upright vs. canister vacuums?
Question: witch one is better? i have always had uprights, but am considering a canister after going through 3 uprights in as many years, they have always been in the $200 range, im tired of spending that much money every year, i would like one to last at least 5 yeas
Answer: I dislike upright vacuums with a passion.
Canister vacums are easy to move around, have better balance upon stairs and will collect more dirt than an upright.
You probably wondering how come a guy knows this type of thing.
I remodel homes for a living,

A new vacuum could cost up to $1000, so Consumer Reports shows which vacuums get the job done for the right price. Consumer Reports tested upright, canister, bagged and bagless vacuums ranging in price from $50 to $1500. First, vacuums faced their ...
By Jayne O'Donnell If you're considering a vacuum as a gift for your house or spouse, here are tips from Consumer Reports home editor Bob Markovich. •Decide whether you want an upright or a canister model. Uprights are still tops overall at cleaning, ...







