The ProTeam 106038 is the single-wand version of ProTeam's 18-inch Sidewinder hard surface kit. It pairs the 18-inch Sidewinder floor tool and its soft nylon brush strip with a one-piece aluminum wand, giving a backpack vacuum operator a wide sweeping head on a fixed-length tube with nothing to come apart mid-shift.
Sidewinder tools are the standard answer to the two things that slow a vacuum route down: narrow heads and bending. The head is swept side to side in an arc rather than pushed and pulled, so each stroke covers more floor, and the flexible neck lets the operator stay upright while the head travels under desks and around furniture legs.
Built for
Use cases
- Daily hard-floor routes. Corridors, classrooms, retail aisles and office suites where the same square footage gets vacuumed every night.
- Shared or high-turnover crews. A one-piece wand has no joint to loosen, misplace or reassemble, which matters when equipment is handed between shifts.
- Under-desk and around-furniture work. The flexible Sidewinder neck reaches under a desk while the operator stands, instead of kneeling with a loaded backpack.
- Edge and baseboard detail. The nylon brush strip pulls grit out of the floor-to-wall joint on the same pass as the open floor.
One-piece or two-piece?
The 106038 uses a one-piece aluminum wand. It is the simpler, more durable choice for a fixed crew: fewer parts, no friction fit to check, and one less thing to lose. If you need the wand to adjust in length for operators of different heights, or you need it to break down for storage in a cart or vehicle, order the two-piece equivalent (ProTeam 106037) instead.
Compatibility
Built for ProTeam commercial backpack and canister vacuums that use the standard 1-1/2 inch tool coupling. Confirm the diameter of your current wand before ordering - a 1-1/4 inch machine will not seat this kit correctly.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between 106038 and 106037?
The floor tool is identical. 106038 ships with a one-piece aluminum wand and 106037 ships with a two-piece wand. Pick 106038 for simplicity and durability, and 106037 if you want adjustable length or easier storage.
Is this the carpet tool or the hard floor tool?
This is the hard surface configuration with a nylon brush strip, intended for tile, VCT, sealed concrete, laminate and similar finished floors. The carpet version uses a smooth carpet lip instead of the brush.
Why is a Sidewinder better than the standard floor tool that came with my vacuum?
Two reasons. The head is wider, so each stroke covers more area, and it is designed to be swept in an arc rather than pushed and pulled, which keeps the operator upright and cuts the number of strokes needed to finish a room.
Will this fit a non-ProTeam backpack vacuum?
It will fit many machines that use the common 1-1/2 inch tool coupling, but ProTeam does not warrant fitment on other brands. Measure your wand or hose cuff before ordering.
Does the kit include a hose?
No. The kit is the Sidewinder floor tool and the wand only.
About Discount Cleaning Products
Discount Cleaning Products is an authorized ProTeam dealer. We stock genuine ProTeam tools and wands, and our US-based staff can confirm coupling size and machine fit before you place the order.
