Women Vacuums and chalk

[Kolabola29]

Hi everyone! I was wondering if some coaches, gym owners, etc. might be willing to weigh in on an important but mundane topic--vacuums! What vacuums do a good job with chalk without immediately having the filter clogged so the vacuum stops functioning after just vacuuming a floor or a runway. Dyson apparently (despite its high price tag!) is not great with chalk, so I'm looking for a better solution that is reliable. Thanks!

 

[JBS]

None... and Dyson's suck.

We use a shop vac with a drywall bag and a regular filter in the high chalk areas...

https://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-14-Gallon-6-0-Peak-HP-NXT-Shop-Vacuum-Wet-Dry-Vac-with-Fine-Dust-Filter-Locking-Hose-Wands-and-Accessory-Attachments-HD1400/304795071

https://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-General-Debris-Pleated-Paper-Shop-Vacuum-Filter-Replacement-for-Most-5-16-Gallon-RIDGID-Wet-Dry-Vacs-1-Pack-VF4000/100021159

You can't get the junk bags... you have to get the good ones...

https://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-High-Efficiency-Wet-Dry-Vac-Dry-Pick-up-Only-Dust-Bags-for-Select-12-16-Gallon-RIDGID-Shop-Vacuums-Size-A-2-Pack-VF3502/100390230

EDIT: We use these bags now... they are good...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08RZ8R1C2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

Make sure the bag is installed correctly... check he bag every so often to make sure it is filling correctly.

Throw away the bag and bang off the filter outside once the bag is 1/3 full... get a new bag.

As for vacuums for regular areas that are not high chalk...

https://www.amazon.com/Oreck-Commer...e&keywords=oreck+vacuum&qid=1740712813&sr=8-3

It's lite... the bags are cheap (again 1/3 full)... the vacuum is also fairly inexpensive... they last quite a while. Do NOT use any regular vacuum in a high chalk area... once it starts making that high pitch scream... your motor is going bad... the chalk does that to them.

The shop vacs work much better for high chalk if you use it just like I stated.

 

[JBS]

Again... the shop vacs are the way to go... get the edges and high chalk areas with the shop vac and it will save your other vacuums. The shop vacs are only $79.

And 1/2 the gyms in our state use the Oreck now.

 

[JBS]

I think we use these bags...

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FSQ5R4?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

Bags are the key with chalk.

 

[JBS]

Here is another thread...

For Parents - Cleaning the Gym

Hi All- I clean the gym and was wondering what vacuum cleaners people have had good luck with. We have a low pile commercial carpet in the gym plus the "Floor" area. We currently use the Oreck XL commercial and it leaves dust marks everywhere and has a bag. I think I might need something with a...

chalkbucket.com

Please feel free to post your thoughts in either thread.

***Just a disclaimer... any regular vacuum (including the Oreck XL) will not work well in high chalk areas.

 

[Aussie_coach]

I find all the hair kills the vacuums faster than the chalk!

 

[JBS]

I find all the hair kills the vacuums faster than the chalk!

Yah... the hair should be cleaned off the vacuum every time before use. Make sure the vacuum is not plugged in.

The hair will stop the roller / beater / brush from spinning and then your belt will just burn off.

 

[kate5031]

None... and Dyson's suck.

We use a shop vac with a drywall bag and a regular filter in the high chalk areas...

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You can't get the junk bags... you have to get the good ones...

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Make sure the bag is installed correctly... check he bag every so often to make sure it is filling correctly.

Throw away the bag and bang off the filter outside once the bag is 1/3 full... get a new bag.

As for vacuums for regular areas that are not high chalk...

Amazon product ASIN B008BPEVGU
It's lite... the bags are cheap (again 1/3 full)... the vacuum is also fairly inexpensive... they last quite a while. Do NOT use any regular vacuum in a high chalk area... once it starts making that high pitch scream... your motor is going bad... the chalk does that to them.

The shop vacs work much better for high chalk if you use it just like I stated.

Hi! Thanks. Could you provide links again??

 

[JBS]

@kate5031 Added the links back above...

Women Post in thread 'Vacuums and chalk'

Jan 24, 2023

None... and Dyson's suck.

We use a shop vac with a drywall bag and a regular filter in the high chalk areas...

https://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-14-Gallon-6-0-Peak-HP-NXT-Shop-Vacuum-Wet-Dry-Vac-with-Fine-Dust-Filter-Locking-Hose-Wands-and-Accessory-Attachments-HD1400/304795071

https://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-General-Debris-Pleated-Paper-Shop-Vacuum-Filter-Replacement-for-Most-5-16-Gallon-RIDGID-Wet-Dry-Vacs-1-Pack-VF4000/100021159

You can't get the junk bags... you have to get the good ones...

• JBS

 

[JBS]

We also have purchased this vacuum for our lobby area... we only use this on non-carpet surfaces...

Commercial 40V Brushless Backpack Kit

Compact, cordless and up to 25% lighter weight**, the HOOVER® Commercial 40V cordless backpack in productivity by improving staff efficiency. Every new HOOVER® Commercial battery works with every HOOVER® Commercial cleaning product so you get a completely integrated cordless system that allows...

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We like it a lot.

 

[kate5031]

Thanks!!!

 

[kate5031]

We also have purchased this vacuum for our lobby area... we only use this on non-carpet surfaces...

Commercial 40V Brushless Backpack Kit

Compact, cordless and up to 25% lighter weight**, the HOOVER® Commercial 40V cordless backpack in productivity by improving staff efficiency. Every new HOOVER® Commercial battery works with every HOOVER® Commercial cleaning product so you get a completely integrated cordless system that allows...

hoover.com

We like it a lot.

How often do you go through a bag/filter?

 

[JBS]

How often do you go through a bag/filter?

We are only vacuuming the hard floor areas... lobby... viewing... so 2,000 sq. ft. or so. The gym that we use it in is our very low chalk gym as it is our satellite location that is only has recreational classes. We don't even go through 1 bag per week...

Sealed Collar Allergen Bag 10PK - Fits CH93619

Enhance your vacuuming efficiency with the Sealed Collar Allergen Bag, designed specifically for the CH93619 model. This 10-pack of high-quality bags provides superior filtration, capturing allergens, dust, and debris to maintain a cleaner and healthier environment.

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Filters can just be cleaned... there are two in the machine... so maybe every 6 months or so we could buy a new pack...

HEPA Media Final Filter 2PK - Fits CH93619,CH34006, and CH93406

Fits CH93619, CH34006, and CH93406

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