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⚡ Top picks for your Vacmaster VDBS / VHBS (5–6 gal)
Stock checked on October 5, 2026

Vacmaster VDBS / VHBS (5–6 gal) bags in stock
Vacmaster 5-6 Gallon High Efficiency Dust Bag, 3 Count (Pack of 1), VHBS
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Vacuums compatible with the Vacmaster VDBS / VHBS (5–6 gal) bag
Vacmaster · 1 models
Equivalent part numbers
These part numbers all refer to the same bag. If a compatible pack lists any of them, it fits your vacuum:
- VDBS
- VHBS
How to change the bag on the Vacmaster VDBS / VHBS (5–6 gal)
- Unplug the vac and release the latches to lift off the motor head.
- Remove the used bag by pulling its collar off the inner intake port and throw it away sealed.
- Push the new bag's collar onto the tank's intake port until it's secure.
- Spread the bag across the bottom of the tank and reattach the motor head.
- For picking up liquids, always remove the bag (and on many models the paper filter too).
How often should you change the bag?
It depends on what you pick up. Fine construction dust (drywall, cement, sanding) clogs it in one or two sessions; cleaning out the garage or car it can last months. The clear sign is a loss of suction.
Frequently asked questions
What bag does the Vacmaster 5–6 Gallon take?
The Vacmaster 5–6 Gallon uses Vacmaster VDBS / VHBS (5–6 gal) bags. The genuine part number is VDBS (also listed as VHBS). Compatible bags that list that part number or the model in the title also fit.
Do compatible bags work in the Vacmaster VDBS / VHBS (5–6 gal)?
Yes. Good-quality compatible bags have the same cardboard collar and are usually multi-layer microfiber, which filters as well as or better than the original paper. Pick packs with lots of reviews that list part number VDBS.
How often should you change the bag on the Vacmaster VDBS / VHBS (5–6 gal)?
It depends on what you pick up. Fine construction dust (drywall, cement, sanding) clogs it in one or two sessions; cleaning out the garage or car it can last months. The clear sign is a loss of suction.