Abstract: An adaptor for a canister type vacuum cleaner incorporating a bin, a vacuum blower having an inlet leading into the interior of the bin and an outlet leading to the atmosphere, this particular type of canister type vacuum cleaner having a side inlet flush with the inner side wall of the bin, the adaptor for permitting the positioning of a disposal bag within the bin, the adaptor being of two piece construction, including a base associated with or secured about the inlet, the base having a throughbore aligned with the inlet, the throughbore being frictionally engaged by a sleeve extending inwardly therefrom, the sleeve inserted into the throughbore with a portion of the disposal bag so as to secure the disposal bag over the inlet, a slit being made in the disposal bag at the inlet.

Abstract: A removable liner for a canister-type vacuum cleaner incorporating a bin, a vacuum blower having an inlet leading to the interior of the bin and an outlet leading to the atmosphere, and a bag within the interior of the bin for collecting trash and other debris to be disposed of along with the bag, with the liner comprising a flexible, coilable sleeve to fit into the bag, of a width to unfurl to expand the bag towards the wall of the bin, and of a rigidity to maintain its unfurled shape and the expansion of the bag against the suction of the vacuum blower.