Pros and Cons of Backpack Vacuums

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The pros and cons of backpack vacuums are something to Ask a House Cleaner before buying one. Backpack vacuums cut the vacuuming time and are great for hardwoods.
Angela Brown, the House Cleaning Guru, says backpack vacuums come down to personal preference. The same applies to upright, bagless canister vacuums and the suction they provide on carpets.
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@AskAngelaBrown 3 года назад

Vacuums are a huge part of cleaning. You couldn't really clean without them, right? Here are a pile of vacuums shows giving house cleaners, home owners & maids tips & strategies on the best vacuums to use when cleaning client's & their own homes. ru-vid.com/group/PLh1fKdNH3piSmzClHa1JMxS1pNi4GzuSm

@showhomestyle7723 5 лет назад

I agree with you. Backpack vacuums really do come into their own on stairs. Especially large flights of stairs like you would get in hotels. They also work well in bigger residential properties if you run a cleaning company.

@soapsoilandsunshine3241 5 месяцев назад

I clean at a school and use a backpack vacuum. I love it. I love it so much, I bought the same one for home. I bump into walls occasioally and wipe things of desks with the hose and sometimes the cannister. I still love them. It's infuriating dragging a barrel floor style vacuum, it catches on furniture and can never keep up. ;-). Thanks for the great review.

@AskAngelaBrown 5 месяцев назад

Yay! Glad that you like the vacuum and thank you for sharing your review as well😊

@twistnloc3247 5 месяцев назад

What's the name of the vacuum?

@soapsoilandsunshine3241 5 месяцев назад

It's a PacVac. @@twistnloc3247

@justinchimento5654 2 года назад

I think it really depends on the houses you clean. I live in Arizona and the vast majority is open concept very easy to maneuver homes and I have never had an issue except small bathrooms. Also I use a Hoover backpack vacuum and it is designed not to heat up your back and is one of the best purchases I made for the business. Plus the strapping system was created by a chiropractor so your back doesn't get messed up which is a big plus.

@AskAngelaBrown 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing your input and thanks for watching, I appreciate it! 🤗

@MrsTikaa 6 лет назад

Love your videos! We use a backpack vacuum and love love love it and now they make them with a cooling switch so it doesn't blow hot air on your back. They make the small version backpacks now for residential cleaning and the bigger ones for commercial cleaning.

@mariasosa147 6 лет назад

MrsTikaa what brand do you recommend?

@MrsTikaa 6 лет назад

GV 8 Quart! Angela has a link in the description box above :)

@gabrielaesparza3111 3 года назад

Thank you so much!

@AskAngelaBrown Год назад

I’m so glad you like the videos. Thanks for sharing the information on backpack vacuums. 👍

@WJCTechyman 8 месяцев назад

It sounds similar to what Echo does with its backpack blowers, but has ventilation near the operator’s back where the fan intake is to pull air past the back to cool it

@railcat88 5 лет назад

My other main concern is Suction power at the Base of the vacuum. I find that the Upright is the most powerful at the base because it does not need to travel all through the hose and wand. Is this correct? How does the suction power of the Backpack vs Canister vs Upright? And which is the most powerful Backpack vacuum out there on the market? I am not able to find this information anywhere.

@sircleancorp 5 лет назад

Absolutely ONLY backpack vacuum 🥰🥰🥰

@nunyabizness296 4 года назад

Me too I love it. It cost a lot less money to run that kind of vacuum cleaner.

@AskAngelaBrown Год назад

👍

@kobelcofan Год назад

At the place I clean we have uprights but we keep one of those little 2 gallon shop vacs I use it to clean the vents and it has a brush for dusting baseboards and cobwebs it's very handy because it allows you to move freely like a backpack but without the weight on your back. An added bonus is you can pick up water if you have to.

@AskAngelaBrown Год назад

Sounds like a great idea. I like your innovation. 😍

@mariadcardenas 6 лет назад

I always look forward to your videos Ms. Angela Brown! I have learned a lot from you!! ❤️

@AskAngelaBrown 4 года назад

Thank you so much for your kind words! 😊 So happy to know that my videos are helpful. Thanks for watching. Sending hugs. 🤗

@renegadosdecorazon5014 4 года назад

What is a good lightweight vacumm for both carpets and floors??? I bought the backpack hover but it sucks it can only be used on wood or tile flooring, and when it comes to carpet it does not work at all.. so i have to be carrying 2 vacumms

@AskAngelaBrown 4 года назад

Right now I suggest using the clients vacuum. It prevents you from carrying 2 vacuums and it prevents cross-contamination between houses. Due to time limits, most house cleaners don't have time to sanitize the base plate of their vacuum, vacuum wheels and outside of their vacuums between houses. And tossing vacuums in and out of your car several times a day is just more wear and tear on your vacuum.

