In this article, we delve into the range of upright vacuum cleaners from Sebo, showcasing the features of each model and their ideal applications. Many, including those of us at MK Floortec, consider these vacuums to be the best upright commercial vacuum cleaners. They are particularly well-suited for daily cleaning and upkeep in various commercial environments, including offices, schools, hotels, universities and practically everywhere else , and are relied upon by professional cleaning teams globally. Their dependability, long-lasting design, and exceptional performance make them the preferred option for vacuuming needs.
Manufactured in Germany, SEBO vacuums utilise locally sourced materials and components, contributing to a reduced carbon footprint compared to products imported from the Far East. Each SEBO vacuum cleaner is designed for durability. While other manufacturers have tried to enter the commercial upright vacuum cleaner market with their own variations, most have struggled due to issues with build quality, reliability, and performance. Although a few alternatives exist today, they are often treated as disposable items—once they begin to malfunction, they are simply discarded and replaced. This approach is not sustainable. SEBO has been, and continues to be, a leader in this market, solidifying its position by consistently producing high-quality vacuum cleaners that last. Furthermore, SEBO is committed to ensuring the longevity of their machines; every component within a SEBO vacuum is available as a spare part, even for models produced over 10 years ago.
In 1978, SEBO pioneered the first ‘modern’ upright vacuum cleaner, setting the standard for most upright models in use today. The company introduced several innovative features that are now standard in vacuum cleaners, such as integrated hoses, direct-drive toothed belts, and electrostatic micro-filters. Known for their lightweight design, durability, and reliability, SEBO vacuums quickly became the top-selling professional uprights globally, a title they continue to hold.
The Sebo upright commercial vacuum cleaner collection offered in the UK comprises four unique model ranges that operate with plug-in mains cables. Each range features various models, providing choices with wider vacuum head widths. The four ranges include the BS range, Dart range, Automatic XP range, and Evolution range. Additionally, there is a fifth model, the Sebo Softcase BP60, which operates on batteries and is completely free of mains cables. While each model range possesses its own distinct features, they also share several important specifications:
The Sebo BS Range
The Sebo BS range has solidified its reputation as the benchmark for commercial vacuum cleaners. Having been available for decades, it represents the first upright commercial vacuum line produced and sold in significant quantities by Sebo, and it remains the best-selling model to this day. The robust design and exceptional build quality of the BS range can aptly be described as the "tank" of the vacuum cleaner industry. The BS range includes two models: the BS360 and the BS460. Over the years, the range has undergone several updates, design enhancements, and improvements. It was previously known as the BS36 and BS46, as well as the BS36 Comfort and BS46 Comfort. The numbers in the model names represent the cleaning width of each machine. The BS360 features a cleaning width of 36 cm, while the BS460 offers a wider 46 cm. This is the only significant difference between the two models.
Key Features of the Sebo BS Vacuum Cleaner Range;
- Dual Motor System: One motor powers the suction, while a second motor rotates the brush roller, providing outstanding performance on carpets by effectively lifting fibres and removing dust.
- L-Shaped Brush Roller Head: This design offers a wider cleaning path and allows the vacuum to reach under radiators and other furniture.
- Lay-Flat Operation: With its slim profile, the vacuum can lie completely flat, making it easy to clean under beds and furniture.
- 5-Litre Dust Bag: This generous capacity allows for extended use before needing to replace the bags.
- HEPA Filtration: Featuring a HEPA exhaust filter along with a pre-motor protection filter, this system ensures that the air released is cleaner than the air drawn in when using genuine Sebo 3-layer dust bags. This is particularly beneficial for allergy sufferers and is suitable for healthcare and hospitality settings.
- Integrated Suction Wand and hose: The long suction wand simplifies cleaning in corners and tight spaces and is ideally located to be withdrawn easily without the need to bend.
- Manual Height Adjustment: This 4-level manual system accommodates a variety of carpet heights and thicknesses.
