To bag, or not to bag?  That is the question.  It seems today that is a dilemma facing the prospective vacuum cleaner consumer.  For many years, only Commercial Vacuum users made this decision, as they had to determine whether to use shake-out style dust bags or plastic dust cup collection systems.

Today, however, the bagless dust collection system has made its way to the household vacuum cleaner market.  These dustcups, teamed with a combination of primary, secondary, and exhaust style filters, have taken the place of vacuum cleaner bags.  Why??

Let me address these perceived problems professionally and honestly.  First, at Chuck's Vacuums Inc., we stock over 75 types of vacuum bags, and have access to approximately 40 more types of cleaner bags.  We stock bags for all the models that we sell, for current models on the market that we don't sell, and for many older, out of production models going back 50 years.  If we don't have them, or can't get them, you will not find them.

Second, most of today's vacuum bags come in high filtration, micro-lined styles with a 99.7% filtration rate and trap dirt, particles, germs, and bacteria as small as 0.1 micron.  An average 1-year supply of these bags costs $60.00 - $65.00 (using 1 bag every 10 days).  Compare this with the cost of changing the filters on bagless cleaners, which is approximately $70.00 - $80.00 per year (when you follow manufacturer's recommendations).  And if you are like most people and have to empty the plastic container yourself, the dirt is exposed to your skin, eyes, and respiratory system as it wafts up when you dump it, not to mention when you brush the filters off.  The dirt in a micro-lined vacuum bag stays in the bag all the way to the trash.

Third, cheaply made vacuum bags found in food and discount stores often do not fit properly causing you to puncture the paper with your finger when trying to force them into place.  Many are single ply filter paper, which allows fine dust and germ leakage to exhaust back into your room.

Finally, I want to sell you bags!! (Hey, I said I was honest). Seriously, we can sell you all the filters you need for your bagless cleaner.  However, we truly recommend you purchase a quality cleaner that uses micro-lined vacuum bags.  It's convenient, cleaner, and healthier for you.