There are many things to think about when buying a Vacuum. For the eco-friendly minded consumer, one of the great debates is over whether to buy a vacuum that has a bag or a vacuum that doesn’t have one. It can be a hard decision to make sense there are hundreds of vacuums in the market today. So let’s look at the pros and cons of each type and see if we can narrow down your options.
Bagless Vacuums
Bagless vacuums seem like the clear choice when it comes to eco-friendliness. With these kind of vacuums, you simply empty out the dust container into the trash and then put it back in, good as new. But depending on what kind of model you get, going bagless could be more trouble than it’s worth. If you don’t want to break the bank when buying a bagless vacuum then you could be settling for a product that isn’t as eco-friendly or efficient as you thought it would be. Bagless vacuums don’t have great suction or filtration. In some models some of the dust leaks out and gets back into the air. And even though you don’t have to keep buying bags for the vacuum, depending on what filter you use, it could be even more expensive!
Bagged Vacuums
Bagged Vacuums get a bad rep because of the fact that you have to throw away the bag every time it gets full. Eco-Warriors all know what happens to trash. It all ends up in huge landfills or in our oceans. Neither options are good for the planet. But while it loses points in the waste category it makes up in filter efficiency. Most bagged vacuums have really good filters and not all of them have to be thrown out over time. There are washable filters that can be reused instead of thrown out. Some people think that this cancels out the negative drawback of throwing out the bags. Bagged vacuums have the added benefit of being allergy friendly. People with severe allergies can avoid having to come in contact with the dust. Therefore it is in their best interest to get a vacuum with a bag in it.
Conclusion
The jury is still out on this one. Each vacuum has its pros and cons. This is a decision that has to be made by the consumer who buys the product. What works for some, might not work for others. If you have severe allergies then maybe the bagged vacuum is best for you. If you don’t mind the occasional mess that can come with lower-end bagless vacuums then maybe it is a worthy compromise.
