How Canister Vacuum Cleaners Differ From Upright Models

Upright vacuum cleaners have become popular in recent years, but canister vacuum cleaners remain well-liked and have many advantages.  There used to be a clear distinction in the past between choosing the type of model vacuum cleaner.   An upright vacuum cleaner was chosen to work on carpets and a canister vacuum cleaner was best suited for hard surfaces like tiles or laminate flooring.  However this is no longer the case as manufactures try to ensure that both upright and canister vacuum cleaners work well on all types of floor surfaces.

The Benefits of Canister Vacuum Cleaners:

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   Canister vacuum cleaners can be more expensive than upright vacuum cleaners, but canister vacuums tend to be much quieter machines.

·        Canister vacuum cleaners are powerful and have a higher suction than upright vacuum cleaners.

·        Canister vacuum cleaners usually come better equipped than upright vacuum cleaners with a large variety of vacuum cleaner accessories and tools.  They often have various hose lengths making it easier to adapt to cleaning e.g. curtains.  Their wide range of vacuum cleaner accessories means they are great for cleaning stairs and other hard to reach areas.

·     Canister vacuum cleaners are effective at preventing dirt and dust from scattering, which can often be an issue with upright vacuum cleaners.

·       Some canister vacuum cleaners use a HEPA filtration making it extremely efficient, removing almost all airborne particles from the immediate environment.  This has the added benefit of helping families that suffer with allergies or dust pollution. 

·     Speak with a specialist dealer about other benefits of canister vacuum cleaners or advice on specific models.

Types of Canister Vacuum Cleaners

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   Typical canister vacuum cleaners have the motor and bag located in a separate unit, often attached to the wheels, whilst the hose connects the head to the cylinder.

·     Canister models are also available as a wet and dry vacuum cleaner.  These can collect liquid spillages in addition to the usual dry debris.  These models are often favoured as industrial floor cleaners.

·    Backpack canister vacuums are also favoured as industrial hoovers as they can be worn by professional cleaners and allow for cleaning whilst travelling around.

Considerations

It is no longer necessary to choose your type of vacuum cleaner according to your flooring as manufacturers have designed models to adapt to clean all floor types.  It is now more important, when choosing a canister vacuum cleaner to consider your budget, size of area to be cleaned, along with the size and weight of machine you need as well and the number and type of vacuum cleaner accessories you require.  For more help contact a reputable dealer who can give you specific advice.