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My vacuum cleaner has lost suction

Jun 29th 2011

This is the most common statement that we receive here at TVD followed by a “What do I do about it?” question. The main reasons a vacuum cleaner has lost suction is due to blockages, ill-fitting filters/bags or internal damage. Follow these steps to determine the cause of blockage for your machine:

• Check for any blockages in the nozzle, pipe, hose, and especially in the bent tube which is the most constricting element of the vacuum cleaner. Drop a socket, marble or a $2 coin through the hose to ensure there’s no obstruction. If you can’t retrieve the object then Contact Us as the tubes are blocked.
• If you have checked for blockages and the pipes are clear then the problem could be an internal one. Most vacuum cleaners have a propeller (fan blade) that directs the air in the proper direction to affect suction. These propellers are usually made from plastic which over time can break especially when struck by a hard object that has entered the vacuum. It could be this that is broken.
• Check to make sure that all of the filters are not blocked. Clean the filters. If you have a domestic vacuum cleaner with a non hazardous H.E.P.A. filters test to see if it is clogged by banging it gently with the dirty side down over a sheet of paper, replace if it is clogged.
  
• Is the paper dust-bag “sheeting” covered with fine dust? If so this means that a concentrated patch on the paper bag blocking the air is created thus causing a lack of suction and the machine will heat up triggering the thermal switch and cause the unit to be turned off. This can be alleviated by reducing the suction level after knocking the dust from where it adheres to the vacuum bag. You may also try putting screwed up tissues or kitchen roll in the dust bag, which in cyclonic machines may mix with the fine dust and reduce the sheeting effect. 
• Go through the Troubleshooting section of your user’s manual and follow the manufacturer’s guidelines. If all else fails Contact Us and we can have a look at the machine to determine the cause of loss of suction.

Shoes Off

Jun 22nd 2011

If you’re a parent and have carpeted floors you will most probably have at one time or another shouted to your kids to take their shoes off before walking on the floors. Carpets are expensive to lay down and it’s natural to want to keep them looking great for as long as possible, but with all of the dirt, spills, toy pile-ups, smear marks, sticky hands etc that your carpet has to endure, their time of beauty can be limited. To help extend the life of your carpets we have compiled a few tips on keeping them in great condition.

• Regular vacuuming is of course a must, don’t wait for the dust to gather for too long as it will just be harder to remove. So what is regular vacuuming? That depends on your home, how many children you have and whether you have pets as well. In these cases you could find yourself vacuuming every day!
• Move your furniture around. Keeping furniture in one spot will dent and discolour the carpet. By moving your furniture every few months you will also be creating new traffic pathways and thus not create a worn- pathway look.
• Don’t eat on carpeted floors. This is the biggest challenge with young children; preventing them from eating on the carpets. Food spillage is the number one cause for dingy and old looking carpets so to avoid this pitfall eat at the dining room table and if your dining room is carpeted put some plastic sheets down to protect the carpets.
• Clean spills immediately. Should spillage occur clean it up immediately to avoid staining. I always keep a carpet stain remover on hand so I can quickly spray and wipe as soon as an accident happens.
• Rug up. For high traffic areas invest in some rugs. There are such a variety of styles and colours these days there will surely be one to compliment your living area whilst providing protection to the carpet laid underneath.
• Shampoo your carpets. Have your carpets professionally cleaned at least twice year. In between these cleans I like to use dry carpet or foam cleaners that you can spray over the carpet and then vacuum up. Before doing this test a small patch for colour fastness and read up on the manufacturers care instructions.
• Shoes off! The easiest solution is to keep your entrance ways clear from dirt and take your shoes off outside and wear slippers inside the house.

If you are in need for a new vacuum cleaner or carpet washer please contact us and we will do our best to help you out!

