Picking the right Vacuum for you

You have many options when it comes to vacuum cleaners, but one of the biggest choices is to decide whether to get an upright vacuum cleaner or a canister vacuum. An upright vacuum has everything together in one chassis, including the suction head and motor. It stands upright and is pushed in front of you as you clean. With a canister vacuum, you only hold a hose and nozzle, which is attached to a canister with wheels that has the motor of the machine and holds the dirt. Each style has its advantages and disadvantages.
Canister vacuums allow you to reach in hard to get areas better than an upright machine. For instance, if you have to reach underneath a low table, that might be impossible with an upright. It saves you the effort of having to move these large items in order to clean.
Canister vacuums are also great for stairs. It is very difficult to heft an upright over each stair to individually clean. Canister vacuums have the advantage of generally being more compact and lighter than upright vacuums. The part you handle – the hose and head – is extremely light, which makes it very convenient for people although it can be difficult to lug the machine behind them. Also, it is easier to store because of its smaller size.
Some people find the upright vacuums more convenient. They do not like to haul a canister behind them. Also, canister vacuums often require different heads depending on the surface you clean, which can be very inconvenient. Upright machines let you switch between them usually by just changing a switch.
Upright vacuums are generally cheaper than similar canister vacuums, which is a significant benefit for most. It is very convenient that you can just take it out, vacuum what you need and store it away. Also, a lot of upright vacuums now come with long hoses that give you the same advantages of a canister vacuum without the cost.
Some people just like the way upright models move. You do not need to bend down. Also, the bag may be more spacious than a canister and will reduce the amount of times you need to change it.
There is no set rule that either a canister vacuum or an upright vacuum is the best; essentially it is a matter of weighing the pros and cons of each and deciding what is best for your personal circumstances. Evaluate all of the advantages above, and peruse your actual options at the store when making your selection.