Best replacement vacuum bags according to redditors

After his last AMA last year I also went out and bought a Panasonic bagged canister vacuum. I got the Panasonic MC-CG917.

EDIT: I definitely did not pay $1k for it... lol. I think it was about $250.

Just from my personal experience, I have been using this one for the past 6 months and it works great so far. I have a two story home, no pets, half carpet, half hardwood floors. If you don't mind a bagged canister vacuum - Panasonic MC-CG917


I think /u/touchmyfuckingcoffee recommended it in one of his threads.

I got it at a convention but I found it on Amazon! There's also an Orange Tabby version.

I've been removing and replacing mine (1950's Batts + rodent poo filled cellulose) room by room as I re-drywall it. I bought a dust extractor from harbor freight (199$) and a couple insulation bags from Amazon (15$/ea)

The job isn't bad at all, especially in winter. You get hot fast moving around. I say do it yourself if you're up to the task. Wear a respirator and long sleeves and get to it.

Insulation Removal Vacuum Bags (1), Bulldogvacbags, Holds 105 Cubic Ft, 400 lbs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HJ2KGOQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_83E.BbKZBENNE

https://m.harborfreight.com/70-gal-2-hp-heavy-duty-high-flow-high-capacity-dust-collector-61790.html

I'll be selling or using the dust extractor in my garage once my project is completed.

If you are willing to look at used machines, you can often find Riccars, Sebos, and Mieles within your price range. If the thought of using someone else's vacuum in your house turns you off, Panasonic makes good vacuums for under $300. The vacuum in your picture is known as a canister, and works beast on hard floors. If you have carpet, I'd recommend this Panasonic Canister.

Don't buy anything consumer reports tells you to buy. Companies pay to be reviewed by them and everything is biased. And don't buy bagless. Especially if you have an animal and you want to keep everything dust free. Your budget is extremely low for a quality so I recommend going with this.

Hoover Tempo https://www.amazon.com/Hoover-WidePath-Bagged-Upright-U5140900/dp/B0009ONZ8G

Stretchy Hose instead of Plastic (Optional) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00Y33K9VA/ref=pd_cp_60_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=AH7TSS3NXQNXWSDG9J1G

Hepa Bags https://www.amazon.com/WindTunnel-Cleaners-AH10060DT-AH10040CLP-902419001/dp/B00I9JGAE4/ref=sr_1_12?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1474387339&sr=1-12&keywords=y+hepa+bags

http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-MC-CG917-OptiFlow-Canister-Cleaner/dp/B005JTHQXQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1463771550&sr=8-1&keywords=panasonic+canister

Aside from his constant recommendations for Miele and Riccar, he does also recommend the higher end Panasonic canisters a few times for people that absolutely can't spend $800+. I got the MC-CG917 for $169 from Warehouse Deals in the new and used section (it's still Amazon, but returned items and such). It was brand new with everything, but the box was torn a little bit.

Amazing vacuum. Looks like it's the most expensive it's been for a long time, but it has regularly dropped below $200.

If anyone does decide to go this way, the brand name bags are $9/bag while these are $1.20/ bag. They work perfectly, so no reason to get brand name.

Actually, you can now order third party bags on Amazon for $2.37 a piece: https://www.amazon.com/Isingo-Replacement-Compatible-Automatic-Disposal/dp/B07RWV8LS7

Here's my setup, it has served me very well so far!

Anova Immersion Circulator : $200

4.75gal Cambro: $30

Lid for Cambro(optional): $17

Ziplock Vaccuum Sealer(I also have a foodsaver, but this Ziplock one is better IMO): $55

Bunch of Ziplock vac bags: $35

$337 total

Currently looking at a few:

Panasonic :

MC-PB6A-A

MC-SK16-R

MC-PKL17A-W

MC-PKL18A-W


Toshiba:

VC-PD9

VC-PC6A

Mitsubishi:

TC-GXG7P-C

TC-FXF7P-T

Hitachi:

CV - PD 9 - N

but as I said, everything is a hardwood floor (except tiling in the bathroom), so I think the brush isnt so important...but what do I know

edit: I eliminated anything that didnt have a powerbrush, so its down to 3 competitors, and I am pretty sure that the hitachi looks like the best deal.

More like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-MC-CG917-OptiFlow-Canister-Cleaner/dp/B005JTHQXQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1415303769&sr=1-1&keywords=Panasonic+917

For a cheaper vacuum cleaner Panasonic is great. Bagged vacuum cleaners will last longer and clean better. I just upgraded to a Panasonic bagged vacuum cleaner from a Panasonic bagless one and it was a huge difference. It picked up a lot even after I had used the bagless two days before. Below is what I bought.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005JTHQXQ/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Mal kurz den Support angeschrieben, aber ist jetzt auch nicht sehr aussagekräftig (von "wir haben ein Warenlager abgefackelt" - aka. "technische Gründe" bis zu "wir dürfen nicht" oder "wir sind nicht 100% sicher ob wir dürfen" kann das alles sein).

> Sie sind nun mit Amazon von Amazon.de verbunden.

> Ich: Wieso genau kann http://www.amazon.de/dp/B0016ODBI2/ nach Österreich versandt werden, aber das quasi idente Produkt http://www.amazon.de/dp/B00MNHYDI8/ nicht? Ich nehme kaum an, dass das Gefahrgut oder zu sperrig ist...

> Amazon: Herzlich Willkommen bei Amazon.de. Mein Name ist XXX.
Sehr gerne möchte ich Ihnen hier weiterhelfen, aber bevor ich mir Ihr Kundenkonto ansehen kann, muss ich mich erst vergewissern, dass Sie wirklich der Kontoinhaber sind.
Können Sie mir bitte Ihren Kundennamen und Ihre Rechnungsadresse nennen?

