Vacuum Backpacks

The cleaning power and portability offered by vacuum backpacks make short work of the biggest cleaning jobs. Use them to clean offices and hallways in commercial buildings, common areas and private rooms in hotels, or public spaces in educational facilities. Backpack-style vacuums distribute their weight across the backs and shoulders of users, reducing muscle strain. They also minimize the risk of impact damage to walls and furniture when moving equipment in the work areas. Staples® offers a selection of vacuum cleaners and floor cleaning products, allowing you to find a vacuum backpack to handle any cleaning job. Shop for popular brands like Shark Vacuum Cleaners and Hoover Vacuums.

Vacuum Backpacks Deliver Portable Cleaning Power
Using backpack-style vacuums reduces the time workers spend setting up cleaning equipment in the workspaces, so they can focus on cleaning tasks. Most of these products have 50-foot power cords. Plug the unit in once and clean a long hallway or multiple offices without stopping. Select products have rechargeable lithium-ion batteries that eliminate the need for power cords. High-capacity, 6 to 10-quart dust bags last for many shifts and minimize downtime. Most vacuums or handheld vacuums have built-in HEPA® filters that help reduce airborne pollutants and activated carbon filters that absorb odors.

Vacuum Backpacks Are an Ergonomic and Quiet Cleaning Solution
These products have adjustable shoulder straps and hip belts that spread the weight of the vacuums bags and motors evenly. Most also have breathable designs that keep users cool while they work. Belt-mounted switches put vacuum controls within easy reach, and adjustable hose connectors support both left and right-handed operation. Quiet-running motors, most produce less than 70 decibels, enhancing worker safety and minimizing the disturbance caused when working in public spaces.

What Surfaces Can You Clean With Vacuum Backpacks?
Most backpack vacuums include several cleaning accessories. Use floor tools on hard surfaces and carpets. Clean furniture, blinds, or lampshades with dusting brushes, and remove debris from hard-to-reach locations with crevice tools. Some models have telescoping wands, which are also ideal for difficult-to-reach surfaces. Users can adjust the wand length to match their height.

How Powerful Are Vacuum Backpacks?
Most of these vacuum cleaners have two ratings that measure power: airflow and water lift suction. Airflow indicates how much air the cleaning system moves, and most backpack-style devices move 100 to 160 cubic feet of air per minute. Water lift suction measures how high a vacuum can pull a column of water in a sealed tube. Values for backpack vacuums range from 66 to 116 inches. Any of these products can handle general cleaning tasks, but choose a more powerful unit if you regularly work in overly dusty environments.

How Heavy Are Vacuum Backpacks?
These cleaning supplies are relatively light with most weighing between 10 and 12 pounds when empty. Models that run on rechargeable batteries are heavier, weighing in at about 19 pounds. A properly fitted vacuum distributes this weight evenly and allows the user great freedom of movement while working.

What Type of Bags Do Vacuum Backpacks Use?
The heavy-duty, disposable bags used in these vacuums trap and seal in dirt and dust, protecting air quality in the work area and minimizing the chance of messy spills. Most models supplement debris bags with replaceable or washable HEPA filters.