Crews that vacuum open commercial carpet all shift want fewer passes and a head that does not fight the nap. The E-Z Glide 14-inch commercial carpet tool is a wide dry-vacuum floor tool with a 1-1/2 inch connection and a brush strip along the leading edge, so it covers a 14-inch swath per pass and keeps moving over low and medium pile without grabbing.
Built for
- Nightly janitorial routes through offices, corridors and conference rooms laid with glue-down commercial carpet.
- Schools, clinics and municipal buildings where a backpack or canister vacuum on a 1-1/2 inch wand is the standard machine.
- Hospitality and retail spaces where large carpeted areas have to be turned over quickly between occupancy.
- Any route where the crew is replacing a worn or cracked carpet tool rather than the whole vacuum.
Why crews pick a wide glide tool
A 14-inch head is the practical width for open floor: wide enough to cut the number of passes down hard, still narrow enough to work a row of desks. The glide design is the other half of it. A carpet tool that suctions itself flat to the pile makes the operator work for every stroke, and by the end of a building that fatigue shows up as skipped areas. A glide profile with a brush strip keeps the head moving, lifts the pile ahead of the airflow, and leaves a more even finish across the room.
Because this is a wear part rather than a machine, keeping a spare on the shelf matters. Carpet tools take the abuse of door thresholds, chair legs and elevator tracks, and a cracked housing or a worn brush strip quietly costs soil removal long before anyone condemns the tool.
Specifications
- Part number: 14-1411-05
- Cleaning width: 14 inches
- Connection size: 1-1/2 inch
- Color: black
- Brush: brush strip fitted
- Ideal use: low to medium pile carpeting
- Class: commercial
Fit before you order
This tool is sized for 1-1/2 inch wands and hose cuffs. Vacuum tool connections are not standard across every brand, so measure the outside diameter of the wand end the tool has to slide onto rather than going by the model name of the vacuum. If your machine runs a 1-1/4 inch wand, this is not the right tool.
Frequently asked questions
Will this fit my vacuum?
It is built for a 1-1/2 inch connection. Measure the outside diameter of the wand end the tool slides onto; if your machine uses a 1-1/4 inch wand, this tool will not fit.
What carpet is it meant for?
Low to medium pile commercial carpet, which covers most glue-down office, school and healthcare installations. It is not intended for deep plush or shag.
Is this a carpet extraction wand?
No. This is a dry vacuum floor tool that attaches to a vacuum wand. It does not spray or recover water.
Why choose a 14-inch head over a narrower one?
A 14-inch head covers noticeably more floor per pass, which matters most on large open carpeted areas where the route is timed.
Does the brush strip wear out?
Yes. The brush strip and the glide surface are wear items. Crews on heavy routes usually keep a spare carpet tool on the shelf rather than running a worn one.
Discount Cleaning Products is an authorized dealer for this line, with US-based support from people who work with commercial cleaning equipment every day. If you are not sure whether this configuration suits your accounts, ask us before you order.
