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If you've ever seen a vacuum cleaner with a friendly smile, you've already met one of the Numatic crew. From the classic red Henry to the quietly capable Hetty, the practical Charles and the ever-reliable workhorse George, these machines are surprisingly common in offices, schools, cafés and community spaces - and with good reason.
They're not flashy. They don't try to reinvent cleaning. They simply turn up, day after day, and get on with the job. And in workplaces - where cleaning is routine, shared spaces get busy, and the carpets never seem to stay clean - that's exactly what matters.
For caretakers, contract cleaners, office managers and anyone tasked with keeping a building pleasant to work in, this little family of cheerful cylinders has earned its reputation the honest way: durability, reliability, and ease of use.
Meet the Family
The Everyday Hero: Henry
Henry is the familiar face of office cleaning. He's built for routine vacuuming on carpets, hard floors, corridors and meeting rooms. Quiet enough not to disturb work and sturdy enough to handle daily use, Henry is the one you wheel out without a second thought. He doesn't fuss or surprise you. He just does what needs doing.
The Same Machine in a Friendlier Outfit: Hetty
Hetty is Henry's twin - same power, same build - just styled differently. In offices where cleaning happens during the working day, or in public-facing environments where appearance matters, Hetty blends in smoothly. She looks inviting rather than industrial, which does make a subtle difference to how a space feels.
For Workplaces Where Spills Are Inevitable: Charles
Offices are not as tidy as floorplans make them look. There are shared kitchens, rainy-day entrances, clumsy moments, and the occasional spectacular coffee mishap.
This is where Charles earns his keep. Unlike Henry and Hetty, Charles is a wet-and-dry machine. That means he can vacuum dust and debris, but also clean up spills properly - without the frantic dash for paper towels.
He's the sensible one to have on standby - especially in schools, communal buildings and anywhere with tiled or vinyl flooring.
The Deep-Clean Specialist: George
George is the one you call when the carpets and upholstery need more than a quick once-over. He doesn't just tidy - he restores.
Carpeted meeting rooms, staff seating areas, reception chairs, entrance mats - all of these benefit from a proper clean every now and then, not just vacuuming. George can deep-clean carpets, wash flooring and refresh fabric seating so spaces feel genuinely cared for again.
If Henry is your everyday cleaner, George 3-in-1 is your “let’s get this place back to its best” machine.
The Office Workhorses: PRP180 & ERP180
Not every vacuum in an office has a smile - some are built simply to work, quietly and consistently.
PRP180 – The Contract Cleaner's Choice
The PRP180 has a more professional, low-profile look. It's compact, sturdy and designed for daily cleaning shifts, especially when cleaners are moving from room to room or floor to floor. It’s the kind of machine you see being used in the late afternoon, when the building starts to quieten down and the cleaning team takes over. Practical, steady, and easy to handle.
ERP180 – The Low-Energy, Low-Noise Option
The ERP180 is designed with eco-efficiency in mind. It uses less energy, runs more quietly, and still delivers reliable suction. This is especially appreciated in offices where cleaning happens during working hours or in shared open-plan environments where noise travels. Think of it as the “quiet professional” of the group.
Bags & Supplies
One thing worth planning for: vacuum bags run out at the exact moment you don't want them to.
Henry and Hetty typically use NVM-1CH HepaFlo bags.
Charles and George usually use the larger NVM-2B/2 format.
The HepaFlo design seals dust inside the bag when you remove it - which is cleaner, easier and much nicer in shared office air.
Keeping a spare pack or two in a cupboard saves a surprising amount of drama.
View our full range of vacuum bags & cleaning supplies that MGM Office Supplies Stock:
If you need any help choing between Vacuum Cleaners, or other Cleaning Appliances, get in touch with us and we'll be happy to help.