- Safety Features: Equipped with a non-slip brush roller drive belt and an overload protection system that automatically shuts off the brush motor if it becomes jammed, protecting the vacuum's components.
- Robust Build: Made from high-grade ABS for improved durability.
Where is the Sebo BS range most suited?
Choose the BS range for cleaning carpets and floors in large areas. It is highly effective on contact carpets and carpet tiles.
Sebo Dart Range
In response to the industry's demand for a lightweight and easy to manoeuvre upright vacuum cleaner, Sebo has launched the Dart range. Significant research and development have gone into this line to distinguish between a poorly manufactured lightweight vacuum and one that combines lightweight design with robust construction and high-quality components. Weighing just 6.7 kg, the Sebo Dart feels incredibly light while ensuring exceptional build quality and performance. The Dart is derived from the highly popular Sebo Felix model designed for home use, minus a couple of features.
One of the standout features of the Dart range, alongside its lightweight design, is its innovative swivelling neck, which provides remarkable manoeuvrability essential for navigating around obstacles like tables and chairs. The Sebo Dart range includes three models: Dart 1, Dart 2, and Dart 3. The Dart 1 offers a cleaning width of 31 cm, the Dart 2 has a wider cleaning width of 37 cm, while the Dart 3 boasts a unique dry rotary polishing head that allows for simultaneous polishing and vacuuming of hard floor surfaces. The main body of the vacuum remains consistent across the Dart range, with only the brush head differing from model to model.
Key features of the Sebo Dart vacuum cleaner range;
- Dual Motor System: One motor powers the suction, while a second motor rotates the brush roller, providing outstanding performance on carpets by effectively lifting fibers and removing dust. Also seen on the Sebo BS range.
- Swivel Neck manoeuvrability: Agile multi-directional steering
- L-Shaped Brush Roller Head: This design offers a wider cleaning path and allows the vacuum to reach under radiators and other furniture. (Withstanding the Dart 3 rotary polishing model)
- S-Class Filtartion: capturing 99.97% of 0.3-micron particles, improving the air quality in your workplace. Its three-stage filtration system includes the Ultra dust bag, a pre-motor filter, and a post-motor exhaust filter.
- Lay-Flat Operation: With its slim profile, the vacuum can lie completely flat, making it easy to clean under beds and furniture. (Withstanding the Dart 3 rotary polishing model)
- Integrated Suction Hose: The suction hose can be easily removed from the vacuum, allowing you to clean furniture, corners, and tight spaces effectively. A longer rigid suction wand can be additionally purchased to increase cleaning reach.
- 3.5-Litre Dust Bag: A generous size for the vacuums size and weight.
- Manual Height Adjustment: This 4-level manual system accommodates a variety of carpet heights and thicknesses. (Withstanding the Dart 3 rotary polishing model)
- Safety Features: Equipped with a non-slip brush roller drive belt and an overload protection system that automatically shuts off the brush motor if it becomes jammed, protecting the vacuum's components.
- Robust Build: Made from high-grade ABS for improved durability.
- Crevice Nozzle: Supplied with a crevice nozzle and a clamp for securely attaching the nozzle to the vacuum.
Where is the Sebo Dart range most suited?
Select the Dart range for vacuuming spaces that contain obstacles and furniture, such as offices and classrooms. Additionally, its lightweight design makes it easy to transport between floors when necessary.
Sebo Automatic XP Range
The technology from the highly acclaimed Sebo Automatic X vacuum cleaner series (including the X1, X1.1, X4, and X7) for home use has been adapted for the commercial model, the Automatic XP. Its sophisticated computer-controlled height adjustment system enhances performance on various floor types, guaranteeing a comprehensive clean. The vacuum continuously observes brush activity and adjusts the height automatically in real-time, ensuring the cleaning head is optimally positioned and maintains effective contact with the floor. This automated system eliminates the necessity for manual height adjustments, making it particularly advantageous for cleaning spaces with diverse carpet pile heights as well as hard floors. It raises the roller brush for thicker carpets and lowers it for shorter pile carpets and hard surfaces. The Sebo Automatic XP series includes three models: the XP10, XP20, and XP30. The XP10 has a cleaning width of 31cm, while the XP20 boasts an L-shaped cleaning width of 37cm, and the XP30 offers a T-shaped super-wide cleaning width of 44cm. While the main body of the vacuum remains the same across all models in the Automatic XP range, the only variation lies in the brush head width for each specific model.