How to choose the right vacuum cleaner

Jun 15th 2011

I believe that one of the best inventions ever created was the vacuum cleaner. Just imagine how dirty and disgusting looking your carpets and floors would be if you didn’t have a vacuum cleaner! Not to mention the amount of time it saves from cleaning and scrubbing by hand. The problem though is that there are so many cleaners on the market, how do you know which is the best vacuum cleaner for you? Here’s some advice for you to help make the choosing process easier:

1. Try to view the vacuum cleaner outside of its box. At The Vacuum Doctor we will show you the vacuum cleaner and offer a free demonstration on its usage. By holding and manoeuvring the cleaner before purchase, you will have a better idea of its “comfort ability”
2. What design does the vacuum cleaner have? Is it an upright or a canister shape? Canister shapes are good for homes with small children and pets as they won’t topple over. Upright cleaners are great for those with back problems. We also stock backpack vacuum cleaners so there’s no dragging of a machine around. In all cases look at the weight, don’t purchase anything that is too heavy to lift or move around.
3. Can the vacuum head pivot easily? The head needs to be able to fit under furniture and move into various sized spaces.
4. Vacuum cleaners with HEPA filters are best for families and anyone who suffers from dust, asthma or allergens as these filters suck up 99.97% of all particles and microbes.
5. Check if the cleaner uses a canister or a vacuum bag for collection of dust and particles. Both have their pros and it is best to decide on what will suit you.
   
   
6. Ensure that your vacuum cleaner has all of the attachments you will require to clean your home i.e. tube extension, brush heads. Some pipes can be extended if you require a longer one.
   
   
7. Lastly check the warranty of the cleaner. The longer the warranty to cover motor damage the better. Most cleaners will not have a warranty to cover the damage caused by improper care of filters.

If you need any further help come and visit us at TVD. We’ll help you to choose the best vacuum cleaner for your home.

Dust can lead to fire

Jun 6th 2011

Looking at the title you may be forgiven for thinking I have gone mad, “How can dust lead to a fire?” you may be asking. Well I’m not going crazy – in some situations dust can become very volatile and can cause explosions. Now that I have your attention let me explain:

Combustible dust particles that are suspended in the air within an enclosed area could easily ignite and set off an explosion. The Wikipedia lists four conditions needed to create an explosion:

1. Combustible dust
2. Dust suspended in the air at a high concentration
3. There is an oxidant (Oxygen)
4. There is a source of ignition

Combustible dust can be created by many materials; like flour, sugar, grain, sawdust, coal, powdered milk, magnesium, powdered metals and pollen. Should a large amount of collective dust come into contact with a source of ignition like friction, an electrostatic discharge, arcing from machinery, hot surfaces or a flame then an explosion will occur.

Just last month a combustible dust explosion happened in a Hon Hai plant (also known as Foxconn) in the polishing department, killing three people. This company is the manufacturer for the Apple iPad 2! Over 200 explosions occurred in Australia in 2008. The statistics for the following years have not been readily available but there have been numerous news reports covering combustible dust explosions over these years.

The scary part is not the explosions that occur but the health risks incurred before the explosions. Cleaning and laundry powder and fertilisers can lead to nose and throat irritation which can also have a corrosive effect. Flour and grain dust can lead to asthma. Wood dust can increase cancer risks.

One of the most effective ways to reduce both health and explosive risks is to “wet clean” surfaces and use industrial vacuum cleaners with HEPA filters to vacuum up the dust particles. Should your company be operating in a dust-producing industry view our industrial vacuum cleaner catalogue or contact us so we can advise you on the best machine to suit your needs.

iPod Giveaway

Mar 30th 2011

Purchase any product from the website, mention newsletter 3 on your order form and go into the draw to win an iPod Shuffle which will be engraved with a personal message just for you. Competition closes on the 19th April and the winner will be announced on the 26th April.

Nilfisk Workhorse Keeps On And On With Help From The Doctor!!

Mar 6th 2011

Newsletter Subscription

Mar 3rd 2011

To everyone whom received our newsletter that we sent out on Tuesday we want to MAKE SURE you still want to receive our newsletters before we send the next one out in a fortnight’s time; if you do, please add TVD (The Vacuum Doctor) to your Contact List or Address Book in your email program to ensure you will continue to receive up-to-date news on the latest trends, sales, tips and tricks in the vacuuming / cleaning world.

If you DO NOT want to receive our newsletter please send an email to andy@vacuumdoctor.com.au with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the subject heading. That’s it, we won’t ask any questions on why you want to opt-out, and we will remove your email address from our list immediately.

Thank you for your time and wishing you all the best.

Donating to the Premiers Flood Relief

Feb 3rd 2011

Inland tsunamis, heavy rainfall, flooding and now cyclones, one wonders what could possibly happen next to the state of Queensland? We pray that this will just make the people of Queensland stronger than ever and that through the cleanup and rebuilding process new friendships and relationships will be formed and that the state will go from strength to strength.

