This Nilfisk Certified HEPA Exhaust Filter is located at the top of their Allergy Vacuums. This filter is recommended for those who have dust related allergies or asthma. It should be replaced every 5 years with typical household use. See also the Family Vac HEPA Filter if you have a flat HEPA filter. The completely sealed systems in Nilfisk Allergy Vacuums, when equipped with Certified Filters, will retain 99.97% of pollens, household dust, dust mite droppings and other allergens as small as 0.3 ?m in size. This filter is tested and certified that they meet these stringent filtration specifications.