How do you know when hoover bag needs emptying?!

martin2345uk

This probably sounds like a hugely stupid question but I've never had a bag hoover before... got our Henry last year, we don't exactly hoover often :o:o:o

It currently looks like this:



Are they meant to "expand" like balloons, or does this look full enough to change?!

Slightly embarrassed...

gmgmgm

Try emptying it and see if it changes at all?

We empty ours very very rarely, and little Henry just keeps on going!

Horseunderwater

Having had a george many years ago now, we used to empty the bag rarely, but normally when full it will be firm to touch and noise from hoover will change. Yours looks far from full. They are a lovely little vaccum & if you keep filter clean will last for years & years.

Melaniep101

No, you don't need to change the bag yet by the looks of it. You will notice a loss of suction power when the bag needs changing...

Ben84

The bag is a vessel and a filter - either or both properties being used up mean it's time to change it.

So, physically full (70% or more) means times to change it. Don't aim to fill it to solid, that's going to strain the motor.

A bag is also exhausted when the tiny holes in the paper/fabric are blocked. This depends as much on the size of the dust as the volume of it. Half empty bags can be very blocked up, or good to use some more, depending on contents. If you've been cleaning up plaster dust for example the bag may not last long.

Either way, when one or both properties are nearing used up, you'll notice the suction drop during use, and that's the time to change it.

rustyboy21

It looks like a cloth bag you have, so you can empty it at any time. If you empty it regularly, there is less chance of it giving off any smells. If it is full, then suction is affected and noise will change.


Keep it away from the cat at the moment, or he will be in hiding for weeks ! Ours scarpers when we hoover. Mums old cat used to sit on the thing while you pushed it around ! Think she liked the vibration.

A.Penny.Saved

You can get zip up Henry bags which you can open up and see how full they are and empty them when you want.

The thing which annoys me about bag cleaners is that things often get sucked up which I don't want to lose and with a sealed bag it's a right nuisance getting stuff back.

However dealing with dust when emptying a zip bag is also not ideal as I am allergic to house dust...... & housework/cleaning. lol

Therefore unfortunately there is no perfect solution. Either be more careful and not suck things up or deal with the dust emptying a zip bag.

I did try unsticking the glue sealing the end of the bag and then using my Grans old upright vacuum metal clip to re-seal the bag. It sort of worked but did lose some suction due to the clip not sealing very well.

martin2345uk

Thanks everyone, another daft question answered!!

pimento

A red indicator LED comes on on my Sebo.

phill99

Henrys can be used without a bag. I have had mine for over 15 years and the last bag was 10 years ago. Just upturn it into the dustbin and carry on.

lstar337

phill99 wrote: »

Henrys can be used without a bag. I have had mine for over 15 years and the last bag was 10 years ago. Just upturn it into the dustbin and carry on.

My parents did this when I was a nipper. Not sure it's recommended though, wouldn't you lose the hepa filtration?