Halo’s first germ-killing vacuum

This HEPA filtration technology used in developing the Halo UV-ST is comparable to the quality level used by the military in fighter planes.

It is equipped with versatile attachments for easy access to hard-to-reach places, an extra-long 31-foot power cord, and a height adjuster to accommodate various surfaces, including tile and wood. The UV-ST has a 14-inch cleaning path and two powerful motors, but weighs 16.8 pounds.

Carpets, which are rarely, if ever, disinfected, cover more than 70% of floor space in homes and contain the highest concentration of invisible germs and allergens.

A typical carpet has more than 100,000 dust mites per square yard; these dust mites are the number one indoor cause of allergies. Ultraviolet light in the 'C' spectrum (UV-C) disables the DNA of these household pests, destroying their ability to multiply. The Halo UV-ST contains a UV-C bulb chamber at the bottom of the unit. Activating the ultraviolet technology while running the vacuum over carpets instantly kills germs living between the fibres.

Ultraviolet light technology has been used for more than 60 years to purify drinking water and sterilise operating rooms and medical instruments. Independent researchers have tested and proven the efficacy of the germ-killing benefits in the Halo UV-ST.

"The Halo UV-ST is more than a high-performing traditional vacuum cleaner; it's the next generation in home cleaning. We've all disinfected other areas of our home for years. Now our Halo Ultraviolet Vacuums allow you to achieve that same level of clean in your carpeting without any extra effort and without using any harmful chemicals," said Halo Technologies ceo Ken Garcia. "This product will change the lives of allergy and asthma sufferers, parents with young children, pet owners and anyone that wants a cleaner, greener home."