3M Filtrete Miele FJM Synthetic Vacuum Bag – 5 bags + 2 filters

OKAY, BUT NOT THE SAME I’ve used two of the Filtrete bags now, and have decided to go back to the genuine Miele bags. When I use a Miele bag there is ZERO dust in the bag compartment, yes, ZERO! Using the Filtrete bag there is a very fine layer of dust covering the compartment. It’s not bad, but I bought a Miele Onyx because of it’s incredible filtration, light weight and quietness. By using the Filtrete bags I’ve sacrificed one third of the main buying features for myself.I did a side-by-side comparison…

Less expensive but they don’t work as well and you have to change them long before they’re full. I bought these because of the price and because the last Miele bags I bought had a new closing mechanism. Miele had put a spring loaded closing valve on their bags. The problem is that when the bag is full the flapper is held open and dust comes out as you change the bag. It seemed like a bad design so I decided to try another brand and bought the Filtrete bags. The Filtrete bags has the same sliding sealing mechanism that I remember Miele having. I used the bag for a while and noticed suction…

Disappointing, going back to originals Tried one of these after 15 years using only Miele OEM bags, and am definitely going back to the originals. Pretty disappointed: – for the first time ever, the 2 secondary filters were clogged with dirt after just 1 bag (usually they last for the full 5-bag package, so clearly the main bag isn’t trapping as much dirt/dust). I had to wipe the bag compartment with a damp cloth to get all the excess dirt out. – when it’s full & you remove it, the bag doesn’t self-seal as easily as…