<p>A vacuum cleaner comprises a rigid removable dust receptacle (15) which is rotatable between first and second positions. In the first position, an aperture (22) in the wall of the receptacle (15) registers with a suction source (20) on the body of the cleaner so air is evacuated from between the receptacle and a liner (25), such as a plastic bag, which is fitted inside the receptacle (15) thereby drawing the liner (25) tightly against the wall of the receptacle (15). When no liner (25) is fitted, the receptacle (15) is positioned in the second position so that the suction source (20) is disconnected from the receptacle (15) and the aperture (22) is sealed.</p>
