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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nWhat is a mattress vacuum?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
A mattress vacuum is a small handheld vacuum designed specifically for the task of cleaning your mattress and upholstery, in order to remove dust mites and allergens. Its key feature is a UV light to help sanitise the mattress as you vacuum, with the aim of killing any lurking bacteria in the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The UV light, or more specifically UV-C light (which features a shorter wavelength), works by altering the DNA of any bacteria in its presence, preventing it from reproducing and therefore breaking its life cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Depending on how much you want to spend, a range of extra features are also available, including dust\/dust mite sensors, rotating brush bars, vibrating agitators and hot air vents. But, at its core, a mattress vacuum is designed to provide strong enough suction to collect dust while emitting UV rays to kill bacteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It functions much like a standard handheld vacuum, complete with a removable dust canister and (sometimes) a HEPA filter, but it tends to be corded rather than cordless (although both types are available).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How I found using a mattress vacuum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
I tried out the Hoover HMC5 to see how it performed compared with my cordless vacuum cleaner. It was easier to use than I imagined, especially considering it comes with some of those extra features, including a dust sensor and a roller that beats the surface for a deeper clean. You plug it in, press the power button and you\u2019re good to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The performance on my mattress was admittedly a little hit and miss. The main problem was that I struggled to press down the vacuum\u2019s wheels hard enough to activate the UV light (the light won\u2019t come on unless the wheels are pressed in). I think my mattress was partly to blame for this \u2013 because it\u2019s a typical sprung mattress, it has buttons and indents, so it\u2019s not a flat surface. To fix the problem, I pressed one hand on the side of the vacuum head, although the excess pressure did make my hand ache by the end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What to look for when buying a mattress vacuum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you’re interested in buying one, mattress vacuums start from as little as \u00a330 and go as high as \u00a3160. So there\u2019s quite a price gap depending on whether you want those extra features or indeed a stronger suction performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Check and compare the vaccuums\u2019 kPa suction rating; this can range anywhere from eight up to 17 kPa, with the higher rating giving you a stronger suction performance. The wattage can also help guide you. Models range from 100 up to 700 watts, with the higher giving you more power. Pay attention to the design, too; you want a wide head with a large cavity to pick up dust effectively. The wavelength of the UV rays is given in nanometres (nm), and this tends to be 253.7 for mattress vacuums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you want to know what those extra features can deliver, here\u2019s a breakdown:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dust and dust mite sensors:<\/strong>\u00a0These tell you how dirty an area is based on the size of the particles collected. Some models, such as the\u00a0Hoover HMC5\u00a0and the\u00a0Jimmy BX7 Pro Mattress Vacuum Cleaner\u00a0feature an indicator that changes colour when there\u2019s a greater density of dust, so you know where to focus your efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rotating brush bar:<\/strong> These work in much the same way as they do on a vacuum cleaner. A brush bar rotates in the head of the device to help collect residue that clings to the surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Vibrating agitator:<\/strong>\u00a0Also known as tapping, this essentially helps to agitate and dislodge both\u00a0dust\u00a0and dust mites through vibration. It can work in conjunction with a brush bar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hot air vent:<\/strong>\u00a0Some models can also vent hot air, reaching temperatures as high as 60 degrees to kill dust mites and bacteria at the surface level and beneath, as well as\u00a0dehumidifying\u00a0at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ultrasonic:<\/strong> This emits an ultrasonic sound during use to disrupt the growth cycle of dust mites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So is it worth switching from a regular vacuum to a mattress vacuum when it comes to cleaning your mattress? The latter arguably does provide a deeper clean, with the addition of the UV rays eliminating unseen bacteria, but a standard vacuum will pick up dust effectively too, and save you from storing an additional appliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019d normally use a cordless handheld vacuum, a mattress vacuum may provide you with more power (depending on the model). Corded vacuums generally offer a stronger performance compared with cordless \u2013 I noticed the difference when trying out a mattress vacuum for myself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There\u2019s also the fact that if you suffer from allergies, a mattress vacuum could alleviate this by providing a better performance against dust mites, although you\u2019d likely need some of those extra features to do this, such as the heat function and the vibrating agitator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The dust or dust mite sensor sounds like a useful addition, but it\u2019s only going to shine in truly problematic areas. Considering how little dust a mattress collects, it\u2019s unlikely to have much use here. But it might open your eyes if you\u2019ve never cleaned your mattress before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re keen to try a mattress vacuum out, make sure you invest in one that meets your needs, with a high enough power rating for good suction and a convenient design. Look out for any of those extra features you might want, too. Otherwise, your usual vacuum may provide a similar performance on dust and dust mites.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" While it often gets overlooked, the mattress is one of the most important surfaces to clean in our homes. That\u2019s…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":11,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-vacuum-cleaner"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/topvacuumreviews.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/topvacuumreviews.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/topvacuumreviews.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/topvacuumreviews.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/topvacuumreviews.online\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=10"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/topvacuumreviews.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12,"href":"https:\/\/topvacuumreviews.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10\/revisions\/12"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/topvacuumreviews.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/11"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/topvacuumreviews.online\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=10"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/topvacuumreviews.online\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=10"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/topvacuumreviews.online\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=10"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Mattress vacuum versus regular vacuum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n