Vacuum Cleaners | Upright or Cylinder Vacuum Cleaners

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Upright or cylinder vacuum cleaner?

An upright vacuum cleaner has a vertical dustbin. In contrast, a cylinder vacuum cleaner has an almost horizontally positioned dustbin. Unknown to some, these two styles of vacuum cleaners offer both advantages and disadvantages. You should base your overall choice on the area you will be vacuuming and your individual preferences.

Advantages of upright vacuum cleaners

Great performance on carpeted floors
Powerful brushes to help combat pet hair
High dust capacity, reducing the frequency of dust removal
Typically long hose range to enable stairs to be easily vacuumed
Typically larger head to cover more surface area and reduce vacuuming time

Disadvantages of upright vacuum cleaners

Generally heavier, which makes the vacuum cleaner harder to push and lift
Can be more difficult to manoeuvre in space restricted areas
Revolving cleaning head is less suitable for hard floors

Advantages of cylinder vacuum cleaners

Ideal for a smaller house
Smaller and lighter, making them easier to use
Ideal for cleaning hard to reach areas, such as stairs and under furniture
Wide cleaning radius because the suction head is separate
Typically compact for storage
Suitable for cleaning a wide range of surfaces, including carpets, rugs and hard floors