HEPA Filter Vacuum Cleaners for Allergy Prevention

HEPA Filter Vacuum Cleaners trap a large percentage of very small particles, such as pollen and dust mites, improving air quality.

HEPA Filter Vacuum Cleaners FAQ

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Does a vacuum cleaner have a true HEPA filter?

Just because a vacuum cleaner carries the HEPA label doesn’t guarantee it contains a true HEPA filter. Many HEPA-type filters look like true HEPA filters but capture a smaller percentage of particles in the 0.3-micron range. A true HEPA filter has been tested to ensure it filters out 99.7% of these particles.

Are HEPA vacuum cleaners and air purifiers the same thing?

HEPA vacuum cleaners and air purifiers are two completely different items. A vacuum with a HEPA filter is handy to have (especially if you have allergies), but it only filters whatever the vacuum picks up and the air that comes out of the vacuum, not all the air in the room.

What is a HEPA air filter?

HEPA stands for “high efficiency particulate air,” and according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), these filters must be able to capture at least 99.97 percent of dust, pollen, mold, bacteria, and other airborne particles with a size of 0.3 microns.

What are the best HEPA filter vacuum cleaners in the UK?

HEPA filters can be a great choice if you suffer from allergies or asthma. We’ve spent hours researching the best HEPA filter vacuum cleaners in the UK – here are the top models. The Miele CX1 Cat & dog is our top pick for a HEPA vacuum. It’s a brilliant bagged vacuum with a HEPA AirClean filter, so it’s a great choice for allergy sufferers.

Does a vacuum cleaner have a HEPA filter?

This is where a vacuum cleaner with a HEPA filter comes in handy. Unlike basic foam filters, HEPA filters (high efficiency particulate air) have multiple layers of fine fibreglass mesh to trap microscopic particles. These catch allergens, such as mould and allergens, before they are released back into the air via the vacuum’s exhaust.

Does a HEPA filter remove a lot of dust?

HEPA filters remove 99.97% of particles that are .3 microns in size—exactly the size of a lot of viruses and bacteria. Becky Rapinchuk, founder of Clean Mama, says, “ [It] traps dirt, debris, dust and filters the air that the vacuum cleaner uses. I find that they kick up much less dust than a non-HEPA filtered vacuum cleaner.”