28 Jan 2025
Cuyahoga County, families, HEPA vacuum, L index, lead prevention, lead safe housing
January 28, 2025 CCBH

HEPA Vacuum Loaner Program

 

Program Contact

Stephanie McConoughey
Program Manager
216.201.2001 ext 1244
smcconoughey@ccbh.net

 

Why use a HEPA vacuum?

Careful cleaning of areas that may contain lead is very important to prevent lead poisoning in children. Lead dust collects on window sill, floors, toys, furniture, or even the fur of animals. From there, lead dust can easily find its way into a child’s mouth through normal activities.

A HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) vacuum is a completely sealed vacuum that contains a specialized filter designed to trap virtually all of the lead dust. This prevents small particles of lead from being blown throughout the room in the exhaust of the vacuum.

The Ohio Department of Health makes HEPA vacuums available to local health departments throughout the state.
Learn more about HEPA vacuums here.

 

How to borrow a HEPA vacuum for free

CCBH has HEPA (high efficiency) vacuums that may be used at no cost by by county residents:

  • They are loaned out for a period of one week at a time
  • The person using the vacuum must have a valid driver’s license or current Ohio identification card
  • The resident is responsible for picking up and dropping off the vacuum at the CCBH office
  • Can only be used on dry surfaces
  • Cannot be used for business purposes

Contact our office at 216.201.2000 ext. 1255 for details.

For those living outside of our health jurisdiction, including the City of Cleveland or another county:
Please click here to look for other HEPA vacuum loan sites.