Upright Vacuums

Reliable, All-in-One Cleaning for Everyday Commercial Use

Upright vacuums from Grimeworks combine strong suction with a simple, self-contained design — no separate hose or canister to manage, just push and clean. For offices, schools, hotels, and retail spaces that need dependable daily vacuuming without the complexity of a backpack or canister system, an upright remains the workhorse of commercial floor care.

Our lineup is built primarily around Bissell's commercial upright line, with additional options from Koblenz, Prolux, and Sandia, spanning entry-level bagged models up to heavy-duty dual-motor machines and wide-area vacuums built for large carpeted spaces.

Choosing the Right Commercial Upright Vacuum

Motor Configuration — Dual-motor uprights use one motor for suction and a separate motor to drive the brush roll, delivering deeper carpet cleaning and more consistent results in high-traffic environments than a single-motor design.

Cleaning Path Width — Wider paths (16"-28" in our lineup) cover more floor per pass, cutting labor time in larger carpeted areas. Narrower paths offer better maneuverability in tighter commercial spaces.

Bagged vs. Bagless — Bagged uprights tend to maintain more consistent suction as the bag fills and offer cleaner disposal, which matters for dust containment and allergy-sensitive environments. Bagless dirt cup models lower ongoing bag costs but need more frequent filter attention.

Noise Level — Look for "quiet" or low-dBA rated models if vacuuming needs to happen during business hours in occupied spaces like offices, retail floors, or hotel corridors.

CRI Certification — The Carpet and Rug Institute's Seal of Approval (Bronze, Silver, or Gold) independently verifies a vacuum's soil removal, dust containment, and carpet fiber protection — worth checking for facilities where carpet appearance and longevity matter.

Shop by Type

Everyday Commercial Uprights

Bissell BGU1451T Pro Bagged Upright — A lightweight 12 lb. commercial vacuum with a 1,200-watt motor and 13-inch cleaning path, built for straightforward daily cleaning across carpets, hard floors, and upholstered furniture.

Bissell BGU1937T ProCup Upright — A bagless dirt cup model with an 8-amp motor and 13.5-inch cleaning path for facilities that prefer to skip ongoing bag costs.

Bissell BG102DC / BG102H 16" — Wide 16-inch cleaning path uprights available in dirt cup or bagged configurations, powered by an 870-watt motor for efficient cleaning in offices, schools, and hotels.

Heavy-Duty Dual-Motor Uprights

Bissell BGU1800T Heavy Duty — An 18-inch extra-wide cleaning path with a 900-watt dual-motor system for deep, single-pass cleaning in demanding commercial applications.

Bissell BGU1500T Heavy Duty — Dual-motor performance built for offices, hotels, schools, and healthcare facilities that need reliable deep cleaning day after day.

Bissell BGUPRO12T Heavy Duty — A 1,000-watt commercial motor with a 12-inch cleaning path for professional cleaning in hotels, offices, and healthcare environments.

Bissell BG1000 15" — A dual-motor system with onboard cleaning tools and a wide 15-inch path for facilities that want attachments built in rather than carried separately.

Quiet-Operation Uprights

Bissell BG107HQS 12" / BG107-16HQS 16" DayClean — Quiet Motor System uprights rated at 68 dBA, designed specifically for commercial environments where low noise during occupied hours is a priority.

Wide-Area & Specialty Uprights

Bissell BGCC28 28" Wide Area Commercial Vacuum — A 5/8 HP industrial motor and 28-inch cleaning path built to cut cleaning time significantly on large open carpeted areas.

Bissell Commercial BGFW13 FloorWash — A 3-in-1 machine that vacuums, washes, and helps dry sealed hard floors in a single pass, useful for facilities that want to consolidate vacuuming and light floor washing into one tool.

Getting the Most from Your Upright Vacuum

Empty Bags or Dirt Cups Frequently — Suction drops well before a bag or cup looks completely full; emptying proactively keeps cleaning performance consistent.

Check Brush Roll Height Settings — Adjusting height for carpet pile or hard floor protects both the vacuum's brush roll and the surface being cleaned.

Match Path Width to the Space — A 28-inch wide-area vacuum is efficient in open carpet but cumbersome in tight offices; a 12-13 inch model trades speed for maneuverability in smaller spaces.

Replace Belts and Filters on Schedule — Worn belts reduce brush roll agitation, and clogged filters reduce suction — both are inexpensive fixes that prevent bigger performance losses.

Not sure which upright vacuum fits your facility? Contact our team — we'll help you match the right cleaning path, motor configuration, and noise level to your space.