Effect of Different Vacuum Cleaners on the Concentration ofMicroorganisms in the Atmosphere and Vacuum Dust Samples in Households

Czech version

Authors: K. Klánová; H. Drahoňovská
Authors‘ workplace: Státní zdravotní ústav, Praha, ředitel doc. MUDr. J. KřížCentrum zdraví a životních podmínek, vedoucí doc. MUDr. L. Komárek, CSc.
Published in: Prakt. Lék. 1999; (2): 82-84
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Overview

The concentrations of mixed populations of bacteria and fungi were investigated in indoor of 12 houses before, during and after vacuum cleaning. Two new brands of vacuum cleanersand four new ones were used in this study. Dust vacuum samples from carpeting were evaluatedfor microbiological analysis and the Acarex test was performed to establish dust mite allergens.The brand of vacuum cleaner used in houses did not influence the concentration of microorga-nisms in indoor climate before, during and after vacuum cleaning. The brand of vacuum cleanerhad no effect on the concentration of the mixed population of bacteria and fungi in dust vacuumsamples. The determination of dust mite allergens by the Acarex test was not in relation to thebrand of vacuum cleaner used.

Key words:
house dust - indoor air - microorganisms - vacuum cleaners.

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