Vacuum Cleaner Can Dust Return to Air

Vacuum cleaners or vacuum cleaner is very practical to clean the room in the house of all dust, dirt and bacteria. But new research shows some actual vacuum cleaners are also less well used.

Vacuum cleaners can spray returned some fine dust and bacteria into the air, which can spread the infection and trigger allergies.

Australian researchers have tested 21 vacuum cleaners from 11 manufacturers. All types of vacuum cleaners that have been tested can be released back some bacteria, dust, and allergens back into the air.

"Cleaning using vacuum cleaners can remove dust and allergens back, leading to increased exposure," said the researchers from Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane, Australia.

"The results of these studies does not mean advocating for vacuum cleaners do not use anymore," said Viviana Temino, MD, an assistant professor of allergy and immunology at the University of Miami School of Medicine.

Vacuum cleaners that use HEPA filters is still the best option at this time. Because vacuum cleaners with HEPA filters can remove particles much more than is released again.

Vacuum cleaners with filters high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) really took off again but the amount of dust and bacteria lower than the vacuum cleaners that do not use special filters. HEPA filters can remove 99.9 percent of pollen, animal dander, and even bacteria from the air.

There are still other ways that can be done to keep indoor air clean. If there are no residents who have allergies in the room, then no need to get rid of the carpet. Washing your carpets once a week in water that are really hot can kill dust mites and other allergens.

Can also use a vacuum cleaner has a HEPA filter, and change the filter and clean the house regularly. Be sure to clean up with vacuum cleaners in the area under furniture and behind furniture.

"Dust and bacteria that accumulates in the areas under the furniture can be a big source of allergens. If you have allergies or asthma, replace carpet with hard tile, wood, or linoleum floors," said David Corry, MD, a professor and head of immunology, allergy , and rheumatology from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas.

To maintain the cleanliness of the house should be regular cleaning to reduce dust particles, bacteria and allergens. It can help improve indoor air quality as a whole.