Bag vs. Bagless Household Vacuums

• Bagged vacuums are more hygienic because the dirt and allergens are contained securely inside the bag not just while vacuuming, but also when you remove the bag for disposal. So this option works best for allergy sufferers.
• These vacuums generally require less maintenance than their bagless counterparts. The filter is built directly into the bag and does not need to be cleaned.
• Most bagged vacuum cleaners use HEPA filters that have undergone rigorous testing and capture at least 99.7% of particulates 0.3 microns or larger. HEPA filters remove more dust and pollen from the air than any other type of filter.
• High-quality bags will not rip or tear open to let the contents spill out. Don’t buy cheap ones because they may pull apart.

Disadvantages of Bagged Vacuum Cleaners

• Replacement bags might be difficult to find, especially if your vacuum cleaner is an older model. Cheap bags may pull apart, especially when overfilled, and the contents spill out.
• You should consider the recurring cost of replacing the bags every time you run out. It might also be cumbersome to replace a full bag while you’re in the middle of vacuuming.
• You may notice that the performance of your vacuum starts to decrease as the bag starts to fill, even though it may not yet be full.
• Keeping extra bags on hand can become expensive.
• Buying the wrong bag renders your vacuum useless until you find the right one.

If you have not yet decided, read the pros and cons again for each type. If you still have questions, call us toll-free at 1.877.966.4490.

Advantages of Bagless Vacuum Cleaners

• These types of vacuum cleaners are less expensive to operate and maintain than their bagged counterparts. You do not need to buy replacement bags because the bagless chamber can be emptied of debris over and over again and lasts for the life of the vacuum.
• The guesswork of when to change bags is removed in bagless vacuums, as it is easy to look into the see-through chamber when you need to empty it out.
• You can also have visual evidence that your vacuum cleaner is properly picking up dirt as you see it going into the bagless chamber.
• Bagless models are more environmentally-friendly since you are not throwing away any bags that end up in the garbage dump.
• If you accidentally vacuum something valuable or something you need, you can easily open the chamber and retrieve it. With a bagged vacuum cleaner, you will need to cut open the bag and sift around in the dirt to retrieve such items.

Disadvantages of Bagless Vacuum Cleaners

• As you empty out the dirt chamber of a bagless vacuum, you are more exposed to dust and allergens than if you were throwing away a bag.
• Depending on the brand and model of your bagless vacuum, you may need to brush, wash, and dry filters. Emptying the dirt cup may also not be an easy process and you may end up with debris on your floor or dust billowing out of the cup and into the air.

No matter which type of vacuum cleaner you choose, make sure that it fits your needs. For any household vacuum cleaner advice, tools, attachments, accessories, or parts, contact Think Vacuums. The Ultimate Vacuum Cleaner Guide provides a wealth of information.

Which Type of Vacuum Cleaner Is Best for You?

We hope all this information helps you decide which vacuum cleaner is best for you. At this point, we recommend choosing one of these leading brands: