Reddit mentions: The best replacement vacuum bags

I own a vacuum store and I would say to stay away from it. Miele canisters are known to have electrical problems and the parts for repair are astronomical in price. Honestly you can probably get your vacuum back into good working shape if you check for clogs, put new filters in, and change the belts. If you really want a new vacuum I would recommend a Panasonic vacuum.

This here is a good one if you don't use the vacuum on your barefloors, http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-Platinum-Upright-MC-UG502-61-4714-02/dp/B008MAWFQ2.

Here's my absolute favorite one, http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-MC-UG729-Upright-Vacuum-Cleaner/dp/B008LA4F0M/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1457968840&sr=1-1&keywords=mc-ug729. I know it goes way up in price but the suction on it will beat any vacuum out there. This is also their quiet force series which is great if you vacuum at night or live in an apartment.

Here is a really good canister by them. It's the canister version of their quiet force vacuum. http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-MC-CG917-OptiFlow-Canister-Cleaner/dp/B005JTHQXQ/ref=sr_1_4?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1457969162&sr=1-4&keywords=panasonic+bare+floor. Don't be fooled by the price, I actually got ripped off by them because they would sell me the vacuum for resale higher than the price they sold it online. This is the canister I use in my house.


Stick with a bagged vacuum also, they have much better suction and are cheaper to run overtime. Good Luck

Thanks for the suggestion! I have some additional questions if you would be able to inform me a bit further.

Just to be certain, you are recommending this vacuum - Riccar Vibrance , and it will use these bags - correct?

• Why did you decide to recommend an upright over a canister vacuum?
  
• Does this particular model come with any type of attachment which may make vacuuming stairs a bit more bearable?
  
• The Riccar Vibrance can also be used on hardwood floors, right (I don't have to buy another attachment to vacuum hardwood)?
  
  
• I noticed that the listed price is $429.95. Is this the typical price, or does it go any lower? Would I have any better luck getting a better deal if I went into a vacuum dealership?
  
• How do the size and price of these bags compare to other vacuums?
  
  As an aside, I was also looking at the CRI website in regards to ratings. I notice that this specific vacuum (Riccar Vibrance) received a 'gold level' seal of approval; whereas the Riccar Immaculate & Riccar Impeccable received a 'bronze level' seal of approval, despite being close to $1000 more. Why is that? Does this seal of approval by the CRI have any substantial merit to it?

I got a Panasonic Canister from Amazon a few weeks ago, because the least expensive Miele didn't have the electrobrush. It's currently $212 on Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-MC-CG917-OptiFlow-Canister-Cleaner/dp/B005JTHQXQ

I just moved into a home where the previous owner had dogs. First thing I did was vacuum the living room, and after my first run the bag got halfway filled with dog hair! I was amazed, and the bag is actually bigger than it looks. The powered brush can be turned off to suck and it's worked great on my laminate and wood floors. And the little attachment with the brush on it works great for my stairs and tight, small spaces. Haven't tried the other attachments yet but they fit right inside the canister nicely. And it came with two HEPA bags! So far it's an amazing vacuum. Only downsides are it looks a bit bigger than the Miele's and it's not overly loud but noisy, which are both very minor things to me.

Currently looking at a few:

Panasonic :

MC-PB6A-A

MC-SK16-R

MC-PKL17A-W

MC-PKL18A-W


Toshiba:

VC-PD9

VC-PC6A

Mitsubishi:

TC-GXG7P-C

TC-FXF7P-T

Hitachi:

CV - PD 9 - N

but as I said, everything is a hardwood floor (except tiling in the bathroom), so I think the brush isnt so important...but what do I know

edit: I eliminated anything that didnt have a powerbrush, so its down to 3 competitors, and I am pretty sure that the hitachi looks like the best deal.

I can't tell the difference between R30PET and Brilliance BRLD, but I'm pretty sure these will work.

Genuine Riccar Type W Brilliance HEPA Filtration Vacuum Cleaner Bags (6 pack) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001DCV8WI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_8a8xzbJ4WMQSP

The tarnish is a silver sulfide, the reaction is a really crappy shorted out battery of sorts. Which has by products of moving the sulfur bond out of the silver, and binds it with the aluminum, as well as some hydrogen. Creates H2S Gas smells like rotting eggs, yum. The aluminum grabs all that free O2 and some of the sulfur. The temperature and sodium bicarbonate break the oxide layer on the aluminum allowing the reaction to progress. To prevent it from tarnishing again, you need to keep it away from sulfur, which if you live in a city (car and esp diesel exhaust) or near most industrial processes can be difficult. Wrap the horn in airtight plastic, or get a flannel bag treated with silver nitrate which serves as a more opportunistic reaction. http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000BVG6E/ref=smi_www_rcol_go_smi?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0000BVG6E&linkCode=as2&redirect=true&tag=househmanage1-20

EDIT: After reading the reviews, seems that this bag formula have have changed. This is likely a better solution, and probably easier to use in your case, if you are at all handy with a needle and thread (or sticky velcro)

http://smile.amazon.com/Pacific-Silvercloth-Yard-Tarnish-cabinets/dp/B000K3EB7A/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1396401767&sr=1-1&keywords=Pacific+Silver+Cloth


The reaction to tarnish also is sped up drastically with humidity and heat. So just like spices, keep your horn in a cool and dry place and you won't have to science as often. ;-D Of course, than you don't get to science.

SCIENCE!

I am enjoying my Thursday! :)

Also, happy cake day!! Woowoo!!

Purse - just love it!

Recently I found less costly replacement bags for my roomba i7 plus, $14.99 for 6 bags, sold by a brand called Volca Spares. This is the best price I can find on Amazon and Google as of yet. You could buy on their website or Amazon.

Clearly these are third party products, but I don't mind because of the price. You do the math. If you dispose of it once a week, it would cost you about $272 per year for genuine bags!!!!! If you use these cheaper bags, it would cost you at only about $120 per year.

Enjoy it and you're welcome.

Aside from his constant recommendations for Miele and Riccar, he does also recommend the higher end Panasonic canisters a few times for people that absolutely can't spend $800+. I got the MC-CG917 for $169 from Warehouse Deals in the new and used section (it's still Amazon, but returned items and such). It was brand new with everything, but the box was torn a little bit.

Amazing vacuum. Looks like it's the most expensive it's been for a long time, but it has regularly dropped below $200.

If anyone does decide to go this way, the brand name bags are $9/bag while these are $1.20/ bag. They work perfectly, so no reason to get brand name.

For a cheaper vacuum cleaner Panasonic is great. Bagged vacuum cleaners will last longer and clean better. I just upgraded to a Panasonic bagged vacuum cleaner from a Panasonic bagless one and it was a huge difference. It picked up a lot even after I had used the bagless two days before. Below is what I bought.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005JTHQXQ/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I learned something new today -- and probably saved some money. Thanks.

Incidentally, these [generic bags] (http://www.amazon.com/Kenmore-50688-50690-Panasonic-Microfiltration/dp/B002CI8G1I/ref=lh_ni_t?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1LQ759O23Q0NG) for my Kenmore vacuum are far superior to the Kenmore bags, and cost less.

>Thanks for the kind words! Let me know if you're getting a good deal on bags.

$20 for 36 bags. Does that seem too good to be true? I haven't had to order any yet.

36 Eureka MM Vacuum Bags from Amazon

Mal kurz den Support angeschrieben, aber ist jetzt auch nicht sehr aussagekräftig (von "wir haben ein Warenlager abgefackelt" - aka. "technische Gründe" bis zu "wir dürfen nicht" oder "wir sind nicht 100% sicher ob wir dürfen" kann das alles sein).

> Sie sind nun mit Amazon von Amazon.de verbunden.

> Ich: Wieso genau kann http://www.amazon.de/dp/B0016ODBI2/ nach Österreich versandt werden, aber das quasi idente Produkt http://www.amazon.de/dp/B00MNHYDI8/ nicht? Ich nehme kaum an, dass das Gefahrgut oder zu sperrig ist...

> Amazon: Herzlich Willkommen bei Amazon.de. Mein Name ist XXX.
Sehr gerne möchte ich Ihnen hier weiterhelfen, aber bevor ich mir Ihr Kundenkonto ansehen kann, muss ich mich erst vergewissern, dass Sie wirklich der Kontoinhaber sind.
Können Sie mir bitte Ihren Kundennamen und Ihre Rechnungsadresse nennen?

> Ich: XXX

> Amazon: Vielen Dank.
Sie haben Recht.
Es tut mir leid, dass der andere nicht nach Österreich versendet wird

> Ich: Ist das nur ein fehlerhafter Datenbankeintrag, der berichtigt werden kann oder was genau ist da überhaupt das Problem?

