How often do you change bags on average? I have 2 Golden Retrievers.
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I'm not sure - sorry. We have a lab that sheds heavily, more so than most dogs as he has a skin issue and I don't change them that regularly but we vacuum all the time.
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I have to change them about every 2 weeks. One of of my dogs is a husky mix and the other is a lab. I also have 3 kids.
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My white lab sheds profusely. So far, I haven't changed bags more than once per month. I also try to pick up the "snow drift hairballs" before I vacuum. I am still amazed at the engineering and forethought given to this product by the manufacturer. I am still very glad i bought it and would do so again. On a side note, our entire living area is either hardwood or Italian ceramic tiles. Only the bedrooms contain carpet.
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I buy the filtrete brand of bags- much better and far cheaper than the Miele brand of bags. I love the S8380 and I still use my 17 year old red star when needed. As for how often do I change the bag- hard to say- when needed. It doesn't seem excessive.
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I have used these bags in the past from a local Oreck dealer and they look the same and came in the same bag. After vacuuming with regular bags two or three times I would begin to smell dust. I don't have that problem with these bags. The one I have on right now has been in use 5 months. I write on the bag when installed and when to replace them. I vacuum the entire house twice a week. CBarber
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A lot! I know...not real helpful, but there are way more than the bags you buy at a pet store. We've been very happy with them and, of course, the dogs love them!
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Hi Pam - Yes - I have two goldens both with very long hair and it's picking it up great. The ONLY negative I have run into at all is that the tube that goes into the canister is about the size of a silver dollar (kind of smallish) and though it's super light weight and manueverable (which kind of outweighs that for me) we have had to unclog it a bit more than the normal one when I picked up a small piece of a dog toy or something like that which clogged the tube. We've had to unclog it twice in the last 2 weeks so that's unusual for me compared to my older Dyson (which I sold on Craiglist so I hope this works it way through!!) But function-wise as far as picking up hair it does an excellent job!! Hi Pam - Yes - I have two goldens both with very long hair and it's picking it up great. The ONLY negative I have run into at all is that the tube that goes into the canister is about the size of a silver dollar (kind of smallish) and though it's super light weight and manueverable (which kind of outweighs that for me) we have had to unclog it a bit more than the normal one when I picked up a small piece of a dog toy or something like that which clogged the tube. We've had to unclog it twice in the last 2 weeks so that's unusual for me compared to my older Dyson (which I sold on Craiglist... » Read More Hi Pam - Yes - I have two goldens both with very long hair and it's picking it up great. The ONLY negative I have run into at all is that the tube that goes into the canister is about the size of a silver dollar (kind of smallish) and though it's super light weight and manueverable (which kind of outweighs that for me) we have had to unclog it a bit more than the normal one when I picked up a small piece of a dog toy or something like that which clogged the tube. We've had to unclog it twice in the last 2 weeks so that's unusual for me compared to my older Dyson (which I sold on Craiglist so I hope this works it way through!!) But function-wise as far as picking up hair it does an excellent job!! « Show Less
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I have one dog (65 lbs, medium hair) and I vac maybe every two weeks (hardwood and carpet). Since I've had the vac (approx 1 yr) I've replaced the bag two times. I know it's a bother and there is the smell but the selling point of this vac is it's powerful and comparably quite.
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I've been buying the one-pound bag for years, 3 pounds at a time. (I'm wicked addicted.) I keep them frozen, and don't notice any deterioration over a three-month period. About once a week I put enough in a sealed jar to last me about the week.
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I buy the 5lb bag. I have 2 dogs that each get 3 teaspoons apiece once a day on food. I bought my last 5lb bag in September 2013 and just got another because I was running low. Hope that helps!
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I keep food in starge bins in cool place out of sun. My purchases are usually every two weeks for a thirty pound bag. I have a 110pound German Shepherd. There has never been any quality issues even if stored for four weeks in cool place out of sun.
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I had a 45 lbs dog and a 13 lbs dog in the same bag for about a month and a half. They are free fed. If you Don't free feed I would think the bag will last you about 2 months. At least a month. If you supplement dog food with other things it will last even longer. If you purchase a 30 lbs bag I would check it after a month and see how you are doing on supply than go from there.
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Tim, feeding 2 young goldens 2 cups in the am, and 2 cups pm, the 25 lb bag lasts for 3 weeks. but if a cup is 8 oz, and a bag is 25 lbs, then there is 50ish cups, if my math is any good. or was this a math quiz??
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I change when it gets too old, worn and tear. But I would rather change fliters every 6 months to a year. It depends. I have 4 cats and it gets to use a lot. So you know it depends on what your situation is.
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I don't know how many cups are in a 25 lb. bag -- I'm not a mathmatician. But The bag lasts two-three months with two, 22-lb. dogs. The time it lasts is contingent their activity level. In the winter, 3. The other seasons 2 to 2-1/2. Was that helpful for you?
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I use this on just one floor of my house so although the bag isn't huge I don't change that much. Filter needs change every other bag change (I have 2 large dogs).
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I have 4 cats (3 adults and a kitten) and I clean daily. I change the bags out when they get full. It entirely depends on the cats. And with me it varies from once every two days to once every three days. Genie is very easy to use. I LOVE IT!
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Hello, I check my bag after each use. It usually lasts a good long time before it needs replaced. I like to change mine when it gets half full.
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I have the same problem. I have Golden Retrievers. I just keep checking it and cleaning it about every time I sweep and that's often. For as expensive as this sweep was, it should have no problems at all!
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I have two rabbits that share a large litter box, and I change the litterbox at least once a day. You dont need much litter though, as the pellets expand with moisture so one 26lb bag lasts around a month in my case - but I have two 5lb bunnies, not a cat or a dog.