[BCMA] Handheld hepa vacuum recommendations

[Moderated BCMA subscriber listserv]

Taanishi kiyawaaw, hello everyone,

I need to buy a vacuum for the gallery. I don't have a conservation background, but have reviewed some material so have a few ideas. But I always like word of mouth, so would very much prefer the recommendation of a colleague who is happy with their product.


  *   We don't need wet capabilities right now and storage is an issue, thus I'd like something small and easy to store.
  *   There are plenty of power outlets around so a plug in machine is very doable.
  *   We do have a lot of textiles, but likely won't be doing a lot of fine conservation work in-house with our small team.
  *   We often have dust and other powdery residue resulting from work in the space that I would like to be able to eliminate or mitigate when I can't avoid it.
  *   I have a fairly good supplies budget I can utilise, so cost isn't a huge issue.

Maarsii, thank you!

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