Did you know that vacuums with poor filtration are actually releasing dust back into your air? If you find yourself sneezing after your weekly clean, it may very well be that your vacuum needs an upgrade.
Without adequate filters built into your machine, previously settled dust can become airborne and trigger allergies during this must-do chore.
The Dyson V8 Will Banish Allergy Symptoms After Vacuuming
If your vacuum's a little old or not cleaning how it did when it first came out of the box, the chances are it's re-releasing much of the dust you're attempting to vacuum back into your space.
And even for people without major allergies, this isn't great for your health. For the vacuums that send dust airborne, you end up breathing in the exact matter that you're trying to eradicate, including dust mites and the allergies they produce.
Gross, I know, but luckily, this can easily be avoided with a vacuum that has more sophisticated filtration. The best vacuums all have HEPA filtration to capture these household allergens, but instead of spending the $300-400+ on an expensive model, you can bring this feature home for just $299.99 thanks to this Dyson Black Friday deal.
The Dyson V8 is the most affordable entry into Dyson's signature cleaning power, which is so robust that its vacuums top many of our vacuum guides time and again.
Because of this tight filtration that traps up to 99.99% – actually exceeding official HEPA filtration – you can clean with the confidence that the dust, dander, and even pollen are firmly staying inside the vacuum.
If you're curious how it works, the filter is responsible for keeping particles in while still letting air through. So, an ineffective filter will only trap a certain amount of particles, and the rest will be carried along with the air back into the room.
That's why a HEPA filter (or better) is so essential for allergy sufferers, and why the best vacuums for pet hair need such strong filtration, as pet dander is one of the leading causes of allergy symptoms.
Outside of its strong filtration, the V8 is a nimble but powerful vacuum, weighing just 5.82lbs (one of the lightest vacuums we've tested) while performing strongly in our vacuum tests.
On test, we loved how it doesn't wrap with hair, and is powerful enough to vacuum carpets and bare floors alike, even with its accessible price point and slim design. Plus, it costs $100s less than the premium Dysons.
The Dyson V8 is available for $299.99 and offers free shipping for Black Friday.
More to Shop
The Dyson V8 is one of many, many vacuums we've tested with first-rate filtration. Here are six more for different budgets and price points, that will all help to eliminate pesky allergy symptoms when cleaning your home.
All prices correct at time of publication.
The Dyson V8 is great if you're on a budget, but if you can stretch to $100 more, the V11 is much more powerful, vacuuming messes in about half the time it takes the V8, and still with that same whole-machine filtration.
Read more in my full Dyson V11 review.
For even more protection against allergens, the Miele Guard L1 Cat & Dog uses vacuum bags that you dispose of once full. You're never exposing yourself to dust, unlike with other vacuums, where you have to empty them manually and risk dust blowback. It's also the most effective vacuum cleaner we've tested, with unmatched suction power on every surface, butit costs a lot more.
Read more in my five-star Miele Guard L1 Cat & Dog review.
Costing even less than the Dyson V8, this strong upright vacuum has HEPA filtration to trap allergens and is the most effective vacuum you can find at this price. It's corded, though, so it isn't as nimble as the V8.
Read more in our full Bissell SurfaceSense Allergen Pet Lift-Off review.
If you're looking to combat allergies because of pets and messy homes, the Shark POWERDETECT is a great choice, with its large dustbin and wide floorhead that can cover lots of ground at once, picking up fur and dust and trapping it with its HEPA anti-allergen seal.
Read more in our full Shark POWERDETECT Upright review.
With almost flawless performance thanks to incredibly strong suction and a formidable floorhead, the V15 Detect is the most effective cordless vacuum we've tested, and has Dyson's market-leading HEPA filtration.
Read more in my five-star Dyson V15 Detect review.
The Shark PowerPro Pet may not have the Dyson V8's suction, but it costs more than $100 less, thanks to this Black Friday deal at Home Depot.
Read more in my full Shark PowerPro Pet review.
Next, see which vacuums we rate as the best Dyson alternatives and the best Miele vacuums, after 1,000+ hours of testing.
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