Vacuum cleaners can be noisy—sometimes reaching levels that may affect hearing over time. But do you really need earplugs when you clean? Here’s what audiologists and product experts recommend for safe, comfortable cleaning.

How Loud Is Too Loud? Know Your Decibels

Most vacuums operate between 70 and 85 decibels. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that long-term exposure to sounds above 70dB can lead to gradual hearing loss, especially for people sensitive to noise or those using older, louder machines. Earplugs can reduce exposure, but smart product choice matters even more.

Safer Ways to Protect Your Hearing

You don’t always need earplugs for quick cleaning sessions, but Healthy Hearing notes that if you use your vacuum for extended periods or in small, echo-prone spaces, it’s smart to limit noise. Options include closing doors, wearing soft ear protection, and choosing vacuums labeled “low-noise” or “silent.”

Best Practices for Comfortable Cleaning

For families, seniors, and pet owners, regular maintenance—like cleaning filters and using padded attachments—can minimize both sound and vibration. Consumer Reports recommends selecting vacuums with certified low decibel ratings for everyday use. Always read product manuals for safety advice.

An ear-friendly vacuum provides robust suction, quality filtration, lightweight handling, low noise, practical attachments, generous runtime, both corded/cordless flexibility, easy portability, and wet/dry functions.

For noise test results, recommended quiet models, and safe cleaning tips, visit www.lxvacuum.com