FLOORCARE & MAINTENANCE
Power up your cleaning with cordless
When working on cleaning tasks, particularly in hard to reach, awkward spaces or in busy areas, it’s important to work with as much freedom and flexibility as possible. Kevin Brannigan, Marketing Manager at Makita, explains how cordless equipment can make cleaning quicker and easier without needing to compromise on power or performance.
Whatever type of cleaning application or task professionals deal with, it’s important to be confident in the performance of your equipment. Whilst the go-to solution for vacuuming tasks has traditionally been the mains powered, corded variety, advances in battery technology have meant that a wide range of today’s cordless models are just as powerful as their corded equivalents and come with many additional benefits.
Power
The introduction of lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries – which are highly ‘energy dense’, meaning they produce more power for longer – has transformed the performance of cordless equipment, powering everything from smartphones and laptops through to power tools and electric vehicles. Opting for a Li-ion battery powered cordless vacuum from reputable manufacturers means users can expect high- quality suction performance with long runtimes, without the need to regularly stop to recharge.
Safety
By removing cords, trip hazards (to the user or those nearby) and the risk of cord entanglement are eliminated. With corded equipment, professionals must allocate time to address and manage trailing cables to prevent snagging on furniture, around corners and other objects, as well as eliminating trip hazards. This is particularly important in populated locations such as schools, care homes or places with vulnerable people nearby.
Furthermore, battery powered solutions are typically quieter than corded models. This not only protects the operators’ hearing but also minimises disturbance to others, allowing more scope for daytime work shifts in public spaces such as offices, hospitals or residential areas.
Flexibility
With battery operated vacuums, operators can move around without restriction and access difficult-to-reach, awkward spaces with ease. The need to frequently plug then unplug is removed, creating a far more convenient workflow without the need to set up. Users can simply ‘power on’ and go at any location, even in high traffic areas, confined spaces or long corridors. This also allows for a faster response to spot cleaning on site, as there’s no need to plan the deployment of power to the area in question.
By investing in a system or family of tools that share a common battery platform, work can be streamlined, especially on jobs where there’s a need to swap between
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different types of vacuums throughout the day, depending on the application or type of debris – whether it be stick, tub, upright or backpack. If every vacuum uses the same type of battery, it’s simply a matter of switching the battery to the required machine to carry out the next task, maximising productivity and versatility of work.
Where the battery system can be applied to equipment beyond vacuum cleaners, operators are afforded the added benefit of being able to switch to other tasks such as grounds clearance, where the same battery can be used with blowers and outdoor power sweepers.
As one type of battery and charger can be used across a range of equipment, the amount of kit needed on site is also simplified. An additional advantage to investing in a battery system is that it allows new tools to be purchased more cost effectively. This is because it enables professionals to take advantage of ‘body-only’ options as they already have the batteries.
For improved efficiency on site, opting for a battery system with quick charge times ensures minimal workflow disruption. For example, Makita’s 3.0Ah 18V LXT battery can be changed in as little as 22 minutes, the 2.5Ah XGT 40VMax battery in 28 minutes or a 4.0Ah XGT battery in just 45 minutes.
Cordless equipment offers professionals many benefits, including improved safety and increased flexibility when working, all whilst delivering impressive, powerful performance. These factors all contribute to higher productivity levels, easier completion of tasks and greater results. To get the most from cordless solutions, choose a system from a manufacturer that can offer exceptional technical support and training, as well as tailored product demonstrations and trials.
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