Is Your Current Vacuum Safe?

Vacuums are supposed to do a specific job--pick up dirt and dust particles and store them in a bag for disposal, removing them from the air and surfaces in the home. An old vacuum may actually be putting the same particles back into the air circulation! If you are considering switching from an old, tired out vacuum cleaner to one of the water vacuums, there are a few questions to ask yourself which could cinch the deal; how old is my current vacuum? Am I coughing or wheezing after vacuuming with the old machine? Would a water vacuum help my current allergy/asthma/dust-n-dirt issues? If your current machine is failing you, consider a water vacuum with a hepa filter on the exhaust end. Your in-home air quality could improve overnight.

Water Vacuums and Particle Discharge Counts

If you are evaluating water vacuums with other kinds of cleaner products, narrow your search down to water vaccums that have a proven discharge of 0-200 "particulates per cubic foot" out of the exhaust end of the machine. This rating indicates that the water vacuum is effective in doing what the advertising claims it will do---reduce the levels of dust, allergens and other material in the atmosphere of your home or office. Check carefully--all water vacuums are not capable of the same performance!

Water Vacuum Cleaner Exhaust

A very good idea when considering the purchase of water vacuum cleaners is to search for models that include a hepa filter on the exhaust end of the machine. The filter acts as a final 'catcher' should any particles somehow escape into the exhaust system of water vacuum cleaners. This is especially helpful for allergy sufferers who can be sensitive to even minor amounts of allergens in the air. The best water vacuum cleaners have this extra filtration to improve the effectiveness of the vaccum.

Water Vacuums-A Very Important Tip

The majority--if not all--water vacuum cleaners come equipped with nozzles that may or may not include a "hepa" style filter. Do not use any kind of nozzle without filtration for hazardous material cleanup. The lack of filtration means you should never use your water vacuum cleaner to clean up lead dust, asbestos particles or any other materials that could be hazardous to your health. A water vacuum cleaner is an excellent tool--be sure to use it only for what it is rated for and you should have no problems. Only use EPA-certified gear for the cleanup and removal of substances regulated by the agency.