Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Finding the Best HEPA Vacuum

Your carpet is an absolute haven for dust mites and bacteria. Beds and upholstered furniture are also areas where high concentrations of dust mites can be found.
Removing such allergens from your home can be accomplished by regularly using a HEPA vacuum cleaner.
dust mites and the resultant dust mite feces make up a significant portion of the allergens and indoor pollutants found in homes. These pollutants in turn are often the irritants that cause many to suffer from allergies and which can add to asthma problems.
A HEPA vacuum is a household machine, or an industrial vacuum, that utilizes a special filter that is made to meet the HEPA standards. HEPA is an acronym for High Efficiency Particulate Air and it has been adopted as the expected standard by the industry, not only for vacuum filters, but also for air purifiers for homes and businesses. In fact, a vacuum with a HEPA filter is an important part of an efficient home air purification system, even though it is sometimes overlooked.
One of the reasons why this type of unit is so effective in this regard, is that in order for a filter to be certified as a HEPA filter, it must be capable of removing 99.97% of airborne particles that are down to 0.3 microns in size. This size of 0.3 microns is the approximate size of particles of pet dander, mold, pollen and even some smog and smoke. Any particle that is under the size of 10 microns has the potential for settling deeply into the lungs, causing a multitude of respiratory problems over time.
One of the first decisions in choosing this type unit is knowing if you prefer upright vacuums or canister vacuums, as its type of filtration is available in both styles.
Upright models are more convenient to store away in the closet. They have more suction and are the right choice if one is going to be sucking up dog hair for example. Upright ones can however be quite heavy to maneuver.

Canister models are much easier for the purposes of transitioning from floors to carpets. Furthermore, they are lighter to push around the home. They also have tools that are useful for a thorough cleaning. They can be used for cleaning cars, computers, upholstery, kitchen tile floors and bathrooms. This makes them a much more versatile option.

Another type of vacuum is the cordless vacuum cleaner which is also good in terms of smaller dirt. However, since the vacuum is cordless, you have to make sure you charge it before you use so it will last longer. This is a great way to clean your car though.

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