by Craig Blake
There aren't many household appliances with as much variety as upright vacuums. If the volume of advertisements featuring new innovations for upright vacuums is any indication, people care about their vacuum cleaners. Keeping carpets clean is a hot topic, and upright vacuums are leading the charge. Unlike canister vacuums, upright vacuums include the canister on the frame of the vacuum itself to save on space and increase maneuverability. It is no wonder why upright vacuums are by far the most popular vacuum cleaner on the market. Here are a few quick facts about upright vacuums.
A carpet's best friend: Upright vacuums are the best vacuum cleaners for carpets, as they can easily maneuver over long expanses of carpeted floor. Upright vacuums are constantly adding features to give them more maneuverability around a room, a plus if you have a lot of furniture in your rooms. On the other hand, if you are trying to clean your car or flights of stairs, canister vacuums might be better.
To bag or not to bag: In the past, all upright vacuum cleaners came with removable and replaceable bags that stored all the dirt being collected. Since then, the bagless vacuum has become more popular. In these upright vacuums, the canister itself is removable so you can dump out the contents. Although you do have to occasionally clean the canister's interior, you can save on buying and throwing away vacuum bags.
All that glitters: An expensive vacuum doesn't necessarily make the best vacuum. Upright vacuums come in many different price ranges, and some of the cheaper models perform just as well as the high-priced vacuums. When you are selecting an upright vacuum, remember that price isn't the ultimate indicator of value. Make sure to check upright vacuums for overall features and don't judge them solely on how much they cost.
It's not magic: The operation behind vacuum cleaners is actually pretty simple. The fan inside the vacuum blows air through the exhaust port, leaving fewer air particles behind the fan than are in front of it. This causes the air particles behind to rush into the open space and subsequently be pushed through the fan to repeat the process.
