Best Vacuum Cleaners with HEPA 13 and Higher Filtration

The vacuum cleaner from the Polish company Zelmer offers the buyer high quality at an affordable price. To reduce costs, the manufacturer had to simplify the equipment, but overall, the device's capabilities allow it to compete with more expensive models. First of all, we note the good power of the device - 900 W, which allows it to quickly clean both debris and smooth floors, as well as carpets. The vacuum cleaner easily handles cleaning in homes with pets. On the case, there is a power regulator, which allows you to choose the optimal settings depending on the cleaning area and the difficulty of pollution.

The factor influencing the price was the use of a regular bag as a dust collector. It is not as convenient as plastic cylinders with cyclone system or aquafilters, but it is much cheaper. There are also advantages. First, the bag is quite capacious - its volume is 3.5 L, so it doesn't need to be cleaned often. It is made of durable material, resistant to tears, and equipped with a convenient clasp for replacement. Secondly, the bag traps fine dust and thus supplements the fine filtration filter HEPA 13. As a result, you get clean air without dust, bacteria, and allergens.

Another plus of the Zelmer ZVC 3502 N is its good equipment. It includes a combined nozzle with a retractable brush for different floors (floor/carpet), a turbo brush that handles hair and pet fur better, a narrow crevice nozzle for cleaning in hard-to-reach places, a compact dusting brush, and an upholstery nozzle. This set allows not only vacuuming floors but also cleaning other surfaces in the house, where dust and debris accumulate. To prevent the nozzles from getting lost and taking up much space, there is a special compartment in the vacuum cleaner body for storage. Unfortunately, the large nozzles won't fit there, but at least the small ones will always be in place.

Among the device's beneficial features are rubberized wheels that don't scratch the floor, a handle for carrying, vertical parking capability, and a 6-meter cord with an automatic rewind system.

The household vacuum cleaner of the Karcher brand is a solution for home use with multi-cyclonic technology. The absence of a bag simplifies the procedure of emptying the dust collector (eliminates direct contact with dirt), and the transparent plastic container adds transparency in operation. With a motor power of 700 W, the suction power exceeds 16000 Pa, which means quite effective dry cleaning of different surfaces, including carpets.

Karcher VC 3 Plus is equipped with a HEPA 13 filter that effectively cleans the air and can be easily removed for maintenance (without washing). In addition to the traditional universal floor and carpet brush, there is a special parquet nozzle and a familiar tandem of a crevice nozzle and a dust accessory for delicate surfaces, including furniture upholstery.

Compared to its counterparts, the vacuum cleaner differs in small dimensions (39x27x33 cm) and a reasonable weight (4.4 kg), making it convenient in both operation and storage. However, the dust collector is relatively small — 0.9 liters. The 5-meter power cord with automatic rewind complements the flexible 1.5 m hose, and the total range from one outlet is a quite acceptable 7.5 meters. Other features include large wheels for easy movement and moderate noise (76 dB).

The advantage of the vacuum cleaner lies in the manufacturer's good reputation and the possibility of extending the official warranty to 5 years with online registration after purchase. Karcher VC 3 Plus is an excellent choice for the home, especially for small apartments with limited living conditions.

A vacuum cleaner from well-known German manufacturer Bosch is a rather classic model without a large number of features that affect the device's price. Instead, the developers focused on quality and performance. With a power of 750 W, the vacuum cleaner easily handles fine dust, larger debris, various floor coverings, and carpets. Importantly, it can handle hair and fur if there are pets in the home.

The model is equipped with a 2-liter dust collector with a cyclone system that is easy to clean, washable, and over time does not require replacement, like disposable bags. A useful addition is a HEPA 13 filter that cleans the air, capturing 99.95% of fine dust particles, bacteria, and allergens. The filter is washable, meaning you don't have to spend on consumables.

The equipment includes 3 nozzles, and considering one of them is 2-in-1, there are actually 4. This is a standard combined nozzle with a retractable brush, universal for any coverings: parquet, linoleum, laminate, carpets, etc. For the most challenging tasks, a turbo brush is usually used on high-pile carpets and especially relevant for owners of long hair or cats and dogs. The 2-in-1 nozzle combines a narrow crevice and upholstery nozzle - it will help clean hard-to-reach places, clean sofas and chairs. Of course, a full cleaning of furniture should not be relied upon - for these purposes it's better to choose a washing vacuum cleaner. Nevertheless, this set allows you to remove dust from almost all surfaces in the apartment.

