Commercial Upright (UK)

I will try and be clear about this as I find the info isn't all that easy!

The SEBO BS36 uses a twin motor similar to the older 360. They're built solidly and have quiet motors, also easy to unclog and great cleaners for carpets. They weigh 8/8.3kg but they come with a stitched in 10m cord through the handle against the single motor run SEBO 350 Evolution which weighs 8.3kg and has a 12 metre removable, replaceable cable.

The Evolution series REPLACES the older 370/470 Comfort uprights which don't have removable cables and run on 2 motors. They do however have tool storage on board and like the Evolution features both a long crevice tool & a separate upholstery brush tool. Certainly if you can source a new one you might find cheaper cost prices!

My old 360 is being used at church at present and it has found favour with others. I find it more useful to use when I detach the power head and just carry the bin and suction motor unit vertically with me when cleaning seats or pews. I end up laying the machine down or propping it upright and use the suction hose to gather up sawdust mess from the seats.

It also has a Sebo Felix twin tool holder on the front of the handle where cleaning tools can be stored. However the tool storer itself is vulnerable and probably only really suitable for those with gentle hands if they are going to store tools on it!

The BS36 & Evolution use the same type of dust bag which tend to be cheaper as they are paper based rather than synthetic disposable dust bags seen on the X series, which the 370 also uses.

Either way at the end of the day, consider your purchase prices and your operatives who have to use the upright. If they are used to simplistic controls, I'd pick the BS36 over the Evolution 350. The BS36 comes with one cleaning tool but ONLY A clip on the front to store it.

If the staff are liable/known to break cables, then its the Evolution 350 which has a replaceable, longer cable; it also comes with two cleaning tools which store on the back of the machine.

This post was last edited 08/15/2016 at 18:31


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Post# 357687 8/15/2016 at 04:19 (2,810 days old) by glenste (England)
Checkrate/Likes I am about to purchase an upright vacuum for commercial use and have narrowed the choice to a Sebo BS36 or a Sebo Evolution 350. Which is best? Any advise would be appreciated!

Post# 357689 , Reply# 1 8/15/2016 at 05:01 (2,810 days old) by Vintagerepairer (England)
Checkrate/Likes You would have to define "commercial use" and explain who was going to be using it before you can get the best answer. For instance, if it is being left somewhere where the cleaning staff or anyone else for that matter might break it or steal it, then no matter what cleaner is the best for the job, it's not best for the situation as that will cost you a fortune to keep replacing etc.

Post# 357690 , Reply# 2 8/15/2016 at 05:36 (2,810 days old) by glenste (England)
Checkrate/Likes It will be for use by housekeeping staff in a care environment. There is little risk of theft and should be looked after as well as could reasonably be expected.

Post# 357707 , Reply# 3 8/15/2016 at 11:51 (2,810 days old) by Vintagerepairer (England)
Checkrate/Likes Have you seen the Truvox Valet upright at all?

Post# 357724 , Reply# 4 8/15/2016 at 17:39 (2,810 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2)
Checkrate/Likes I will try and be clear about this as I find the info isn't all that easy! The SEBO BS36 uses a twin motor similar to the older 360. They're built solidly and have quiet motors, also easy to unclog and great cleaners for carpets. They weigh 8/8.3kg but they come with a stitched in 10m cord through the handle against the single motor run SEBO 350 Evolution which weighs 8.3kg and has a 12 metre removable, replaceable cable. The Evolution series REPLACES the older 370/470 Comfort uprights which don't have removable cables and run on 2 motors. They do however have tool storage on board and like the Evolution features both a long crevice tool & a separate upholstery brush tool. Certainly if you can source a new one you might find cheaper cost prices! My old 360 is being used at church at present and it has found favour with others. I find it more useful to use when I detach the power head and just carry the bin and suction motor unit vertically with me when cleaning seats or pews. I end up laying the machine down or propping it upright and use the suction hose to gather up sawdust mess from the seats. It also has a Sebo Felix twin tool holder on the front of the handle where cleaning tools can be stored. However the tool storer itself is vulnerable and probably only really suitable for those with gentle hands if they are going to store tools on it! The BS36 & Evolution use the same type of dust bag which tend to be cheaper as they are paper based rather than synthetic disposable dust bags seen on the X series, which the 370 also uses. Either way at the end of the day, consider your purchase prices and your operatives who have to use the upright. If they are used to simplistic controls, I'd pick the BS36 over the Evolution 350. The BS36 comes with one cleaning tool but ONLY A clip on the front to store it. If the staff are liable/known to break cables, then its the Evolution 350 which has a replaceable, longer cable; it also comes with two cleaning tools which store on the back of the machine. This post was last edited 08/15/2016 at 18:31

Post# 357727 , Reply# 5 8/15/2016 at 18:29 (2,809 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2)
Checkrate/Likes This might be simpler to look at! View Full Size

Post# 357748 , Reply# 6 8/15/2016 at 21:19 (2,809 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2)
Checkrate/Likes Mike81's video on the similar Karcher upright which is the same as the SEBO 360 and similar BS36 is pretty impressive on carpet. SEBO's Evolution upright uses the same brush roll and only has one replaceable strip of brushes that twists around a metal roller bar.

Post# 357757 , Reply# 7 8/16/2016 at 01:48 (2,809 days old) by glenste (England)
Checkrate/Likes 1 Thanks for the info! I think the BS36 is the best option for my business.

Post# 357765 , Reply# 8 8/16/2016 at 09:21 (2,809 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2)
Checkrate/Likes Glad I could help.