Eco-Friendly Vacuum Cleaners
Green Cleaning for a Healthy Home
Building and Architecture Home ElectronicsPublished July 1, 2010 at 5:59 pm 1 Comment
HEPA filters and bagless canisters have made vacuuming a much cleaner job. These household must-haves are continuing to improve, featuring better efficiency, noise-free operation, and even recycled plastic construction. If you’re in the market for a new vacuum cleaner, or looking for a more eco-friendly model, consider one of these green favorites to do your dirty work.
Electrolux Ergospace Green
The ultimate in eco-friendly vacuum cleaners, the Electrolux EL4101 is packaged in recycled unbleached cardboard and made from 55% recycled plastics. The newest version of the former UltraSilencer, the Ergospace Green is quiet enough to clean during naptime and uses 33% less energy than similar models. This canister vacuum uses high efficiency dust bags with sealing tabs to minimize dust and messes during changes. A washable HEPA filter is available to reduce waste and can last up to 3 years with proper care.
Miele Earth
Known for quality and innovation, Miele specializes in delivering the highest standards in home appliances and is committed to preserving the environment. The Earth canister vacuum cleaner is the perfect example of Miele’s unsurpassed quality. Featuring a certified HEPA filtration system, the Earth canister is one of the best vacuum cleaners available to protect against allergies and dust. A spring loaded, hygienic dust bag offers high capacity storage, a self-sealing collar to prevent escapes, and a change indicator to let you know when the bag is full. The Miele Earth is also energy-efficient and includes an automatic power setting for trouble-free usage.
Bissell Little Green
When it comes to spot cleaning, nothing can beat a handheld vacuum. The Bissell Little Green offers deep cleaning, powerful suction, and immediate drying in a handy, lightweight design. Ideal for furniture, automobiles, and accidents, the Little Green is made of at least 50% post consumer recycled plastics with PVC-free tanks and hoses. Little Green Formula complements the eco-friendliness of this handheld steamer with an EPA-approved design to protect the environment.
Eureka Envirovac
Eureka’s line of eco-friendly vacuum cleaners includes a full collection of upright vacuums to meet every household need. From lightweight, versatile models to odor and hair eliminating cleaners for pet owners, the Envirovac offers something for everyone in an eco-friendly design. Envirovac vacuum cleaners are sold in recycled packaging, use 33% less energy than comparable upright models, and reduce waste as well as allergens with a washable HEPA filter.
I’ve been using the original Bissell Healthy Home vac for nearly two years and have been extremely pleased with it. This updated version builds upon the strengths of the original and adds a few new features.
My biggest complaint with the original Healthy Home was the weight. Bissell has addressed this common complaint by making the new model lighter by a few…