First4Spares Premium HEPA Filter for Numatic Henry Hetty, George, Basil Charles etc Tub Vacuum Cleaners - The New Generation of Henry Filters

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All you need to do is remove it from the vacuum cleaner and run it under some cold water until you have visibly removed the dust that you can see. No, Henry filters should not be put in the washing machine. Water can clog the filter and they aren’t designed to withstand a wash cycle.

Additionally, if you’ve made the mistake of washing your Henry vacuum’s filter with water, then you’ll probably need to replace it. Once dust and dirt become mud inside the filter, it’s virtually impossible to remove. HEPA Filters must satisfy a certain levelof efficiency. The HEPA (H13) filter in Henry Allergy is certified to clean, trap and eliminate particlesdown to 0.3 microns at 99.97% efficiency. That’s particles up to300 times smaller than a single grain of sand (90μm)! They will definitely keep more dust in your hoover than a regular hoover so if anyone in your home has dust allergies they will benefit from a HEPA filter. On the other hand, if you just have hard floors, then the streamlined hard floor-specific head is the one to grab. In fact, this head is one of the very best hard floor heads I’ve ever used. It’s really flat, like a sleek sports car, but it performs superbly well and feels fabulously smooth to push around. A high-five to Numatic’s R&D department for this radical piece of engineering.Tip: Don’t have a spare vacuum? You can use a soft brush to remove loose dirt and other debris, although this won’t be as effective. Step 4: Replace the Bag If you are prepared to spend a little more on a hoover with a HEPA filter then it will keep your home cleaner and fresher for longer.

If your vacuum cleaner has a HEPA filter then it will keep hold of dust that is less than 1 micron in size. The Henry Allergy HVA160 adds boosted HEPA filtration to the mix, preventing any harmful particles from escaping into the wild. If you have a home with allergy sufferers, then it’s an excellent choice. Design and Features Unfortunately it’s not a regulated market so be wary of any marketing material that states anything such as “HEPA LIKE” or anything like that. Keep in mind that the filter is never going to appear as white and clean as when you first bought it. The goal is to remove as much dust as possible – not to restore the filter to its original appearance.Henry Allergy has just one power setting but you can adjust the suction to some degree by swivelling a valve on the head of the suction tube. But here’s the rub… While the valve helps dial down the suction, there’s still way too much of it when used on a carpet, even with the bristles raised. It’s not terrible but it just takes extra effort to push and pull it across the carpet. Put another way, it doesn’t glide across carpet like a Dyson or a Shark. The label under the handle on Henry, Hetty or Harry (or on the rear of your machine for James, Charles & George) will contain the model number. I measured the raw power of the Henry Allergy HVA160 at a massive 402AW, dropping to only 281AW with the vent open. That’s about the same power as the Stihl SE 33 wet and dry cleaner, and a lot more powerful than the Shark CZ500UKT. Henry filters are not washable. You shouldn’t use a wet cloth, run them under a tap, or put them in the washing machine, as this will cause the dirt to turn into mud. Once that happens, the filter will probably become too clogged and need to be replaced.

To access the filter, you need to take off the lid of your Henry using the same method as when replacing the bag. But what does HEPA actually stand for? Well…. It depends who you ask but they all mean the same thing; less allergens, irritants and dust in your home. Unfortunately, Henry vacuum filters are not washable. Cleaning with water will cause any dirt and dust to become more clogged and reduce the suction power even further. Water could also damage the filter and cause it to perform less effectively. Can You Put a Henry Hoover Filter in the Washing Machine? A bag that’s more than 75% full may reduce suction. This is because the air must be forced through all the collected debris. If you look at a HEPA filter it looks like some kind of material that has been folded up but is actually glass fibres that catch very fine particles.

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A HEPA filter makes sure that tiny particles of dust stay inside your hoover when you are cleaning. If you haven’t cleaned the filter for a while, you’ll immediately notice how dirty it’s become. The more dirt collected on the filter, the less suction your Henry can generate. This size of dust particles is measured in microns. 1 micron is one-millionth of a metre, way too small to be visible to the human eye.