Ideally, an allergy-sufferer hoover will let you breathe easy again if you suffer from allergies and want to remove dust and dirt from your living space. We have summarised what you should look for when buying a vacuum cleaner in this article.
Purchasing a hoover for allergy sufferers
A hoover suitable for allergy sufferers cleans surfaces and frees them from dust, dirt, and pet hair.
- Look for a very good cleaning class in the specifications of the appliance.
- Furthermore, the hoover should be equipped with a HEPA filter.
- To make vacuuming easy, the appliance should also be lightweight. If a bag is included, it should be easy to change.
- If a dirt bin needs to be emptied, it should operate smoothly without you coming into great contact with the dust.
This is how allergy hoovers with HEPA filters work
If the hoover is designated for allergy sufferers, it is usually equipped with various filter systems. These clean the air that is blown out of the appliance. This has the advantage that you, as an allergy sufferer, are less exposed to harmful substances in the environment.
- The so-called HEPA filter systems were developed especially for such needs. They suck the fine particles not only from the surface to be vacuumed, but also from the environment.
- The special filter consists of synthetic fibres and cellulose. There are spaces between the fabric fibres that allow even the smallest particles to be retained during suction.
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A HEPA filter can suck in allergens from the ambient air down to a size of 0.1 micrometres. For this, look for the specification for the class 13 filter.
Subsidy from health insurance
Unfortunately, even if you are a diagnosed allergy sufferer, you will not receive a subsidy from your health insurance for the household appliance you need. However, some insurance companies will pay for mattress covers, so-called encasings, if you suffer from a mite allergy. You should ask your insurance provider about this and other benefits.
