Editor: Mercia Tapping, President, Allergy Buyers Club

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MIELE HEPA VACUUM CLEANERS

Miele has come out with a new S5 series of vacuum cleaners which are similar to the former Solaris series, but with some important differences. The biggest difference is that these vacuums are a little bit larger, with the body weighing in at 13 lbs. This means that the patented fiber bags are now also larger with 4. 76 quarts capacity, which is great if you are constantly vacuuming up large particles like pet hair. The Miele Capricorn and Aquarius models would be my recommendation if you have pets and carpets, as you can put a more powerful powerbrush on the vacuum. If you do not have pets and have a medium pile carpet, then the Miele Callisto is attractively priced, as long as you are willing to manage with a less powerful powerbrush and no finger tip controls. The Miele Pisces is a winner in my book for allergy sufferers with bare floors because it has a turbo- brush and a new floor brush [common to all models] and is priced right.

A word of caution for the female gender. The Mieles are gorgeous vacuum cleaners, but the new Miele series S5 series when coupled with the larger powerbrush are a tad too heavy for my personal taste, especially if you need to carry a vacuum up and down stairs. For the young and fit, it is no problem. I personally am find myself wanting my vacuums lighter and lighter as the years go on. I happen to think that the Miele Red Velvet is still a super machine and the perfect size, so we brought more into stock because we think people will still want to buy them.

More details on the new Miele S5 vacuum line below.

MIELE CAPRICORN VACUUM CLEANER
Hard to believe, but Miele just raised the bar on themselves with this new top of the line Hepa vacuum cleaner, sporting new, huge high efficiency fiber bags for more power and less bag changes. Enjoy finger tip controls for suction control, exceptionally easy swivel action, and other deluxe features such as bag change indicator, an extra long 29. 5 length cord, and noise reduction and built in sleek bumper guard. The Capricorn is for those of you who would not be content with anything but the best... READ MORE

MIELE AQUARIUS VACUUM CLEANER
The Aquarius simply purrs along quietly as it efficiently sucks up dirt from your floors without making hardly making any noise at all, using the new silence setting. This is a luxury vacuum with all the bells and whistles that you could possibly want, such as suction control at your finger tips, and choose between a 10 inch powerbrush SEB 217-3 which is effective for picking up dirt on anything but the thickest of carpets or the 13 inch SEB 236 which is heavier, but can tackle any carpet with ground in dirt and pet hair... READ MORE

MIELE CALLISTO VACUUM CLEANER
We predict that our customers will love the new Callisto from Miele, as it represents one of the best values within the new S500 series. Superior Hepa filtration is a given, and its sleek new styling and extra large fiber vacuum bags and mid sized power head 217-3, give it enough power to tackle deep pile carpets. Sharp new Euro styling, a silence setting for ultra quiet vacuuming, rubber bumpers to protect your furniture, 29. 5 foot cord for extra long reach, are all state of the art features. A luxury parquet bare floor brush is included for your hardwood floors... READ MORE

MIELE PISCES VACUUM CLEANER
The least expensive in the new S500 series is a winner in our book, as its versatile turbo brush moves effortlessly from bare floors to thinner carpets, making the Pisces the perfect choice for allergy sufferers. A parquet floor brush is included standard with all the S500 series and its two soft rollers and genuine horsehair ensure your tiled and wood floors are cleaned gently but effectively... READ MORE

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AIR PURIFIERS

BLUEAIR AIRPOD AIR PURIFIER
The AirPod is an interesting new entrant from Blueair, destined for your desktop or even in your suitcase for travel. It is remarkably compact and provides first-rate personal air purification. Blueair have focused the design on getting as much air purification as possible in a small design with easy filter changes. It does not win my style vote, but I do appreciate that it gives a lot of air purification for its size, which is the most important feature... READ MORE.

