With small kids, my house has plenty to be cleaned up.  Following my boys around cleaning also brings the concern of germs and maintaining a safe environment for them to make messy.  The 2-In-1 Upright and Canister vacuum from Germ Guardian brings a tool to the home to keep it clean and germ free, while offering features not seen on other vacuums.

The Germ Guardian 2-in1 Upright is available at Wal-Mart stores nationwide for $229.

Problem

Studies have shown that the beater bar and dust cup of a typical vacuum can harbor millions of mold spores and bacteria, such as e-coli and other harmful germs. When the vacuum is used, these microscopic organisms can easily be spread throughout the home.

Solution:

Silver is a natural anti-microbial agent, proven to kill more than 650 species of bacteria on contact. With SilverClean Technology, small silver particles have been embedded in both the dirt cup and beater bar bristles of the Germ Guardian 2-in-1 Upright and Canister to naturally fight odors and the growth of mold and germs.

“Customers want products that have unique and healthy features that help them to clean better,” said Rick Farone, managing partner at Germ Guardian. “SilverClean technology in the 2-in-1 upright and canister is just one of many features on this product that offers consumers better cleaning options.”

Interior design trends and sensitivity to allergens are driving homeowners to cut back on the amount of carpeted space in the home and lean more toward the contemporary look and cleaning ease of hard floors, such as wood, ceramic tile and laminate. This combination of flooring surfaces often creates a two-vacuum home: an upright for the carpets and a canister for the hard surfaces. Germ Guardian designed the 2-in-1 to quickly convert from an upright to a canister making it easy to tackle hard floors, stairs and other hard-to-reach areas.

Additional features include: a true HEPA filtration system that traps 99.99% of dust and allergens — a great feature for allergy sufferers; 1-year limited warranty; and 12 amps of non- stop suction power for deep cleaning carpets. Also, the 2-in-1 is bagless eliminates the need for costly replacement bags and is easy-to-empty. A low-profile design makes cleaning under furniture a breeze. A wide, 15-inch cleaning path and true edge cleaning pick up more dirt in a single pass to make vacuuming faster.

For more information on this product, consumers can call 1-866-603-5900 or visit the company’s Web site at www.germguardian.com.