> Amazon: Derzeit können wir aufgrund von Garantiebeschränkungen und gesetzlichen Bestimmungen für den Import/Export nicht alle Produkte in Länder außerhalb Deutschlands verschicken. Darüber hinaus kann es auch technische oder lizenzrechtliche Gründe haben, wenn wir ein Produkt nicht in ein bestimmtes Land liefern können.
Es tut mir leid, dass das hängt leider nicht von uns, und wir haben auch kein Einfluss darauf.

> Ich: Naja, das sind doch nur Staubsaugerbeutel, kein Plutonium...
Schade...

> Amazon: Ich verstehe und bitte um Entschuldigung.
und um Ihr Verständnis

> Ich: Kein Problem, kann man halt nichts machen. :)
Schönen Tag noch nach Luxemburg oder wo sonst das Customer Service Center ist.

> Amazon: Ich wünsche Ihnen auch einen schönen Tag

My Dyson just died, and after reading your AMAs I'm probably not going to get another.

I have a lot of hardwood on the 1st floor and all carpet on the stairs/second floor. I know you've recommended Panasonic canister vacs in the past, what do you think about this one? :

http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-MC-CG917-OptiFlow-Canister-Cleaner/dp/B005JTHQXQ/

I'd like to stay under $300. Thanks for your great AMAs!

Here's my setup, it has served me very well so far!

Anova Immersion Circulator : $200

4.75gal Cambro: $30

Lid for Cambro(optional): $17

Ziplock Vaccuum Sealer(I also have a foodsaver, but this Ziplock one is better IMO): $55

Bunch of Ziplock vac bags: $35

$337 total

After his last AMA last year I also went out and bought a Panasonic bagged canister vacuum. I got the Panasonic MC-CG917.

EDIT: I definitely did not pay $1k for it... lol. I think it was about $250.

If you are willing to look at used machines, you can often find Riccars, Sebos, and Mieles within your price range. If the thought of using someone else's vacuum in your house turns you off, Panasonic makes good vacuums for under $300. The vacuum in your picture is known as a canister, and works beast on hard floors. If you have carpet, I'd recommend this Panasonic Canister.

Just from my personal experience, I have been using this one for the past 6 months and it works great so far. I have a two story home, no pets, half carpet, half hardwood floors. If you don't mind a bagged canister vacuum - Panasonic MC-CG917


I think /u/touchmyfuckingcoffee recommended it in one of his threads.

Actually, you can now order third party bags on Amazon for $2.37 a piece: https://www.amazon.com/Isingo-Replacement-Compatible-Automatic-Disposal/dp/B07RWV8LS7

bags?

I’m guessing it’s these? Just want to make sure before I order. We need them so badly.

More like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-MC-CG917-OptiFlow-Canister-Cleaner/dp/B005JTHQXQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1415303769&sr=1-1&keywords=Panasonic+917

I would highly recommend a German made machine: https://www.amazon.co.jp/%E3%83%9F%E3%83%BC%E3%83%AC-%E3%82%AD%E3%83%A3%E3%83%8B%E3%82%B9%E3%82%BF%E3%83%BC%E6%8E%83%E9%99%A4%E6%A9%9F-CompactC2-%E3%83%9B%E3%83%BC%E3%83%A0%E3%82%B1%E3%82%A2%E3%82%B9%E3%83%9A%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A3%E3%83%AA%E3%82%B9%E3%83%88-SDCO0NB/dp/B00N9R6PW8/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1500613279&sr=8-3&keywords=miele

over a Dyson.

I've been removing and replacing mine (1950's Batts + rodent poo filled cellulose) room by room as I re-drywall it. I bought a dust extractor from harbor freight (199$) and a couple insulation bags from Amazon (15$/ea)

The job isn't bad at all, especially in winter. You get hot fast moving around. I say do it yourself if you're up to the task. Wear a respirator and long sleeves and get to it.

Insulation Removal Vacuum Bags (1), Bulldogvacbags, Holds 105 Cubic Ft, 400 lbs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HJ2KGOQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_83E.BbKZBENNE

https://m.harborfreight.com/70-gal-2-hp-heavy-duty-high-flow-high-capacity-dust-collector-61790.html

I'll be selling or using the dust extractor in my garage once my project is completed.

I have the MC-CG902. Mine wasn't $1100 either, I paid $189.

I live in a large-ish studio apartment that's 80% carpet. Is this panasonic overkill? Should I go with a Eureka Mighty Mite?