The vacuum cleaner ensures not only effective but also comfortable cleaning. It doesn't work too loudly — the noise level does not exceed 78 dB. It also doesn't weigh much — 4.7 kg, so transporting the device over thresholds or up stairs will not be a problem. The 7-meter cord length is sufficient to clean a large room or several rooms without changing outlets. After work, the cable automatically rolls up and hides inside the case. The model is complemented by a hose holder, which significantly eases storage. The vacuum cleaner stands firm in an upright position, but the handle is only on the top, so it is intended for horizontal carrying.

The vacuum cleaner is not cheap, but it is one of the top models of the Philips company, which is distinguished by high power, an expanded set of accessories, and proprietary technologies to increase performance. Perhaps the main advantage is the numerous nozzles in the set, which allow you to clean dust and debris from almost all surfaces in the house, even upholstered furniture. The main work is done by the TriActive+ nozzle — a universal brush for all types of flooring and carpets, even with high, dense piles. Its highlight is the lighting that helps to see even the smallest dust, especially in hard-to-reach places and under furniture. The lighting turns on automatically when the brush is in operation. However, 3 AA-type batteries are needed for its power. The first set is already included in the kit, but thereafter you will need to buy new batteries.

Mini Turbo is a mini turbo brush that gathers dust, debris, hair, and fur from furniture, mattresses, and pillows. It will be a useful assistant in a house with pets. The set includes another upholstery nozzle, but its design and capabilities are simpler compared to the turbo brush. Additionally, the vacuum cleaner comes with a crevice nozzle and a dust nozzle — a soft brush built right into the handle. It is always at hand and ready at any moment to dust a table, workspace, keyboard, etc.

Besides the nozzles, the vacuum cleaner can boast quite high power and suction: a 900-W motor provides more than 50,000 revolutions per minute, allowing the device to quickly and easily handle any debris. The body features a slider for power regulation. For example, medium speed is suitable when working on laminate, and maximum power is used on the carpet. Debris is collected in a dust collector with the PowerCyclone 7 cyclone system that helps maintain stable high suction power. The dust collector itself is not too capacious (1.5 L), but it is easily cleaned with one hand — without clouds of dust and dirt. The Allergy H13 filtration system, corresponding to the HEPA 13 standard, traps 99.9% of microparticles, including dust, fur, dust mites, and allergens.

Users should also appreciate the thoughtful details that overall enhance convenience in use. Rubberized wheels and a soft insert on the body protect furniture and flooring from scratches and damage. The long cord provides a 9-meter operating radius. The vacuum cleaner is not too bulky and doesn't take up much space in storage.

The key feature of the Thomas brand model is the presence of two dust collectors in the equipment. Users are offered both a cyclone system DryBox and an aqua filter AquaBox. The first container has two compartments — for dust and large debris, which among other things helps find items accidentally inside. The aqua filter features Wet-Jet technology, which "settles" dust and supports the collection of spilled liquids. Both boxes are easy to empty, have a capacity of 2.5 liters, which is quite enough for one cleaning cycle.

Thomas DryBOX AquaBOX Cat&Dog is a versatile assistant, optimal for families with pets. Specifically for effectively tackling their fur, there is a turbo brush in the set, as well as an upholstery nozzle. Additionally, users have at their disposal a familiar trio of work accessories. This includes a universal floor and carpet brush, a dust nozzle, and a crevice nozzle.

The powerful 1700-watt motor is complemented by an informative performance regulator on the body. Therefore, the model should effectively handle various tasks — both complex and delicate (for example, curtain cleaning).

The vacuum cleaner is equipped with a HEPA 13 generation filter, which traps pollen and up to 99.9% of fine dust particles. Plus, the fact the device is suitable for allergy sufferers is confirmed by the independent British Allergy UK organization. The equipment bonuses include the Easy Drive 360° roller, which increases the model's maneuverability, and the long 8-meter power cord is a positive. With it, the range from one outlet reaches 11 m.

Thomas DryBOX AquaBOX Cat&Dog is more expensive than many competitors. But this is a reasonable extra charge for the reliability traditional to the manufacturer (and the 4-year official warranty), as well as an expanded supply package with two dust collectors.