Hoover PortaPower Users: Cloth or Paper?

[rohmell]

Hello to all Hoover PortaPower users.
Do you prefer using the cloth bag or the paper bag/adapter combo and why?

I found one being thrown away with the cloth bag. I have the Type N paper bags, but not the adapter/rubber ring that allows the use of the paper bags.

Is it worth it for me to invest in the adapter and switch over to paper bags, or should I just stick with the cloth shakeout bag?

All opinions and advice is welcome!

 

[jscarlato]

Have both options . . .

I have both options. For normal cleaning around the house, I prefer the cloth bag. IMHO, I think the cloth bag allows for more air flow. Besides that, I can shake out the bag after one or two cleanings and have a clean bag for the next use. I bought the N paper bags and adapter as a second choice for picking up any kind of particles that might damage the cloth bag or be difficult to clean out. It's more expensive to keep buying paper bags, so I use the cloth bag most often.

 

[rohmell]

My feeling is that the paper bag might retain finer dust that the cloth bag might allow to pass through.
SO, I'm gonna order the adapter/rubber ring that allows the use of the paper bags.
It's only 8 bucks and free shipping, so no big deal to give it a whirl.

 

[vacuumlad1650]

I use the paper bags. Much easier
Andy