I have a big bulky hoover and the bags for it are expensive as heck they cost around $7 for 3 allergen filter bags, down to my last paper filter bag, and just really don't feel like having to spend money on something that is tossed out in the garbage. I took measurements of the filled bag today & I think this week I will set to work on making my own set of cloth reusable bags, much cheaper and adding less to the landfills is always a plus.
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1|1|That is a great idea...|sunriver|lithiasalt@cheerful.com|17:33:40|11/14/2009|
I never even thought of that. How would you clean them out? Just dump them and maybe rinse and dry? That is interesting.
I lucked out at a rummage sale awhile ago and got a huge box of about 40 vacuum bags (for a whole $1), so I am set for a long time. But I am intrigued at the idea of a recycled one...
:0) 2|1|That is a fantastic idea Linda :)|RebekkaVA|queen_vulture@msn.com|17:36:45|11/14/2009|
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3|2|thanks ladies!! Here's my thoughts on this..|HONEY11|HONEY1@AMERITECH.NET|17:51:19|11/14/2009|
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I would design it like the paper filter bags. On the paper ones I noticed on the top of the bags they roll the paper down and then glue, so what I would do on the top of my cloth bag is make mine roll down also, but fasten it closed using a strip of touch tape(high grade of velcro like clothing manufactures use very durable)to run across the top of bag..then when the bag is filled just open the top of bag, empty in the outside garbage can, and can throw it in the wash or just rinse it out and hang dry it. And the hole in the filter bag that attaches to the tube, I will add elastic around it so it will fit on snug and won't come off.I also have another idea of how to hold bag on tube, but gotta see how that idea works. Once I get these made up, will post it on my blog with pic's..
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4|3|What kind of material would you use, Linda? This is a super idea! :) The material would have to be dense enough to keep the dust from coming back out, but not so dense as to disturb the air flow....and durable to wash....I can't think of anything but muslin! LOL|saint6811|waylan@comcast.net|19:12:53|11/14/2009|
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5|4|I was thinking on the lines of muslin also, but don't have any of that fabric on hand...yes, need it to be breathable, but contain the dust..|HONEY11|HONEY1@AMERITECH.NET|19:24:31|11/14/2009|
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Posted on Nov-14-09 at 07:24 PM (Eastern) by 76.217.60.42
was thinking of using gortex which is a nylon breathable fabric, has a slick coated side(waterproof)so easy to wash clean, dust will just slide off when rinsed. Gortex is kinds expensive though $8 and up a yard and can only buy on line so not sure on using that. I was thinking of using a thick flannel cotton, and see how that works. I remember my grandma having a vacuum that we had to remove the outer cloth bag off the machine and dump as it didn't have a filter bag, fabric was like a heavy curtain material so that would probably work well also if I could find some at the resale shop cheap,
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6|5|Ah, Gortex, that would be good too....it would be worth the $8 a yard though, that bag should last for years! LOL I remember those old vacuums too, the upholstery/tapestry type material on the bags that you unhooked to dump out...|saint6811|waylan@comcast.net|19:27:14|11/14/2009|
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7|6|lol!! yeah the bag should last for years, I made a pattern today might be able to get 3 bags out of a yard of gortex...so now that I think about it not bad for the price.|HONEY11|HONEY1@AMERITECH.NET|19:32:28|11/14/2009|
thank-you Joy for pointing that out, it would be worth it..I gotta finish Bekka's tote and then I can play this coming week when I have that finished and work on this next project. 8|7|again, Linda .. you can invent .. and think of many useful / cool ideas... I get so tickled at ya... that you just get these ideas and make them happen!!! |car_mont|car_mont@hotmail.com|08:58:22|11/15/2009|
PLEASE INCLUDE - USER NAME AND YOUR OFFER if we are in a trade. 9|8|Thats a great idea Linda!|spilleliz|spilleliz@gmail.com|10:37:01|11/15/2009|
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10|9|omg! I made one it works perfect!! Carol my brain is always going...even when I sleep, new ideas & inventions come to me...|HONEY11|HONEY1@AMERITECH.NET|20:07:08|11/15/2009|
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I suffer from insomnia so I am always up till the wee hours of the morning and always working on a project, crazy sleeping hours. I stayed up till 6 this morning and got my first cloth vacuum bag completed, it stays on the hose nice and tight and easy to dump the dust out and since the nylon bag is a thin durable material it dries fast when washed or rinsed out...Vacuumed the whole house today with it, and took pictures, it will post it on my blog tomorrow. Woo-hoo!!!The best part, it keeps the dust contained in the bag! Bf & Robert are use to me always coming up with something..lol! They think this great I came up with this as no more spending money on the bags. They were shocked when I said I have been pondering it for a year, as I usually dive in right away on making something when an idea pops in my head.
