Has Anybody Used The New Kirby Charcoal Bags?

[sptyks]

Those scented products such as OA and Kirby Odorific just add a scent to the bad smell. They don't neutralize the odors like charcoal does.


 


I don't have any odor problems in my home. We have one shorthair cat. The plain Kirby filtrete HEPA bags work fine for me, but if I did have any odor problems I would definitely purchase the Kirby Charcoal lined filtrete bags for my Kirby's because I know that charcoal removes odors, it does't just add a scent on top of the odor like Odorific does.


 


The cost is not an issue for me because Kirby bags hold so much dirt. I can go at least 6 months between bag changes.


 


 

 

[wyaple]

I Should Probably Clarify My Interest In These Bags

Like sptyks said, charcoal will actually kill the order, but many other methods simply mask it and then only for a short time. I want to see if these bags will eliminate any odors for a number of months.

At this time, I notice a very slight odor emanating from from all my HEPA cloth bagged machines after about 2-3 weeks of vacuuming regularly. Unfortunately, it would take 6-12 months to fill one of these bags, and I find myself reversing the bags and using a leaf blower to blow out all the debris including all fine dust on a monthly basis.

I have ordered a starting supply of 6 bags and in the coming weeks, will report my findings here. In a quantity of 6, they run about $4.50 apiece with shipping.

Bill

 

[sptyks]

Bill,


You obviously didn't check the Kirby Needs Store for your Charcoal lined bags. The cost of a six pack of genuine Kirby charcoal bags is $15.29 making the cost per bag about $2.55 each which is definitely worth the cost IMHO.


 


You should always check here first for all your Kirby needs:


 


http://stores.ebay.com/Kirby-Needs/_i.html?_nkw=bags&submit=Search&_sid=1037610958

 


 

 

[kirbysthebest]

I have not used the charcoal bags yet

But will try them soon. I do want to say that I second sptyks that Kirby needs is a great ebay seller. Highly recommended seller.

 

[wyaple]

Sptyks, that price you quoted is inacurrate

While I love purchasing most of my Kirby parts from Kirby Needs over the last year, he does charge shipping. I'm sorry I missed his sale price though...

His price is $15.29 + $4.40 = $19.69 or $3.28 per bag. BUT, those lower prices on these charcoal bags means that people who need them won't be paying much more for them than the regular white cloth HEPA bags. The funny thing is I still see sellers attempting to charge $7.50 per bag for 202816 (2-pack).

I can't wait to try them out and see just how long they can really neutralize odors.

Bill

 

[suckolux]

It can take a long while for me to fill a bag, may be a good idea

 

[wyaple]

Got My Six Pack Today

Of charcoal bags of course! I'll start using them tomorrow but before I start filling one of them up, I'll take some fresh bag airflow measurements and compare these to the standard white HEPA bags. Did anyone notice that these charcoal bags don't have any HEPA markings anywhere? Not even on the plastic display bag? I'm wondering if these aren't HEPA rated?

Bill

 

[kirbysthebest]

I do see they say "Micron-magic" this is Kirby's designation for HEPA type filtration.

 

[wyaple]

Charcoal vs. White HEPA Bag CFM Tests Reveal

At Hose End (High Motor Speed)
White HEPA Cloth 4075 ft/min = 106.4 CFM
Charcoal HEPA Cloth 4016 ft/min = 104.8 CFM

Difference of 1.6 CFM at the hose end

At Nozzle End (Low Motor Speed)
White HEPA Cloth 5610 ft/min = 146.4 CFM
Charcoal HEPA Cloth 5571 ft/min = 145.4 CFM

Difference of 1.0 CFM at the nozzle end

As you can see, Kirby has managed to introduce another layer of charcoal filtration to the bag without any significant airflow loss. Yay!

All tests were performed with a G4 that had a freshly laundered outer bag.