Dust and dirt is in the air around us and it is not possible to avoid it, dust settles on all surfaces, however one of the worst places for the collection of dust is the carpet. The carpet is also the worst place for the collection of dirt, dirt is trodden into the carpet from our feet and shoes, it also collects the dead skin particles that we naturally shed. Many homes also have a pet which will bring in dirt with it and will also shed hair onto the carpets.

Cleaning carpets can be hard work, there are many ways you can choose to clean your carpet such as sweeping it, rugs can be taken outside to be beaten however this is hard work and not a fun task with dirt and dust being released into the air around you. The easiest way to clean your carpets is with the vacuum cleaner; this is also the quickest way to clean your carpet and is a labour saving device.

In your domestic vacuum cleaner you will find vacuum cleaner bags which are also known as dust bags. These bags are in the vacuum cleaner to gather all the dust and dirt which is collected through the use of the vacuum cleaner, once full the bag is easily removed and disposed of. Vacuum bags are made from a number of different materials with the most popular being paper or a cloth type of materials. Paper bags are the most convenient to use within the vacuum because once full they can just be put into the bin and replaced with a new bag. Cloth bags are the most effective because once full they can be emptied into a bin and the bag is then washed and reused, this is inconvenient when the bag fills halfway through your vacuuming and is time consuming having to wash it before you can use it again. The recommended vacuum bag is the paper bag because they are quick and easy to replace allowing you to continue with your vacuuming.

The vacuum bag is designed to allow some air to escape through tiny holes in the bag, this is essential for the vacuum to work correctly, however because of these holes in the bag some extra fine dust particles will escape. Most vacuum cleaners have extra filters for when this occurs, the filters are designed to capture the particles which the dust bag lets through. The filters in your vacuum will need cleaning periodically and will eventually need replacing.

To make your vacuum cleaner more efficient you will need to regularly clean the filters of your vacuum cleaner and replace the dust bags when they begin to get full, doing this will make your vacuum cleaner more efficient. Your carpets will be much cleaner when your vacuum cleaner is operating much more efficiently.

Many vacuum cleaners have a brush fitted underneath which helps to remove the dust and dirt particles from the carpet. This brush is known as an agitator and works by revolving at high speeds and flicking debris up into the vacuum cleaner. The brush is attached to a motor by a rubber belt, this belt is known as a agitator belt and over time the belt will stretch and break, meaning that it will need replacing periodically.

Getting hold of the parts that you need for your vacuum cleaner is very easy the manufacturer of your vacuum will also make the dust bags, filters and belts which are needed. You will also find that there are many companies which make the same parts you need but at a lower cost because they are not the official parts recommended by the manufacturer of your vacuum cleaner.