Top 5 Things To Remember When Choosing a Vacuum

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Date: Mon, 8 Mar 2010 Time: 3:44 PM
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Upright. Canister. Cordless. Bagless. HEPA. When it comes to choosing a vacuum, there are so many options to consider!

There's nothing more important than the air that your family breathes. In fact, the air that surrounds your family is one of the most important aspects of a clean home. Poor air quality can cause congestion, headache and even fatigue, especially for the more than 48 million Americans suffering from allergies and asthma.

The good news is you can take some easy steps to improve your home's indoor air quality.

Pets
It's very difficult for allergy sufferers to live with pets. If you or someone in your home is allergic to pet dander, it's not recommended to live with a pet. You should discuss your allergy symptoms, pets and how both you can be happy and healthy with your doctor and your pets' veterinarian.

Family
Poor air quality is a result of allergens and pollutants in your home. While every home and every family is different, there are several common allergens that cause a majority of our symptoms. We all know the symptoms like congestion, headache and fatigue, but what causes them? Knowing your enemy will help you fight it even better, so study up on pet dander, dust and mold.

Allergies
Of course no 2 people are alike when we talk about allergies. One of the best ways to mitigate allergy symptoms in the home is to consider a vacuum with a good filter. Ideally, you want to find a vacuum with HEPA filtration which traps more allergy stimulants than regular filters.

What is HEPA?
Do I Need HEPA Filtration? You see it on the vacuum's box, but what exactly is HEPA? HEPA, which stands for High Efficiency Particulate Air, is a very high efficiency air filter. HEPA is by far the best way to reduce dust, dirt and allergens from your home because it captures 99.97 percent of dust, allergens and other small particles. Whether you have allergies or not, it is in you and your family's best interest to always check for the HEPA label on the box.

Sealed HEPA Filtration
A vacuum with a HEPA filter removes allergens out of the air while cleaning the floors, but may allow some dust to escape around the filter and through cracks in the machine. For an even better clean, look for a sealed HEPA filtration system that is designed to keep all the dust, dirt and allergens locked inside. If someone in your family suffers from allergies, sealed HEPA filtration should be a top priority.

About the Author

Keeping his home neat and clean is important to Johney Maron as he isn't there very much and doesn't like coming home to a mess. ARM & HAMMER products have helped Johney keep his home smelling great while getting rid of dirt and allergens. From vacuum cleaner bags to vacuum filters and other accessories, as a salesman, Johney knows when to stand behind a product.