Vacuum Cleaner Bags

Bagged vacuum cleaners require that you change the bag when it becomes full. Replacing the bag isn't a huge chore and most vacuum cleaner bags are not expensive, though it may be inconvenient to have to remember to check if the bag is full. Some models requiring vacuum cleaner bags have an indicator light that will let you know when the bag needs to be changed. A benefit of vacuum cleaner bags is that there is not a lot of contact with the dust and debris in the bag. Slip out the old bag and throw it away.

• Less mess. With a bag, there's little to no chance that your dust will wind up back on the floor or in your face.
• Better for allergy sufferers. Bags keep dust and allergens completely separate from the person who is doing the vacuuming. As a result, disposing of dust is much less likely to cause an allergic reaction.
• Less maintenance required. Vacuum cleaner bags take a lot of stress off your vacuum cleaner for several reasons. First, filters are built into the bags themselves, so you don't need to clean the filters. Second, the bags hold more dirt than their bagless counterparts, so you don't need to dump the dirt as often.

Here’s Why Changing Your Vacuum Cleaner Bag is So Important

We love our vacuums because they make cleaning the carpet, upholstered furniture, rugs, mattresses, and more much easier. Though our vacuum does a lot of cleaning, we often forget to clean them making them less efficient and effective then they could be, and shortening their useful life

Vacuum repairmen get most of their business from bagless vacuums and it’s most of the repairs have to do with owners not properly cleaning the Cleaner Bag in their vacuum. A clogged up Cleaner Bag overworks the vacuum motor and with time this will result in motor burn out. A burned out motor will need to be replaced and this can cost a lot of money.

It is not surprising that people forget or neglect to clean their vacuum Cleaner Bag. Many times we just don’t think of it and sometimes we just don’t have or want to take the time to do the work needed to clean the Cleaner Bag. Most people take the Cleaner Bag out of their vacuum and tap it inside the trash can to knock the dust off. Unfortunately, this is not the most effective way to clean the Cleaner Bag.

The best method to use when cleaning the vacuum Cleaner Bag is to take the vacuum to a place in your home you don’t mind getting dirty, we suggest the garage. Grab the shop vac and vacuum the pleats of the Cleaner Bag. Be very gentle with the shop vac nozzle to ensure you don’t damage the special coating on the Cleaner Bag. Don’t forget to clean the pre- Cleaner Bag screens and post- Cleaner Bag screens with the shop vac as well.

So how often should you be cleaning the Bag on your vacuum?

Even a modestly dirty Cleaner Bag can significantly affect the suction power of your vacuum. Ideally, you should be cleaning your vacuum Cleaner Bag every month, more often if you have high traffic in your home and use your vacuum often.. If you have a pleated Cleaner Bag that is not washable it will need to be replaced about once a year.

So to keep your vacuum running at its best capacity and give it a longer life, you want to make sure you are not just emptying the canister full of yuck that is collected every time you vacuum, you also want to give the Cleaner Bag a thorough cleaning periodically.