There is one thing that unites us all, regardless of age, work or the house in which we live: the dust. Invisible, subtle, always lurking under the sofa and on any surface it has on the shot. And it is at that moment, when the air begins to pinch the nose and the floor creaks under the bare feet, that the vacuum cleaner enters the scene, faithful ally, inseparable companion of Saturday morning and flash cleaning before the arrival of the guests.
In this article we will try to answer a question that has as its protagonist our favorite appliance, a question that divides Italian families more than the choice of the channel to be looked at after dinner: better the vacuum cleaner with bag, or the sackless models?
In addition to the technical issues, the discussion concerns practicality, expenses, any allergies, and – why not – also a pinch of personal satisfaction. Because let’s face it, see the full container after spending the whole house gives a certain gratification, almost like saying: “Here, mission accomplished”.
With the sack: tradition, hygiene and… extra purchases
Let’s start with him, the classic. The vacuum cleaner with bag is a bit like the mocha on the stove: maybe today there are more modern alternatives, but he continues to work, and well. The principle is simple: dirt is collected in a bag – of paper or fabric – which then extracts and throws itself. End.
The main advantage? Cleaning. The closed sack holds all the dust, avoiding that allergenic clouds are raised at the time of emptying, and for those suffering from asthma and seasonal allergies it is a detail that is anything but banal.
Then there is the comfort: Remove the bag, put a new one, and go. No filters to wash, no dirty hands. The less exciting side? The bags end, have a cost And when you notice it, of course, it’s Saturday afternoon and you are halfway through the living room.
Also, unless your model has an indicator, you will have to Guess when the bag is full. Sometimes it is enough to smell the air that comes out of the aspiratory to understand it, even if it is not exactly a scientific method.
Without sack: modernity, transparency and some more cleanliness
Let’s now move on to the sackless model, what many call “cyclonic”, with a vaguely futuristic tone. Here we will not have the bags, because the dirt will end up in a transparent tank, which you can empty with a click – or almost.
From an economic point of view it is a nice advantage. No bags to buy, no spare parts to keep in the pantry, just a little attention to the cleaning of the filter, an aspect for which it will serve a little more of good will.
A strong, almost therapeutic point is the visibility: we can constantly monitor the accumulated dirt level And how much is missing at the allowed limit. There are those who find the disgusting thing, personally, I find it liberating, since it is like witnessing the defeat of the enemy live.
Of course, it’s not all roses and flowers. The moment of the emptying It can be unpleasant: open the container and – puff – a cloud invests. If you are allergic or you have a cold, prepare for a memorable sneezing.
And then you have to remember to Wash and dry the filters regularlyotherwise the aspiration capacity will fall drastically and find yourself going back twice on the same carpet. A drying, but nothing dramatic, if you take it as routine.
What about sustainability? She too has a say
Another interesting aspect concerns the environmental impact. Packed vacuum cleaner reduce the use of disposable materials and are considered more ecological: less waste and less packaging. As long as, of course, to take care of the device over time, without changing it after a few years.
The vacuum cleaner with sack, on the contrary, generates a greater quantity of waste – bags, packaging, sometimes even pieces of plastic. It is a thin but important difference, if you orient yourself towards a more sustainable lifestyle.
So which one to choose?
In the end, it all depends on your habits and priorities. Allergies? Go on the safe side with sack. You love the practicality And don’t you want to go crazy behind spare parts? Better the model without.
As always in these cases, the choice of one model or the other bind to the needs of the user, e There is no model that prevails 100% on the counterparty.
