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Message: <blockquote data-quote="sptyks" data-source="post: 273114" data-attributes="member: 1656">Hi Lori Ann, Welcome to the forum. First, let's start off with the question of bagged vs. bagless vacuum cleaners. Let's talk about bagless machines first. In addition to emptying the dirt cup there are at least 2 filters that must be cleaned as well in order to maintain proper suction. Not only do you have to put up with dust flying up and back into the room when you empty the dirt cup, but washing out both filters in your sink can turn into a muddy mess. After a couple of years the rubber seals around the filters and the dirt cup will start to deteriorate and can cause not only loss of suction, but also will leak fine dust back into the room. Now with a bagged vacuum cleaner you won't have any of the problems mentioned above. First, when you replace the bag, no dust will escape back into the room. Also replacing the bag will be a much more infrequent task than emptying the dirt cup on bagless machines. There are no filters to wash (the bag is the filter) and there are no rubber seals to go bad. A pack of bags may last a year or more depending on the manufacturer and how large you home is and how often you vacuum. Most of the bagged manufacturers are now producing HEPA bags that are made out a synthetic type of cloth that filters the air down to .3 microns. These bags are more expensive than the standard paper bags but the exhausted air is cleaner by far than the air you are breathing in the room. They are recommended for those who have Asthma or suffer from allergies. If you're looking for a vacuum cleaner that will be guaranteed to out clean any other cleaner and also stand the test of time, there is no more durable or powerful vacuum than a Kirby or a Royal all metal upright. I can speak with authority here because I own both of these vacuums. These machines are made of high quality Aircraft Grade Aluminum and will last for decades if cared for properly. The newer "G Series" Kirby's (newer than the Heritage II) are heavier than the Royals but the newer Kirby's have a self propelled - assist transmission that makes it seem as if the vacuum is as light as a feather when you push it. The Kirby is a heavy vacuum at 22 .lbs so you need to consider this if you have to carry it up a lot of stairs in your home. The Royal is lighter at around 16 .lbs. Both of these vacuums have very large capacity bags which do not have to be replaced very often. Both machines are quite expensive when purchased new ( Royal $600+ and Kirby $1,000+) but you can buy used Reconditioned Royals and Kirbys on eBay for less than $400. These reconditioned machines not only shine like brand new, but they have been thoroughly gone through and any broken or worn parts have been replaced so that they perform like a brand new machine right out of the box. A reconditioned Royal or Kirby will last for decades with very little maintenance. The bag, belt, and brushroll are the only things that need to be replaced as needed. The attachments for the Royal are a real hassle to use. The Kirby's attachments are somewhat easier to use than the Royal, but still not real convenient. What many Royal and Kirby owners do is purchase an inexpensive canister vacuum for their above the floor cleaning needs. I hope the information provided here helps you decide what type of vacuum cleaner will fit your needs. -Stan</blockquote>

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