The Active H.E.P.A. (High-Efficiency Particulate Air) filter not only captures and retains tiny, lung-damaging particles (including dust mite feces and pollen), it also uses the same Generally Activated Charcoal filter (GAC) that the Active Air Clean filter uses to absorb odors.

This Miele filter conforms to the new stringent European standard for filtration (EN 1822) which means that it actually traps 99.99% of all particles as tiny as 0.3 of a micron.

These filters are so well designed that they only need to be replaced after 50 hours of use, or approximately 12 months.

There is also a convenient spot to write the date on the filter, which takes the guesswork out of when the filter should be replaced.

Miele SF-AH 30 vacuum cleaner Active HEPA filter fits  all older series canisters and all S7 uprights. Filter is blue on one side and black on the other. Formerly known as parts 04854911 or 4854915. Genuine Miele vacuum cleaner filter.

• S7 uprights - S7000 thru S7999
• S2 canisters - s200 thru s299
• S300 canisters - s300 thru s399
• S400 canisters - s400 thru s499
• S500 canisters - s500 thru s599
• S600 canisters - s600 thru s699