Dust is one of the things that most affects the peace and harmony of our home. Even if we've cleaned it today, if we check it tomorrow, it will certainly be full of dust again, because it's a job that has to be done every day. What's worse is when dust accumulates in places we don't often clean, such as furniture or mattresses.
Knowing how to eliminate dust accumulation in places where we don't deep clean constantly triggers the appearance of dust mites and other types of insects that can seriously harm our family's well-being. Today, we're going to discover 3 advantages of vacuuming with a HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) filter.
How to identify a good HEPA-filtered vacuum cleaner?
You'll know a vacuum cleaner contains HEPA filters if it carries one of the following labels: "Sealed HEPA" or "True HEPA". So, when we vacuum our furniture and other areas of the house, we can be sure that over 99% of the particles stored will be absorbed by the appliance.
On the other hand, if the vacuum cleaner carries a label such as "HEPA" or "Basic HEPA filter", we can't be sure that all the air sucked in will pass through the filter. In other words, although it has the characteristics of a HEPA filter, it is not as efficient as the one described in the first section.
The 3 advantages of HEPA filter vacuuming. HEPA filters are used in various industries, such as aviation or the food industry, because they capture the vast majority of particles (dust, insect dander, dust mites, etc.). In contrast, the vacuum cleaners we usually have at home only clean superficially. In this way, our home will be free of dirt, which can later affect our family's health.
1) Benefits of HEPA filters for allergy and asthma sufferers
We know that people suffering from these conditions need to live in totally clean environments. Indeed, the presence of dust can further impair their current situation. That's why, when vacuumed with a HEPA filter, 99% of particles (such as dust, dust mites or pet dander) are eliminated. This means that all areas of your home will stay much cleaner than if you were to do the job with a vacuum cleaner without a HEPA filter.
2. HEPA filters suck up over 99% of particles.
If we have a HEPA-filtered vacuum cleaner at home, we can be much more relaxed. Indeed, when we vacuum our carpets, for example, 99.7% of dust, particles and dirt disappear. These filters are generally more expensive than ordinary filters, but they're worth it. It's also very important to know how to vacuum, as this allows you to clean more thoroughly. It will even make this cleaning task easier.
3. Eliminating bacteria with HEPA filters
We sometimes forget that the place where we live with our family shouldn't just look clean. In other words, it's not enough for the floor to sparkle or the toilet to shine. We need to get rid of all bacteria and insects such as dust mites. The mites are insects which we think are harmless, but which are the cause of various illnesses and health problems. A vacuum cleaner equipped with a HEPA filter will eliminate this evil from our home every time we use it. In this way, we avoid many illnesses caused by the accumulation of dust and dirt.
We already know the advantages of a vacuum cleaner with a HEPA filter. If you don't have one at home, it's time to get one, because you'll also save time by not having to get out the whole arsenal of your central vacuum cleaner. Enjoy cleaner, healthier air today!
The Protech Allergies team
