Is the Vacuum Cleaner More Good Than Bad?

Sometimes our best intentions can go awry; for example helping an old lady across the road without knowing if the other side is indeed her desired destination. The vacuum cleaner appears to be another example of this phenomenon and the question we’re asking is if the vacuum cleaner might not actually be more dangerous to our health than we think? New research suggests when we use a vacuum cleaner we may just be making things worse, this I’m sure is quite the shock to us all. However it’s not quite the open and shut case of a simple one dimensional answer; a lot of dangers have to do with what type of vacuum cleaner you use. Older models for example tend to perform badly while the new bagless cylinder vacuums are among the safest you can get.

The Research

Certain upright vacuum cleaners tend to spit fine dust and bacteria out into the air; this spreads the risk of infections and allergies. Researchers studied the effects of twenty-one vacuum cleaners from eleven different suppliers. From Dyson to Hoover, vacuum cleaners were put through their paces. All types were tested; bagless and bag vacuum cleaners, 6 month old to twenty year old vacuums and prices ranging between $100 and $800. No stone was left unturned as the effects were given immense scrutiny; sixty-two different air functions were researched. In the end it was the HEPA air filter than made all the difference in the world.

Vacuum Cleaner Still A Pro

Before you go throwing out your trusty upright vacuum cleaner however, the research concluded that your vacuum cleaner would have to be incredibly old or broken to do more harm than good. Even with the best carpet washer a HEPA filter is still the key to safeguarding your vacuum cleaner parts as well as your health. Other tips include avoiding feather dusters and instead using electrostatic fabrics for your cleaning needs. If you do have a sufferer of allergies visiting for a prolonged period of time then washing your removable rugs in hot water once a week is apparently supposed to ward off all dust mites. However the report was designed only to make people aware that they should upgrade their vacuum cleaners and insist on HEPA filters; it’s most certainly not suggesting one drop their vacuum cleaner and stop cleaning altogether. Cleaning and vacuuming your home will always lead to less contaminants and irritations floating around the home. The vacuum cleaner is in summary much better than it is harmful and should be one of the most important tools in your fight to keep your home safe and clean.

Eugene Calvini is a proficient writer who takes an interest in his own health; of course he cares about sharing his health tips too.