity.
Your property needs to have a cleaner, smarter environment if it wants to improve overall guest satisfaction by reducing noise and facilitating air quality. You need to consider each different environment that requires a vacuum cleaner in your property: stairs, small bars, large reception areas, hard and soft surfaces. Ergonomics, safety and staff accessibility are also things you need to contemplate seriously.
In this industry it is virtually impossible to avoid the dreaded bed bugs and dust mites, unless you happen to work in a dry atmosphere without any plants, pets, carpets, curtains, textile sofas or bed linen! These critters are an absolute no/no for guests and are to be avoided at all costs; so choosing the right vacuum cleaner to help combat these irritants should be one of your highest priorities. Most dust particles and bed bugs are too small to see through the naked eye. Where a human hair is only 60-70/1000mm, some bed bugs and dust particles are no larger than 5/1000mm. A normal vacuum cleaner is not able to effectively deal with particles this size.
Dust mites love warm, moist environments and live on skin residue from humans and animals. They thrive in beds, carpets and sofas. This is a major concern for you and your property as only a good vacuum cleaner with HEPA filters will offer efficient enough filtration to remove these sources of irritation.
HEPA is an industrial standard meaning high efficiency particulate air. HEPA is a type of filter that can trap a large amount of small particles that other vacuum cleaners would simply circulate back into the air. HEPA filters are approved to stop even the worst dust particles, even particles down to an amazing 0.3microns or 3/10,000s of a mm. HEPA filters capture up to 99.997% of all dust particles. Nilfisk offers a range of complete cleaning solutions to the industry they promise that you will, “gain the edge you need for superior cleaning results and higher staff productivity with minimal guest disruption.”
Nilfisk goes on to specifically recommend two of their latest designs in vacuum cleaners with HEPA filter to the industry. The GD5H backpack vacuum meets all the requirements that should exist in a good vacuum cleaner. It is light in weight (only 4.4kg), has an even weight distribution and a harness that is ergonomically designed to reduce fatigue. The HEPA filter offers excellent filtration and the low sound level offers operator comfort and allows for cleaning in noise sensitive areas. The second recommendation is the easy to use VP300 that is durable in design, it offers low sound levels making it suitable for daytime cleaning, excellent accessory and power cord storage and rear mounted tool parking. Lightweight at only 5.2kg, the VP300H is easy to move from place to place. Large 8L dust bag and a long 10m cable means more efficient cleaning.
As there are such a huge variety of products currently available in this ever-evolving industry, it is important to keep on top of new trends in order to retain the highest level of guest service. But it is also important to keep it simple! Prioritise your needs and assess which solution is best for you, your environment, the vacuum user and most importantly… Consider which vacuum will achieve the most noticeable results.
Remember that your accommodation complex should never compromise on absolute cleanliness!
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