Everyone is trying their best to lend a helping hand and that includes us; we will donate 5% of your purchase price of Nilfisk cleaning equipment (net of tax) to Premier Anna Bligh's Disaster Relief Appeal. Just mention code FBAB on your order. Every little bit helps.

We're Back

Feb 3rd 2011

We’re BACK! Now that Christmas is over and we have had a wonderful and relaxing mini-holiday over the Australia Day long weekend the whole team is refreshed and ready to go! So feel free to pop into the store and chat to us about your vacuuming and cleaning needs.

Australia Day

Jan 26th 2011

We would like to wish you all a very happy Australia Day! We pray that not only on this day but everyday you will be greatly blessed with good health, wealth and tons of happiness!

Please note that we will be closed for the long weekend (26 January - 31 January). Keep save and see you all soon!

Flood Victims - Cleanup Process

Jan 18th 2011

Our heartfelt wishes go out to everyone who has been affected by the flooding in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria; we pray that your families will be safe and that this tragedy will only make you stronger and that your family ties, will and spirit can never be broken!

The cleanup process has begun in many of the flood stricken areas across Queensland and with more flooding affecting NSW and VIC it seems that the whole country will just be focusing on salvaging what has been left behind in the wake of these horrible tragedies!

Many TV reports have focused on the arduous tasks of cleaning and how the smell from the stagnant water can impregnate the walls and flooring of your home. To help with preventing this problem and to get all the mud and muck off buildings we have petrol powered Gerni Pressure Washers that can use filtered flood water to water blast the insides of houses, schools, pubs, and even children’s play grounds.

Please note that flood soaked carpets really need to be removed as they begin to grow mould with spores and once they get into the air they can make people in buildings sick, with the most vulnerable being the elderly in aged care facilities or children in child care centres. We know it is costly to replace all wet carpets at once and so to help reduce mould build up whilst you are awaiting the funds and manpower to replace the carpets use HEPA filtered vacuum cleaners, such as the HDS 2000, or the GD 5 HEPA back pack to vacuum your carpets.

To help clean and dry carpeted areas we have a range of cleaners to suit your needs and now more so than ever your budget: George by Numatic is a Carpet Extraction Machine that offers deep cleaning results and is easily transportable. It can also be used as a great dry vacuum cleaner afterwards!! The Nilfisk AX410 Carpet Extraction Machine with its rotating brush offers thorough cleaning of very dirty carpets. The Nilfisk-Alto TW 1400 Carpet Extraction Machine is a professional spray extractor and is suitable for cleaning large areas. The Nilfisk MX 307 H Hot Water Extraction Machine uses an in-line heater to provide hot water on demand for fast and efficient cleaning. To view our product range please click here.

Our default carpet drier is the Cleanstar Carpet Blower (Air Mover) which has an in-built trolley and handle, and we also have 2 Clarke Alto Directair Dryer/Blower in stock. We know these are trying times and we would like to make your lives and the cleanup process a little easier so if you need any assistance please feel free to contact us!

All orders over $700 are shipped freight free!

Happy Christmas & Wonderful New Year!!

Dec 18th 2010

Dangers of Asbestos

Dec 1st 2010

Asbestos is a highly toxic product found in a variety of manufactured goods and was most commonly used in attic insulations, walls, doors, ceilings, eaves, kitchens, bathrooms, cork boards and in vinyl floor tiles, and in sheds and garages. Its popularity was due to it being a strong and durable insulator that was also water and fireproof.

Its toxicity was firstly discovered in the early 1900’s but industrial plants ignored the health warnings and allowed their workers to continue working with the product and it wasn’t until the mid 1970’s that it became public knowledge of its dangers when asbestos-related diseases like Benign Pleural Disease, lung cancer, Asbestosis and Mesothelioma started increasing and affecting hundreds of people. The fine inorganic dust particles like silica and coal are what makes asbestos so dangerous; these tiny particles are easily inhaled and internally absorbed where they can cause a lot of damage.  

It has been advised that if you live in a home or are exposed to buildings like schools, offices, churches and recreation centres built between 1945 and 1980 that the building should be checked for asbestos; and especially if you are renovating any of these buildings the appropriate protective gear should be worn and only licensed asbestos removal contractors should be employed.

