Chapter 2 - Vacuum Cleaner or Vacuum Dirtier?
by Russell Moore
 
    Is your vacuum cleaner a vacuum cleaner or a vacuum dirtier.  If your vacuum cleaner produces an exhausts particle count larger than the ambient air quality, then you own a vacuum dirtier.  This test can be performed with an IQAir particle counter.  First measure the room air quality.  Turn on your vacuum cleaner and measure the exhaust air quality.  Compare!  If the vacuum cleaner exhaust air measures a higher number, your vacuum cleaner is making your house dirtier.  Bring your vacuum in for a free analysis!
    Allergy and asthma victims can use this information when shopping for a new vacuum cleaner.  The right vacuum will capture lung damaging particles that can aggravate allergies and asthma.  Ask our consultant about alternative products or accessories for your current vacuum that may improve performance and exhaust air quality.
    Vacuum exhaust air quality is determined by the filtration system.  The primary filter is the storage bag.  The Miele Company has devoted massive resources to improving the vacuum storage bag performance and air quality.  Many synthetic bags are on the market today but not all are created equal.  Miele technology has improved performance, storage capacity and air quality.  Add a Miele HEPA filter to Miele’s "sealed system" and you get immaculate exhaust air and vacuum cleaner that cleans your home and the air you breathe.
    Unlike machines using filters only, installing a fresh bag will produce renewed performance.  To empty the dirt container will leave a contaminated filter producing diminishing performance.
    3m makes Filtrete, an outstanding filter material used in making quality home furnace filters and vacuum bags.  A $15 Filtrete heating and air conditioning filter every 2 months should do the trick.  Add an IQAir Room Air Purification System to eliminated lung damaging particles continuously.  To protect your furnace filter investment, ask your vacuum dealer if they supply Filtrete bags or "HEPA" Synthetic bags for your brand vacuum cleaner.  If not, he may be able to order them.