bagless is better:)  

Yes, it happened to me too many times. Needing a new bag and then realize I didn't have more grrrr :)
I also have 2 cats and one dog, plus two kids that mess up as much as the pets LOL

That's what I like about it, just dump it and not worry about bags:)
I also works really well picking up all the pet hair. And the best part of it it's that it's lightweight. I hate those really heavy ones:)
How's your week going so far?
Hugs

Oh, lightweight, yes Arkaf..a big deal now that I dont want to pick up heavy things anymore LOL
Eh, week is going stupendous as a matter of fact Arkaf, thank you very much for asking dear one..I met a really fabulous medical person who is now going to be able to put some things right for me, after many years of waiting...joy joy oh happy day! Bless you and how are you my Dear?

Yep, twin dear:)
I used o spend so much on bags, because tazz - our dog - has a skin condition and looses a lot of hair.
I hated when I thought I still had one bag and then when I needed it most, I would realize I didn't have any. THis won't happen again LOL

I never used to buy brands I didn't recognize before, but lately I have been adventurous and so far I have been lucky LOL

You guys make your own filters? Do tell... please drannhh
Weight was also an issue with me, that's why I enjoyed this one, really light but powerful.
I really like the concept of yours. The water really helps with the dust and dirt that they seem to release into the air. By the time I need to replace this one I think I will be looking into that one before any other.
P.S. By the way I have found a link for that blue magic mop thingy I will post it under my other answer on that discussion:)

Hah, looks like another article that needs to be written. Not every kind of filter can be replicated at home, but those that can we do. Sometimes we cut up inexpensive furnace filters--for example at our summer home the owners association mandates that their service guys be allowed to come out and change the cheap icky filters that came with the cheap icky central air system, but we replaced all that and have electrostatic filters, which we hose down ourselves periodically and there is no other maintenance. So every year the guy comes out, scratches his head and wonders what he is supposed to do with the filters. I say, just leave them, we'll dispose of them later. He is so happy and then I cut the filter medium up to use in the vacs. Some of them require a cutout of breathable fabric too, and for that we usually use up one of hubby's old t-shirts.

Thanks for the link. Now I am sure I have one of those somewhere that we haven't opened up yet. Gotta find it!

I am actually the opposite. I hate the weight of the upright ones. That's why I always look for a canister one and always the lighter ones:)
I know what you mean about the poof of dust when we're emptying. I solve that by putting the container with the dirt inside a plastic bag even before opening it, I close the bag and only them open. There is still a small bit when I take the canister back but much less than if I didn't do it like that.
THe right tools always make the work easier isn't it? I confess I'm not a model housekeeper - which irritates my mom to no end , portuguese people are supposed to be always cleaning LOL - but when I find things that actually help make things easier then I'm ok .

Yes the right tools always help out! Good idea bout the plastic bag. Problem is that I can't always afford the right tools so I have to create my own! I will keep that plastic bag idea "handy". This new one I got, the bag just pulls off, the dirt is down in the bottom of the bag! Quick and easy. Yeah, I know what you mean about housecleaning - I set days to do certain things and never in between do we meet! Dust, you are scheduled for Thursdays - don't bother me until then!

I used to avoid brands that weren't familiar, because of the same idea that they might not be as good or last as long etc.
But lately I have been trying some and so far I have to say that it has been a very positive experience.And one that has saved me money.

I dont' have a problem with off brands, other than finding replacement parts! That just gets our of hand!

That's exactly it:) So many times I run out of bags at the worst possible time grrrr

I buy (hopefullY a years worth of bags at one time. OR at least as many as I can afford at the moment in the budget. That way I dont have to think about them all year. Bagless is nice tho... maybe next time!

I just heard about the water vacs from drannhh a few posts above, but the idea is interesting. However I don't have carpets so it probably won't do me as much good as it does for someone that has them.
I think I got lucky with the replacement filters. Both because they do carry them regularly and also because if they didn't I could use he Eureka ones.