Types of Vacuum Cleaner
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Upright Vacuum CleanersUpright vacuum cleaners are best used in the following ways:
The traditional style of vacuum cleaner, the upright vacuum cleaner, remains as popular as ever, and models now incorporate many new features, making them more versatile. Unlike cylinder vacuum cleaners, upright vacuum cleaners are housed in an ‘all in one’ unit, and are pushed with handles that are conveniently at waist height. Large areas can be cleaned effortlessly, without having to worry about dragging the vacuum cleaner behind you. Today’s upright vacuum cleaners from leading brands offer a huge range of additional features, including stretch hoses for stairs and upholstery, and on-board tools for cleaning corners and hard to reach areas. Upright vacuum cleaners also often use rotating mechanical beaters, or brushes, to help shift the dust being vacuumed up, giving them another advantage when compared to cylinder vacuum cleaners. Upright vacuum cleaners deliver improved suction power – especially useful for homes with pets - and are easy and compact to store when not in use. However, they are often heavier to move around than most cylinder vacuum cleaners, although there are exceptions. Brands that have a good range of upright vacuum cleaners include: Further InformationIf you are interested in buying an upright vacuum cleaner online, visit our Where to Buy section, which includes details about some of the leading suppliers and their policies on postage and packing, delivery, returns and refunds. You can find out more about some of the different brands and models of vacuum cleaner available in our Brands and Top Models sections. For hints and tips on what to look for when choosing a vacuum cleaner, visit our How to Choose page. To find out about some of the different accessories that you can get to go with your new vacuum cleaner, visit our Accessories section. |