Hepa Filter Vacuum

Here’s what you need to know before you purchase a hepa filter vacuum

First, as with any vacuum or any appliance for that matter, consider your needs. How you will be using it? Do you have a lot of stairs, curtains, upholstered furniture that you will be cleaning with the vacuum? Will you need to carry the unit often. You need to choose the style that will be easiest for the type of cleaning that you do. A rule of thumb: canister vacuums often clean better than an upright if the canister has a separate motor in the nozzle. This makes it more powerful and they are easier to maneuver.

All hepa filter vacuums are not created equally. Some put as much dust back into the air as a regular vacuum. In order to get the best performance for your dollar choose a vacuum that has 4 to 5 layers of pre-filtration. Not only does this help the filtering process, but also makes it so the hepa filter doesn’t have as heavy a workload. The pre-filtering takes out a lot of the larger particles before they reach the hepa filter saving wear and tear on the filter.

Next, you’ll want to choose a bagged system rather than bagless. These are typically better sealed and will hold tiny dust particles better. When emptying the bagless models you release these particles back into the air. When using your hepa vacuum cleaner or any vacuum do not fill the bag more than 2/3 full. Too much dirt in the bag blocks air flow, reducing suction, causing your vacuum motor to work harder. Overstuffing can possibly cause the bag to leak. You will also want to make sure the model you choose has a hard body surrounding the dust/dirt receptacle. This is to keep tiny particles contained and not blowing back into the air.

Another thing to consider is the way the air flows to cool the motor. You’ll want to choose a model with a bypass air flow rather than drawing through the motor itself. Not only does this help keep dust particles from blowing back into the air, but can extend the life of your hepa filter vacuum.

Something else to check is how often the hepa filter will need to be replaced. Quality varies widely and cheaper may not actually cost less in the long run if it needs to be replaced more often. To save on replacement cost a washable hepa filter may be practical for you. With bags, as well, cheaper may not be best.

Although doing research does take a bit of time, it will certainly be worthwhile. You will have a hepa filter vacuum that meets your needs and that will provide many years of dependable service.

Don’t forget to check our list of top 10 hepa vacuum cleaners.

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