HEPA Vacuums for Superior Dust and Allergen Control

HEPA Vacuums are equipped with high-efficiency particulate air filters to capture the finest dust particles.

HEPA Vacuums FAQ

What is a HEPA vacuum?

First and foremost, HEPA stands for High-Efficiency Particulate Air, and HEPA vacuums are simply specialized vacuum cleaners equipped with HEPA filters.

How does a HEPA vacuum work?

A HEPA vacuum is sealed and doesn’t allow air to pass anywhere except through the filter. In a HEPA vacuum, the filter is mounted in an airtight casing that forces air to pass through it. The bag or collection chamber, as well as the motor exhaust, are sealed. Without these features, the filter would catch many of the finest particles, but not all.

What is the best HEPA vacuum?

The best HEPA vacuum we've tested is the Miele Complete C3 Brilliant PowerLine. The Brilliant variant sits at the top of the C3 lineup, so it'll be no surprise that it's loaded with features. It comes bundled with Miele's highest-end SF-HA 50 HEPA-rated exhaust filter, advertised to trap 99.95% of common allergens like dust or pet dander.

Does a vacuum cleaner have a HEPA filter?

A vacuum cleaner with a HEPA filter can be a very useful tool for reducing allergens and for some remediation of harmful contaminants. Most of the time you use your vacuum cleaner to simply remove dust and dirt that accumulates in your home.

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.