<!– /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Batang; panose-1:2 3 6 0 0 1 1 1 1 1; mso-font-alt:??; mso-font-charset:129; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-1342176593 1775729915 48 0 524447 0;} @font-face {font-family:”\@Batang”; panose-1:2 3 6 0 0 1 1 1 1 1; mso-font-charset:129; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-1342176593 1775729915 48 0 524447 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:”"; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:”Times New Roman”; mso-fareast-font-family:”Times New Roman”; mso-fareast-language:EN-US;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} –> HEPA filters are said to remove up to 99.97% of dust and allergens. HEPA filters became very popular with the release of the bag-less vacuums but were actually invented in 1940. HEPA rating can refer to any type of filter, not just vacuum. It is said to be the most efficient for removing particle sizes not able to be picked up by other conventional means.

Vacuums with HEPA filters are perfect for allergy sufferers, as allergen particles are among those toughest to pick up without a HEPA filter. HEPA filters are able to pick up pollen and dust mite feces. Look for vacuums with HEPA filters where all of the air is put through the filter before being re-released. If unfiltered air is re-released, it is not allergen free. “HEPA-like” uses a HEPA filter, but may not be as efficient, or use the right air filtering system to provide maximum allergen relief.

It takes a more powerful engine to power the true HEPA filter, so the littler vacuums may not have the HEPA filter. Even if they are bagless, if they do not have the HEPA filter, many allergens still get through. There are people who do not suffer as much with allergies that get by fine without HEPA filters. HEPA is just one more thing to consider when choosing a vacuum for your home and family. Allergy sufferers claim to have much more relief from allergy symptoms when using a HEPA filter in their vacuum cleaner.