@littlebeebs1 2 года назад

You rock , Angela ! Thank you ! I had considered all these things . I do construction cleaning and I sometimes use a compressor with an air gun on it to blow sawdust off baseboards , doors , fancy furniture with nooks and crannies ( yeah , they’re furnished way too soon and that’s so annoying) . The dust level is unreal . What do too think the pros would be for me ? Maybe I could vacuum everything instead I f blowing. All the trim is black , by the way . The doors have nooks and crannies too . So annoying to have to have so many vacuums and gadgets . Thank you 😊. I work alone mostly.

@AskAngelaBrown 2 года назад

For construction cleans a backpack vacuum will serve you well because there is so much dust. And yes, it is unreal. The volume of dust just keeps coming back. The ProTeam is a favorite among most of my post construction cleaning friends. Here is the paid link so you can see what it looks like amzn.to/39QPFEy and it does use the bags so you can discard the dust when you're done.

@morenopostres1093 5 лет назад

Good information love your tips

@AskAngelaBrown 4 года назад

Thank you for your feedback and thanks for watching the video.🙂

@TubaGurl1994 2 года назад

I dust and vaccum while my helper does kitchens/bathrooms is this easy to carry on your back the whole cleaning or is it best to take on and off ?

@AskAngelaBrown 2 года назад

With you saying kitchens/bathrooms it makes me think you are cleaning a house. I don't recommend back pack vacuums for homes. Yes, it is possible to use them for this, but they are bulky on your back and its easy to bump into things. They are really designed for small offices and areas like hair and nail salons, dental offices, restaurants and things like that. Open spaces that have commercial carpet or hard flooring.

@Jack-Surreal_Panes Год назад

Been cleaning since retired from the Army in 2009. I mainly do offices at night and new construction homes. I got a $15 deal on a hoover backpack. Also got the side by side attachment so you sweep like S mopping vs back and forth. The significance is much easier on the body. I have had tennis elbow in both arms. One of the motions that create this is vacuuming. I usually use Light like Oreck. I manhandle them. Few vacuums can't roll over objects unless the height is high or you twist the handle and hop the corner over it. Years of doing that puts strain, as well as normal maneuvering, on that tendon. My arm hasn't hurt as bad now. A drawback is sometimes suction alone doesn't dislodge partials as easily as a brush roller. One thing I tried is using it with a modified hose and wand, shorter. I can do trash, wipe/dust offices and use the shortened wand to quickly hit around the chairs and office vs trying to maneuver a vacuum around and into corners. Some offices it is a pain to try and move due to little room and play this Tenga thing to get the vacuum in there. For large carpeted areas a roller vac is best and long straight pushes and pulls vs back and forth constantly. Your elbow tendons will thank you.

@AskAngelaBrown Год назад

I appreciate you sharing your tips on vacuums. And thank you for your service!

@annakeavney8319 2 месяца назад

I would be interested in the pros and cons of backpacks and upright vacuums in terms of travelling between gigs (e.g how carry cord, head, tube of vac) and storing in the car etc. Often its lugging the gear into the house from the vehicle that is the most strenuous part so what are tips to make this easier and which machines best?

@AskAngelaBrown 2 месяца назад

Thank you for your question! Backpack vacuums are typically more compact and easier to carry, especially if you have to navigate stairs or tight spaces. They also often have longer cords, which can be convenient for larger areas. On the other hand, upright vacuums might be easier to handle if you have a lot of bulky equipment to transport, as they usually have built-in storage for accessories and attachments.

@oot007 3 года назад

Excellent video

@AskAngelaBrown 3 года назад

Thanks for watching and for taking the time to drop me a line. :-)

@rexoliver7780 3 года назад

Newer backpack vacuums run cooler so the heat problem is less.This is a consideration for a commercial user who has to run the machine all day.For that matter residentual cleaners would wear the machine all day,too.There is some advantage to having tghe vacuum on the floor rather than on your back esp good for folks with balance issues.A backpack of any kind can affect your balance-makes you VERY top heavy.Can be BAD on stairs.I hasve a ProTeam Go-Free Cordless backpack which is GREAT.With care it works well in a home.Use a Volt rechargeable powernozzle with it.

@AskAngelaBrown 3 года назад

Thank you so much for taking the time to share this information!

@rexoliver7780 2 года назад

@@USNVA-yn6cp sounds like you will need to adjust the strap-follow the directions in the owners manual.

@rexoliver7780 2 года назад

@@USNVA-yn6cp sounds like you will need to adjust the strap-follow the directions in the owners manual.

