Flotex & Modular Carpet Tiles

Trouble vacuuming Flotex, Carpet Tiles and Carpet Planks? Vacuum Flotex Carpet Tiles now with ease.

Vacuum Cleaners for Flotex as recommended by Forbo Flooring Manufacturer

Flotex is unique compared to other soft textile floors because of its fibre construction. By combining a high-density flocked surface with a heavy-duty resilient foundation Flotex offers the best of both worlds in terms of performance and comfort.

Forbo the manufacturer of Flotex recommends using a dual motor upright vacuum with a rotating brush like the SEBO BS or Dart Series. Make several passes with the vacuum cleaner to ensure that all loose dirt is removed. The brush should be approximately 1/8” below the vacuum cleaner casing to ensure proper agitation. Make several passes with the vacuum cleaner to ensure that all loose dirt is removed. Vacuum action should be fast forward and slow backward.

Flotex Flocked Flooring Vacuum Cleaners

Dual motor upright vacuum SEBO BS360
SEBO BS360
SEBO BS460 twin motor upright vacuum
SEBO BS460
SEBO Dart 2 dual motor upright
SEBO Dart 2
SEBO G5 Commercial Vacuum
SEBO G5
SEBO ET Powerheads Powerbrushes
SEBO Powerheads
SEBO XP Upright Vacuum Cleaner
SEBO XP Series
SEBO D9 Professional

Vacuum Cleaners for Carpet Tiles and Carpet Planks as recommended by Flooring Manufacturer

Commercial flooring manufacturers such as Godfrey Hirst, Victoria Carpets, Signature Floors, Ontera, Interface Flor agree that vacuum cleaner performance will directly affect the longevity and presentation of the commercial carpet. Vacuuming should be undertaken using a quality vacuum cleaner with a power head, preferably with dual motors (one motor powering the brush to agitate pile and the second motor providing strong suction).

Modular Carpet Tiles and Carpet Planks

Vacuum Flotex Carpet Tiles Dual motor upright vacuum SEBO BS360
SEBO BS360
Vacuum Flotex Carpet Tiles SEBO BS460 twin motor upright vacuum
SEBO BS460
Vacuum Flotex Carpet Tiles SEBO Dart 2 dual motor upright
SEBO Dart 2
SEBO G5 Commercial Vacuum
SEBO G5
SEBO ET Powerheads Powerbrushes
SEBO Powerheads
SEBO XP Upright Vacuum Cleaner
SEBO XP Series
SEBO D9 Professional

Soil particles, silica and sand can damage carpet fibres through abrasion, wear and discolouration. Soiling is a cumulative process which, if left unaddressed, cannot easily be reversed.

Vacuum Flotex Carpet Tiles

Frequent and thorough vacuuming with the right vacuum cleaner for the floor type is the most important component of a comprehensive carpet maintenance program, as it is the most effective way to minimise soiling, prolongs the life, enhances the appearance of the carpet and improves carpet hygiene.
Vacuuming should encompass slow, deliberate passes in length and width for maximum effectiveness. The slow movement will allow time for air to circulate through the carpet and extract soil. Several passes should be made over each area to ensure effective removal of soiling material, particularly in heavy traffic areas.
Vacuum cleaning should be carried out in accordance with the procedures given in AS/NZS 3733

What does vacuum cleaner does Interface Flor recommend?

It is recommended that the following equipment be utilised when vacuuming Interface product:

Vacuum Flotex Carpet Tiles
SEBO BS360

Commercial top loading upright vacuum with twin motor and rotating cylindrical brush.


Vacuums must have tools that can access edges and hidden areas. A requirement for vacuum filtration systems according to Australian Standard AS/NZS 3733-1995 is that vacuums must be capable of filtering 97.5% of dust to 0.5 microns.

Vacuum bags should be disposable.

It is important to note that Backpack vacuums and battery operated vacuums are not recommended and using these pieces of equipment may damaged your floor and void your flooring warranty.

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