I did some research and found that HEPA filters are ideal. I'm just not a vacuum expert, and I don't know which vacuum to use it on. or how.
your best bet is to get the pipes run through your house and you can put the vacuum in the garage or put the exhaust outside and u can have different outlets through your house and just have to move the hose
Central vac systems as the other posters are talking about are great but hard to install in a house that's already built and expensive. But if you have the funds, it's a great way to go. My favorite of all time vacuum is the Bissell Healthy Home that I have now. It's got the HEPA filter and has a filtering technology similar to Dyson for 1/2 the price. Well made, solidly built unit with a 5 year warranty on it. On sale, you can find them for about $200, regular price is $250. My middle son (grown and on his own) is allergic to cats and we now have 4. I got the Healthy Home and did a really thorough cleaning with it. I was pretty disgusted with what my Hoover Wind Tunnel had been leaving in my carpets. Son came home for a visit a day or so after that. He didn't have near the allergy issues! We regularly use it on the upholstered furniture also. Because I have so many pets, we vacuum about every other day. Regardless of what you get, you need to keep the unit clean. There are washable filters in most units that you rinse out in the sink and let dry and replace. The cleaner the filter, the better job it does. None of the uprights do a really good job on bare floors but there is a way around that. Sears sells a generic bare floor brush that with the adapter included in the package fits right on the extension wand of the Bissell. Your upright is now a canister! Cost $13.00 plus tax. Vacuums are one of those things that you get what you pay for to a point. I wouldn't go cheap even if it has the HEPA filtration but I don't think it's necessary to spend major bucks either. I've seen too many Dyson units come back to the store for issues and have to be sent out for repair. Try telling a lady that the vacuum she spent $500 on a month ago is broken and needs to be sent out for repairs, it's going to take 6 weeks at least and no, she doesn't get a loaner.
A house vac, called a central vac is a great idea but they are expensive to have installed. If it is really that important to you, you should look into it. They are also kind of a pain. I own a cleaning business and I would say 75% of my customers have allergies of some sort. I have three Oreck vacuums now. They are great! I use them in multiple houses and allergies are not being bothered at all. These vacs are light, have amazing suction and they have fabric bags that pull allergens and dust mites out of the air as well as off the floors. They switch from carpet to harwood with no foot work. I bought my first one new from Oreck (expensive), then I realized I could get them in near new condition off craigslist so that is what I do now. I bring them to my local Oreck store, have them cleaned and tuned up and they are good to go. I have tried Kenmore, Eureka, Dyson, I had issues with all if them. The nice thing about the Oreck is when you pull the bag out of the vac, it closes while you pull so there are no dust clouds choking you like bag-less. Hope this helps!
The vacuums that have the HEPA filtration are the best choice as they trap 99.97% of the dust particles pulled in to the filters. The HEPA is a part of the vacuum, not an attachment. Several brands of Vacuum Cleaners offer this space age technology. If your house is finished top and bottom, it would be extremely difficult to install a central vacuuming system, as the tubing is installed in the walls and floor joice.
You are correct! The best vacuum by far for people with allergies is one with a HEPA filter. I suggest purchasing a Miele. Miele vacuum cleaners have special, high-quality bags that automatically seal themselves upon removal. The new HyClean design filters dirt back into the bag increasing the lifespan of the bag while promoting airflow. Miele vacuums also let you know when it is time to change the dustbag with an indicator light located on the control panel of the vacuum. Visit the Vacuum Cleaner Buying Guide Link below. It provides step by step guidance on how to find the righ vacuum cleaner for you. This website caters only to people who have asthma and allergies.
