The type of bagless vacuum cleaner you use in your home or office, is something you have to choose that will best suit your needs as a consumer. There are two types of bagless vacuum cleaners, an upright bagless and a canister bagless. These two types have advantages and disadvantages to choosing one over the other, but both have been in use for years.

Viewed as the most traditional vacuum cleaner, the upright vacuum cleaner is the most common bagless vacuum cleaner. The upright bagless vacuum is one you can walk behind and stands upright. It is so easy to use you can even use with one hand, they have 3-4 wheels attached to the bottom for maneuverability.

An upright vacuum cleaner is typically large in size and can be heavy to move and utilize in small spaces. That vacuum usually comes with a variety of different attachments to use in cleaning a variety of surfaces. If you live in a home with ample storage space an upright vacuum cleaner will clean a large surface area in a short amount of time and you will not need to carry it around with you as you can push it with its wheels.

A canister vacuum cleaner is usually small and compact, shaped like a cylinder, and typically sit low to the ground. The canister bagless vacuum cleaner will have a hose attached and will include a number of different attachments that can be used in different situations to clean different surfaces. A canister vacuum is good for cleaning walls, curtains, ceiling fans, and because of its compact size great for stairs.

Using a canister vacuum cleaner, you have an option of leaving the canister on the floor as you clean but also you may choose to carry the canister with you so you can move more easily. Because of its small size and weight you can store the canister vacuum cleaner in smaller spaces. This is great for homes with little to no storage space.

There are subtle differences between these two bagless vacuums, the upright and canister bagless. With research you will be able to choose the best vacuum for your needs. There are a large variety of sizes, styles, and prices for both the canister bagless and the upright bagless vacuums.