Key features of the Sebo Automatic XP vacuum cleaner range;
- Single Motor System: One motor provides both the suction power and brush roller rotation.
- Automatic Height Adjustment: Computer controlled to constantly monitor and automaticallyadjust the brush roller height
- S-Class Filtration: capturing 99.97% of 0.3-micron particles, improving the air quality in your workplace. Its three-stage filtration system includes the Ultra dust bag, a pre-motor filter, and a post-motor exhaust filter.
- Lay-Flat Operation: With its slim profile, the vacuum can lie completely flat, making it easy to clean under beds and furniture.
- Integrated Suction Wand and hose: The long suction wand simplifies cleaning in corners and tight spaces.
- 5.3-Litre Dust Bag: This generous capacity allows for extended use before needing to replace the bags.
- Safety Features: Equipped with a non-slip brush roller drive belt and an overload protection system that automatically shuts off the brush motor if it becomes jammed, protecting the vacuum's components.
- Robust Build: Made from high-grade ABS for improved durability.
- Crevice & Upholstery Nozzles: Supplied with a crevice nozzle and a upholstery nozzle that are stored on the rear of the machine.
Where is the Sebo Automatic XP range most suitable?
Choose the Automatic XP range for venues and buildings that feature a mix of carpet heights and densities, as well as hard flooring surfaces.
Sebo Evolution Range
The Sebo Evolution model range was specifically designed to comply with the requirements of the second stage of the European Ecodesign Directive for vacuum cleaners (EU No. 665-666/2013), featuring an optimized motor. The Evolution range follows a mechanical philosophy, where all major components, apart from the mains cable, power switch, and motor, are mechanical.
To improve durability, the Evolution range primarily utilise mechanical components instead of electronic ones. The limited electrical parts are confined in the power head at the base of the vacuum, leaving the bag housing and handle free of electrical connectors, which enhances reliability. This design conveniently positions the on/off switch on the power head, allowing users to activate it with their foot. Additionally, the mains cable connection is externally located for fast, tool-free removal and replacement; the Evolution series is the only Sebo upright commercial model with this feature. Together, these elements, along with easy access to most machine components, ensure that maintenance is both quick and simple.
The Sebo Evolution series includes three models: the Evolution 300, Evolution 350, and Evolution 450. The Evolution 300 has a cleaning width of 30cm, while the Evolution 350 has an L-shaped cleaning width of 36cm, and the Evolution 450 also offers an L-shaped super-wide cleaning width of 45cm. While the main body of the vacuum remains the same across all models in the Evolution range, the only variation lies in the brush head width for each specific model.
Key features of the Sebo Evolution vacuum cleaner range;
- Single Motor System: A single motor delivers both suction power and brush roller rotation.
- Quick and Easy Cable Replacement: The mains cable can be replaced swiftly without the need for any tools.
- S-Class Filtration: This system captures 99.97% of 0.3-micron particles, enhancing the air quality in your workspace. It features a three-stage filtration process that includes an Ultra dust bag, a pre-motor filter, and a post-motor exhaust filter, with HEPA filtration available as an upgrade.
- Manual Height Adjustment: The four-level manual adjustment system is designed to accommodate various carpet heights and thicknesses.
- Lay-Flat Operation: Its slim design allows the vacuum to lie completely flat, facilitating easy cleaning beneath beds and furniture.
- Integrated Suction Wand and Hose: The long suction wand makes it easier to clean corners and tight spaces.
