Allergen Removal Testing for Electrical Appliances
Independent, expert assessment of how effectively electrical appliances filter, reduce, or remove household allergens — backed by Airmid Healthgroup and the iAIR Institute’s specialist aerobiology facilities.
On this page: what allergen removal testing covers, the appliance types we assess, our aerobiology chamber capabilities, and frequently asked questions.
Assessment of Allergen Removal by Electrical Appliances
Airmid Healthgroup and the iAIR Institute have a wealth of experience related to allergen removal by electrical appliances, including the filtration capacity of domestic cleaning appliances such as vacuum cleaners and air cleaners, as well as allergen-reduction appliances such as washing machines.
As well as measuring the filtration capacity of these types of appliances, monitoring and interpretation of particle behaviour following the operation of these devices is also an area where AHG has extensive practical experience and operational knowledge.
AHG operates several aerobiology chambers where particle analysis can be carried out under controlled, repeatable conditions.
Appliance Types We Assess
- Vacuum cleaners: filtration capacity and allergen retention performance
- Air cleaners / purifiers: reduction of airborne allergen particles
- Washing machines: allergen reduction from fabrics and textiles
What Our Testing Covers
- Measurement of filtration capacity for cleaning and reduction appliances
- Monitoring of particle behaviour following device operation
- Interpretation of particle data by our specialist scientific team
- Aerobiology chamber-based particle analysis under controlled conditions
Why Choose Airmid Healthgroup?
Airmid Healthgroup and the iAIR Institute combine practical operational knowledge with dedicated aerobiology chamber facilities, giving manufacturers robust, independently generated data to support allergen-removal and filtration performance claims for electrical appliances.
Get in Touch
For more information or to discuss allergen removal testing for your appliance, contact Airmid Healthgroup today. Our team can advise on the most appropriate testing approach for your product and application.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of appliances can be tested for allergen removal?
We assess domestic cleaning appliances such as vacuum cleaners and air cleaners, as well as allergen-reduction appliances such as washing machines. Other appliance types can be discussed on request.
What does allergen removal testing actually measure?
Testing measures an appliance’s filtration capacity — how effectively it captures or reduces allergen particles — and also monitors particle behaviour following operation of the device, giving a fuller picture of real-world performance.
What are aerobiology chambers, and why are they used?
Aerobiology chambers are controlled environments used to generate and monitor airborne particles. They allow AHG to carry out repeatable, precise particle analysis when assessing how appliances affect allergen levels in the air.
Can washing machines be tested for allergen reduction?
Yes. AHG has experience assessing allergen reduction achieved by washing machines, alongside filtration testing for vacuum cleaners and air cleaners.
Who carries out the testing and analysis?
Testing is carried out by Airmid Healthgroup and the iAIR Institute, drawing on extensive practical experience and operational knowledge of allergen behaviour and appliance performance.
