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The Best Vacuum Cleaners for Allergies & Asthma

Dust, pollen, pet hair, dander and other allergens all wreak havoc with those suffering from allergies and asthma. While it is impossible to remove all the offenders from your home, today's vacuum cleaners make it possible to eliminate many of them. Advanced features such as HEPA filtration systems help you to breathe easier in your home. According to the Ohio State University College of Medicine, HEPA filters capture up to 99 percent of particles as small as 0.3 microns in diameter. This size particle would have to be enlarged 150 times to be visible.

  1. Eureka 4870MZ Boss Smart Vac Upright HEPA Vacuum

    • The Boss Smart Vac has a sealed filtration system that prevents dust from being blown back into the room as you vacuum. It claims to pick up 99.97 percent of allergy-producing dust, pollen and bacteria in the room. This vacuum features a special brush to easily remove pet hair from stairs and furniture. The powerful 12-amp motor allows for easy pick-up of trapped dirt in your carpets. It's not necessary to change attachments when you switch between carpet and hardwood.

    Eureka 6500A Airextreme

    • A canister vacuum with many of the features found in uprights, the Eureka 6500A Airextreme has a 12-amp motor for increased suction. It features a bag-change indicator to alert you to a full bag. The manufacturer claims this vacuum will catch 99.97 percent of pollen, mites, dust and other allergens.

    Bissell 89Q9 Lift-Off MultiCyclonic Pet Bagless Vacuum

    • The Bissell 89Q9 has the best features of the upright and canister because it is both. This upright vacuum has a lift-off canister for ease in cleaning areas such as stairways that are difficult to reach with the upright. An included pet hair attachment helps to loosen hair from corners and edges. The HEPA filtration system picks up an impressive 99.99 percent of pollen, mites, pet dander and dust and prevents them from being released back into the air. It has a bagless canister for easy cleanability. A powerful 12-amp motor and 15-inch-wide sweep path helps make short work of cleaning time.

    Dyson DC25 Animal Ball Technology Vacuum

    • The Dyson D25 has been a favorite with pet owners since its introduction. It features a unique pivoting system that allows you to easily clean around corners and in crevices. It has a brush bar that helps loosen and pull hair from carpets. The washable HEPA filter helps keep this vacuum operating cleanly. The Dyson D25, along with seven additional Dyson models, has been certified "Asthma Friendly" by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.

    Bissell 3920 Pet Hair Eraser Dual-Cyclonic Upright Vacuum

    • Considered an excellent choice for pet owners, the Bissell 3920 provides effective pick-up of pet hair and dander. The powerful 12-amp motor and 15-inch sweeping path means quick collection of pet hair, dander, dirt and mites in a bagless canister that is easy to clean. It features a 4-inch turbo pet brush for cleaning cushions, bedding and furniture and a 4-inch contour brush that bends around odd-shaped areas. The HEPA filtration removes dirt, dander and other allergens.

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