So you just use any regular vacuum on these? What would you recommend once you're at a hotel and need to pack to come home? Is there a portable vac?
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I have never used mine on a trip to pack to come home. Once I open them after storing items for seasonal changes I discard them. I have found them to be very hard to reseal again and get a good vacuum seal after the initial use. I had one, with blankets and a quilt lose it's seal and was beyond it's usefulness. I would imagine if you were using a new bag in your hotel room you could call the front desk and ask them to borrow a vacuum with a hose attachment. Hope this helps.
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Good question. How do you clean a regular mattress? I brush and sun mine, and since it doesn't require anything else, I don't vacuum it.
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I bought replacements w the vacuum but I haven't had to use them yet. Instead when I go to empty the vacuum, I also clean out the filter (I use gloves and a face mask, I def wouldn't do it without those things).Otherwise, I'd probably switch it out every month or so (I use it to vacuum my studio).
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This was a replacement for us. We had everything already. But I would recommend the vac. Head with a beater bar, as I do not have . We do not have a filter. But this should be vented outside. You never get any type of dust or odor coming back into the house. That's one of the great pluses of a central vac
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I just got a Slim two weeks ago. I heaved it onto each stair and vacuumed that way instead of using an attachment. (it's light enough to do this). It was awesome on the stair carpet. I don't have a big Dyson, but I'd think it would be a lot more awkward to use on the stairs. What about their canister vac?
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Just a regular vac cleaner hose. Frankly, I would not purchase them. they are not worth the money
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You can use ziplock vacuum bags it is a lot cheaper. I buy them from walmart
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Haven't had the pleasure? yet of cleaning---when vacuuming, usually have upholstery brush attachment available to lightly dust my Dyson---it hasn't needed a really deep clean yet and I use everyday---Have a warm, not hot or humid summer y'all
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A friend told me you could use a air compressor to clean and reuse. I bought extra and just changed mine after 6 months. Love my Roomba.
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I think any vacuum cleaner will work just fine. Mine is a dry vac, and it does great! I really like this system. Being on chemo/radiation, I don't have the muscle power to use the big ones, this one is so easy, and does not require doing the whole floor at one time.
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Its so easy, it takes about 2 min with a small shop vac and you reverse the hook up so it blows air instead of vacuums. I do this for air mattresses, floating island I have and a 12' floating trampoline. I use the small "Stinger" Vac available from Home Depot for about $40, a little more than a 12v mini useless pump.
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What if you want the pump because you go on a vacation. You cannot always get the use of a vacuum cleaner. Were going to Europe and I do not know if they will let me use the vacuum.
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Buy the bags online on Amazon. They have packs of 9 for 4 bucks or so, versus buying it at Lowe's 3 for $5. :) I own the vacuum and can vouch that the suction does not work well once the bag is full...
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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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Just a quick note - I have this Electrolux, hard wood floors, and a dog. I also have the Dyson "animal". I am STILL looking for a solution as neither of these do the job in spite of the expense and hype! If anyone out there has found a real solution - please share!
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Thank you S.A. Friedman, Nicole and E. Bates. I appreciate learning from owners' experience. I live in a remote outpost, a northern fishing village, and the availability of bags mail-order affects my choice of vacuum. The permanent cloth bag sounds good for big jobs (I have two dogs). I'd like to order everything at once, and your information is extremely helpful. Kind regards, tkf
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I used the Dirt Devil stick vac which Amazon sells for $19. I used the nozzle attachment it comes with for cleaning corners. You don't need an expensive vacuum. A small one has enough suction for this purpose.