The inlet to a vacuum cleaner can significantly affect the efficiency of the vacuum cleaners dust collection. Typically the inlet normally comes with a range of tools (brush bar) including Floor Tool, stair tool, Crevice tool and dusting brush. These tools are typically designed to be attached directly to the end of the vacuum hose.

This is simply where all the separated material is deposited. The container only requires to be air tight and easy to remove. With these containers there is some type of filtration integrated similar to the filter bags to avoid any dirt clogging up the vacuum. Some vacuum cleaners still use a paper bag that acted as a filter catching all the dirt.