HEPA Vacuum Cleaners

HEPA vacuum cleaners are ideal for allergy sufferers because they contain microscopic allergen particles which are otherwise disbursed back into the air with traditional vacuum cleaners. HEPA vacuum cleaners help to improve the air quality of your home.

The word "HEPA" stands for "High Efficiency Particulate Air." A filter rated as HEPA must retain all particles 0.3 microns in size or larger and have an efficiency level of 99.97%. Standard vacuum cleaners pick up particles in the range of 30 to 50 microns but most airborne particles are about 2.4 microns. This means that non-HEPA vacuum cleaners are simply blowing harmful allergens back into the air.

HEPA vacuum cleaners used to be out of reach of the average home owner. They were primarily used for exacting industrial applications and extremely expensive. These days HEPA vacuum cleaners are affordable enough for everyone. If you care about your home environment you need to get a HEPA vacuum cleaner.

Types of HEPA Vacuum Cleaners

There are basically two types of HEPA vacuum cleaners - portable and central. Central vacuum cleaners do not release any of the expelled air back into the room, so this type of vacuum cleaner is preferable for allergy sufferers. However, portable Of vacuum cleaners do a very good job of trapping most of the airborne contaminants, so these are suitable for the average homeowner.

Beware of vacuum cleaners that are labeled "HEPA-like." These are not true HEPA vacuum cleaners and did not give you the benefits of at true HEPA filter.

HEPA Vacuum Cleaner Buying Guide

Here are a few things to consider when purchasing a HEPA vacuum cleaner.

• The HEPA filter should be positioned after the motor to ensure that the exhaust fan is releasing clean air.
• The HEPA filter component needs to be completely sealed so that contaminated air cannot be released into the environment. Look for rubber gasket to seal the HEPA filter and the motor assembly.
• Powerful vacuums are more efficient in removing allergens from the air. Vacuums are rated by the volume of air they can move in one minute. Look for a rating of more than 150 feet cubic feet per minute. This will allow the HEPA filter to operate at its greatest efficiency.

A HEPA vacuum cleaner is a bit more expensive than regular vacuum cleaners, but are a good investment for anyone who cares about the quality of their home environment.

Recommended Product:

Karcher DS 5500 Four Stage True HEPA Water Filtration Bagless Vacuum Cleaner - FREE 5Yr Extended Warranty/Replacement If you suffer from allergies, meet your new best friend: The DS5500 Vacuum from Kärcher. Designed by our innovative engineers in Germany, the DS5500 boasts an impressive ability: it captures 99.99% of all particles larger than 0.3 μm (less than 1/100 the width of a human hair)!. This includes allergens such as pollen, fungus spores, dust mites, fine dust and bacteria. Using a normal vacuum cleaner, these allergens are often blown back into the air, where they can be inhaled and penetrate deep into the lungs. Thanks to the advanced technology of the DS5500, these allergens can now be safely removed without the use of harsh chemicals. The DS500 uses a four stage filtration system: a water bath, an auxiliary filter, a HEPA Plus filter and an exhaust filter. Most of the dirt is captured in the water bath. Here's how it works: Before you begin cleaning, you fill the vacuum's resevoir with two liters of water. As you vacuum, dirt and other contaminants are passed through the water bath where they are bound to the water. After vacuuming, you simply pour the dirty water down the drain!. There are no expensive bags to replace. In addition to the water bath, the three other filters ensure than even the tiniest of particles are also captured. In fact, the exhaust from the DS5500 is cleaner than the room air!. Clean your home and protect your family with the breakthrough cleaning power of the DS5500 Vacuum from Kärcher.