One of the most important things
for asthma sufferers to do to limit the exposure to triggers is to simply eliminate
them. High quality vacuum cleaners with the HEPA filtration system will help to
remove many triggers such as dust mites, pet dander, pollen, and get things
really clean. The Hoover Self Propelled Wind Tunnel Ultra is more than up to
this task.
The Wind Tunnel upright has many
special features that make it easy to use. It is self propelled, which is
great, as it is a larger vacuum. With its size, the self propelled feature is
great to have. You simply let the vacuum pull itself around the floor, sucking
up dirt and debris as it goes.
The embedded dirt finder of the
Hoover Wind Tunnel will help you to remember to slow down when you vacuum, and
it actually lets you know when they are clean, which is great for those who
have a knack for going to fast and missing things.
Attachments
Unlike other types of vacuum
cleaners, the Wind Tunnel Ultra offers attachments that are easy to use and
actually work. To activate any of the attachments, you simple lock the handle
of the vacuum in the upright position. Doing so will automatically turn the
dual agitator brushes off.
The attachment hose is a very
flexible, high quality extension that doesn't require you to connect it to
anything for it to be used. All you have to do is pull the end of the hose from
the vacuum and begin using it. Among the several attachments you can use are
two extension wands, a crevice tool, upholstery nozzle with a rotating brush,
and a dusting brush as well.
Ability to clean
The Hoover self propelled Wind
Tunnel is superb on hard floors and carpets. It features a hard wood floor
setting that will turn the agitator brushes off so that it doesn't blow dirt
back while you vacuum.
It offers plenty of power for hard
wood floors, picking up virtually anything. Vacuuming rubs and carpets is a
snap as well. With the embedded dirt finder and the high level of power, cleaning
is easy. Throw in a built in edge cleaner and you have a nice vacuum.
Filtration system
Several people may be flat out
shocked to find a vacuum in this price range that still uses bags. This isn't really
a bad feature, especially for those who suffer from asthma. Emptying a bagless
vacuum can be very tricky for those who suffer from asthma as the dust and
debris can quickly end up back into the air that you breathe.
The Hoover Wind Tunnel uses 3M
vacuum bags that feature full HEPA filtration in a 6 step process to ensure
that dust, pollen, and other triggers remain in the bag and don't make it back
into your home or into your air. This vacuum cleaner also offers an easy to
read indicator that will let you know when the bag is full.
The bottom line
The Hoover Wind Tunnel is a great
vacuum cleaner, and is one of the best you can buy. It is a great choice for
removing asthma triggers from your carpet and floors as well as bedding and
other furniture. It is also very easy to use and has plenty of power to spare.
The embedded dirt finder can be the
best friend of an asthma sufferer very fast. It the features aren't enough to
make you a believer, the vacuum is also rated #1 in several magazines, which
proves hand down that this vacuum is more than worth the purchase.
