Horsehair is the bristle crews reach for when the floor is expensive and the dust is fine. The 10-0034-SHH is the standard Sandia five-piece backpack tool kit built around a slotted horsehair floor brush instead of the usual scalloped plastic floor tool, which makes it the configuration of choice for hardwood, laminate, luxury vinyl plank and finished stone.
The slotted design matters as much as the bristle. Slots let air move through the brush head instead of stalling behind a solid face, so the tool keeps suction while the soft horsehair sweeps fine grit out of grain and grout without scratching. The rest of the kit is unchanged: two-piece wand, 17-inch crevice tool, 3-inch dust brush and 5-inch upholstery tool, so one part number still covers floor, edge, detail and fabric work.
Built for
- Hardwood, laminate and luxury vinyl plank where plastic heads risk scratching
- Finished stone, marble and grouted tile in lobbies and entryways
- Fine dust pickup in offices, libraries and quiet spaces
- Accounts with a floor finish warranty that limits equipment contact
- Crews that want one factory kit covering every surface in the building
Specifications
- Sandia part number: 10-0034-SHH
- Kit contents: Two-piece wand, slotted horsehair floor brush, 17-inch crevice tool, 3-inch dust brush, 5-inch upholstery tool
- Base kit: Sandia 10-0034 five-piece standard tool kit
- Substitution: Slotted horsehair brush replaces the 14-inch scalloped floor tool
- Wand fitting: 1-1/2 inch
- Compatible machines: Sandia Raven 6-quart and 10-quart backpack vacuum series
Frequently asked questions
What does slotted mean on a horsehair brush?
The brush head has openings that let air pass through the face of the tool rather than only at the front lip. That keeps airflow up while the bristles do the sweeping, which is why slotted heads feel stronger than solid-face brushes on hard floor.
Why horsehair instead of nylon?
Horsehair is softer and finer, so it lifts dust out of wood grain and grout lines with less risk to a floor finish. Nylon brushes are stiffer and better suited to agitating carpet pile.
Can I replace just the brush later?
Yes. Sandia sells the floor brushes and replacement brush strips as individual service parts, so a worn brush does not require buying the whole kit again.
Does this kit fit both Raven sizes?
It does. Sandia lists the standard tool kit under accessories for both the Raven 6-quart and 10-quart backpacks, and every piece uses the 1-1/2 inch fitting.
Discount Cleaning Products is an authorized Sandia dealer. We stock the Raven backpack vacuum line along with the wands, tools and service parts that keep those machines working, and our US-based team can help you confirm the right part for your machine before you order. If you are not sure which cuff, wand diameter or floor tool your crew is running, send us the model number off the machine and we will match it.