- 5.0-Litre Dust Bag: This spacious capacity enables extended use before needing a bag replacement.
- Safety Features: It includes a non-slip brush roller drive belt and an overload protection system that automatically shuts off the brush motor if it becomes jammed, safeguarding the vacuum's components.
- Sturdy Construction: Crafted from high-quality ABS for enhanced durability.
- Crevice and Upholstery Nozzles: Comes with a crevice nozzle and an upholstery nozzle, conveniently stored at the back of the machine.
Where is the Sebo Evolution best suited?
Choose the Evolution range if obtaining professional vacuum repairs is a struggle to minimise down time.
The Sebo BP60 Softcase Cordless model
Recognising the modern needs for cordless cleaning machines and vacuum cleaners, Sebo has introduced the battery-operated BP60 Softcase model. Traditional mains cables can pose trip hazards and are susceptible to damage when caught in doors or run over by the vacuum. The BP60 operates completely without cords, providing vacuuming freedom and allowing cleaning in populated spaces without health and safety worries. It includes SEBO's proven safety features: in the event of a blockage or overload, the unit automatically shuts off. When in the locked, upright position (park position), the brush lifts to safeguard your floors.
Like other SEBO vacuum cleaners, maintenance is tool-free. The term "Softcase" refers to the filter bag housing, which is made from lightweight, textile material. The filter case of the SEBO SOFTCASE BP60 is crafted from a soft textile with a two-way zip, making it lightweight, durable, shockproof, and easy to handle.
Equipped with a powerful 25.2 V rechargeable battery boasting a capacity of 308 Wh, the vacuum offers an impressive runtime of up to 60 minutes under full load. The Power Unit (the battery) can be conveniently charged while in the unit or externally with the included Power Charger, reaching full charge in just 250 minutes.
It is important to mention that the Sebo BP60 does not feature an integrated suction hose or wand like those found on the mains cable operated models. The vacuum functions solely through the brush roller against the carpet or floor surface. Additionally, the BP60 does not come with any additional tools or attachments.
Key features of the Sebo BP60 Softcase model;
- Cordless Convenience: Battery-operated for versatile vacuuming in any setting.
- Removable Battery: Charge the battery wherever you like using the external charging unit. Simply plug it in and let it charge.
- Single Impeller Motor System: One motor operates at 17,000 rotations per minute, delivering powerful suction and brush roller action.
- Manual Height Adjustment: This four-level manual system adapts to various carpet heights and thicknesses.
- 5.5-Litre Dust Bag: With a generous capacity, this allows for prolonged use before needing to change bags, boasting the largest dust bag size in the Sebo upright range. The four-layer dust bags ensure effective micro-filtration.
- Safety Features: Designed with a non-slip brush roller drive belt and an overload protection system that automatically shuts off the brush motor if jammed, safeguarding the vacuum's components.
- Sturdy Construction: Crafted from high-quality ABS for enhanced durability.
Where is the BP60 Softcase best suited?
Opt for the BP60 Softcase in situations where the use of a mains cable could pose a challenge and daily cleaning is necessary in populated areas.
Every venue, facility, or building has its own unique characteristics, just as the operators using them do. This guide serves as a general reference to help you determine which Sebo vacuum would be the best fit for your needs. One undeniable fact is that Sebo upright commercial vacuum cleaners are recognised as the professional and correct choice. At MK Floortec, we have decades of experience supplying thousands of Sebo vacuums to a diverse range of users. Many Sebo vacuums continue to be utilised daily even after over ten years of service. You can find comprehensive product information for each Sebo vacuum model on our online store, including detailed specifications. We maintain stock of the entire Sebo upright commercial vacuum cleaner range, along with the various models within each collection. If you're uncertain about which Sebo vacuum cleaner will best meet your cleaning requirements, please don't hesitate to Contact Us. Our team will be happy to assist you and answer any additional questions you may have about Sebo products.
