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product_id: 220202676
title: "Sanitaire Tradition Upright Commercial Vacuum, SC689B, 10\" x 14.5\" x 26.5\""
brand: "sanitaire"
price: "R11205"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Sanitaire"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/220202676-sanitaire-tradition-upright-commercial-vacuum-sc689b-10-x-14-5
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# Powerful 0.45 gal capacity Lightweight 14 lbs for easy handling Proudly made in the USA Sanitaire Tradition Upright Commercial Vacuum, SC689B, 10" x 14.5" x 26.5"

**Brand:** sanitaire
**Price:** R11205
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🧹 Elevate your cleaning game with the vacuum that means business!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Sanitaire Tradition Upright Commercial Vacuum, SC689B, 10" x 14.5" x 26.5" by sanitaire
- **How much does it cost?** R11205 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- sanitaire enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sanitaire brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Light as a Feather:** At just 14 pounds, it’s designed for all-day use without fatigue.
- • **Built to Last a Decade:** Trusted by pros for over 10 years—durability that outperforms expectations.
- • **Optimized for Efficiency:** 0.45-gallon capacity means less frequent emptying, so you stay focused on the job.
- • **Unmatched Commercial Power:** Delivers strong suction that keeps your workspace spotless with ease.
- • **Made in the USA, Built for You:** Crafted domestically to ensure premium quality and reliability.

## Overview

The Sanitaire Tradition Upright Commercial Vacuum SC689B is a lightweight, durable, and powerful corded electric vacuum with a 0.45-gallon capacity. Made in the USA, it’s a trusted choice for professional cleaning businesses, offering strong suction and ease of use for long-term commercial performance.

## Description

Sanitaire Tradition Upright Commercial Vacuum

Review: Seemingly good quality...works very well. I wanted a nice commercial vacuum and I think this is it. - Works great and it's high pitched. I like the canister. Not the easiest to empty but a quality vacuum. Does NOT need to be emptied every time. Great suction. Not too heavy. The cord could be longer by about 5 feet.
Review: I love this vacuum, I own 6 units for our cleaning business. - Durable, light and powerful, we have been use this model for our home cleaning business in the past 10 years and still a great product.

## Features

- Package length : 14.5"
- Package width : 26.5"
- Package height : 10.0"
- Made in United States

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B088NDGX9R |
| Best Sellers Rank | #570,492 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) #142 in Upright Vacuum Cleaners |
| Brand | Sanitaire |
| Capacity | 0.45 Gallons |
| Color | SC689B |
| Date First Available | May 13, 2020 |
| Department | Floorcare |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00011120258370 |
| Item Weight | 14 pounds |
| Item model number | SC689B |
| Manufacturer | Sanitaire |
| Model Name | Tradition |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Product Dimensions | 30"D x 8"W x 6"H |
| Style | Modern |
| UPC | 011120258370 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Sanitaire
- **Color:** SC689B
- **Item Weight:** 14 Pounds
- **Product Dimensions:** 30"D x 8"W x 6"H
- **Style:** Modern

## Images

![Sanitaire Tradition Upright Commercial Vacuum, SC689B, 10" x 14.5" x 26.5" - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/614M0VUQHFL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: I want this for my wool carpet. Can the beater bar be raised? And are the brushes soft??**
A: There is a height adjustment that allows six options for the beater bar's distance into the knap and pressure on the knap. The beater bar is half hard plastic strips and half soft brush strips. It was recommended by our carpet's manufacturer

**Q: Does this use a disposible bag ?**
A: No

**Q: Can this be used on hardwood floors?**
A: Yes

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Seemingly good quality...works very well. I wanted a nice commercial vacuum and I think this is it.
*by C***D on December 7, 2025*

Works great and it's high pitched. I like the canister. Not the easiest to empty but a quality vacuum. Does NOT need to be emptied every time. Great suction. Not too heavy. The cord could be longer by about 5 feet.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I love this vacuum, I own 6 units for our cleaning business.
*by B***R on September 16, 2025*

Durable, light and powerful, we have been use this model for our home cleaning business in the past 10 years and still a great product.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lightweight with good suction
*by E***E on August 9, 2020*

As my husband was assembling this vacuum (it does take a fair bit more assembly than most) he commented on how questionable the build quality was, pointing to hinges which he estimated to be 3/16" thick. He is anticipating it to not last very long, also comenting on how disappointing this was from Bissel. Yes, Bissel makes this vacuum, and in my experience, Bissel makes very good vacuums. We have at least 2, and they compete very well with Hoover in both categories (we have a ridiculous number of vacuum cleaners, in part because people thought we didn't, but that is a long story and a distraction ;) So, in my experience Bissel makes very good vacuums, and also vacuums with great build quality. This is not up to the standard of our other Bissel vacuums in that respect. I believe this is meant to compete with the Oreck, which we also have (no, don't ask)_ By comparison to the Oreck, the Sanitaire is heavier, and not as well built, but it does have a bin rather than a bag. Our Oreck does not see an awful lot of use because it uses $30 vacuum bags (to be clear I mean $30. each). In general both my husband and I prefer bags because the bins do put some of that dust/ dirt/ mold/ dander back in the air when you empty them. Bins are more economical, but generally vacuum bags are not that costly, unless you are talking about the Oreck. In some ways the Sanitaire can be compared to a stick vacuum. It is heavier, and also more powerful than stick vacuums, but the build quality is closer. The suction on the Sanitaire is very good, and it did a great job with pet hair (which we have in abundance) but the one big flaw, and I consider it a HUGE flaw is that it can not be used on hard floors. Given that half of our house is teak parquet, that makes this yet another accessory vacuum, one of very limited utility, and only because it is relatively easy to carry it up stairs, which we did, and there it will stay because I can not use it (safely) to clean most of my house. I might chance it on the stone, but am not going to risk damaging the teak, and will use our Hoover, or, one of our other Bissels to clean most of the house.; In sum, DO NOT buy this vacuum if you need to clean hard floors. It specifically says that it may damage hard floors with the brushes, which can not be turned off. It does a fairly good job with carpeting, is lightweight compared to traditional vacuums (though the build quality suffers by comparison, even to vacuums made by the same company) . It also does not have a light, or the tools we have with both our Hover(s) and other Bissels. Pros: Light weight and maneuverable (compared to a traditional vacuums) Dust bin as opposed to bag (advantage or disadvantage depending on ytou perspective) Very good suction Cons: Can not be used on hard floors No light No tools No retractable cord The main reason to purchase this vacuum is if you need a light weight vacuum to cary up stairs. It is a good deal less than the Oreck and does not cost anywhere near as much to maintain. It does not have the build quality of either the Oreck, or other Bissels. Their pet vac is a favorite in our house. We have been using it for years. It works flawlessly, has onboard tools and a retractable cord, but it is heavy, like most other full sized vacuums.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Sanitaire Tradition Upright Commercial Vacuum, SC689B, 10" x 14.5" x 26.5"
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*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-03-12*