When Choosing an Upright Vacuum Cleaner, Don't Forget to Pay Attention to Features Such as Motor Power, Vacuum Attachments, and Filtration Systems!

Upright vacuum cleaners have been used for over a century and for good reason: when it comes to cleaning carpets, nothing beats the suction of an upright vacuum. See our best upright vacuum cleaners below.

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Sebo 9592AT G2 Essential Upright Vacuum  in Teal/Lt. Gray with 15 Sebo 9592AT G2 Essential Upright Vacuum in Teal/Lt. Gray with 15" Working Width
The SEBO G2 is perfect for pet hair elimination and features a 15" working width. >> More Info
List Price: $845.00
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Sebo 9577AM X4 Upright Vacuum  in Blue/Yellow and Electronic Controls Sebo 9577AM X4 Upright Vacuum in Blue/Yellow and Electronic Controls
The Electronic Control system is the brain of the SEBO X vacuums. >> More Info
List Price: $990.00
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Sebo 9580AM Automatic X5 Upright Vacuum  in White/Gray with 15 Sebo 9580AM Automatic X5 Upright Vacuum in White/Gray with 15" Working Width
The SEBO Automatic X5 offers a large, 15" working width for easy cleaning. >> More Info

List Price: $1055.00
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Sebo 9803AM Felix Premium Upright Vacuum  in Fun with ET-1 Power Head Sebo 9803AM Felix Premium Upright Vacuum in Fun with ET-1 Power Head
The Felix Premium comes with the ET-1 Head, Premium Parquet, crevice nozzle, and upholstery nozzle. >> More Info

List Price: $780.00
Our Price: $599.95
Sebo 9804AM Felix Premium Upright Vacuum  in Classic with ET-1 Head Sebo 9804AM Felix Premium Upright Vacuum in Classic with ET-1 Head
The Felix Premium has the ET-1 Head, Premium Parquet, as well the crevice and upholstery nozzles. >> More Info

List Price: $780.00
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Sebo 9825AM Felix Kombi Upright Vacuum  in Fun with Kombi Nozzle Sebo 9825AM Felix Kombi Upright Vacuum in Fun with Kombi Nozzle
The Felix Kombi Fun includes the Kombi nozzle for hard floors and low pile carpets. >> More Info

List Price: $467.00
Our Price: $359.00
Sebo 9813AM Felix Premium 2 Upright Vacuum  in Ice Blue with ET-2 Power Head Sebo 9813AM Felix Premium 2 Upright Vacuum in Ice Blue with ET-2 Power Head
The Felix Ice Blue 2 has the ET-2 Power Head, crevice nozzle, Premium Parquet, and upholstery nozzle >> More Info

List Price: $845.00
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Sebo 9826AM Felix Kombi Upright Vacuum Cleaner in Classic with Kombi Nozzle Sebo 9826AM Felix Kombi Upright Vacuum Cleaner in Classic with Kombi Nozzle
The Felix Kombi also comes with the Kombi nozzle, crevice nozzle, and upholstery nozzle. >> More Info

List Price: $467.00
Our Price: $359.00
Sebo 9824AM Felix Kombi Upright Vacuum  in Ice Blue with Kombi Nozzle Sebo 9824AM Felix Kombi Upright Vacuum in Ice Blue with Kombi Nozzle
The Felix Kombi in Ice Blue comes with the 11" Kombi nozzle, crevice nozzle, and upholstery nozzle. >> More Info

List Price: $467.93
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Sebo 9587AM Automatic X5 Upright Vacuum  With 15 Inch  Working Width in Blue/Yellow Sebo 9587AM Automatic X5 Upright Vacuum With 15 Inch Working Width in Blue/Yellow
Hospital-grade S-Class filtration system is 99.9% effective up to 0.3 microns. >> More Info

List Price: $1055.00
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Sebo 9559AM X4 Extra Upright Vacuum  in Red With Turbo Brush & Extension Hose Sebo 9559AM X4 Extra Upright Vacuum in Red With Turbo Brush & Extension Hose
The SEBO X4 Extra vacuum also includes the turbo brush and 9-foot extension hose. >> More Info

List Price: $1065.00
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Sebo 9703AM 370 Upright Vacuum  With Electronic Control Panel Sebo 9703AM 370 Upright Vacuum With Electronic Control Panel
The SEBO 9703AM Electronic 370 Vacuum Cleaner has two motors with automatic shut-off protection. >> More Info

List Price: $1055.00
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Sebo 9806AM Felix Premium 1 Upright Vacuum  in Ice Blue 1 with ET-1 Power Head Sebo 9806AM Felix Premium 1 Upright Vacuum in Ice Blue 1 with ET-1 Power Head
The Felix Ice Blue 1 has the crevice nozzle, Premium Parquet, upholstery nozzle, and ET-1 Power Head. >> More Info

List Price: $780.00
Our Price: $599.95
Sebo 9591AT G1 Essential Upright Vacuum  in Teal/Lt. Gray with 12 Inch Working Width Sebo 9591AT G1 Essential Upright Vacuum in Teal/Lt. Gray with 12 Inch Working Width
The SEBO G1 Essential has a 12" working width and is designed for asthma, allergies, and pets. >> More Info