CX1000 TAPS AIR PURIFIER
The CX1000 is a new air purifier which passed our stringent testing team’s standards. It eliminates bacteria, viruses, dust particles and mold spores, making it particularly suitable for those with compromised immune systems, asthma and allergies. The UVC light activates a highly reactive and patented Titanium Dioxide catalyst that destroys toxic compounds and converts them into water and carbon dioxide. Warning lights signal increased toxic levels and combine with electronic motion sensors, which automatically compensate for increased particulate concentrations. This air purifier is perfect for the immune compromised, and achieves its goals without expensive filter replacements or excessive noise. Effective up to 900 sq. ft... READ MORE.

HAMILTON BEACH TOWER HEPA AND IONIC AIR PURIFIERS
Hamilton Beach has impressed us over the years with their ability to offer effective air cleaners at an affordable price. They have come through again with their TrueAir® Ionic air purifiers. The TrueAir® Ionic Air Purifiers improve on existing ionic air purifying technology and clean the air of allergens or particulates at a higher rate than other ionic air cleaners. The air purifier includes an air-quality monitor that constantly samples the air and adjusts the fan speed for optimum performance. This unit does NOT produce any ozone (we tested it ourselves) and maintains Energy Star requirements. The only disadvantage is that they are for small spaces of 180 sq. ft. or less... READ MORE.

BLUEAIR 250E AIR PURIFIER
BlueAir’s newest addition, the BlueAir 250E, is the upgraded version of the quietest air purifier they offer, the BlueAir 201. The BlueAir 250E features an easy-to-use remote control and digital display system that gives the user instant feedback of particle detection, air purifier speed and timer operation. I happen to appreciate these additional features, and hope we see their availability in the higher end models in future. Both the 201 and 250E models cover up to 200 sq. ft., are energy efficient, environmentally-friendly and are designed to give you more clean air, at a faster rate with less noise. Perfect for a small child’s bedroom or office... READ MORE.

ALLERAIR CENTRAL HEPA AIR PURIFIER
This ducted air purifier attaches to central HVAC systems and removes harmful impurities from the air including pet dander, dust, pollen, tobacco smoke, bacteria, odors and fumes. This unit covers up to 5,000 sq. ft. and is extremely quiet. The AllerAir I 6500-AH Air Handler is great for use in large homes and small commercial establishments... READ MORE.

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HUMIDIFIERS

AIROSWISS 2055D AIR WASHER
We have never been a fan of air washers until Air-o-Swiss came out with their new model, which quite frankly changed our minds. The beauty of an air washer is that in addition to its humidifying capabilities, it traps large dust particles and pet hair in a tank which can be easily rinsed and cleaned under the tap. Also, unlike other air washers, this one has a control for monitoring required levels of humidity. The 2055D Air-O-Swiss air washer uses its patented mineral stick to anti- bacterial protection of the water, and is effective in large areas that need humidification up to 750 feet... READ MORE.

U7142 TOWER AIROSWISS HUMIDIFIER
The new Air-O-Swiss Ultrasonic U7142 dual warm and cool mist humidifier quietly and quickly humidifies a room size of up to 860 sq. ft. A hygrostat allows you to control your level humidification, and you can aim the fine mist wherever needed. The water tank is equipped with a replaceable demineralization cartridge to prevent lime scale or mineral residues. The pre-heating option prevents that cool, clammy feeling so prevalent with humidifiers. The patented ionic stick ensures bacteria free water... READ MORE.

AIR-O-SWISS 7131 HUMIDIFIER
The new Air-O-Swiss Ultrasonic 7131 cool mist humidifier is fast and effective, covers 540 sq. ft. and uses its patented tri-band microbial protection to ensure ultra clean and bacteria free water vapor. This ultrasonic humidifier is an energy miser, and has a built-in hygrostat for controlling your humidity. It is virtually silent and has a regulating mist output so you can aim it where you please. This is an excellent humidifier from Air-O-Swiss, whom we regard as manufacturing the best humidifiers in the industry... READ MORE.

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DEHUMIDIFIERS

COMFORT-AIRE WHOLE HOUSE
Now enjoy the comfort of humidity free air in every room of your house with a whole house new model from our most highly rated dehumidifier source. The new Comfort-Aire whole house WHD-130A dehumidifier, in addition to increasing your personal comfort level, helps to prevent mold growth. It is quiet, reliable, and requires minimal maintenance and is the best product we have found in its class... READ MORE.

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