Do have to use bags to vacuum?
471474
No, you can have the dirt/debree go right into the can. You do have to clean it however.
471475
No. Bags are option. this is a wet/dry vac and you can use it three ways...with a bag, without a bag and with a foam filter around.
471476
Yes only when picking up dry stuff (will pickup dirt without bags). When picking up wet you do not use the bag. I have used it without the bag for dry stuff and I just throw the dirt away and rinse it. Very good vacuum.
471477
no I have never used a bag and get good results using the filter in the can.
2124619
Yes. You can use either the heavier hepa rated bags, or a lighter/cheaper paper variant. The bags are quite large and last a good amount if time as they don't lose suction as they fill up. I will NEVER go back to ineffective bagless vacuum cleaners. The bags are shared with a Kenmore version, so you can get them at Sears as well.
924818
Yes, it should work just fine with vacuum bags. I have to hold down my small rugs when vacuuming cuz the vac sucks up the whole rug. Good suction.
1103008
No. It has a blue recycle bin that comes out and since you probably will be putting somewhat clean recyclables, no bag is necessary. I just rinse it out when needed.
2260868
yes, press the seal button..you will get a solid red light, then push your bag in and seal it. If you don't push in the seal button you will automatically vacuum along with sealing.
1971320
you have to use a vacuum with a hose attachment--either an upright vacuum with a hose for upholstry, drapes, etc. or a canister vacuum. we only have wood floors, so we don't own a vacuum. I just squeeze the air out by kneeling on them and squishing them down, and it works just fine. I'm sure that a vacuum would certainly make it easier, but it's not necessary. these bags have made a world of difference in organizing my linen cabinet! I used them to pack 2 pillows, a winter-weight down comforter and a lightweight down comforter (I haven't used the 5th large size bag yet), and they now take up a fraction of the space! I'm very happy with this product! you have to use a vacuum with a hose attachment--either an upright vacuum with a hose for upholstry, drapes, etc. or a canister vacuum. we only have wood floors, so we don't own a vacuum. I just squeeze the air out by kneeling on them and squishing them down, and it works just fine. I'm sure that a vacuum would certainly make it easier, but it's not necessary. these bags have made a world of difference in organizing my linen cabinet! I used them to pack 2 pillows, a winter-weight down comforter and a lightweight down comforter (I haven't used the 5th large size bag yet), and they now take... » Read More you have to use a vacuum with a hose attachment--either an upright vacuum with a hose for upholstry, drapes, etc. or a canister vacuum. we only have wood floors, so we don't own a vacuum. I just squeeze the air out by kneeling on them and squishing them down, and it works just fine. I'm sure that a vacuum would certainly make it easier, but it's not necessary. these bags have made a world of difference in organizing my linen cabinet! I used them to pack 2 pillows, a winter-weight down comforter and a lightweight down comforter (I haven't used the 5th large size bag yet), and they now take up a fraction of the space! I'm very happy with this product! « Show Less
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No, it is very easy to remove the bag; just remember to disconnect the hose from the vacuum first!
829291
You can use a vaccuum. Not all the seals hold, though. I'd say generally about 70% of these bags stay sealed. Still, they stay sealed long enough to pack them into a box for moving or storage.
75978
These bags are open on one end. You do not have to vacuum and seal the bags; however, we recommend vacuum sealing for freshness.
1279444
I use a vacuum cleaner and it sucks every bit of air inside. The problem are the bags' valves. They don't keep the vacuum.
425008
Of course. All you do is disconnect the head from the hose and use whatever attachment you want for the job. Just remember, without powered brushes it won't pick up all the stuff on the carpet. We have cats and it does a good job and the head doesn't get jammed. If it does just unplug the vac and pick the hair out of the brushes. Be sure and have suction setting on 'High' and change the bag when it's getting full.
14300
It is like a regular vacuum bag. It works great but not needed. I use them so I don't have to clean the inside just take the bag out when it's full.
570822
I don't believe you can. The bags used with a vacuum machine have a connection for the machine. The bags I ordered did not have such a connection.
242696
comes with a backup set of brushes... and eventually you would need to replace filter.. not sure how long they last.... doesn't use bags.. you have to empty Roomba after every use.
524879
The bags have a Ziploc type top. You then vacuum out the air. It works great for me, but I have had one bag that would not vacuum seal. Probably a tiny hole in it some where. Figured it was a factory defect which will happen.
1696982
You can squish the air out, however, a vacuum will make the job faster and will give a better result. Ie: squashing out more air leaving the bag even smaller.
1824756
Any vacuum will do...just make sure it has a hose attachment. The hose can vary in diameter, as the space around the suction point on the bag is smaller than the vacuum hose diameter and the space also includes a hard plastic ring that will support the vacuum hose without sucking in the plastic bag.