While the company may be better known for its audio products, Panasonic vacuum cleaners have come to command respect. Frequently they finish well in ratings and reviews. Panasonic bagless upright vacuum cleaners include an on-board tool feature they call "Quick Draw" tools because they are conveniently placed in a "holster" on the vac.
The MC-UL671, available in orchid purple, costs around $200, and is one of their newest models. In addition to the Quick Draw tools, it has a feature called AeroSpin Cord-Activated filter cleaning. The vacuum cleaners has an automatic rewind on the 24-foot cord. When you pull the cord out, it spins the filter and cleans it automatically.
The handle of the MC-UL671 is both telescoping and ergonomically designed for your comfort and convenience. It vacuums a 15-inch wide path. The stretch hose and extension wand allow you to reach 15 feet for getting to those dust bunnies in high places. Other tools include a crevice tool, dust brush and an air turbine brush, which is great for stairs and animal hair on upholstery.
The Panasonic MC-UL671 vacuum cleaner is designed to operate quietly. The replacement HEPA filter for this vacuum (and for the one we're about to discuss) is the MC-V199H, which retails for about $10.
For about $50 more, you can choose the bagless MC-UL675. This cleaner features all of the perks of the MC-UL671, plus a lot more. For instance, it has a dirt sensor that finds hidden dirt. It also has a performance indicator built in, which will alert you to a clogged hose, filled dust container, or anything else that might be obstructing the free flow of air through your machine.
Also, the dirt cup of both models is made of a material that is especially anti-static. You've seen how pet hair and dust sometimes sticks to other dust cups because of static cling. This feature eliminates this problem.
Occasionally you will need to replace your vacuum cleaner belt on almost any vacuum. These two Panasonic vacuum cleaners require belt type UB8, which comes in a package of two for about $4. You can read more about specifications and models at http://www.baglessvacuumreview.com
Panasonic also makes a compact bagless canister type vacuum cleaner, called the MC-4620. Like the bigger uprights discussed above, it has a automatic rewind on the 17-foot cord. It also has a carrying handle and is easy to maneuver. Another feature is a blowing setting. You can use the vacuum to blow dust out of hard to reach areas so you can more easily vacuum it up. The MC-4620 retails for about $80.
There are pros and cons to using a bagless vacuum cleaner, whether from Panasonic or some other company. The pros include not having to buy bags, but on the flip side, you usually have a filter that has to be replaced occasionally. In a bagged vacuum, the bag acts as the filter. So the bottom line is, you might wind up spending as much on filters as you would on bags. The environmental impact is less, however, when you don't have paper bags to through away.
