Choosing a vacuum cleaner
 

I've seen so many questions about vacuums, so I thought I'd share these links from Consumer Reports about satisfaction rates:

http://article.images.consumerreport...ume-Chart-0617

http://www.consumerreports.org/vacuu...if-they-break/

I personally love my canister vacuum. I worked as a housecleaner formerly and this particular one is my favorite for many reasons.

Ease of use
Efficiency
Lightweight
Does a great job
Small to store
Gets under couches and beds
Has a hose attachment that's quick to use

The Clean Team -canister vacuum

Originally Posted by trix23:
I personally love my canister vacuum. I worked as a housecleaner formerly and this particular one is my favorite for many reasons.

Ease of use
Efficiency
Lightweight
Does a great job
Small to store
Gets under couches and beds
Has a hose attachment that's quick to use

The Clean Team -canister vacuum

It seems that canisters are always the top performers in tests. I have thought of getting one many times, but most are not bagless (I know that the vacs with bags are better, but I LOVE not using bags!). I haven't used a canister for 30 years, but I remember how convenient they were!

I pick a vacuum based on its use. I don't mind if it has a bag or not but the canister vacuum bags last me many months and I sometimes vacuum my covered porch (leaves n dirt)