If yours is like most businesses, you probably already have a mop and mop bucket in your supply closet. This is the same type of cleaning equipment that has been used since at least the 18th Century to clean up spills and accidents.
But should your business really be depending on 300-year-old cleaning technology to support your operations? You wouldn’t use an abacus to do your accounting or transport your products via horse and cart, would you?
Today, there’s absolutely no reason why every business shouldn’t have at least one wet/dry shop vacuum in their supply closet. They can clean up spills and messes quickly and efficiently. Plus, they are incredibly affordable with many high-quality models starting at $100 or less.
When there is a spill or accident in the workplace, the traditional method of sweeping up the debris, filling a mop bucket with soapy water, mopping up the area, then allowing the area to dry can take up to 20 minutes to complete. That’s 20 minutes that the affected area is out of commission. That means zero productivity.
Increase Productivity, Reduce Downtime
With a wet/dry shop vacuum, however, spills can be cleaned up almost instantly. That means operations can continue with little to no interruption and no lost productivity.
Wet/dry shop vacuums work the same as traditional vacuum cleaners with two major difference: 1.) They typically have a much better air intake, and 2.) They are designed to safely hold liquids without damaging the equipment or causing further spills.
They also have the versatility to quickly cleanup all sizes of spills or cleaning projects, from quickly sucking up excess sawdust or metal fragments during shop projects to efficiently removing big pools of spilled liquids, including oils. Their suction can be used to retrieve items that are underwater or even to unclog drains and pipes.
Reversible Suction Increase Versatility
Many wet/dry shop vacuums also come with reversible motors so they can be used to expel air as well as suck it in. These models can be used to quickly dry soiled floors and other areas, to fill inner tubes and other inflatables, and to blow leaves and other debris into neat piles.
Most wet/dry shop vacuums have collection cylinders that are easy to empty, clean and replace, allowing for the safe disposal of debris and other unwanted trash. The tanks can hold both liquid and solid debris, or both together.
Portability Offers Speed, Efficiency
Another benefit of wet/dry shop vacuums are their portability. Many models are lightweight and are either fitted with wheels or straps that allow them to be worn on the back, allowing the equipment to be quickly transported to the areas where they are needed.
So if your business is still using 18th Century technology to clean up spills and messes, jump a couple of centuries into the future by getting one of the many varieties of wet/dry shop vacuums available from Bahrns.