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HEPA filtered Miele or ShopVac?
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Mister Fish
Nov 27, 2011, 1:16:48 AM11/27/11
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I just moved from an apartment complex where the stipple ceiling
plaster contained 1.5% asbestos. The apartment management was not
very fastidious about proper cleaning procedures when the plaster was
disturbed during maintenance work. I moved at a time shortly after
maintenance was done on lighting fixtures in the hallways, so there
were specks of the stuff on the hallway carpets. I'm pretty sure that
residual amounts of the stuff got picked by my belongings as I moved
out. Since I've unpacked and rummaged through some of my belongings
in the new place, I thought it would be wise to vacuum everything with
a HEPA vacuum.
HEPA filtered vacuums seem to be made by many manufacturers, but there
is no independent testing of their efficacy. In the absence of such
information, the only information to go on is anecdotes and reputation
that results from anecdotes. According to an air purifier researcher
that I know, specialists in asthma and allergies recommend Miele and
Dyson. My general impression is that Miele is more known for their
HEPA filtered vacuums. There is also Zelmer, but they haven't yet
established a reputable track record. Finally, I was also thinking
about a HEPA filtered ShopVac.
I thought that I might as well get the vacuum properly decked out with
accessories for use as a general vacuum cleaner, beyond just the
initial decontamination of my belongings. That comes with a hefty
price tag, over $1,000 after taxes. In spite of this extraordinary
cost, the driving consideration is still efficacy in filtering for
decontamination and ease of use as a general vacuum cleaner.
Considering the dearth of indepedent testing info, and the complete
reliance on anecdote, I was wondering what people's experiences have
been with the HEPA filtered versions of Miele versus ShopVac?
plaster contained 1.5% asbestos. The apartment management was not
very fastidious about proper cleaning procedures when the plaster was
disturbed during maintenance work. I moved at a time shortly after
maintenance was done on lighting fixtures in the hallways, so there
were specks of the stuff on the hallway carpets. I'm pretty sure that
residual amounts of the stuff got picked by my belongings as I moved
out. Since I've unpacked and rummaged through some of my belongings
in the new place, I thought it would be wise to vacuum everything with
a HEPA vacuum.
HEPA filtered vacuums seem to be made by many manufacturers, but there
is no independent testing of their efficacy. In the absence of such
information, the only information to go on is anecdotes and reputation
that results from anecdotes. According to an air purifier researcher
that I know, specialists in asthma and allergies recommend Miele and
Dyson. My general impression is that Miele is more known for their
HEPA filtered vacuums. There is also Zelmer, but they haven't yet
established a reputable track record. Finally, I was also thinking
about a HEPA filtered ShopVac.
I thought that I might as well get the vacuum properly decked out with
accessories for use as a general vacuum cleaner, beyond just the
initial decontamination of my belongings. That comes with a hefty
price tag, over $1,000 after taxes. In spite of this extraordinary
cost, the driving consideration is still efficacy in filtering for
decontamination and ease of use as a general vacuum cleaner.
Considering the dearth of indepedent testing info, and the complete
reliance on anecdote, I was wondering what people's experiences have
been with the HEPA filtered versions of Miele versus ShopVac?
HomeOwnersHub Advisor
Jan 29, 2023, 5:32:25 PM1/29/23
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The best vacuum for decontaminating your belongings from asbestos would be a HEPA-filtered vacuum that has been certified by an independent organization for its HEPA filtration capabilities. Both Miele and ShopVac make HEPA-filtered vacuums, but it's unclear which one is better in terms of efficacy and ease of use. There is no independent testing data to compare their performance, so you'll have to rely on anecdotal evidence.
Miele and Dyson are recommended by specialists in asthma and allergies, so you may want to consider a Miele HEPA-filtered vacuum. Zelmer is not as well known, but you can also consider it. The best approach would be to look at customer reviews and compare the features of the HEPA-filtered vacuums from each brand.
Ultimately, the best vacuum for decontaminating your belongings and using as a general vacuum cleaner will depend on your specific needs and preferences. Before making a purchase, it is recommended that you carefully research and compare the different options and make an informed decision based on the features, price, and customer reviews of each vacuum.
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For full context, visit https://www.homeownershub.com/cleaning/hepa-filtered-miele-or-shopvac-11322-.htm
Miele and Dyson are recommended by specialists in asthma and allergies, so you may want to consider a Miele HEPA-filtered vacuum. Zelmer is not as well known, but you can also consider it. The best approach would be to look at customer reviews and compare the features of the HEPA-filtered vacuums from each brand.
Ultimately, the best vacuum for decontaminating your belongings and using as a general vacuum cleaner will depend on your specific needs and preferences. Before making a purchase, it is recommended that you carefully research and compare the different options and make an informed decision based on the features, price, and customer reviews of each vacuum.
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For full context, visit https://www.homeownershub.com/cleaning/hepa-filtered-miele-or-shopvac-11322-.htm
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