Question from petercsantoro@yahoo.com
I am trying to find a good HEPA vacuum. I like the Miele series 7, but they all have “integrated PVC bumpers” to protect your furniture, etc… Does it matter that there are PVC bumpers? I’ve heard to avoid anything with PVC, so should I stay away from these vacuums in my home?
Debra’s Answer
We have a Miele HEPA vacuum and LOVE it. The entire unit is plastics, as are all vacuum cleaners. Ours has never had an odor.
You may not be able to find a vacuum cleaner without PVC. I’ve never looked for one. There are things in this world that if you are going to use them, there is going to be some exposure. But if the bumpers are hard PVC, they wouldn’t outgas much. I don’t know the model of my Miele, but it doesn’t have bumpers.
