HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Arrester) filters deliver a high level of filtration, which traps smaller dust and dirt particles, preventing contamination of the environment. This type of filtration is better for homes with allergy sufferers. All Vax dry vacuums are fitted with HEPA filters.

What is HEPA Anti-Microbial Filtration?
Anti-bacterial/anti-microbial filters have a treatment impregnated in the filter that is effective against bacteria that comes in contact with it. However, this treatment is not a pesticide so it does not kill dust mites. The treatment is impregnated in the media of the filter so it’s not lost when the filter is washed.

What is a Carbon Filtration additive?
A filtration system featuring a Carbon Filtration additive features an additional layer of filtration that helps to neutralize odours, so is great for homes with pets.

It’s easy to remove the HEPA filter for cleaning. Filters can just be gently tapped on edge of bin to loosen dust to clean. They’re also easy to re-install in the machine.

Some questions to ask yourself before deciding which dry vacuum to buy:

Does anyone in your home suffer from allergies?

Allergy sufferers in particular benefit from a vacuum fitted with a HEPA filter as they greatly reduce household dust and pollen that can trigger allergies.

Allergy sufferers should also consider getting a machine that can wash carpets in addition to just dry vacuum cleaning your home. This is because washing carpets is a more effective method of keeping them clean than just dry vacuuming, which only strips off the top layer of dirt and debris. Washing carpets helps remove the trodden-in dirt, allergens and dust mites that live and breed deep within carpet pile. Vax offers a range of dedicated carpet washers and multi-function machines at its website.

Do you have pets?

A vacuum with anti-microbial filtration that is effective against bacteria is ideal for homes with pets, and a filter with a Carbon Filtration additive would also help neutralize pet odours.