Healthy, Eco Vacuum Cleaners 101

With little ones, furry family members and allergies, getting the right healthy, eco vacuum cleaner for your lifestyle can be a great investment. You'll want to look for one that is energy efficient and also helps maintain healthy air quality. A motor machine which recirculates toxins back into your home is not the best for you and your family. Your vacuum needs to have a great suction for a deep clean, limiting bacteria and germ growth.

A Few Vacuum Pointers:

• Upright vacuums are best for deep cleaning pliles and carpets. Canister vacuums are best for cleaning floors, stairs, drapes, and upholstery.
• Avoid hepa type filters. They can be 55% lower in efficiency than a true HEPA filter. Keep an eye out for an authentic HEPA filter, they filter out over 99% of airborne bacteria and microscopic spores. They cut down on allergens, trap flame retardants, and toxic pesticides that bind to household dust.
  
• Bagless vacuum cleaners are great, helping lighten the landfill load. But while emptying compartments dust and allergens disperse back into the air. For severe allergy sufferers, opt for an eco friendly bag.
• About 1 in 5 households buy a new vacuum cleaner each year. Look for a sturdy machine that comes with a long warranty and has a plan for part replacements. You might spend a bit more upfront, but just think of the long term savings of not having to continuously buy cheap vacuums.
• More power does not mean it’s going to clean faster- or better. Try to get a vacuum with a low amp motor {eight amp is ideal} or at least one that offers a power saving mode. No need to buy a super heavy vacuum either.

At A Glance

• National Geographic's Green Guide has awarded the Dyson DC 25 Ball 'Greenest Buy'. Parts and labor are covered for five years giving it a long shelf life.
• The Bissell 16N5 Health Home Upright Vacuum is designed to filter and improve the home’s air quality. It has antimicrobial protection to limit the growth of germs and bacteria. They also have an AireTight HEPA filter system that traps 100 percent of dust mites, pollen, ragweed, and mold spores, and 99.9% of pet dander.
• The Electrolux EL6984A UltraSilencer Green Canister Vacuum Cleaner is energy efficient and quiet and 55% of the plastic comes from recycled materials. It has a washable HEPA filter, is easy to store, and comes with bags.

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