If you don't use the simple human bags, does it leave a messy edge? Or is it possible to tuck them away?
872962
It is possible to tuck the edge in where it doesn't look messy. They don't fit as well as the manufacturer's trash bags, but still work fine for me.
872963
I use standard white tall kitchen bags without the draw "string" and they neatly tuck inside the outer can. There is a hole in the back of the trash liner can that I stuff most of the excess bag. When dropping the bag and liner into the can, it is easy to tuck the bag in between. With the lid down the bag is completely concealed. Very please with the way it looks and works. Hope this helps . . .
872964
I use regular glade bags -- If you are careful you can hid the bags. The simple human sampler bags were kind of nice but I don't know if they are necessary.
872965
It does leave a "messy edge" but if the bag is a little larger you can tie a knot on the side.
872966
Simple human bags are excellent quality and fit. Other bags work no problem, not messy just not quite as good.
1623052
yes, that's the way I use it. You can buy "shredder bags" or just smaller ones in general. It still makes a mess when you take the bag out though. :)
1802100
I have used regular bags, but I ended up going back to the simple human bags because they are so much stronger and they fit inside perfectly and barely show from the outside of the can. But yes, you can use regular bags just fine to save $$$. I buy the big box of simple human bags off of Amazon and it seems to be cheaper than buying the smaller boxes at a retail store but it is still more $$ than just buying regular bags. By the way I love this trash can. I can't believe I spent the money on it that I did, but it was really worth it.
2212865
Why use it wrong side out? But the bags are double seamed and do not ravel (sp?). I used them for grocery bags and they are washable, although they lose the starchy feeling when you do.
1287690
I have found that if I pack the trash down into the bag to get as much as I can into the bag before taking it out it will be harder to get out and will catch on the screws from the handles. What I did to prevent that is cover the screws with packing tape and it doesn't happen any longer. Or not stuff the bags so full. Hope this helps.
234554
I have never had that problem. These bags are pretty sturdy. I usually lift out the entire bag to dump out the dirty clothes though since my hamper is upstairs and my laundry room is downstairs. I have not been disappointed with this at all.
1456481
No but there is a lip with enough room to tuck the bag over the top. Liners stay just fine and don't slip down.
1383084
Thanks for the info. We have 2 dogs and I'm worried that I'll have to change the bag once a week! It seemed like I was constantly dumping out the bagless one, a chore I really didn't like! I don't mind removing the bags, it's just that the cost of buying a lot of them can add up. We'll see how it goes - vacuum just arrived today!
837311
No, But I only use a bag in the trash side. It comes with a few bags for each side but after they were gone I just used the ones I had. Hope this helps!
528450
I never tried them with regular bags, but I'm sure you could tuck them in around the rim. The regular kitchen trash bags might also be a little too big, but I imagine they are better priced.
1766388
Like the thick microfiber cloth rags? That's a good idea! I think it might work. I think the only place you may have trouble would be fishing it through the top hole. You'd probably find it easier to just stuff them in the longer slot on the front and pull them out the same way. Actually sometimes I even stuff my grocery bags into the longer front slot instead of through the top because it's quicker sometimes.
30449
I wouldn't launder them, I would spot clean them by hand. I wouldn't think they would get very dirty. I've used them now for 2 months and the bags are not dirty.
1770608
You don't need a bag - that is the beauty of them - no crowding - no wrinkling! I love them. If you only have one or two items just cut the sheet - that's what I do!
1371250
I like it because you can customize the bag size by choosing to tie off whenever you want. With a hands-free bin, if you have a smelly diaper and want to empty it when there's still lots of room, you're wasting bag. With this, you tie it off and cut whenever you'd like, no matter how little is in there, so no wasting bags. So, you may be more apt to empty it more often, and less smell.
1802097
I don't know about the simple human bags but I can tell you normal bags are fine - that's all I've ever used.
1802096
I use regular trash bags with mine. The simple human might go on easier but if you have ones that stretch at the top a bit it's fine.
784929
Yes, you can. I usually use a Target bag (since they are a little bigger/deeper) but even a standard-size grocery bag will fit. It might not be as nice looking or hold up as well as the Simple Human bags, but it DOES work.