For individuals with less than perfect backs *cough, myself included* keep reading, your back will thank you later.
Founded in 1987 in Boise, Idaho, ProTeam has become a market leader in commercial vacuums. With prime focuses on productivity and ergonomics, cost of ownership and indoor air quality, the powerful title is well deserved. Their newly released products: Super Coach Pro 6 & 10, have a comfortable and functional design so the backpack vacuum feels as if it is a part of your body. By placing this product on your back, the weight is distributed to your natural center of gravity. No matter how you move – you have better balance.
Productivity and Ergonomics
This innovative yet user-friendly product is lightweight fixing the common problem of limited mobility in an upright vacuum. With difficulty reaching behind, around and under furniture, a cordless backpack is just what customers needed. The Super Coach Pro series includes a maneuverable wand and floor kit, making those tiny creases easier to reach. You’re cleaning up to 3x faster compared to a traditional upright and increasing efficiency by 30%. You’re not only reducing the repetitive back and forth strains on your body, but less stress is caused because larger muscle groups are being used. To be exact, there is 20% less pressure on the body compared to a standard harness.
| Upright | Backpack | |
| Weight | 19 lbs | 10 lbs [Wand tool: 3.5 lbs] |
| Movement | Back and fourth | Rotating |
Cost of ownership
After a couple uses, this product has already paid itself off. How does saving up to $50,000 for every 100,00 sq. foot cleaned sound? The chart below demonstrates low repair costs compared to other vacuums.
| Part | ProTeam Backpack | Average Commercial Upright |
| Motor | $39 | $54 |
| Brush Roll | $0 | $30 |
| Belts | $0 | $16 |
| Motor Brushes | $21 | $21 |
| Bearings | $0 | $3 |
| Warranty | 3 years | 90 days |
| Yearly Maintenance Cost | $60 | $184 |
| Average Life | 7 years | 1 year |
| Maintenance Cost (7 years) | $420 | $1,288 |
| 7 YEAR SAVINGS | $868 |
*Chart from ProTeam University
*Avg. 2 hrs/5 days a week
Indoor air quality
Seeing that the average American spends roughly 90% of their time indoors, it’s important that vacuuming keeps the air clean and you healthy. Proteam’s Super Coach Pro series contain a HEPA filter, which is at least 99.97% effective in filtering particles 0.3 microns or larger. Completely cleaning carpets and hard surfaces, not just moving the dust to a different location. Total, this four-level filtration system includes:
1. Intercept Micro Filter – which is reusable is some units
2. Micro Cloth Filter – Captures any dust that may have escaped passed the first filter.
3. Dome Filter – A plastic cage with a foam filter. Protects the motor.
4. HEPA Filter – Reduces emissions and captures any dust from motor.
What are the most important points from this?
- The air stays cleaner, leaving no microscopic particles or carbon dust behind.
- It’s lightweight and innovative design is comfortable to use.
- The product pays for itself within a few uses.
- No hunching or strains on the body.
ProTeam has proven that their product can benefit both commercial and household cleaning environments. They’re determined to succeed in a type of cleaning that keeps you healthy.