This is one of the most current ways to classify vacuum cleaners. They are either bagged or bag-less. The bagged vacuum cleaners utilize a bag that can be replaced once full to collect all the dirt, debris, and pet fur. This vacuum allows air to pass through the filter while retaining the dirt in the bag.

Bag-less vacuum cleaners use filters that require to be cleaned or replaced periodically such as HEPA filters. The mess and dust associated with emptying the bag-less model is a problem for people suffering from allergies or asthma.  

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Bagged vacuum cleaners require that the bag be replaced once it is full. Replacing the bag is easy and the bags are cheap. The inconvenience that comes with these vacuum cleaners is the fact that one has to keep remembering to change the bag. Some vacuum cleaners have an indicator light that notifies you when the bag is full and needs changing. 

The vacuum cleaner bags are advantageous in that you do not come into contact with debris and dirt from the bag. You simply slip it out and throw it away.

Pros of the Bagged Vacuum Cleaner

• Little to no mess. The bag minimizes the chances of causing a mess or the dirt and dust getting back on the floor or on any other surfaces. The process of changing a vacuum cleaner bag is easy and effortless and does not cause any messes.

• Little maintenance is needed. Vacuum cleaner bags are a lot less stressful as they hold a lot more dirt than the bag-less models and do not need changing every now and then. Filters are inbuilt bags and do not need frequent cleaning 

• Better for allergy patients. Vacuum cleaner bags remove the possibility of the person cleaning coming into contact with dirt or dust from the vacuum bags. Cleaning becomes easier even for people with allergy problems and asthma. Emptying the bags is also unlikely to cause any problems to these people. 

Cons of the Bagged Vacuum Cleaner

• Costly-Vacuum dirtbags may not cost a fortune, but the frequent use will, with time, cost you quite an amount in vacuum bag purchases. 

• Eco-unfriendly.- Most vacuum bags are made from paper but they also contain toxic materials and may not be recyclable. Throwing away the bag with the trash in it will likely cause piling. 

• Reduced Performance- As the bag fills up, the general performance of the vacuum cleaner reduces, slowing down the cleaning process. 

Pros of the Bag-less Vacuum Cleaner

• Less Expensive: A bag-less vacuum cleaner is less expensive compared to a bagged cleaner. This is because you don’t have to keep buying bags once the previous ones fill up. The bag-less vacuum chamber can be emptied over and over again without extra costs. 

• Easy to Know When to Empty: The bag-less vacuums come with a clear chamber from which you can tell exactly when it needs emptying. You can also easily tell how much dirt is in the chamber. 

• Eco-Friendly Option: In comparison to the bagged vacuum cleaners, the bag-less vacuums are environmentally friendly as they only require you to throw away the dirt. Bagged vacuums use numerous amounts of bags in the course of their cleaning which is not very environmentally friendly.

Cons of the Bagless Vacuum Cleaner

• Increased Exposure to Allergens: People with allergies or conditions like asthma are at a disadvantage when using the bag-less vacuum cleaner as it exposes them directly to their allergy triggers which are the dust and dirt from the vacuum chamber. Dirt and dust are kicked back into the air during the emptying process. 

• More Hands-On: With the bag-less vacuum cleaners, you need to be more careful when emptying out the dirt chamber to prevent the allergens from entering your home. Some people also feel that this vacuum needs more maintenance.

Make Informed Choices

Are you looking for a vacuum cleaner to serve your vacuuming needs and are not sure whether to go for the bagged or bag-less one?

 Reach out to Think Vacuums and we will give you our expert advice on the pros and cons of each to help you make an informed choice. Do not hesitate to reach out to us.

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