Vacuum Bags

Everything that a vacuum picks up has to be deposited somewhere, generally in a vacuum cleaner bag.

In 1920, the Air Way Sanitizer Company of Ohio introduced the first vacuum with a disposable bag.  Until that time vacuum bags resembled a golf bag.  They were heavy, awkward devices made out of thick, stiff canvas, designed to be flexible and keep dust and debris removed from the carpet from escaping back into the air.

The improvements made by the disposable bag went a long way toward improving the effectiveness of the vacuum.  The bag was made out of paper and designed to fit inside of the cloth bag.  It not only made cleaning easier but also kept the insides of the stationary bag clean so less dust and debris could be blown out of the vacuum and into the home again.

At this time each manufacturer designed their own disposable bag made out of different types of paper.  Bags could not be interchanged from one machine to the next, because the fittings were different sizes with different configurations for the intake opening.  Manufacturers who were once dependant solely on machine sales had now discovered a new territory with disposable bags, and once again sales improved.

Before this, a housewife had a vacuum that generally only needed to be cleaned and serviced occasionally.  This job normally was done by the man of the house.  In time shops that specialized in vacuums began to take hold all over the place.

Today there are few vacuums that use bags.  Bag-less is the preferred way to go today and for good reason.  What once was a revolution in household cleaning is beginning to quickly fade away.

Models such as the Cyclone or Dirt Devil now use cylinder technology to store dirt and dust.  When the vacuuming is finished the cylinder is simply emptied into the trash.  Vacuum bags can be frustrating, which is why many people now prefer bag-less vacuums.

Those who still own a bagged unit should look into an upgrade.  Bag-less units save time, money and the hassle of bag replacement.  Those who have grown tired of bags, now is the time to get a better unit.

Bag-less models have more power and will save many trips to the store and closet.  They are relatively inexpensive also and a perfect addition to any household.