The Hazard of Vacuums
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Suzy was emailed some interesting information on Vacuum cleanres regarding Allergy and Asthma Sufferers and Homes with Babies or Toddlers. Who knew this plugged in, noise making, baby calming machine was so hazardous... read on to find out what you can do to help yourself. The info is courtesy of our guypal Steve at Quality Vacuums in Northvale who is offering the FREE service check below.
Recent studies like, "Sick of Dust: Chemicals in Common Products - a Needless Health Threat in Our Homes," reveal Household Dust contains not only Debris Based Allergens but Toxins as well.
When you vacuum you disturb, and worse, propel dust for two to seven hours throughout your home. With the popularity of bagless vacuums this problem becomes magnified and harmful to those with breathing conditions and little ones with developing lungs. The evidence in studies like the one performed here shows that bagless and poorly made vacuums cannot effectively protect a home's air quality or prevent particle emissions that exacerbate allergy and asthma conditions EVEN IF EQUIPPED WITH A HEPA FILTER.
If you are concerned about this problem in your home you should get your vacuum and air purifier tested with a particle scanner that reads airborne particulate matter. This is a two minute test that can be done while you wait at a qualified Vacuum Store that carries a Particle Counter. They can also direct you how to address your problem.
Bergen and Rockland County residents can get their vacuums tested for no charge at:
Quality Vacuums
260 Livingston Street,
Northvale NJ 07647.
Bring your vacuum/air purifier to the store or call 201-564-7200 for further Information.
Stephen Lomei
Quality Vacuums
Recent studies like, "Sick of Dust: Chemicals in Common Products - a Needless Health Threat in Our Homes," reveal Household Dust contains not only Debris Based Allergens but Toxins as well.
When you vacuum you disturb, and worse, propel dust for two to seven hours throughout your home. With the popularity of bagless vacuums this problem becomes magnified and harmful to those with breathing conditions and little ones with developing lungs. The evidence in studies like the one performed here shows that bagless and poorly made vacuums cannot effectively protect a home's air quality or prevent particle emissions that exacerbate allergy and asthma conditions EVEN IF EQUIPPED WITH A HEPA FILTER.
If you are concerned about this problem in your home you should get your vacuum and air purifier tested with a particle scanner that reads airborne particulate matter. This is a two minute test that can be done while you wait at a qualified Vacuum Store that carries a Particle Counter. They can also direct you how to address your problem.
Bergen and Rockland County residents can get their vacuums tested for no charge at:
Quality Vacuums
260 Livingston Street,
Northvale NJ 07647.
Bring your vacuum/air purifier to the store or call 201-564-7200 for further Information.
Stephen Lomei
Quality Vacuums