If you are a contractor or worker in an industrial organisation specialising in the removal of asbestos or asbestos particles have been found in your home or work place you should try to minimise the generation of the airborne particles by wetting the areas and shadow vacuuming. WARNING: Household vacuum cleaners must never be used where asbestos is or may be present, even if they have a HEPA filter. Only vacuum cleaners complying with the requirements of AS/NZS 60335.2.69:2003 Household and similar electrical appliances -Safety-Particular requirements for wet and dry vacuum cleaners, including power brush, for industrial and commercial use and AS 4260-1997 High Efficiency Particulate Air Filters (HEPA) – Classification, Construction and Performance are to be used.

The Nilfisk Type H IVB 3/5/7 vacuum cleaners are the best and most sought after vacuum cleaners purchased to do the tough job of removing asbestos. If you would like more information on these vacuum cleaners please browse through our online shopping site or Contact Us.

Come Rain and NO Shine

Nov 29th 2010

The eastern states of Australia have been experiencing extremely wild and unpredictable weather over the last few months with torrential rain falls, snow in springtime, flash flooding and gale force winds battering the coastlines.  There are still current flood warnings for some areas (check out http://www.bom.gov.au/cgi-bin/wrap_fwo.pl?IDQ20885.html for more information) and this year will see a rise in cyclone activity which means more rain and damage are on their way.

If your home or business has become a victim of this erratic weather and you have experienced water damage to your carpets or possessions you might want to know about a handy little dryer/blower: the Alto Directair Dryer/Blower can be conveniently stacked with two or more dryers to dry your carpets and possessions. They can also be used for inflating and ventilating. This quiet operating machine will definitely come in handy in the wet months to come; for more information and to see our special price on it please visit http://tinyurl.com/2g8l2mz

Creepy Crawlies in YOUR Bed!

Nov 26th 2010

Yuk! Just the mention of bed bugs will make anyone’s stomach churn. These small parasitic insects live by feeding solely on the blood of warm-blooded animals which includes YOU! As these tiny insects are so hard to spot and due to their night time feeding habits they could potentially spend years feeding off you without ever being noticed.

Should you discover a skin rash or begin to show signs of allergic symptoms make sure that you search not only your bed, but your pillows and furniture too for these pesky bugs. People used to believe that bed bugs would only be found in dodgy hotels and motels but never have people been more off the mark; bed bugs can also be found in airport lounge rooms, on airplanes, buses, cruise ships, couches, bed boards and now even in the workplace! Yes, your office could be hosting a multitude of bed bugs as these little critters like to hitch lifts between clothing, in luggage, on pets, bats, birds, rats and in furniture, thus they can be transported from one location to another.

Now that you are totally creeped out and have started scratching your body what can you do about these pests? Not everyone can afford to bring the bed bug sniffer dogs into your home or workplace to detect them; also bed bugs are becoming more resistant to extermination through the use of pesticides so your only choices are really to vacuum regularly, heat treat your mattresses and pay for an exterminator to come once a year to your home. Always clean second hand furniture and avoid picking up mattresses and furniture from the street verge.

We have a range of vacuum cleaners that offer both wet and dry cleaning options so you can vacuum and then wash your own furniture and mattresses. Please peruse our website or contact us to discuss your vacuuming and cleaning needs.

Christmas Gifts

Nov 15th 2010

With the shopping malls decked out in tinsel, baubles and twinkling lights it is impossible to forget that Christmas is just around the corner and now is the time to start looking for some Christmas presents. Women want to be spoiled with personal gifts at Christmas time, those that show her she is appreciated and loved and therefore objects pertaining to the home are usually frowned upon. BUT women also want the best possible gadgets to make their home beautiful and to ease the load on the cleaning and tidying up front– especially if there are children or pets running around the home and therefore she would also love the latest and best vacuuming products on the market.

If you are a male and wish to stay in your wife’s or girlfriend’s good- books you will not and I repeat NOT just buy her a vacuum cleaner for Christmas (a vacuum cleaner with a diamond will be much more appreciated!) and so your best option would be to tactfully give her a personal gift Christmas morning and then say something along the lines of, “My love, I’ve noticed that the old vacuum cleaner is just not good enough for US, so I thought we should get one that will make it easier and quicker to clean the house and so I got US this fantastic vacuum cleaner from The Vacuum Doctor (TVD), and to show you how great it is I am going to clean the house for you!” and proceed to clean the house....I can guarantee that you will be lavished with praise and tender loving for the rest of the day and maybe even the following day too J

Now if you’re buying for a male you cannot go wrong with high pressure water cleaners! These ultra-handy man tools will leave your man the hottest property on the block and let him know it. The high pressure water cleaners can quickly and easily remove dirt, grime and grease from the most inaccessible places making outdoor cleaning an enjoyable and effortless job. If you want to get the kids in on the cleaning front take a look at Charles, George, Henry and Hetty – these adorable vacuum cleaners will entice any child to get stuck into the cleaning chores.

Above all else have a fantastic Christmas with your family and get everyone involved in the cleaning up process.

Shopping Mall Vacuum Retailers vs. Specialised Dealers

Nov 7th 2010

How many times have you walked into a retail shop in the shopping mall wanting to buy a product and the sales assistant who comes to to help you, has no idea why one particular product may suit you, the customer, rather than an other?! This mainly occurs because the sales assistant employed to sell the products is ten to one very young and only interested in earning some extra cash and is not concerned on learning about the products. This is especially true when it comes to vacuum cleaners.

So why trust a shopping mall retailer with your hard earned money , when you can get excellent customer service from a specialised dealer with more than 20 years experience in the professional vacuum cleaning business, who can be relied on to sell you a reliable and cost saving machine to last you many years?

Vacuum and cleaning equipment are our passion and we strive to exceed customer’s expectations when delivering information, the actual product and services to our customers. Our personalised service makes all the difference to your shopping experience.

Here’s how we are different and can help you:

• Firstly, we will help you determine what size & style of vacuum cleaner you need. We take into consideration the layout and size of the area you wish to clean, no need for a large barrel vacuum cleaner if you have a cluttered area to clean!

• Are there vinyl, wooden, tiled or carpeted floors to clean? Do you or your staff prefer say, a backpack vacuum cleaner, or an upright vacuum cleaner?

• What special tasks do you need your vacuum cleaner to do? You might want to consider a vacuum cleaner that can vacuum up water & other fluids, or even wash fabrics and carpets so that no mess remains behind after an accident occurs, such as in an aged care facility.

• Premisis where there maybe children, should have vacuum cleaners fitted with HEPA filters to keep the allergens from pollens, animals & general house dust within the machine. So many of our kids are brought up in athsma aware homes where dusts are kept to a minimum, mattress covers are used & cuddly toys put in freezer to kill mites!! No wonder athsma attacks happen when these kids go to school, day care or play centres!!

• We will demonstrate the models to you and give you the opportunity to ask questions about them.

• Once you are happy with the machine you wish to purchase, we will make the sales process painless (you will actually enjoy this part and not dread it as you’ll be making a considered investment into your business)

• We offer the best after sales support and on-site preventive maintenance options.

• For the ever increasing amount of customers who like to make online purchases in the comfort of their home or office, where they can concentrate on the cleaning needs for what they have around them, there is lots of information provided on our website. Of cours in this age of e-commerce, the products may be purchased from here, and if you need any extra help, contact us as you browse. Your questions will help us provide better content to others, and often we can upload information directly. Most new machinary is shipped free of freight costs & if checkout adds freight, let us know & it will be removed!!

Purchasing quality cleaning equipment can be a daunting task and we are here to help you purchase the right vacuum cleaner, carpet extraction machine, floor scrubber or sweeper to suit your needs and not just try to sell you one so that we can make our monthly quota. We want our clients to return happily for more equipment, not to have inadequate machines prematurely repaired.

The Nilfisk Vacuums You Need

Oct 12th 2010

Calling all industrial & commercial businesses in Western Australia – we have what you need!

For years now, WA has been growing into the resources heart of Australia that has provided financial stability in the face of an international credit crunch and continues to keep the economy of Australia by being one of the strongest in the world.

But with industrial strength comes industrial hazards that must be taken seriously, if, as a nation if we are to maintain good health for all our workers. If we don’t look after our health and safety at work then we can place no emphasis on prosperity as it has no value over the lives of the people who strive to bring us those financial gains. With all this in mind, why has it been impossible until now to find a tough but user-friendly and cost effective TYPE H HEPA Filtered vacuum cleaner to remove the harmful dusts that can be found in many work places across Australia? Hazardous dusts that our people are exposed to on a daily basis, such as asbestos and lead, have been proven to be serious to our long term health and may be a cause of cancer & un-timely death. So, What can be done?

