If you or someone in your family suffers from asthma, then you don’t want a standard vacuum. Instead, you want to look for a HEPA filter vacuum that’s specifically designed to remove up to 99.97% of airborne particles that are 0.3 microns in size.

HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) filters are mechanical filters that force air through a fine mesh, trapping very small particles that can trigger allergies and asthma. These particles include pollens, dust mites, pet dander and tobacco smoke.

As well as a HEPA filter vacuum cleaner, many asthma suffers prefer a bagged vacuum because all the dust and debris is contained within the bag. When the bag is full and needs to be replaced, the bag stop all of this dust from becoming airborne again. Bagless vacuums, even with a HEPA filter, can easily allow these particles to re-enter the air when the open canister is emptied, which can trigger an attack.

Godfreys has a range of certified asthma and allergy friendly vacuum cleaners recognised by the Choice Blue Butterfly logo. This logo indicates an asthma vacuum cleaner that has been approved by the National Asthma Council’s Sensitive Choice Program. So, if you have asthma, we recommend that you look for a HEPA filter vacuum with the Blue Butterfly logo.

When looking for the best HEPA vacuum for allergies, you can either look for a particular brand or just search for vacuums with the Blue Butterfly logo. At Godfreys, we have a selection of bagged, bagless and upright vacuums all with a HEPA filter and the Blue Butterfly logo indicating the approval of the National Asthma Council.

• Hoover Allergy Bagged Vacuum Cleaner: This HEPA filter vacuum cleaner comes with a 1600W motor, a 2.5L capacity and a carbon and HEPA filtration system for superior dust and allergen collection. With a self-propelling power head, this bagged vacuum easily removes embedded dirt and dust from your carpets and it also comes with a handheld turbo tool to remove pet hair and dander from your furnishings.
• Wertheim 7 Series Vacuum Cleaner: This bagged asthma vacuum cleaner has a 1500W motor, 2.5L capacity and four-stage HEPA 13 filtration system. It features Whirlwind Power Pulse technology in the power head to easily remove deeply embedded dirt and allergens, digital power controls to adjust suction strength and plenty of cleaning accessories.
• Hoover Regal Bagged Vacuum Cleaner: This premium HEPA filter vacuum has a 1650W motor, a 2.3L capacity and a washable HEPA and carbon filtration system. It also comes with a self-propelling power head for extra deep cleaning on carpets, height adjustability, digital suction controls and deluxe accessories. This top of the line bagged vacuum is ideal for asthma and allergy sufferers.
• Hoover Allergy Bagless Vacuum Cleaner: If you prefer a bagless asthma vacuum cleaner, this model comes with a 1600W motor, a 1.75L capacity and a HEPA and carbon filtration system. It also has a self-propelling power head, advanced multi-cyclonic technology and a handheld turbo tool that easily removes pet hair from furnishings.
• Hoover Regal Bagless Vacuum Cleaner: This bagless HEPA filter vacuum cleaner comes with a1600W motor, a 1.75L capacity and a washable HEPA and carbon filtration system. It also has a self-propelling power head for deep cleaning carpets, height adjustability, one-touch emptying and 11 deluxe accessories.
• Vorwerk Kobold VK Upright Vacuum Cleaner: For lovers of upright vacuums, this model has a 700W motor and filters 99% of all airborne dust and allergens in your home. It automatically adjusts power and suction to accommodate different surfaces and comes with optional mop, carpet freshener and brush attachments.

If you need any help deciding which HEPA filter vacuum is best for your needs, why not chat to one of our experts online or in-store today?