Upright Vacuums

The majority of upright vacuums are now bagless as the bin is much easier to remove and replace than fitting a new bag.

Bagged uprights tend to have a larger capacity, collecting dust and dirt in a bag, which should be disposed of when full and replaced. Some bags seal the dust away for cleaner disposal whilst some bagless uprights use powerful cyclone technology to remove bacteria and allergens from the airflow and trap dirt in a chamber. These models are better for asthmas and allergy sufferers. Bagless uprights are cost effective and kinder to the environment, as you don't have to replace bags which reduce the suction power as the bag fills.

Pet hair can not only be difficult to remove from your carpets and other areas around your house but also leave odours. Some uprights are Pet models, which are specially designed to lift hair and fluff from surfaces. These use a combination of high speed brush bars, which pull pet hair from carpet pile, and strong suction power.

They can also include accessories which can be used to lift obstinate pet hairs from your upholstery. These are known as mini turbo tools, and feature brushes that help to lift and remove pet hair without damaging your furniture.

Many Upright vacuums are designed to be easy to steer and manoeuvre around the home with specialist technology per manufacturer.

Upright vacuum cleaners weigh between 1 kg to 9.5 kg, so it can be important to consider where you will be using your vacuum cleaner. Heavier vacuum cleaners can be difficult to carry up and down stairs, so it may be important to consider a lighter model if this is a requirement. Uprights are not so well suited to cleaning stairs without using special tools.

The dust capacity of vacuum cleaners is measured in litres (l), ranging between 1 and 4 litres. Larger capacity cleaners can clean more of your home before needing to be emptied, so you don't need to empty the container as often. These are ideal for larger homes with more substantial areas to clean (Or if you just fancy emptying less often!)

But larger capacities can also mean a larger vacuum cleaner. If you prefer a smaller vacuum cleaner, it may be necessary to find a balance between capacity and size that suits your needs.