ProTeam Vacuums

Why a Backpack Vacuum is Hard to Beat

A study by ISSA Cleaning Times shows that quality backpack vacuums clean up to 10,000 sq. ft. per hour when using an effective team cleaning system, compared with tank canister vacuums which time in at 2,500 sq. ft. per hour, and single-motor upright vacuums which time in at 2,857 sq. ft. per hour. Using a backpack in a 10,000 sq. ft. facility cuts 2.5 hours off the time it would take to vacuum with a single-motor upright, and can save up to $5,280 a year in labor costs—and a whopping $52,800 a year in a 100,000 sq. ft. space.

The ease-of-use and ergonomic design of quality backpacks allow workers to vacuum more than twice the area in half the time. The ideal backpack also offers an easily accessible tool belt that allows crews to seamlessly clean all surfaces—even in those hard-to-reach areas—without causing user strain or misalignment.

The Super CoachVac by ProTeam is the most powerful backpack on the market. This powerhouse can tackle the most demanding cleaning challenges and is ideal for large, high-traffic areas that require extreme power and suction. With advanced Four Level Filtration and a 10-quart filter capacity, the Super CoachVac increases productivity significantly while drastically improving IAQ and overall cleanliness. 

A Backpack on Wheels

On low-pile carpet and all hard surfaces, a speed canister vacuum is the best choice when using a backpack isn’t practical. Studies show that using a speed canister like the ProTeam RunningVac in a 10,000 sq. ft. facility will reduce the amount of time spent vacuuming from 3.5 to 1.5 hours when compared to a traditional single-motor upright. Making this switch can help a company save up to $4,224 a year in labor costs. Even in a smaller, 2,500 sq. ft. facility, you will see a cost savings of up to $1,074 a year.

The RunningVac speed canister provides exceptional cleaning strength unmatched by traditional canisters. Essentially a backpack on wheels, the RunningVac is the perfect lightweight solution for increasing productivity and mobility when a canister makes the most sense. This high performance machine gives you the power and speed to clean better and more productively than with a traditional upright. Made with the same durability and quality as ProTeam backpacks, the RunningVac is 133% faster than an upright, and only 30% slower than a backpack. With the filter capacity four times the size of standard uprights, the RunningVac provides maximum cleaning ability.

When an Upright is the Right Choice

There are times when an upright vacuum will be the most practical vacuum for your cleaning needs. ProTeam, The Vacuum Company recommends using a dual-motor upright cleaner for medium- to high-pile carpet. ProTeam’s ProForce 1500XP is an ergonomic, versatile upright with a floating L-shaped powerhead and three-way power switch for cleaning different types of flooring. A dual-motor system maintains constant power flow to both the beater bar and the motor, and detail cleaning is sped up with easy-to-access on-board tools and a quick-release wand.

With a dual-motor upright like the ProForce 1500XP, time spent vacuuming a 10,000 sq. ft. facility can be reduced by 30 minutes over a single-motor upright—a cost savings of up to $1,056 a year. Like all ProTeam vacuums, the ProForce 1500XP comes with advanced Four Level Filtration—a CRI-certified system that captures and removes 99.77% of indoor air pollutants one micron and larger. This deep level of filtration helps clean the air at the invisible level, improving IAQ by keeping pollutants from leaving the machine.

ProTeam Partnerships

• •           ProTeam vacuums have earned Seal of Approval/Green Label from the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) signifying the vacuum systems meet higher standards for carpet cleaning effectiveness and indoor air quality. Vacuums must meet three cleaning requirements: soil removal, dust containment and carpet fiber protection.

  
  

  •          ProTeam vacuums meet the requirements of the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED rating system for Green Cleaning – Sustainable Cleaning Equipment.

  
  

  •          The American Lung Association and ProTeam are partners in a national program to educate the public about the benefits of healthy Indoor Air Quality and ways to promote lung health.

  
  

  •          ProTeam sponsors the Healthy Schools Campaign that advocates for policies and practices that allow all students, teachers and staff to learn and work in a healthy school environment.

  
  

  •          ProTeam has 4 ISSA CIMS Experts. CIMS is the first consensus-based management standard that outlines the primary characteristics of a successful, quality cleaning organization.