> Ich: XXX

> Amazon: Vielen Dank.
Sie haben Recht.
Es tut mir leid, dass der andere nicht nach Österreich versendet wird

> Ich: Ist das nur ein fehlerhafter Datenbankeintrag, der berichtigt werden kann oder was genau ist da überhaupt das Problem?

> Amazon: Derzeit können wir aufgrund von Garantiebeschränkungen und gesetzlichen Bestimmungen für den Import/Export nicht alle Produkte in Länder außerhalb Deutschlands verschicken. Darüber hinaus kann es auch technische oder lizenzrechtliche Gründe haben, wenn wir ein Produkt nicht in ein bestimmtes Land liefern können.
Es tut mir leid, dass das hängt leider nicht von uns, und wir haben auch kein Einfluss darauf.

> Ich: Naja, das sind doch nur Staubsaugerbeutel, kein Plutonium...
Schade...

> Amazon: Ich verstehe und bitte um Entschuldigung.
und um Ihr Verständnis

> Ich: Kein Problem, kann man halt nichts machen. :)
Schönen Tag noch nach Luxemburg oder wo sonst das Customer Service Center ist.

> Amazon: Ich wünsche Ihnen auch einen schönen Tag

Recently I found less costly replacement bags for my roomba i7 plus, $14.99 for 6 bags, sold by a brand called Volca Spares. This is the best price I can find on Amazon and Google as of yet. You could buy on their website or Amazon.

Clearly these are third party products, but I don't mind because of the price. You do the math. If you dispose of it once a week, it would cost you about $272 per year for genuine bags!!!!! If you use these cheaper bags, it would cost you at only about $120 per year.

Enjoy it and you're welcome.

I got a Panasonic Canister from Amazon a few weeks ago, because the least expensive Miele didn't have the electrobrush. It's currently $212 on Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-MC-CG917-OptiFlow-Canister-Cleaner/dp/B005JTHQXQ

I just moved into a home where the previous owner had dogs. First thing I did was vacuum the living room, and after my first run the bag got halfway filled with dog hair! I was amazed, and the bag is actually bigger than it looks. The powered brush can be turned off to suck and it's worked great on my laminate and wood floors. And the little attachment with the brush on it works great for my stairs and tight, small spaces. Haven't tried the other attachments yet but they fit right inside the canister nicely. And it came with two HEPA bags! So far it's an amazing vacuum. Only downsides are it looks a bit bigger than the Miele's and it's not overly loud but noisy, which are both very minor things to me.

I use these in the oven Never heard of Instant Pot method tbh.

Thanks for the suggestion! I have some additional questions if you would be able to inform me a bit further.

Just to be certain, you are recommending this vacuum - Riccar Vibrance , and it will use these bags - correct?

• Why did you decide to recommend an upright over a canister vacuum?
  
• Does this particular model come with any type of attachment which may make vacuuming stairs a bit more bearable?
  
• The Riccar Vibrance can also be used on hardwood floors, right (I don't have to buy another attachment to vacuum hardwood)?
  
  
• I noticed that the listed price is $429.95. Is this the typical price, or does it go any lower? Would I have any better luck getting a better deal if I went into a vacuum dealership?
  
• How do the size and price of these bags compare to other vacuums?
  
  As an aside, I was also looking at the CRI website in regards to ratings. I notice that this specific vacuum (Riccar Vibrance) received a 'gold level' seal of approval; whereas the Riccar Immaculate & Riccar Impeccable received a 'bronze level' seal of approval, despite being close to $1000 more. Why is that? Does this seal of approval by the CRI have any substantial merit to it?

• 1. A [FUCKING BIG hammer] (http://www.amazon.com/Heavy-Duty-Tenderizer-Mallet-Double-sided-Commercial-Grade/dp/B000YDBZCA). Use a hammer to beat your meat. This breaks down the muscle fibers.
     
     
• 2. Do what I do and use one of [these] (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Standard-oven-roasting-bags-PK/dp/B003JCT7Q4) and put your meat into it with 1 cup of water. The water "boils" the meat and keeps it moist and in an hour your food is done. The added bonus is that with the addition of a few ingredients you can turn the water into the tastiest, most nutritious gravy you will ever have tried!
     
     Try this recipe. it's a bit hard to follow so bear with me...
     
     Take 1 pinch salt, 1 pinch pepper, 1 cup of water, chilli to taste, coarse chopped onion, sweetcorn, peas, carrot, 1 diced spud, garlic and a SLAB of beef.
     
     
• Step 1: place all the ingredients into the bag and tie loosely with the tie.
  
• step 2: place in the oven at 200^o for 80 minutes.
  
• step 3: after removing from the oven drain the liquid into a gravy jug and add gravy powder... Stir that shit up!
  
• Step 4 place the rest of the bags contents on a plate and cover with the products of step 3.
  

I have the MC-CG902. Mine wasn't $1100 either, I paid $189.

I live in a large-ish studio apartment that's 80% carpet. Is this panasonic overkill? Should I go with a Eureka Mighty Mite?

I am enjoying my Thursday! :)

Also, happy cake day!! Woowoo!!

Purse - just love it!

My Dyson just died, and after reading your AMAs I'm probably not going to get another.

I have a lot of hardwood on the 1st floor and all carpet on the stairs/second floor. I know you've recommended Panasonic canister vacs in the past, what do you think about this one? :

http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-MC-CG917-OptiFlow-Canister-Cleaner/dp/B005JTHQXQ/

I'd like to stay under $300. Thanks for your great AMAs!