Vacuum cleaners have been with us since the earlier part of the 19th century. Actually, the cleaner originated from one Ives McGaffney in Chicago who sold the cleaner to the Chicago Cleaning Company who needed a machine that can speed up commercial cleaning. Then a man by the name of Melville in Grand Rapids Michigan heard of the idea and attempted the perfect it. He was successful and after he died, his wife took the company to greater heights becoming exceedingly influential in the process. This paved the way for the vacuum cleaners that we know of today. It is now almost unimaginable to try to think of a world without vacuum cleaners especially in commercial circles. Imagine places like banks where customers are stepping on the carpet every day.
Vacuum cleaners are also essential in the home. Imagine where the dust in the carpet accumulates and then begins to rise into the air when people step on the carpet. Then the air conditioning that is blowing in the house causes this dust to circulate in every room. This dust becomes a breeding ground for harmful flu-causing bacteria, viruses and fungi not to mention pollen. This has been attributed to flu-like symptoms, respiratory complications, nasal discomfort, sinus pressures and clogging and also infection. Some people have even reported asthma attacks at a more frequent level. There is a saying that goes “prevention is better than cure” and it is better to keep the dust away in the first place than to try to deal with it when it is already in the home.
One great advantage of using vacuum bags in cleaners is that once in a while, one looses something valuable such as a wedding ring, a precious coin, contact lens or anything minute enough to get lost in the carpet. All one has to do is vacuum the suspected area of the floor or carpet and then empty the bag. There are some cleaners that are bagless thereby making this exercise harder.
Another easy advantage is that the cleaner can be replaced. This is in the event that it is damaged beyond repair or stained. There are stores that sell vacuum bags at affordable prices. The cleaners that are bagless cannot be replaced without having to replace the whole cleaner because the canister that traps the dirt is securely attached to the cleaner. This poses a grave disadvantages because for those who are not technically inclines to gadgets and fixing things, a malfunction of a cleaner can cause unnecessary headaches.
You can also say that the cleaners that come with a replaceable bag are cheaper. Not only are they cheaper, but they also do an excellent job at cleaning and removing dust and dirt in general. This is ideal for those who want to maintain a clean environment without having to worry about spending a small fortune. While bagless cleaners are definitely wonderful as well, we must admit that cleaners that come with bags are a convenient and cheap way to keep dust and dirt away.