There has been an ongoing debate in the world of cleaning technology between the bagged and the bagless vacuum cleaner. Both sides make some compelling arguments as to why their contender for the best vacuum should reign supreme, but today we will mostly set that debate aside and simply focus on the benefits of the bagged vacuum. To do that we will begin with the science behind the bag!
Vacuum bags are able to hold nearly all of the dirt the vacuum captures which ensures a really Big Clean. This holding ability adds to the effectiveness of the vacuum’s onboard microfilters. The bag also allows strong, continuous suction because the dirt enters from its top to fall to and be deposited at the bottom. As the dirt accumulates upward the air is able to exit through the sides which allows unimpeded airflow while the bag fills to capacity.
Once the vacuum’s full bag indicator is triggered, the hygiene cap that is attached to the bag is used to seal the bag tightly so no dust escapes into the air during the bag’s removal. The full bag is then deposited into the rubbish bin without making a dusty cloud in the surrounding air.
Bagged vacuums are also the recommended choice for people who suffer from asthma and allergies because they are the most hygienic option for keeping the dirt, dust, and debris, along with other allergy-inducing contaminants like dust mites, sucked up and secured inside the bag. The sealed bags make it nearly impossible for allergens to escape back into the air again. This is of great help to asthma and allergy sufferers who can breathe easy knowing that the bagged vacuum’s high level of filtration prevents their symptoms from being triggered. Once the dust and other allergens are sucked up and sealed, they’re never coming out again!
Vacuum cleaners that use bags require a lot less maintenance than the bagless models do, and will last longer. Having all of the dust captured securely by the bag and the filters prevents it from entering the motor or other areas inside the vacuum. A vacuum cleaner that can’t effectively filter the air could lead to the dust infiltrating the motor which would have adverse effects on the unit’s performance.
Over time the damage incurred by dust reaching the inner workings can easily lead to costly repairs, and in the case of older models there might not be any replacement parts available. Then the only solution would be to buy a new vacuum… with a bag!
