Is this vaccum cleaner HEPA Certified? Is it adequate for cleaning off mildew spores?
780712
Yes, it is. It is very well designed and the use of HEPA in the title would suggest that they will be libel of false advertising if it is not the case. Go to the manufacturers web-site: http://www.pro-team.com/vacuums/?style=1&id=106576
780713
Yes, it's hepa certified. No idea how good it is for mold spores. It is pretty strong, though. I use it for lead and sheetrock dust while sanding. Very happy with it. Bags fill up quick, but, reasonably priced
1886298
Hose is anti staticIt's groundedNo shocksIt's a certified hepa vac thus meets OSHA standards as long as it's fitted with the hepa bag
814878
I find no dust after it does its job. It says HEPA so I expect it to be HEPA.
837789
no sure or think it has a hepa filter. the vac is no good and broke easily. do not buy.
2043148
No!! This unit is used to remove air and create a vacumm in whatever device it is hooked up to such as an AC unit. It is not to be confused with a sweeper/vacumm
1055906
I have used air oasis for almost a year now. It is effective in cleaning the air of mold, virus and bacteria. It does not remove surface mold. The source of contamination must be addressed with chemical cleansers such as quaternary solution.
2010260
I do not recommend it. I always use Air-Cans and what not. I use this for cleaning mice, keyboards, etc.
1887009
This is not a vacuum. I suggest vacuuming first -- especially the drapes (washing them, too). Hopefully there are no serious mold-spores growing amongst the walls in a musty old house. (A fumigating may be necessary.) I suppose that on a medium/high speed, this machine would most likely really help clean the air. As I mentioned in my review, it has really helped my father -- who lives along a dusty street with lots of flowers/tress. He told me again yesterday that it has helped clear his sinuses.
1496382
I've read elsewhere that HEPA filters when they are brand new are not very effective. Over time they actually get more effective, up to presumably a saturation point and then get less effective again.I've vaccumed the HEPA filter in this unit with my HEPA vacuum to extend its life by a few months. This seems to work fine. Presumably you'd need a microscope or a really expensive piece of equipment to measure air quality for sure.The charcoal filters are cheap enough and get dirty enough I'd just replace them regularly.
1322849
have you noticed any difference after cleaning the filter since it is not replaceable? did it damage it? that is a concern because i am definitely looking for a hepa air purifier with a pre-filter..
2056820
I'm not sure if they meet the actual HEPA filter name requirement, but they do collect more dust than the standard filter. We have three dogs, two cats and two small kids. Our Neato and these filters make a huge improvement in the cleanliness and dust in our home.
2169597
I would not recommend because most air purifiers have a hepa filter too, they are able to filter any excess carbon. Also if it is a window air conditioner and could be exposed to moisture, the carbon filter would get wet and if not dried could possible have mold spores attach causing respiratory irritation.
1394989
The filters (2) are proprietary and only available from Trend. They are high quality foam type filters but I don't think they are hepa rated.I use the Airshield for woodturning and find it to be very effective for air filtration and face protection.
1191867
I am not sure about with clean room rating although now I will look it up-it puts of a small amount of combustion smoke especially while getting into full vacuum. after that it lessons and I usually run a small exhaust fan at a window very close. Most of the time I have the vac off and just keep my chamber locked in a vac. Hope this helps-the way clean room sounds though this is prob not the best thing to have in there with out a proper exhaust system. Great unit !
980734
There are several reports about the Hepa filter on this vacuum does not work & mostly leaks. See the reviews herein on Amazon. If these are true, what a scam Eureka is imposing on it's customers.. I wonder if Eureka has fixed this problem? my guess is no because the Hepa filter is probably too small to handle all the air flow so they have to bypass some of the air flow around it & into the house. It's a shame they don't respond to this issue. The other does not have a Hepa.
1030235
I bought an air purifier from Hammacher Schlemmer for $300 and have not had downy mildew since. Lots of fans help also.
1834042
I don't know about using a HEPA filter but this vacuum has VERY LITTLE SUCTION... So if your were to add the restriction inherent in sucking through a HEPA filter there would probably be NO SUCTION at all... Do not buy this vacuum if you want to actually vacuum... But it has great accessories you can hang on the wall!!!