So you’ve recently purchased a new Electrolux vacuum cleaner and it’s time to change the filter. You’re used to having to buy a new HEPA filter for your vacuum cleaner every six months or so but this vacuum cleaner comes with a washable filter. Sounds great right? But how on earth do you clean this filthy thing?

The folks at eVacuumStore have come up with a solution in this 4-Step process for cleaning your Washable HEPA Filter.

Step  1:

Locate the filter door on your vacuum cleaner. On most canister models, this will be at the back of the canister, on the top of the vacuum. On the upright models it will be on the front of the vacuum under the dust cup, just above the base of the vacuum.

Step 2:

Remove your HEPA Filter, and wipe away any heavy dust or debris over a trash container. Shake it out, slapping it against your palm or wrist to release any built up dust or dirt.

Step 3:

Rinse your washable HEPA filter under warm water in the sink. Do not use any soap or cleaning products.

Step 4:

Allow your HEPA Filter to air dry overnight and replace it into the HEPA Filter compartment in your vacuum cleaner.

Washable HEPA Filters should be routinely washed every month and replaced every 2-3 years as needed.

The United States Environmental Protection agency states that indoor air pollution is among the top five environmental health risks. The best way to address this risk is to control and eliminate the sources of pollutants and to ventilate a home with clean out door air. The ventilation method maybe limited however by weather conditions or undesirable levels of contaminants in outdoor air. According to the American College of Allergies 50% of all illness is caused by indoor air pollution.

Pollutants that can affect air quality in a home fall into the following categories: dust, smoke, animal dander, tobacco smoke, ragweed, particles generated from combustion appliances such as cooking stoves ;also particles associated with tiny organisms such as dust mites, molds, bacteria and viruses. Effective allergen control measures require washing sheets weekly, frequent vacuuming of carpets and furniture and dusting and cleaning of hard surfaces.

Air purifiers are designed to clean the air by filtering out harmful particles and air pollutants like allergens, mold, pet dander and dust. Air purifiers come in a variety of sizes and types. One type of air cleaning device that can remove particles from the air is High Efficiency Particulate Air [HEPA] filters.The Department of Energy has strict standards for HEPA filters. All HEPA Filters must be able to catch at least 95% of particles as small as 0.3 micrometers. Beware of HEPA type or HEPA like filters.

With quality air our family can breathe easier and live healthier.

Electrolux vacuum cleaners have been around for decades, and the company has built a reputation for providing high quality equipment and service. Now, though, they have gone a step further and are focusing on an energy efficient "green" model.

The Electrolux UltraSilencer Green was designed to deliver the same results while consuming less power than the average vacuum. On top of that, they are using recycled plastic in this model which is leading to even more environmentally friendly results. The UltraSilencer uses 33% less energy than a standard 2,000 watt vacuum cleaner and it is constructed with 55% recycled plastic. Electrolux even uses packaging that is constructed from 80% recycled cardboard.

Manufacturing the Electrolux UltraSilencer Green

In order to deliver a truly green vacuum cleaner, Electrolux streamlined its manufacturing process to be as environmentally friendly as possible. This has resulted in a vacuum cleaner that consumes 90% less energy to manufacture (due to their use of recycled materials), and they save two liters of crude oil and 80 liters of water per vacuum.

Electrolux vacuum cleaners have always been powerful, efficient machines, and now the company is taking responsibility for its environmental impact and using a manufacturing process that conserves our natural resources and reduces the amount of pollution all around us.

UltraSilencer Green Usage

Vacuums have always required a lot of power to get the results that we expect, but Electrolux has designed this vacuum to do the job of a 2,000 watt vacuum with a new, energy efficient 1,250 watt motor. This will help users save up to 364kWh of energy, cut down 320kg of CO2 emissions, and, of course, reduce your everyday energy costs.

Whether you do a little vacuuming every day or you just take care of it all once a week, these Electrolux vacuum cleaners make it easy to get the job done while you save power and money. The way people use the final product is a huge factor in how it impacts the environment, and with the Electrolux UltraSilencer Green, you will reduce your carbon footprint and still get the results you expect.

There are a lot of vacuum cleaners with HEPA filters these days, but finding a good one can be difficult.  The purpose of the HEPA filter is only to trap emissions from exhausting though the vacuum cleaner.  Finding a vacuum that is effective enough to remove the dirt from the nap of the carpet and home furnishings is most important.  If you vacuum fails to remove the embedded dirt that the HEPA filter will serve little value.  A two motor vacuum with a power nozzle is highly recommended to accomplish this task.  Once you find a two motor vacuum that is effective, you should then look and see if it has a HEPA filter.  This way you will remove all the embedded dirt and have clean emissions, which is optimal for a clean home. 

According to the definition in 40 CFR 745.83:

"HEPA vacuum means a vacuum cleaner which has been designed with a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter as the last filtration stage.  A HEPA filter is a filter that is capable of capturing particles of 0.3 microns with 99.97% efficiency. The vacuum cleaner must be designed so that all the air drawn into the machine is expelled through the HEPA filter with none of the air leaking past it."

Therefore, renovation firms should look for a vacuum cleaner that was designed to be operated with a HEPA filter, rather than a shop vacuum that can be fitted with a HEPA filter in place of the original basic filter.  A vacuum retrofitted with a HEPA filter is not necessarily properly sealed or designed so that all of the intake air goes through the HEPA filter.  EPA also recommends that renovation firms ask the manufacturer or retailer whether the machine has been tested to ensure that it achieves the high efficiency required of a HEPA filter (capturing 99.97% of 0.3 micron particles).