@light487 Год назад

I would like to understand better your comment regarding it being better for a 2 person team. What makes it better as I will be a solo cleaner and thought that having the speed of vacuum with backpack to finish up would work out better.. I guess it comes down to your cleaning system?

@AskAngelaBrown Год назад

It comes down to to thing s like your cleaning system, the size of the home, how dirty the area is, the time you have to do it, the power of the vacuum, etc.

@unlawfulmuzik 6 лет назад

Thanks

@AskAngelaBrown 4 года назад

You're welcome! And thanks for watching the video.🙂

@willelliott5052 2 года назад

I recently bought the Hoover Commercial Backpack Vacuum, thinking that it would suit a large home, but I do not like it at all. The two piece wand is very long and neither piece can be used alone. Also, the head pivots on just one axis. All of this works very poorly around tight spaces. On the hardwood stairs I can only move the head fore and aft, against the wood grain.

@AskAngelaBrown 2 года назад

I'm sorry it didn't work out for you. 😞 Do they have a return policy? If it can't be returned there is always Nextdoor, Facebook Marketplace, and eBay. Sell it and get something you really like. Life is too short to have a vacuum cleaner you hate. 😀

@rosarioc1860 5 лет назад

What are the pros & cons of being a Eco friendly cleaning company - as opposed to using bleach & such for cleaning residential homes

@Crafting_Through_Life 4 года назад

I have found most people prefer eco friendly chemicals and tools because it is less likely to harm children/pets/earth and etc. I'm just honest and ask and give them information pages I print up and staple together if they are unsure. I also add in the damages that can be done to humans/pets/house and have them sign a waiver if they insist I use harsh chemicals every time, that I am not responsible for damages/harm and if anything happens to me they could be held reliable by my insurance company, They usually choose the eco after reading everything. lol

@anyrollins4326 4 года назад

What about cordless vacuums?

@anyrollins4326 4 года назад

Angela Brown yea that’s makes sense. There is a cleaning company that currently works at the apartment complex I live at and they use cordless. I believe it’s called proteam go free cordless.

@Margatatials 8 месяцев назад

I have scoliosis so backpack vaccuums are not for me, they don't sit comfortably but theoretically they sound ideal

@AskAngelaBrown 8 месяцев назад

Sorry to hear about your back. In such case, I could suggest this vacuum instead: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-0hkbYt-Fovw.htmlsi=vXv_YUFsPhrdMRlA

@MrNeptunebob Год назад

It's not a back pack but do you know about the commercial vacuum called "The Pig"? It is a powerful canister vacuum that is used mostly in schools.

@AskAngelaBrown Год назад

I’d love to learn more. Do you have a link to the product?

@MrNeptunebob Год назад

It's expensive but I think they last a long time.

@WJCTechyman 8 месяцев назад

To begin, your sponsor is environmentally unsound due to the use of plastic that’s not recyclable. I would suggest finding a drain snake (also called a plumber’s auger) and having it on hand when your drain clogs and for preventative maintenance, getting and using a stainless steel mesh drain strainer. For my “snake” I cut a length of outer sheathing for a lawn mower throttle control cable which is a plated coil of steel, stretched the end a bit and made my own mini snake. You just shove it down your clogged drain, twist to snag the clog, remove, clean off the end and repeat until your drain is clear. No plastic waste, probably more effective. You are right about the pros and cons of using a backpack vacuum cleaner. I try to be aware of the space around me with one I was repairing for a customer but overall it wasn’t bad and considering the power of the unit it picked up a lot of dust and debris in the 10 minutes of running time for testing with a straight airflow nozzle. I have a riding lawnmower with a built in vacuum for the grass collection and it has a big bin on the back that is problematic in the same way in small yards with obstacles that you can bang into things fairly easily.

@AskAngelaBrown 8 месяцев назад

Thank you for watching and for taking the time to drop me your tips. I appreciate you. 😍

@Markus2801A 4 года назад

I stumbled across this video when i saw the Milwaukee Backpack Shop Vac I`m really impressed of! Its a cordless vacuum and has great suction and its not loud (only 76db like other good canister Vacuums). But its more intended to be used for cleaning your workshop as the floor nozzle ist designed to pick up more greater debris like saw dust with wood chips, concrete dust and chunks etc. So I was wondering, why not going for a backpack vacuum also for cleaning the house. With Dyson charging about 700€ for their tip tier of cordless handheld vacuum cleaner (V11 Absolute) so a "commercial" Backpack Vacuum is not far away, sometimes they are even cheaper! Thanks for this video, it makes the pros and cons clearer. But nevertheless I would like to ask you all: for household vacuum cleaning, would you recommend a cordless backpack cleaner? So I`m speaking of cleaning about 15-30minutes, not the whole house just one floor. It would be so much easer, I think, without having to pull the canister vacuum which often gets tangled up over his own cables. ;-)

@AskAngelaBrown 4 года назад

Great questions. Lots of people who have the backpack vacuums love them - for commercial use. And I know a few franchise cleaning companies that swear by them. If you know how to budget the space around you - you'll be fine. The problem many people have is they miscalculate the space around them when wearing it and they back up into lamps, trinkets, and bang into walls causing property damage they have to replace.

@Markus2801A 4 года назад

@@AskAngelaBrown Yes I think you have to learn how to use this type of vacuum. When you aware of the space needed for turning around, everything should work fine :-) Unfortunately it's not so easy to purchase one in Austria. I think in Europe are only very limited manufacturer of backpack vacuums and ordering overseas (USA or Canada) will be very complicated.

@richarddzurek6147 Год назад

@@Markus2801A How did you got around that in EU? What did you buy?

@Markus2801A Год назад

@@richarddzurek6147 we have chosen the Wetrok Monovac BeFree. It is a battery powered canister vacuum which was available at the date of purchase (approx 2 years ago) in Austria. At the moment I`m not up2date if there are any BackPack Vacuums available but I think they will grow market share even in Austria/EU.

@zanaga1901 2 года назад

It is better cleaning with backpack vaccum in school I clean the regular push vaccum gets clogged up in the school rooms accept the small rooms like office it won't get clogged up seems better when going room to room without taking it off instead of vaccuming getting the trash in a room and sanitizing room and having to take backpack vaccum off every time. The regular vaccum just gets clogged up and when fixing that waste time but where I clean I do most of the school by myself accept the middle school and 5 bathrooms and the hallway sweeper to where the gym is at from right after middle school is and floor in middle school and three floor mats near middle school plus 4 rooms. I do 8 bathrooms 5 floor mats the sweeper in the longest hallway of school plus before the other small hallway I do two floors and a big hallway and small hallway I do all the rooms. Used to be 3 working now it only me and my boss the manager don't show up much when am at work on second shift. I get out later than my out time at 1 am usually like around 1:30 or a little before. But the are gonna be putting another floor in the big hallway I do and floor probably in the rooms too that how they got it in the small hallway I do forgot to mention that I do have to mop small spots in that hallway too. But the middle school by itself takes 3 hours or less to do. At times I have did the hole school by myself though.

@AskAngelaBrown 2 года назад

Wow, that sounds like a lot of work. A backpack vacuum may work better for you in this situation. Will the school provide it? It might be a good investment for them. If not, it will be a good investment for you and save you time. It will also be a tax deduction if you buy it yourself and use it for the business. That said, the beater bars in the upright vacuums are different than those (if any) in the floor wands from a backpack vacuum so they won't get stuck as you mention. Keep me posted and let me know what happens next for you. I'm here cheering for you. 👏👏👏

@zanaga1901 2 года назад

@@AskAngelaBrown yes they have multiple ones. The last one got is not is heavy on back as other ones been here almost 3 years though but I tried another cleaning job at a university and it was way more but it was a lot for me was on vacation at my job last September pay was better hourly but was a lot and I thought I probably would be doing the buildings 4 of them close to each other by myself because it seemed like that how it was going the guy told me that was training me said he got out at 4 am in the morning before I was there. I got out at this job later than 4 am doing the whole school even 5 am before but that wasn't the whole university out the 4 buildings I was having to do accept some days didn't have to do 4 buildings. I actually rather work for myself though now but not cleaning but what God wants me to do but I like auto painting now been like that for almost two years now I have bought auto detail products too I like both but painting more I messed up and got orange peel a lot from painting but seem to be getting better but want to put videos of me painting this year once it gets warmer which in Michigan could be May as long as it 55 degrees or more it good to paint for me could be before May though.

@breejones9147 4 года назад

I just recently hurt my back due to a backpack!!! If you have back, knees, hips, or neck issues, please dont use them!!!

@breejones9147 4 года назад

@@AskAngelaBrown just a regular upright. But I'm about to use a shark soon. Love your show by the way! 😊

@barryrutter5936 2 месяца назад

There are many pros and cons with anything backpack vaccums are one yes can hurt ur back etc but you need a strong back to hold one but in my professional career 30 years in cleaning I have to use one as it saves me mountains of time vaccuming takes me usually 2hrs to vaccum a building now it take 30 mins to 45 mins per building so it is a big time saver plus the client is interested in the equipment I use to it can turn heads when I use it