How often do I need to buy these? If I vacuum weekly, on average, about 1,000 sq. ft - for how long does one bag work?
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We have 1300 sq. ft. and floors are wood with area rugs, We vacuum twice a week in family room area rugs,and change bag every 6 months on average. We have a dog and cat that are inside most of the day.
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Hello, I check my bag after each use. It usually lasts a good long time before it needs replaced. I like to change mine when it gets half full.
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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!
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I bought a package of these bags about 18 months ago and began using them about 2 mos. ago. (Had to use the old stock first, you know!) I am as pleased with them as the original Panasonic bags at a much better price. Hope this is helpful! Happy Thanksgiving!
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I bought a Eureka EasyClean Corded Hand-Held Vacuum, 71B which I keep in my closet. It makes all of my Space Bags much more usable. (Previously, I ended up not sealing them back up.)
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It recommends every 3 months but I vacuum mine out once a week. I have 3 cats. so I can usually get away with every 4-5 months before having to change it. It runs 24/7.
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I change the bag maybe every 3 to 5 months. i'm always pulling my vacuum cleaner out to clean up messes. i have all hard floors but a small house.
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I vacuum a large den, kitchen,Foyer, living room, hall almost everyDay since I have 4 dogs.It has never run out. The vacuumingUsually takes at least 30 minutes.
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I know that I used the bags for the microwave to sanitize as well as our dishwasher (I believe) but I would say every few months. It also depends on how often you use. I think I simply bought this as a back up incase anything happened to mine.
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I'd probably say about 10-12 times. You only need to place very little in the vacuum.
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I have 2 kittens so I change the litter about every 4 days. I guess a bag lasts about 6 weeks.
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I have 2 off these and both have been good. I replace the bags on an average time like any other vac. I'd rather have a bag than no bag vac, lest dust and lest mess. It was the first way they invented them and usually the best.
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I have 4 cats (3 adults and a kitten) and I clean daily. I change the bags out when they get full. It entirely depends on the cats. And with me it varies from once every two days to once every three days. Genie is very easy to use. I LOVE IT!
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I buy mine once every six months or so and I transfer it to about 6 ziplock style bags where I use approx 2 cups a week for baking and I haven't had an issue in nearly two years.
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I packed and repacked several of the bags as my space requirements changed. I had no issues. As I am using them in a damp basement, I have them inside of large plastic containers so that they don't tear on the cement floor. Perhaps that is why they have lasted. Be gentle with them and they should give you reusable service. I use the tille pump that you can buy for under $10. It is perfect for the bags. The roll up bags never pack as flat as the pump style.
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Not able to give you a number, but I do about 1 load a say. I got mine in late October, and for a month I had a house guest who was throwing them away every time she used them. It is now the end of Feb, and I still have half a sack left. Def cost effective! Pretty treat, though. And I use one of those mineral laundry balls. Still saves me a ton of money.
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I buy bags for mine they work much better than the filter for fine dust and debris. You can pretty much fill them with no loss of suction.
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I don't remember how many came with mine. I've had it so long. The "bag" that comes with it will last at least 3 months. I am referring to the bag supply. I refer to the one's i discard weekly as the bag so maybe that's what the others are talking about when they say it lasts only a matter of weeks. Its a long bag that you use a little at a time so it lasts months for me. I've had mine since May and am only on my 2nd bag supply. I have two cats though. You can minimize usage by tying the knots close though each time to remove the waste.