The modern housewife has so many household helpers at her disposal that hard work sometimes turns into pleasure. This also applies to cleaning. A brand new vacuum cleaner will make it easy to clean the house. Modern devices allow not only collecting dust, but also purifying the air in the apartment.
But which vacuum cleaner to choose - with a bag or a container? This question is sometimes deadlocked. Both modifications have both positive and negative aspects.
We have studied all the characteristics and will help you understand which vacuum cleaner is best for your home: with a bag or with a container.
Vacuum cleaners with bags
This is the most common type of harvesting machines. A distinctive feature is a special bag into which dirt and debris gets in the process.
If you decide to buy such a vacuum cleaner, there will be plenty to choose from. There are so many models from different manufacturers on the market that your eyes just run wild. "Bag" vacuum cleaners are vertical and horizontal. They know how to clean carpets, furniture, parquet floors, curtains and other household items.
The only difference lies in what type of bag is presented in a particular model. They are disposable or reusable. The former are made of thick paper or synthetics and are capable of displacing up to 6 kg of dust and debris. After the container is full, the bag is simply thrown away. The second are made of fabric and are emptied as they fill. Some models have washable bags.
Classic dust bags with a dust bag have certain advantages:
- a large selection and variety of models;
- convenient and easy to use;
- have several levels of power adjustment;
- do not require additional efforts after each use;
- getting rid of garbage consists in simply throwing away the bag (if it is disposable);
- almost every configuration includes a fabric dust container.
The "baggy" cleaners also have disadvantages:
- dust clouds when emptying the fabric version of the bag;
- if you do not want to regularly dig in dirt and dust, you will have to regularly buy disposable bags;
- reusable dust bags can wear out and tear over time, and finding a new one is difficult;
- as the container fills up, the suction power drops significantly.
Taking into account all the existing drawbacks, many housewives prefer equipment equipped with a container. But do they have advantages? Let's figure it out.
Vacuum cleaner with container
"Bagless" devices equipped with containers are considered newer and more advanced. Their work was appreciated by the clean housewives.
The principle of operation of such a device is based on a vortex cycle. The air is sucked into the inside of the device by a powerful flow and moves in a circle, pressing the particles of dirt and dust to the walls of the container, and then it is discharged outside through the filter system. Sometimes container vacuum cleaners have as many as 2 tanks.In the first, larger debris is retained, and in the second, finer cleaning and dust is retained.
Pros of container models:
- dirt is removed very simply, for this it is enough to shake out the contents of the container into a bucket;
- there are no additional costs for the purchase of bags;
- even with a filled container, the suction power does not decrease;
- the containers are made of transparent plastic and you can easily notice the necessary thing accidentally got there.
Disadvantages:
- such devices make more noise than "bag" ones;
- many models do not provide for regulation of the suction power;
- large solid parts falling into the container can scratch it or even break;
- filters clog up quickly enough, and replacing them will be more expensive than buying a new bag;
- after each cleaning, you need to rinse and dry the dust container thoroughly;
- Poorly assembled models can accumulate static electricity and slightly shock.
Important:
Important! Paper bags are much preferable for hygiene. They retain 99.9% of all dust and do not need to be shaken out.
Comparison of characteristics
So that the buyer can reasonably decide which cleaning device is better, let's make a few comparisons.
Ease of maintenance and practical use
If we consider the models from the point of view of ease of maintenance, a vacuum cleaner with a paper disposable bag has a clear advantage. Such a device does not need to be washed, dry the container and clean the filters. the filled bag can simply be detached and thrown into the trash can. All preparation for work is to insert the bag and plug the vacuum cleaner into the outlet. Taking into account the fact that disposable bags will have to be thrown away regularly, it is better to choose a model for which consumables are easy to find in the store. An excellent option would be a vacuum cleaner with a universal dust collector.
The container cyclone unit will need to be washed and wiped dry after each use. Otherwise, you run the risk of "settling" microbes and mold in it. This is easy to do. You just need to throw the dirt into a bucket and rinse the tank under running cool water. The filter will require regular cleaning or even replacement. However, this process also does not require much effort.
Which vacuum cleaner cleans better
From this point of view, vacuum cleaners with a container are in the lead. Even with a full dust collector, the suction power of dirt does not change. While in "bag" units, the efficiency of work directly depends on how much the bag is filled. The fuller the container, the worse the cleaning quality.
For rooms where dirt builds up quickly, bagless vacuum cleaners are the best option. Their dust suction power drops only in one case - when the filter elements located in front of the engine become clogged up enough. Most often this happens when sufficiently light and long fibers are clogged into it: hair, cat hairs, threads, feathers, etc.
Which vacuum cleaner is more hygienic to use
This question is very important, especially in cases where there are babies in the house or someone from the family is allergic.
It is believed that units with a bag clean the air better. The porous structure of the dust collector itself is an additional filter and does not allow the smallest dust particles to pass back. The moment of truth comes when you have to clean the vacuum cleaner. It's good if the bag is disposable. It can be simply thrown away and is the most hygienic option. But if the dust collector is reusable and you have to shake it out, the pleasure drops to below average. There is no time for hygiene.
Container vacuum cleaners are much better in this regard. Of course, they also have to be cleaned. But firstly, the garbage will be collected in just one cleaning, and not in a whole month, and secondly, there is no need to knock out the container, scattering dust around itself. You just need to rinse it with water.
The nuances of working with devices of both types
If you decide to opt for a vacuum cleaner with a bag, you need to approach the purchase of the latter very responsibly. Low-quality consumables from an unknown manufacturer can not hold dust particles well, and instead of cleaning, you will simply drive garbage from corner to corner. In case of careless handling, the bags are torn or moved. A loose litter bag negates all efforts to clean the house.
Important:
Attention! Switch on the vacuum cleaner, do not making sure the presence of a dust collector is prohibited. This will result in device failure..
Care should also be taken when working with the containerized machine. They sometimes get electrocuted. Of course, this is not dangerous, but extremely unpleasant. This happens due to the fact that plastic parts are gradually charged from the friction of particles of debris with static electricity. This cannot be prevented, you just need to be careful.
And also for work with container units, regular filter replacement is required. Before you buy such a vacuum cleaner, ask how easy it is to buy consumables and how much it costs. However, there are latest generation cyclone vacuum cleaners, in which, due to the special design, filter replacement is not required.
Price
"Bag" models are very diverse in price. Depending on the size of the buyer's wallet, you can choose a model costing from 100 to 1,000 or more US rubles. The price of consumables also depends on the model. On average, you will have to spend an additional $ 2–3 per quarter, which is not much.
Cyclone vacuum cleaners cost about the same. Both expensive and cheap models can be found on the market. But the price of consumables is significantly different. You will have to spend from $ 10 to $ 200 to purchase new filters, but you will have to spend every couple of years or even less often.
Considering all of the above, it can be argued that among the budget models, the best is a vacuum cleaner with a bag. But if you are willing to pay more, it is worth choosing a good multi-cyclone model. An inexpensive container-type device will not perform its functions so well, and it will not work for so long.
However, having evaluated all the pros and cons, as well as weighing their financial capabilities, each buyer will be able to independently decide which vacuum cleaner to choose - with a bag or a container.
