Discovering a “Wonder Machine”

A leading New York health care facility decided to replace most of its carpeting with tile flooring, which the center’s facility managers figured would be easier to maintain and clean.  For the most part, they were happy with their decision and found that they were able to maintain a consistent look throughout the facility.

However, they realized that hard surface floor maintenance has its drawbacks, especially stripping and refinishing.  They knew that the custodial crew couldn’t to use mops to recover the old finish and stripper and that they would need new wet/dry vacuums. 

Their jansan distributor suggested a new wet/dry vacuum that was just be introduced into the market and offered to let the facility managers test a prototype.

Before even turning on the new wet/dry vacuum, the managers liked that it had four easy-transport wheels and could be effortlessly moved and maneuvered.  And, they were also pleased that the machine came with so many tools, including a hose, wands, carpet tools, squeegee, crevice tool, and more—all standard features.

But, turning on the wet/dry vac was the biggest surprise of all.  This powerful machine has a 1.61 hp vacuum motor, which generates 63 cfm and waterlift of 83-inches—more than enough power to remove liquids, soils, and contaminants from the facility’s floors.

Still, the wet/dry vacuum had to be put to the test.  “We had some floor area to be stripped and refinished,” says one of the managers.  “We used this new machine to help remove the stripper and old finish and see if it could improve worker productivity.  It worked flawlessly and time and labor were significantly cut.”

After testing the vacuum, they were sold on this “wonder machine”, Tornado’s P 15 which is available in both polyethylene and stainless steel models.  “Not only does this wonder machine perform well,” said one of the managers, “but we were surprised how reasonably priced the P 15 is as well.”

For more information, visit www.tornadovac.com or call toll-free at 1-800-VACUUMS.