Changing a vacuum
bag regularly on a vacuum cleaner is essential because it affects the power
and efficiency of your vacuum cleaner.
Most bagged vacuum cleaners come with a feature,
usually a light that indicates when your vacuum’s dust bag needs changing. It’s best to change the bag before the vacuum
cleaner is completely full as it increases air flow without forcing the vacuum
cleaner to work too hard.
Different
Models and Different Brands Require Different Vacuum
Bags
The type of vacuum cleaner that you own
will affect the type of vacuum bags that you
will need. Is your vacuum upright or a canister
for example? Where possible, you should
use genuine branded bags for your particular model as this will enhance
performance and not cause any problems that you may experience with a cheaper
unbranded version. Using bags which
aren’t recommended by your manufacturer, may void your warranty which could
prove costly should you need maintenance or servicing. Your local vacuum cleaner supplier can help with more
advice about this.
How Dust
is Collected by Different Types of Vacuum Cleaners
Upright Vacuum Cleaners
A brushroll dislodges the dirt and dust
from the floor and then suction fans draws dirty air into the vacuum bag. Dirt and dust are trapped within the vacuum
cleaner bag. Clean air then passes
through the twin surfaces of the bag which acts as a filter.
Canister and
Cylinder Vacuums
Dirt and dust are drawn up via the head
through the cleaning hose. Unlike
upright cleaners, dirty air enters the dust bag first. Dirt is deposited into the dust bag.
Hand-Held Vacuums
These are typically straight suction
machines where whatever is vacuumed goes directly into the machine. Clean air passes through the bag leaving the
dirt on the inside. As these models are
smaller the bags need to be changed more frequently.
Understanding
the Letters on Vacuum Cleaner Bags
Vacuum bags have letters printed
on them ranging from A to Z. These show
the type of replacement you need to fit your particular model.
Types
C, D an E – These
are for bags designed specifically for upright vacuum
cleaners.
Types
F, J and K
– These letters show that they are for vacuum bags
that are for cylinder and canister vacuum cleaners.
Types
G –
This letter is specifically for vacuum cleaner bags
that are designed for hand-held vacuum cleaners.
Types
U
– This indicates that vacuum bags can be used
for hand-held or canister and cylinder models.
It is important to change your vacuum cleaner bags frequently to keep your vacuum
cleaner working properly, but it is important to understand that you a using the
right vacuum bag for your particular brand and model. Contact your local vacuum cleaner supplier for more advice
with choosing vacuum cleaner bags.
