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Manufacturer Info
ProTeam 5118 N. Sawyer Ave Boise, ID 83714 USA 800-541-1456 www.proteamvacs.com |
Pros
- Ease of use (i.e., less physical stress to operator during use, and ergonomic design).
- Filtration.
- Customer service and support.
Cons
- Size of vacuum bags.
- Bulkiness of the unit and power head (when carrying in supplies and equipment for residential cleaning).
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Carpet & Rug Institute Performance Level | Performance Level Guide Soil removal — A machine's performance in soil removal is measured precisely through NASA-enhanced X-ray fluorescence (XRF) technology. The entry level of Bronze requires a 10 percent improvement of soil removal over the [previous] Green Label program and the standards are even higher for Silver and Gold levels. Dust containment — A residential vacuum must not release more than 100 micrograms of dust particles per cubic meter of air (35 micrograms to meet the Gold level standard). You want all that dirt, dust and pet dander locked tight in the vacuum, not escaping back into the air where it can be inhaled. Carpet fiber protection — The vacuum must not affect the appearance of the carpet more than a one-step change (shop speak for "not very much") based on one year of normal vacuum use.
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Cleaning professionals require many tools to provide the best service for their customers. The Sierra Backpack Vacuum by ProTeam received good marks when tested by cleaning professionals at Quality Cleaning Maid to Order.
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They found the Sierra effective on all types of floors, and believe it is especially appropriate for use on hardwood floors. Testers also said the vacuum is particularly useful when it comes to construction and move-out cleaning.
The vacuum’s weight of less than 10 pounds makes it easy to wear. Testers were impressed with the Four Level Filtration® system and believe this is important. The vacuum’s 95 CFM of airflow and static lift of 92 inches provide plenty of cleaning power.
The easy-to-follow instructions were another plus according to members of the testing team, and they said assembly was very easy compared to other machines. Personnel were also impressed with the proficiency of ProTeam’s customer service representatives. Any questions testers presented to the company’s personnel were answered with a high degree of competency. Customer service, according to the testing team, is critical, and the ProTeam staff is viewed as a value-added benefit to using the equipment.
The Sierra was rated as a useful tool the testers would consider adding to their cleaning arsenal.
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