10 Best HEPA Vacuums For Allergies, Mold Reviews For 2023

<p>If you’re wondering how to pick out a quality HEPA vacuum of your own, these are the characteristics you should be looking, according to expert allergists.</p><ul><li>Look for HEPA vacuums that are labeled as asthma- or allergy-friendly, certified by the AAFA (Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America).</li><li>Ensure your vacuum is bagless, or that the collection bag is of double or triple thickness.</li><li>Make sure whichever vacuum you choose can pick up items on a variety of surfaces such as hardwood, carpet, tile, and more.</li><li>Look for a MERV rating on products. MERV stands for Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value, and the higher the rating, the more particles and the smaller particles a filter can catch. </li></ul><p>Are you ready to get shopping? Read on for the 10 top-rated HEPA vacuums on Amazon (each has tons of testimonials to back them up!) to help with allergies and mold. </p><p class=”body-tip”><strong>Meet the experts:</strong> Manisha Relan, MD, is an allergist with Certified Allergy & Asthma Consultants. Lakiea Wright, MD, MPH, is an allergist and associate physician at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. <a href=”https://drmalikagupta.org/about/”>Ankmalika Gupta</a>, MD, is an allergist and immunologist at MG Allergy and Training Center. </p>” />