Abstract: A vacuum cleaner includes a housing, a suction generator carried by the housing, a bag compartment and a bag cage. The bag compartment is defined by a bag compartment wall including an airflow inlet and an airflow outlet. The bag cage is received in the bag compartment. The bag cage defines a bag cavity that hold a filter bag in a position spaced from the bag compartment wall so as to maintain a clear airflow passage.

Abstract: A floor cleaning apparatus includes a nozzle assembly and a canister assembly. A suction generator is carried on the nozzle assembly or the canister assembly. A dirt collection vessel is also carried on the nozzle assembly or the canister assembly. Still further, a first agitator with a first internal drive motor and a second agitator with a second internal drive motor are both carried on the nozzle assembly. Additionally, a method is also provided. The method includes the steps of equipping a floor cleaning apparatus with first and second agitators and independently driving those agitators.