This is where Nilfisk’s range of internationally tested Type H HEPA Filtered vacuum cleaners, the Nilfisk TYPE H IVB 3, IVB 5 and IVB 7, are now recognised worldwide in providing that peace of mind controlling this menace across the world and Australia. However, for this kind of specialist equipment, traditionally businesses would have had difficulties seeking this type of vacuum cleaner out locally, & had to wait weeks for them to be shipped from Eastern Australia or even to be supplied from over-seas. Now these are are available with a couple of mouse clicks, from right here in Western Australia, ready to be supplied to the resources sector in the North West of Australia.

Similarly, any maintenance, servicing or training of operators on the equipment can be catered for by The Vacuum Doctor (TVD) In Perth, Western Australia’s capital city. From our premisis in Burswood on the Great Eastern Hwy. Within 5 minutes of the airport, we supply, service, maintain and train right here on your doorstep. Your staff can pick up parts & new machines & take them up to site in the North-West on the next flight, we can also drop them off at the airport terminal for you!!

Finally, Western Australia has a wonderful solution to a long time problem. For all your needs in relation to hazardous dusts, you will save precious time and productivity will continue to increase as The Vacuum Doctor, the most experienced locals in the business of supplying approved TYPE H Nilfisk vacuum cleaners, bring you everything you need, and then some!!

Nilfisk IVB TYPE H Vacuum Cleaners

Oct 10th 2010

In many applications, placing such a high emphasis on choosing the correct vacuum cleaner may seem a little over the top.  However, when you’re working in an environment where there are not only vast quantities of dust, but also certified, hazardous dusts such as those from asbestos & lead, choosing the right vacuum cleaner is essential to maintain good health.

Nilfisk have developed a range of industrial and commercial vacuum cleaners that have been specifically designed to collect even the most  minute particles of hazardous dusts such as asbestos and lead.  That is, a HEPA or TYPE H  vacuum cleaner which has been designed with a High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filter as the last filtration stage. A HEPA filter is a filter that is capable of capturing particles of 0.3 microns with 99.97% efficiency. The vacuum cleaner must be designed so that all the air drawn into the machine is expelled through the HEPA filter with none of the air leaking past it.

 In my opinion, businesses involved with managing this material, have been crying out for a product of this nature for quite some time.  Ordinary vacuum cleaners have inadequate filtering and sealing capacities to deal with the microscopic dust particles that are common in many work environments throughout Australia, both urban and rural.  This is why many pro-active businesses are now choosing the Nilfisk Type H Approved Hazardous vacuums IVB 3H/ IVB 5H/ IVB 7H to safely clean their floors and work surfaces as well as to remove asbestos and lead particles ensuring the continued good health of their workers. 

These approved TYPE H vacuum cleaners have excellent and constant suction power by using  the  Xtreme  Clean System, and are compact, very flexible and are capable of cleaning all dusts in M and H classes of hazardous dusts listed, in both wet and dry conditions.  With its tough and efficient design, Nilfisk have been able to market this particular range of vacuums as a cost effective solution to the cleaning problems encountered by many industrial workers today.  This makes the IVB range very suitable to on-site contractors as they can operate the cleaner alone, with high quality safety features as  it’s robust enough to travel in the back of any ute or van.  So not only do you get a cleaner that is superior to all others in its ability to provide its users with a safe working environment, but it is also very time and cost effective.

Nilfisk, No Risk, The obvious choice in TYPE H industrial vacuum cleaners.

The Best Hazardous Dust Vacuums In The Business!!

Oct 5th 2010

 

When it comes to purchasing a quality professional hazardous industrial vacuum cleaner like the Type H IVB 3/5/7 range from Nilfisk, many companies will promise an excellent product at an excellent rate.  However, as this is such a specialised and complex piece of equipment that plays such an important role in the safety of your working environment, you need to know that there’s more to the sales pitch than that.  TVD can offer you that unique and personalised service right here in Western Australia that not only combines a great product with one of the best prices in Australia, but we promise to deliver the best service after your purchase.

Not only are we the most experienced local provider of this particular range of Nilfisk technology, but having around 20 years experience in the business of selling and maintaining specialist vacuum cleaners and over 67 years accumulated experience, we give you the best after sales experience that will never fail to impress.

