This will be a rather short post, but I want to cover a pretty important topic – deciding what type of vacuum to buy! You’ll notice when you walk into our store that our vacuums are divided by uprights and canisters, rather than brands. This is because these two types of vacuums are used for different applications.
Upright Vacuums
Upright vacuums are vacuums that you push in front of you. These are more common than canister machines, and you’ll see this style at most commercial businesses.
Pros
- Can be the most simple machines
- Typically less expensive
- Bagged or bagless models
- Less components to keep track of
- Come in lightweight, compact models
Cons
- Have to push weight of entire machine in front of you
- Usually only a few attachment options
- More prone to clogging
- Most are not meant for bare floors
- Most require user to wrap cord up
Canister Vacuums
Canister vacuums are frequently confused with bagless vacuums. Canister vacuums are machines that you pull behind you – the floor tool and handle are the only parts you push in front of you.
Pros
- Most effective vacuum for bare floors
- Easy to replace individual parts
- Dozens of attachment options
- Less tiring (less weight to constantly push)
- Come in lightweight, compact models
Cons
- More expensive than uprights
- Some find dragging the canister to be awkward
- Only a few bagless options
- Bags sometimes more expensive
- Larger machines can be difficult to store in small spaces
Final Considerations
Ultimately, what you decide to use comes down to personal preference. There are exceptions to most “pros” and “cons” when it comes to vacuum cleaners. This is why we keep all our machines out on display – so you can get a feel for what each machine sounds and feels like.
Due to the holiday, there will be no post next Friday, November 24th. We will also have special holiday hours, which are as follows:
Wednesday, November 22nd: 9AM to 3PM
Thursday, November 23rd (Thanksgiving): CLOSED
Friday, November 24th: 9AM to 3PM
We will return to regular store hours on Saturday.
Sarah