HEPA vacuum cleaner
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Description
A vacuum cleaner equipped with a High-Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filter. Designed for exceptional air quality, it traps 99.97% of airborne particles that are 0.3 microns or larger—such as pollen, dust mites, pet dander, and mold spores. To qualify as a HEPA vacuum, the device requires a completely sealed body to ensure that all intake air is forces through the filter. This means that all micro-debris, i.e., fine, invisible particles, are not re-emitted via the exhaust, motor housing or collection bin seal.
Synonyms and Related Terms
For example: Vacuum Cleaner GS80, Nilfisk of America Inc.
Resources and Citations
- AIC Conservation Wiki: Cleaning Exhibit Objects on Display
- Heath and Safety Technical Exchange: Lead Sucks-HEPA Saves and A Heap’o HEPA Information. Chris Stravrodis and Batyah Shtrum. Western Association for Art Conservation (WAAC) Newsletter Vol 19, No. 3. September 1997. pages 12-15.