** I went with using Gortex~ which is a thin material, but very durable(they use it for outdoor clothing)light but also waterproof & breathable. Then I sewed a zipper in the front so the bag can be emptied out.
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11|10|my hub says "smart woman" hes says u should get a |couponsnsamples|cpsnsamples@aol.com|20:54:35|11/15/2009|
patent on that and sell them! 12|11|aww, tell your hubby I said thank~you! told ray this is my million dollar idea..lol!!|HONEY11|HONEY1@AMERITECH.NET|22:13:48|11/15/2009|
Posted on Nov-15-09 at 10:13 PM (Eastern) by 76.217.60.42
I don't know if any company's make a cloth bag, never seen one and don't know how well these would sell. we live in disposable world where some people like throwing stuff out and not having to do a little work to reuse items. Perhaps these would go over well on a site that promotes living green and being eco-friendly though.I am thinking about a patent, but they are expensive...am thinking about contacting the manufactures of hoover bags and see what they have to say.
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13|12|Linda,,,,I wouldn't contact Hoover without getting a patent first...sounds like a great idea...and you wouldn't want Hoover taking the credit for it|kellysp6637|frugalk76@aol.com|22:17:32|11/15/2009|
, you know what I mean? It does sound like a fabulous idea! 14|13|thanx Kelly! I did a search right now, and they do sell cloth vacuum bags on amazon, saw some for the kenmore vacuum...|HONEY11|HONEY1@AMERITECH.NET|22:20:48|11/15/2009|
Posted on Nov-15-09 at 10:20 PM (Eastern) by 76.217.60.42
Doesn't tell or show how you empty them though.
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15|14|just found one for hoover~ 1) cloth bag is $36.95!! wow that's a lot!!|HONEY11|HONEY1@AMERITECH.NET|22:26:34|11/15/2009|
Posted on Nov-15-09 at 10:26 PM (Eastern) by 76.217.60.42
Here's the site where I found it, kinda looks like mine(the shape), but mine is prettier..lol!
http://www.totalvac.com/accessory/parts/43667010.html
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16|15|Wow! That is expensive but I guess in the long run, it would be a savings instead of keep buying them. I bet yours are much nicer :)|RebekkaVA|queen_vulture@msn.com|22:41:27|11/15/2009|
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17|16|thank-bekka!{{blushing}} shoot maybe I can sell mine for $20 a pop?hmmm..something to ponder..|HONEY11|HONEY1@AMERITECH.NET|22:47:35|11/15/2009|
Posted on Nov-15-09 at 10:47 PM (Eastern) by 76.217.60.42
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18|17|I think you should seriously think about selling them girlie, you are so talented, I believe there is nothing you can't accomplish (((HUGS)))~*~|RebekkaVA|queen_vulture@msn.com|22:52:07|11/15/2009|
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19|18|Pictures of my completed vacuum bag are on my blog!!|HONEY11|HONEY1@AMERITECH.NET|19:52:37|11/18/2009|
Posted on Nov-18-09 at 07:52 PM (Eastern) by 76.217.60.42
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20|19|That's awesome, Linda!! The pics and tutorial explain it all so simply :)|saint6811|waylan@comcast.net|20:32:52|11/18/2009|
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You cannot help people permanently by doing for them, what they could and should do for themselves.
~Abraham Lincoln
21|1|wow...you do some awesome work....|blessedx5|I_am_blessedx5@yahoo.com|20:57:08|11/18/2009|
! 22|2|You have such talent! Yes get a patent for sure|spilleliz|spilleliz@gmail.com|07:52:20|11/19/2009|
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