Vacuum bags are used to collect the dirt and debris that a vacuum cleaner picks up. Vacuum cleaner bags should be changed before they reach their maximum capacity to guarantee that the machines continue to perform without losing suction. Wet & Dry vacuum bags are available for operations involving water.
Vacuum bags are constructed of porous paper or fabric that functions as a filtering device. This material allows air to travel through, but dust and particles are trapped within. The harder it is for the air to move through the filtration, the more suction strength is required to push the air through the bags. Vacuum bags come in both disposable and reusable varities.