One thing to note - I have managed to locate vacuum bags for some pretty old and obscure models of vacuums online. You might try someplace like https://www.gottahavebags.com/Default.aspx , even if it is just to get enough bags to keep you going till you can get a new vacuum. From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Cheryl Branyan Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 3:23 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [MUSEUM-L] Vacuuming Stairs in Historic House Hello Museum L. We've been using an over-the-shoulder style backpack vacuum to clean the stairs in our historic house. We can no longer locate bags for this particular model and are looking into a replacement. What's your favorite vacuum style or method to vacuum stairs in an historic interior? Thanks. Cheryl Munyer ________________________________ To unsubscribe from the MUSEUM-L list, click the following link: http://home.ease.lsoft.com/scripts/wa.exe?SUBED1=MUSEUM-L&A=1 ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).