Testing for asthma & allergy friendly™ Certification subjects vacuum cleaners to allergen and particle count-based performance testing to ensure that the vacuum cleaner reduces the total allergen burden, while minimizing any increase in airborne allergen levels.

The Vacuum Cleaner Certification Standard testing includes:

• Evaluation of capability to remove allergen-containing test dust from carpets
• Evaluation of airborne allergen levels during vacuuming
• Evaluation of the integrity of the air filtration system
• Assessment of the performance of the vacuum cleaner immediately prior to activation of bag replacement / receptacle emptying signal and filter change signal
• Assessment of exposure to allergens during bag change or receptacle emptying

Manufacturers who currently carry certified vacuum cleaner products are:

For more information on a certified asthma & allergy friendly™ vacuum cleaner please click on one of the models below.