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The Healthiest Vacuums for Your Home

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By Susan Hall
From Health magazine

The right vacuum is key for good health. “Dust can trigger allergies and asthma,” says James Sublett, MD, a spokesman for the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology. Vacuuming with a good machine cuts the amount of dust you inhale. We tested models with a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter, which filters out 99.7% of small particles. Here, our top picks.

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Last Updated: November 20, 2008
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  • andy soha

    Healthiest Vacuums. How about a central vacuum system with the unit in the basement or in the garage with the exhaust vented outside.In my opinion the best system.

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