Allergy Vacuums

Vacuums and your health

Having a healthy home starts at the floor. All flooring—especially the soft, plush carpet that we love to sink our feet into—is home to millions of allergy-inducing mites, dust particles, pollen and fungi. This means that hauling Hoover out of the closet is a necessary chore whether you have ceramic, hardwood, linoleum or carpet.

Benefits of HEPA Filters and Health Guard Canisters

What is a HEPA filter and what does it do? HEPA stands for “high-efficiency particulate air (filter)” and is best known as a vacuum filtration system that traps extremely small particles. By trapping all of the dirt, pollen and mites that go unnoticed by the naked eye, a good vacuum with a HEPA system will decrease symptoms caused by these environmental allergens. HEPA filters should be washable, and HEPA vacuums should have a bag and motor components that are completely sealed by rubber gaskets so dust-filled air does not leak back into the freshly cleaned room. The best HEPA system also has a filter after the motor to make sure the emitted exhaust is allergen free.

In addition to a HEPA filter, Bosch’s line of vacuum cleaners for allergy sufferers has health guard canisters, which include three-layered dust bags and filtered exhaust, to ensure the most complete clean possible. Not only are these machines quieter than a regular vacuum, but they are also more effective on hard surfaces like hardwood and tile. They also come with an assortment of vacuum attachments to make cleaning stairs and hard-to-reach areas a breeze.

What You Need to Know About Allergy Vacuums

There is great satisfaction in having a freshly vacuumed house, and for people who suffer from allergies, it can provide much-needed relief from watery eyes, itchy nose and nasty wheezing. An important feature to consider when shopping for an allergy vacuum is the airflow rating. The more airflow your vacuum has, the more allergens will be lifted from the base of your carpet, upholstery and flooring. Be sure to ask about the airflow measurement of your allergy vacuum both before and after the hose is put on as there is a difference.

Your floor is not the only place allergens hide, either. Draperies and upholstery also trap dust, pollen, pet dander and a host of other potential allergens. Opt for an allergy vacuum cleaner that has attachments for cleaning these other common culprits.