This article takes an in-depth look at how Karcher, a leading global manufacturer of cleaning equipment and solutions, offers a complete system of cleaning equipment powered by an interchangeable lithium ion battery, that can help reduce the overall costs of keeping buildings clean while increasing safety for workers and guests. 

Background

Productivity and operating expenses are two of the top challenges facing facility operators. According to the American Cleaning Institute (ACI), vacuuming can represent 15-25% of the total costs of cleaning a building, Click Here for the Full Time and Motion Study

"Vacuuming is one of the core cleaning tasks in commercial cleaning industry. It represents a large financial commitment when establishing labor budgets, performing job costing, determining staffing standards and applying computerized workloading principles. The purpose of vacuuming is to enhance the appearance of an area, extend the life cycle of the carpet, improve indoor air quality and comply with the carpet mill’s warranty specifications. Commercial cleaning workers use a vacuum between 1-3 hours per day. Part time and full time workers’ daily vacuuming hours may vary. There are numerous variables that impact production rates. The building classification, age of the building, soil loads, carpet construction, building occupants, weather, obstructions, density, square foot of carpet, work interruptions and other factors can increase or decrease the hours needed to vacuum."

To add to the challenges of running an efficient cleaning operation, slips, trips and falls account for $70 + billion in annual costs with an average of 38 missed days of work for each injured employee. Click Here For More NFSI Statistics

Karcher's Lithium Ion Batteries and Charger Explained 

Karcher's interchangeable lithium ion battery delivers exceptional power and runtime thanks to its 6AH, 7.5AH lithium ion batteries and its fast charger suitable for wall mounting. 

The 6AH battery ships standard with Karcher's BVL 3/1 (Coming Soon) and BVL 5/1 lithium powered backpacks both include the fast charger

The 7.5AH battery ships standard with Karcher's Sensor BP 12" Upright Vacuum, CVS 65/1 28" Wide Area Vacuum and NT 22/1 6 Gallon Wet/Dry Vacuum all include the fast charger

Karcher's interchangeable lithium ion battery and charger system were engineered with facility and operator safety in mind. Efficient temperature management guarantees safe heat regulation of the batteries so that the maximum power is always delivered safely.

The very robust and impact-resistant casing effectively protects the battery against external impacts and splash water, in accordance with IPX5. This also ensures easy and safe handling.

The integrated voltage monitoring and overcurrent protection prevents damage to the cells caused by overvoltage, deep discharge and excess current. Innovative Real Time Technology allows users to read precise values for the remaining running time, charging time and charging state on a clear LCD display.

Karcher's Sensor BP Upright Vacuum Overview 

1. Reduce slips, trips and falls by eliminating the power cord 
2. Runs for 60 minutes on a single charge
3. Weighs only 17.5lbs and has a flat to floor feature making it easy to maneuver around furniture and other obstacles
4. 78 DBA allows for daytime cleaning and operations in noise sensitive environments 
5. 5X the productivity of conventional cord electric uprights by eliminating time-consuming activities associated with a power cord. 

 Karcher's BVL 5/1 Backpack Vacuum Overview 

1. Ultra-light weight at only 9.9lbs  
2. Runs for 43 minutes on maximum power mode and 62 minutes on eco! efficiency mode
3. Large 1.3 gallon disposal bags minimizes the need for frequent filter replacements
4. 65 DBA allows for daytime cleaning and operations in noise sensitive environments 
5. Variety of tools to tackle carpet, hard floors, high dusting and other needs of the facility 

Karcher's NT 22/1 Wet/Dry Vacuum Overview

1. First commercial product of its kind   
2. Runs for 31 minutes
3. Large 6 gallon capacity allows for rapid response to spills and other safety related issues 
4. 71 DBA allows for daytime cleaning and operations in noise sensitive environments 
5. Variety of tools to tackle multiple surfaces

Karcher's CVS 65/1 Wide Area Vacuum Overview

1. Delivers up to 20,000 sq ft of cleaning capacity per hour    
2. Runs for 60 minutes on a single charge
3. Large 5 gallon waste container for uninterrupted cleaning (if used as a sweeper) with disposable filter bags (if used as a carpet vacuum) 
4. 56 DBA allows for daytime cleaning and operations in noise sensitive environments 
5. 28" cleaning path for enhanced productivity 

Every cleaning application is different and if you need help in determining the right machine for your application, please email sales@sweepscrub.com for more information. 

You can explore other cleaning solutions we have in store for you like our floor sweeper scrubber, commercial floor sweeper, carpet extractors, commercial backpack vacuums, canister vacuum cleaners for sale, and more.