Every evening the same rooms: classrooms, offices, a church hall, the carpet runner by the front door. The Clarke CarpetMaster 112 and 115 are single motor commercial upright vacuums made for that steady routine, with 92 inches of water lift, a 2,800 RPM chevron brush, a 50-foot safety yellow cord and certified HEPA filtration that captures 99.97% of particles larger than 0.3 microns.
Pick the 12-inch 112 for classrooms, offices and patient rooms, or the 15-inch 115 for corridors and larger rooms. Both carry the CRI Seal of Approval. Prices start at $712.
The single motor design is the simple part of this vacuum. One 1,000 W, 2-stage motor makes the suction and turns the brush through a belt. Fewer parts, a lower price and a little less weight: 19.8 lbs for the 112. You still get the same water lift and airflow numbers Clarke publishes for its dual motor 200 series, the same bag, the same tools and a certified HEPA filter. One custodian on Reddit says his 112 has been running for about 9 years, and that's the kind of machine this is.
Two honest limits. With one motor doing both jobs, a dual motor upright like the 215 keeps more power at the brush in thick, plush carpet. And like any upright, it's built for carpet. If most of your floors are hard, a canister or backpack is the better buy.
Certified HEPA. A 3-stage system: 2-ply paper bag, motor protection filter and a certified HEPA exhaust filter rated 99.97% at 0.3 microns.
92 inches of water lift, 93 cfm. Strong pickup and edge cleaning, so most carpet gets done in one pass.
Quick-draw wand and tools. A 4:1 stretch hose with crevice and upholstery tools tucked behind the wand.
Bag and clog light. It lights up when the bag is full or the airflow is blocked.
Tool-free brush access. The brush pulls out without tools, and the base opens for quick clog checks.
50-foot safety yellow cord. With a cord restraint that protects against cord abuse.
Motor protection. An airflow bypass valve and thermal overload protection.
69 dB(A) and CRI Seal of Approval. Clarke notes both help facilities meet LEED requirements.
Both share the same motor, bag, filters, cord and onboard tools. Width is the only choice. Tap a picture to see it up close.
CarpetMaster 112, 12-inch. An 11.5-inch cleaning path at 19.8 lbs. Pick it for classrooms, offices, patient rooms and anywhere furniture sits close together.
CarpetMaster 115, 15-inch. A 14.5-inch path at 20.1 lbs for corridors, meeting rooms and larger offices. $139 more than the 112.
Need an 18-inch head or a separate brush motor? The CarpetMaster 212, 215 and 218 dual motor uprights use the same bags, filters and tools. The 212 is $190 more than the 112. Not sure which fits? Call (855) 601-5678 and tell us about your floors.
Bag change. The 4.2-quart paper bag changes quickly, and there's storage for a spare bag on the machine.
HEPA filter. Clarke's use and care guide calls for a new HEPA filter once or twice a year, depending on use.
Brush. Unlock it and pull it out to clear hair and string, no screwdriver needed.
Indicator light. When it lights, change the bag. If the bag isn't full, pull the hose and check for a clog.
Clarke is Nilfisk's North American floor care brand, sold and serviced through dealers across the US, so bags, belts, brushes and filters stay easy to get. Nilfisk's current US warranty covers its upright vacuums for 2 years on parts and 2 years on labor, and every CarpetMaster we sell ships new from Nilfisk with that warranty. Found a lower price? Call or message us and we'll beat it.
Bags, filters and belts are on our store too: paper bags ($18.80 for 10), the exhaust filter ($24.50), the pre-filter kit ($14.88) and the 112 and 115 drive belt kit ($65.75).
