HEPA Vacuum Cleaners
Choosing the right vacuum cleaner can be a daunting task, especially if you or someone who lives in the household with you suffers from allergies or lung problems. A HEPA vacuum cleaner can help you keep the air in your home cleaner and eliminate the dust and dander that many vacuum cleaners simply leave behind or blow into the air (making things worse).
How a HEPA Vacuum Cleaner Works
Chances are that you have heard of or maybe own a HEPA filter air cleaner. The HEPA vacuum cleaner works in much the same way as the air cleaner, cleaning the air that flows through it. HEPA filters in general are required to remove at least 99.97% of all small particulate matter from the area being cleaned. Using a mat that has randomly arranged fibers, both small and large particles in the air are trapped inside and kept out of the air – including dust, dander, asbestos and mold.
Why Use a HEPA Vacuum Cleaner
The indoor environment typically is rife with contaminants that can make your air “dirty”, which is of particular concern for those with respiratory problems. Certain studies have revealed that one in three people suffer from respiratory ailments. The quality of your indoor air can cause not only respiratory irritation but also itchy or watery eyes, headache, digestive difficulties, fatigue, congestion and more. A HEPA vacuum cleaner is just one more way that you can keep your family’s air pure and clean.
Choosing Your HEPA Vacuum Cleaner
When choosing your HEAP vacuum cleaner, you should be certain that none of the air that is pulled into the vacuum cleaner is allowed to become discharged into the air without passing through the filter. Because HEPA filters, including those found in HEPA vacuum cleaners, are very dense, the vacuum that you choose should feature a powerful motor for long life and consistent performance. You will find HEPA vacuum cleaners in both canister and upright models. Canister models are the type that you can pull along behind you while you clean, and are the best for cleaning in hard to reach places or in limited spaces. The upright HEPA vacuum cleaner is made up of a single unit that may also include attachments like hoses to help you reach into corners and more. Choose a HEPA vacuum cleaner that is bag-less if possible, which not only eliminates the mess of changing a bag, but also saves you money in the long run because you don’t have to purchase replacement bags for your unit. Look for a HEPA vacuum cleaner that is powerful enough to do even the dirtiest jobs – in general, its air flow should be at least 90 cfm or greater to be effective.