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Review

Bosch Formula Electro Duo HEPA Canister

Bosch Formula Electro Duo HEPA Canister

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Manufacturer Info

The Bosch Company

5551 McFadden Avenue

Huntington Beach, CA  92649 USA

800-944-2904

www.boschappliances.com

Pros

  • Quietest vacuum I have tested.
  • Cleans as well as vacuums costing twice as much.
  • Small size is easy to store.

Cons

  • Moderately expensive at around $500.

Why Consider the Bosch Formula Electro Duo HEPA Canister Vacuum?

 

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People who suffer from asthma and allergies need to vacuum frequently with a vacuum cleaner that has a good filtration system. Vacuums without one allow asthma and allergy triggers that you remove from your floors to be returned to the air you breathe, where they can cause asthma and allergy attacks. The Bosch Formula Electro Duo HEPA canister vacuum's HEPA filtration system will help keep allergens in the vacuum bag where they belong. This vacuum also has numerous other features that make it worth considering.

Features of the Bosch Formula Electro Duo HEPA Canister Vacuum


The best feature of the Bosch Formula Electro Duo HEPA canister vacuum is how quietly it runs. This vacuum is without a doubt the quietest I have tested of any type. With a rated noise output of only 65 decibels, you can vacuum your floors and still speak in a normal voice. If you have children, you will greatly appreciate that you can vacuum while they sleep, without waking them. But the Bosch Formula Electro Duo HEPA canister vacuum does not sacrifice cleaning ability for the sake of silence. In fact, it cleans as well as any vacuum I have tested.

The Bosch Formula Electro Duo HEPA canister vacuum has the expected attachments for a high-end vacuum cleaner: a crevice tool, dusting brush and an upholstery tool. The Bosch Formula Electro Duo HEPA’s small design pulls easily through your home without getting hung up on corners and walls. Automatic cord rewind is also a welcome feature, allowing you to roam 26 feet from the electrical outlet.

The Bosch Formula Electro Duo HEPA canister vacuum has a very low-profile, 12-inch-wide cleaning head that allows you to clean under virtually every cabinet and piece of furniture with no problems. The small design also makes storing the canister vacuum easy. The parking and storage aid feature gives you a choice of two storage positions to allow the vacuum to better fit your space.

Cleaning with the Bosch Formula Electro Duo HEPA Canister Vacuum

The Bosch Formula Electro Duo HEPA Canister Vacuum is the best all-around vacuum I have tested so far. It is so quiet that not only can I use it while my children sleep, I can run it during "Rug Rats" without my 4-year-old son coming unglued. The low profile cleaning head allowed me to clean under my bed, couch, cabinets and tables without moving any furniture.

The extending wand and dusting attachment easily dust anything from ceiling fans to baseboards. Adjustable suction also allows you to use the Bosch Formula Electro Duo HEPA canister vacuum to clean upholstery and curtains, no matter how delicate the fabric.

If the Bosch Formula Electro Duo HEPA canister vacuum has an Achilles’ heel, I was not able to find it during my testing. It cleaned every thing I could think of with no problems at all. At a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $499, the Bosch Formula Electro Duo HEPA canister vacuum is a steal and cleans as well as vacuums costing more than twice as much. I liked it so much, I ordered a Bosch Formula Electro Duo HEPA canister vacuum for myself.

 

 

Bosch Formula Electro Duo HEPA Canister:  Created on July 28th, 2005.  Last Modified on July 28th, 2005

About Shane McGlaun, Respiratory Therapist

Shane McGlaun, Respiratory TherapistShane McGlaun has been a practicing Respiratory Therapist for 11 years. His diverse experience — including acute care, home care and rehab — enables a multifaceted approach to respiratory problems.

Shane’s mission is helping people suffering from asthma and allergies to live better, healthier lives by avoiding their asthma and allergy triggers. He writes frequently about cleaning products and equipment that can help asthmatics and people with allergies.

 

Note: The opinions expressed herein are those of the reviewer and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Housekeeping Channel.

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