Should, for any reason, your equipment need to be serviced, repaired or replaced, you can guarantee that our team will be on hand to minimise the downtime effect on your business.  In the Perth metropolitan area, we specialise in on-site preventive maintenance, however, as many of these products are used in Western Australia's mineral rich North West including "Off Shore" areas, with our extensive knowledge and experience about the entire Nilfisk range, most common parts are nearly always available which means no long delays waiting for parts, and we will willingly "borrow" less common items from other machines.

For accurate budgeting of maintenance costs, rest assured in investing in the TVD Preventative Maintenance Agreement where no further charge for labour or service call out charges are made, ensuring valuable equipment is always ready to work & in good working order. During the periodic maintenance of clients equipment every 3 to 6 months only replacement parts & accessories are charged for. In the rare occurrence of a breakdown happening between maintenance visits, then service calls are free from further service or labour charges,We always put the needs of our professional clients foremost, and schedule services and maintenance visits to suit your individual situation and can even provide training in your workshop when servicing and maintaining the equipment.

We are also very proud of our genuine commitment to clients purchasing equipment from TVD, both at our physical premises and online through our state-of –the art E-Commerce website,

When you buy any one of the hazardous range of Nilfisk vacuum cleaners from the Vacuum Doctor, you know you are getting a quality product, the finest maintenance and support there is in Western Australia.

TVD Wins Nilfisk-Alto Award For 2nd Year Running!

Jun 1st 2010

Yes, we've done it again; we have won the Nilfisk-Alto Western Australian Dealer of the Year for the second year running! This means we have sold the most Nilfisk-Alto vacuum products in the state. The award was proudly presented to us by the state manager Andrew Olsen.

You might be wondering who the Nilfisk-Alto brand really are? Nilfisk-Advance A/S is the owner of the Nilfisk-Alto brand and they are one of the leading professional cleaning equipment companies in the world. With manufacturing facilities found in seven countries and sales representatives world- wide they have a highly regarded and trustworthy brand image and we supply quality High Pressure Washers, Vacuum Cleaners and Floor Care Equipment to agriculture, automotive and industrial companies, cleaning contractors and private consumers. (Source: http://www.nilfisk-alto.com/About,_,Nilfisk-ALTO.aspx)

With their innovative mind set Nilfisk is fast becoming a company to “watch” as they are helping to lead the way in saving energy by using green technology, and are cutting carbon emissions by reducing travel time for employees by opting for videoconferencing instead. My favourite ground-breaking idea from the Nilfisk-Alto company is their expansion into the automatic cleaning area by creating an automatic cleaning robot! Alas this has so far only been used on the pig farms but I am sure sometime in the future there will be a robot that will clean our homes & workplaces as well!

Until we reach those heady robotic cleaning times, we will have to make do with the wonderful vacuum cleaning range available today. For more information on our products and to see how they will make your cleaning life so much easier please peruse the rapidly expanding content on our website.

The Vacuum Doctor Wins Nilfisk-Alto Western Australian Vacuum Cleaner Dealer Of The Year 2008

Feb 15th 2009

 It came out of the blue, NILFISK-ALTO blue specifically!!

On the 11th of February 2009, Andrew Olson, W.A State Sales Manager for NILFISK-ALTO dropped by to see The Vacuum Doctor, and had a pleased smile on his face as he presented Andy & Tricia Hawcroft of The Vacuum Doctor with the Nilfisk-Alto  2008 Western Australian Dealer of the year for vacuums!!



To a guy who had never even won a chook raffle, this was big news!! But as Andy will always remind you, he's not a salesman, he's just a service guy who supplies fair dinkum products people want to buy, great products will sell themselves & the Xtreme range of vacuums from Nilfisk-Alto are great products!!

Here's to more success in the future!!

Vacuum Doctor Starts Blogging

Jan 1st 2009

In deed, they did buy it, so when I went around to complete the sale, I thought I'd see how the machine performed in the real world. So, as the Nilfisk GS 82 was to be de-commissioned, I sucked the entire 50 litre contents of the dust container clean, of the powder coating,



and then without stopping, vacuumed clean the 20 year plus cotton main filter, so it was as white as snow! This can be seen from the picture.

My curiosity was still not satisfied, so I then removed the TYPE M PET cartridge filter, to find this as clean as a whistle on the inside, with no visible dust having passed through the rinseable, PET media. Again this can be seen in the photographs.