One of the most common questions we are asked at our Vacuum Store is "should I get an upright or a canister vacuum cleaner?" or "which one cleans better an upright or canister vacuum cleaner?" The second question is easy to answer. They both clean pretty much the same. Depending on which make and models you are comparing, either one will get out the same amount of dirt.
The first question is not quite as easy to answer. It really is a matter of preference. The difference between Upright and Canister vacuum really depends on how you want to use your vacuum cleaner, what are your cleaning habits, what is your house like or what are you looking to clean with your vacuum.
Some people use the vacuum cleaner just for the carpet and flooring and usually an upright vacuum will work okay for that individual.
Others use the vacuum as a tool to clean the entire home. In addition to the flooring (carpets, hardwoods, tile etc..), they use the vacuum for cleaning above the floor also. A canister is a better choice for this kind of cleaning. It is easier to to use a canister vacuum for cleaning the stairs, cleaning the furniture, dusting the walls, cleaning the car ect..
There are a lot of real good vacuum cleaners available today. There actually has never been a better time than right now to purchase a new vacum cleaner.
The best vacuum cleaners are available at your local vacuum store. To be sure you're getting the right vacuum cleaner for your individual needs, you need to visit your local vacuum store. The vacuum store is the ONLY place to shop for a vacuum.