Foodservice Vacuums: The Right Products for the Restaurant Industry

ProTeam vacuums, used in a restaurant environment, are proven to be up to 70% faster and clean 40% more effectively than the average upright vacuum.

“We have tried all vacuums from uprights to central vacuums and the ProTeam ProVac is 

simply the best product for the restaurant. We recommend them.”

–Robert Gentz Mountain Range Restaurants, LLC.

Benefits of ProTeam Vacuums

• Five year motor warranty with select restaurant 

  package configurations.

• Up to 90% reduction in overall repair costs.

• Time savings allows reallocation of workforce to 

  other problem areas. 

  Powerful suction captures up to 99.77% of all dirt, 

  eliminating the need for daily dusting.

• Proven to help decrease allergy and asthma triggers 

  in indoor environments.

• Easily accessible detail tools allow for seamless 

  cleaning of all surfaces.

ProTeam in Action

ProTeam's Sierra Vacuum was featured in A&E's Billy the Exterminator episode "Spider Invasion" for use in pest management.

Watching the Bottom Line

Businesses that use quality vacuum cleaners benefit from numerous cost savings from their facilities maintenance budget.

• Backpack vacuums clean more area in less time, reducing the need for large cleaning staff
• Can pay higher wages, which translated to lower employee turnover rates
• Consider a vacuum cleaner with a generous warranty on parts, labor and repairs - better machines mean fewer costly repair bills
• Vacuum should meet LEED-EB guidelines on proper powered cleaning equipment; must be CRI certified, be ergonomically designed and operate at 70 dB or less

Super HalfVac HEPA Now Available!

ProTeam brings Cleaning for Health to a new level with the new Super HalfVac HEPA. This innovative hipstyle vacuum features revolutionary Five Level Filtration with HEPA media to capture microscopic indoor air pollutants. The lightweight, ergonomic design includes a versatile harness system for ease-of-use and productivity.

ProTeam's newest vacuum is now available for purchase. Contact your local rep today for more information.

The vacuum made to reduce, reuse, recycle

With ProTeam, it’s easy being green. In fact, it’s a built-in benefit. Here’s how every machine we make reduces your environmental impact while improving your bottom line.

• Reduce. A broken-down vacuum cuts into your budget and adds to our overflowing landfills. We don’t believe in throw-away machines. At ProTeam, durability and longevity are a top design priority, so we cut out the moving parts that frequently need replacement, like belts and beater bars, and use only high-performance motors, filters and other parts. The result? A lean, mean, dirt-capture machine that lasts for years, sometimes even decades.
• Reuse. Our unique Four Level Filtration system is not only extremely effective at capturing dust, it’s also easy to clean and maintain. You can empty and reuse our Intercept Micro Filter, and easily wash our Micro Cloth Filter, Dome Filter, and Exhaust Filter.
• Recycle. At ProTeam, we strive for a green corporate culture by sourcing recycled and recyclable materials whenever possible. Our shipping containers are recyclable corrugated cardboard and our molded vacuum bodies are made from recyclable plastic resins. 

Dust Mopping for the New Millennium

The "old school" way of pushing a broom across the floor in your school gymnasium or down the locker hallways is so, well, old school! Today's facilities require—no, they demand—better performing cleaning methods. The days of pushing dirt from one end of a hallway to the other, all the while stirring up microscopic dust particles into the breathing zone of building occupants, are over. There is a better mousetrap for pesky dust. ProTeam vacuums not only filter tiny particles smaller than the eye can see, they keep those particles locked inside the vacuum without rereleasing them into the air like other vacuums sometimes do. They also make the job less stressful on the cleaning worker. Using ProTeam backpack vacuums is proven to be more than 70% more productive and 40% more effective at capturing dirt than using a single-motor upright. An independent study done by the Quest Environmental laboratory in Colorado has determined that workers are far less encumbered using ProTeam vacuums than they are using traditional uprights when cleaning floor surfaces. If you would like to see the results of this study, by all means ask us. Send an email to customerservice@pro-team.com <mailto:customerservice@pro-team.com> and find out how you can make your facility a better place to work, study, play—and breathe.