Miele: Vacuuming Can Help Reduce Allergies

Modern vacuuming can act as a crucial defence against allergies. Sicelo Champion, from leading vacuum and appliance manufacturer Miele, provides insights into how advanced vacuum cleaners can make all the difference.

Spring, a season of renewal, also heralds allergy season with soaring pollen, mould, and dust levels. Also, the air quality is deteriorated even further in the cities during winter, with more people burning fires, switching on generators, and using more electricity to keep warm. Aside from these external factors, our homes will also harbour more pet hair, dander and other allergens from being closed up to keep the warmth indoors. All these factors combined, can play havoc with allergy sufferers.

Winter or summer, indoor allergens accumulate in homes, making efficient vacuuming crucial. Regular vacuuming with a hypoallergenic machine, such as those from Miele for example, will help dramatically reduce allergen levels, Miele’s Sicelo Champion explains: “Hypoallergenic vacuum cleaners retain most particles, reducing harmful allergens and minimising allergic reactions.”

Miele offers a wide range of different vacuum models so you are sure to find one that suits your personal needs and budget, including the Miele Complete C3 cylinder vacuum cleaner, the Blizzard CX1 bagless vacuum cleaner, the Triflex HX2 cordless handstick vacuum cleaner, the Boost CX1 bagless vacuum cleaner, and lastly, the Scout RX3 robovac. Says Sicelo: “Each and every one of Miele’s vacuum cleaners offer best-in-market technology, energy efficiency, and dirt removal, and they are built to last for a minimum of 20 years.”

He says that with all the different vacuum cleaners to choose from, it can be confusing which one to select, so he offers these key aspects to consider when investing in an allergy-reducing vacuum cleaner:

Air filtration:

Always opt for a model with a HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) filter, which is essential for the removal of allergens from your home environment. Sicelo notes that any good quality HEPA filter should be able to capture particles as small as 0.3 microns, preventing dust and allergens from being recirculated: “Miele’s SF-HA HEPA AirClean filters can filter up to 99,95% of all viruses, bacteria and particles, offering premium allergen relief to those suffering from asthma and allergy issues. The filter is made from tightly spun material, which traps the smallest particles, leaving only clean air to be exhausted into your home. Miele HEPA filters last for approximately 50 hours of vacuuming, which means that, for the average user, the filter will last for around 12 months. They also incorporate a Timestrip, which is a filter replacement reminder that aids in optimal filter functionality.”

Bag or bagless:

Miele offers both bagged and bagless vacuum cleaners. Bagged models, though requiring ongoing bag purchases, effectively contain dust and dirt better than bagless models, which makes them a better option for allergy suffers, explains Sicelo: “Miele’s HyClean 3D Efficiency GN dustbags guarantees that any dust picked up by the vacuum cleaner stays inside the bag, even when you are changing it. They feature a special fleece material that captures high levels of dust, and their innovative design ensures dust is evenly distributed within the bag. When opened, the Original Miele HyClean dustbag closes automatically, preventing any dust from escaping into the atmosphere.”

Attachments:

Playing a pivotal role in thorough dust elimination, various attachments can be used to maximise the cleaning of specific items and areas in the home. Sicelo notes: “Miele offers a range of vacuum cleaner accessories that have been specifically tailored to various surfaces – from hard and carpeted floors and shelves, through to upholstery, drapery, and mattresses. There are also specialised attachments that make cleaning challenging areas a synch. For pet lovers, Miele’s turbobrush helps to efficiently remove allergy-causing animal hair and lint.”

Vacuuming tips:

Sicelo advises that allergy sufferers give their interior spaces a thorough vacuuming at least twice a week: “Start from the elevated areas and work downward. Regular, thorough vacuuming is key to managing your allergies, as dust can accumulate at an incredible pace.” To curb allergens, Sicelo advises that you follow a vacuuming schedule such as the one below: