While seemingly unimportant, choosing a vacuum cleaner is actually very necessary. Some vacuums can be quite expensive. Even when you purchase a brand that is less expensive, you will want to make sure that you get a good deal for your money. One of the best ways to do this is through doing your research first. Make sure that you do not fall into the trap of rushing to your local store and buying the cheapest upright vacuum that you find. Instead, figure out what you really want and need from an upright vacuum. After that, take a few minutes to figure out what brand and model meets those needs for you. That is the one that you should purchase. If a person does not do this it is possible that he or she will end up with an unwise choice of vacuum and be unhappy with it. If they would have taken the time to figure out some basic needs and looked at information on models and brands they could have avoided that problem and gotten the right thing the first time.

The first thing to address when you do this is to look carefully around your own home. What all do you want the new upright vacuum to clean? If it is not just the carpet on your floor, do you have draperies, upholstery, and area rugs as well? If you need other items cleaned besides the wall to wall carpet, or if you have hard floors instead, you might want to consider a canister vacuum, as it will meet your needs much better for other items. An upright vacuum is easily the best choice for wall to wall carpet. This is due to the fact that the suction power it has to offer is strong enough to pull the large majority of dirt and hair and debris from the carpet fibers. Because a canister vacuum cleaner is designed with lower suction power, it is not good for carpeting but ideal for upholstery, draperies, and hard floors. Once you know that you need an upright vacuum and not another type of cleaning machine, you have to decide which model and brand to buy.

There are models which cost thousands and are bought through home demonstration, and there are cheap brands at local retailers starting around fifty dollars, so there are many different options. Some people do buy vacuums that are very expensive, but most people stick with the less expensive brands that they can get at their local chain retailer. However, there are still options to pick from. You should consider how much the vacuum gets used, whether there are children or pets in the house, and how large of an area you will be vacuuming. Not being able to use a heavier vacuum because of disabilities or other problems, or having a multi-level home, is also an issue. Many companies make lighter models that can more easily be carried up stairs or used by people who are elderly, ill, or infirm. If you take some time to think about the upright vacuum you will be purchasing you will likely be much happier in the end.