The recent trend toward buying generic vacuum bags is a big concern, because these bags and filters are not as effective at capturing particles that trigger allergy and asthma attacks. Additionally, in a recent study commissioned by Miele and published in Floor Care Professional magazine, generic products were proven to reduce the vacuum airflow by more than 12%.

_According to the article, indoor air pollution is a huge concern for everyone, not just those suffering from respiratory conditions like asthma, allergies, or emphysema. Consider that 90% of our time is spent indoors with pollution levels that are reported to be 2 to 5 times greater than outdoor air. When you are using a vacuum cleaner small particles are stirred up and can become suspended in the air. A Miele vacuum with Miele constructed filters and dust bags filters out those particles and makes the air inside your home cleaner and safer.

_Miele has been at the forefront of clean air vacuum technology. According to Nadine Gast, the Senior Product Manager for Miele,