Sanitaire Tradition Upright Bagged Commercial Vacuum, SC886G 8.5" x 17.3" x 21.3
$279.99
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Ideal for businesses or large carpeted homes where deep cleaning and long cord reach matter, but skip it if you have hard floors, stairs, or need a quiet vacuum.
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Most owners agree this vacuum delivers powerful, commercial-grade carpet cleaning that effectively picks up embedded dirt and pet hair. You’ll accept a heavier, louder machine with a dusty shake-out bag and no bare-floor mode in exchange for that durability and suction.
Loved by buyers
- •The beater bar aggressively lifts embedded dirt and pet hair from carpet fibers, outperforming many modern vacuums on deep cleaning.
- •A 50-foot cord and large bag allow extended cleaning sessions without stopping to change outlets or empty debris.
- •Its straightforward design and tool-free access to the brush roll and belt simplify upkeep compared to feature-heavy machines.
Buyer concerns
- •No brush roll shutoff means it’s strictly for carpets; on hard floors it tends to scatter debris rather than collect it.
- •It’s heavy and bulky, making stair cleaning or moving between levels difficult.
- •Emptying the shake-out bag is dusty and needs to be done outside or with a mask, a messy inconvenience.
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Key Features
- •Extended Life Motor provides more than 2,000 hours of commercial-grade cleaning performance, which is 5 times the motor life of the average household vacuum.
- •Durable structure includes a chrome hood that’s safe for tough environments and a looped handle for comfort.
- •Unique maintenance features, like the tool-free brush roll and belt replacement, Quick KleenTM Fan Chamber, and metal clip bag release system, make this commercial vacuum easy-to-use and easy-to-maintain.
- •Large-capacity shake out bag holds up to 18 quarts of dirt and debris for less interruption while cleaning. Sound Level - 79 dBA
- •Commercial-grade detachable power cord is durable and has a 50-foot reach to reduce the need to switch plugs as often, and provides a potential cleaning area of 7,800 sq. ft.
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