List Price: $780.00
Our Price: $599.95
Sebo 9570AM Automatic X4 Upright Vacuum  in White/Gray with Electronic Controls Sebo 9570AM Automatic X4 Upright Vacuum in White/Gray with Electronic Controls
The SEBO X4 Automatic has electronic controls to make vacuuming a breeze. >> More Info

List Price: $990.00
Our Price: $759.95
Sebo 9807AM Upright Vacuum Cleaner With Easy Brush Change Sebo 9807AM Upright Vacuum Cleaner With Easy Brush Change
The 9807AM SEBO Felix Premium vacuum cleaner has a protective handle bumper. >> More Info

List Price: $780.00
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Bissell 3990 Upright Vacuum Cleaner With HEPA Media Filter Bissell 3990 Upright Vacuum Cleaner With HEPA Media Filter
The Bissell 3990 Total Floor Velocity is the perfect vacuum for bare floor cleaning. >> More Info

List Price: $181.99
Our Price: $139.99
Bissell 5770 Upright Vacuum Cleaner With Microban Antimicrobial Protection Bissell 5770 Upright Vacuum Cleaner With Microban Antimicrobial Protection
The Bissell 5770 Healthy Home allows you to breath easy because it is uniquely built. >> More Info

List Price: $324.99
Our Price: $249.99
Bissell 3950 Upright Vacuum Cleaner With Clean Filter Indicator Bissell 3950 Upright Vacuum Cleaner With Clean Filter Indicator
The Bissell 3950 Velocity Dual Cyclonic Vacuum has superior suction. >> More Info

List Price: $168.99
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Bissell 82G7-1 Upright Vacuum Cleaner With 7 Height Adjustments Bissell 82G7-1 Upright Vacuum Cleaner With 7 Height Adjustments
The Bissell Momentum Cyclonic Upright Vacuum Cleaner has the DirtLifter brush system. >> More Info

List Price: $129.99
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Bissell 3920 Upright Vacuum Cleaner With Pet Hair Lifter Bissell 3920 Upright Vacuum Cleaner With Pet Hair Lifter
The Bissell 3920 Pet Hair Eraser cleans many surfaces in your home. >> More Info

List Price: $194.99
Our Price: $149.99
Bissell 37604 Bagless Vacuum Cleaner With Pet Hair Turbo Brush Bissell 37604 Bagless Vacuum Cleaner With Pet Hair Turbo Brush
The Bissell 37604 Lift-Off Revolution Pet Bagless Vacuum Cleaner has a detachable canister. >> More Info

List Price: $220.99
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Bissell 37603 Bagless Vacuum Cleaner Uses the Revolution System Bissell 37603 Bagless Vacuum Cleaner Uses the Revolution System
The Bissell 37603 Lift-Off Revolution Deluxe has extended suction power. >> More Info

List Price: $246.99
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Bissell 37601 Bagless Vacuum Cleaner With Extra Cleaning Reach Bissell 37601 Bagless Vacuum Cleaner With Extra Cleaning Reach
The Bissell 37601 Lift-Off Revolution Turbo has a HEPA Media Filter. >> More Info

List Price: $219.99
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Bissell 35766 Bagless Vacuum Cleaner With Motor Protection System Bissell 35766 Bagless Vacuum Cleaner With Motor Protection System
The Bissell 35766 Cleanview II Plus is powerful and convenient. >> More Info

List Price: $103.99
Our Price: $79.99
Emer 907000U Rafaello Cyclonic Bagless Vacuum in Silver with 1200W of Cleaning Power Emer 907000U Rafaello Cyclonic Bagless Vacuum in Silver with 1200W of Cleaning Power
The Emer 907000U Rafaello Cyclonic Bagless Vacuum is a hybrid bagless stick/upright vacuum cleaner. >> More Info

List Price: $168.99
Our Price: $129.99
Nilfisk  ADV648071 Advance ReliaVac 12HP Upright Vacuum Cleaner  With 12-Inch Cleaning Path Nilfisk ADV648071 Advance ReliaVac 12HP Upright Vacuum Cleaner With 12-Inch Cleaning Path
The Advance ReliaVac 12HP is powerful, easy to maneuver, and designed for either residential or commercial use. >> More Info

List Price: $419.00
Our Price: $322.00
Nilfisk  ADV648072 Advance ReliaVac 16HP Upright Vacuum Cleaner  With 16-Inch Cleaning Path Nilfisk ADV648072 Advance ReliaVac 16HP Upright Vacuum Cleaner With 16-Inch Cleaning Path
The ReliaVac 16HP boasts 1 hp of power and has a wide, 16-inch cleaning path for large areas. >> More Info

List Price: $549.00
Our Price: $423.00
Miele S183 Upright Vacuum Cleaner With 22 Foot Power Cord Miele S183 Upright Vacuum Cleaner With 22 Foot Power Cord
The Miele S183 Powerhouse upright vacuum cleaner has a 22 foot power cord, quick release lever, and a range of onboard tools. >> More Info

List Price: $499.99
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Miele S184 Powerhouse Upright Vacuum Cleaner With 25 Foot Cord Miele S184 Powerhouse Upright Vacuum Cleaner With 25 Foot Cord
The Miele Powerhouse S184 upright vacuum features a 25 foot cord, quick release lever, onboard tools, and a standard light for visibility. >> More Info

List Price: $582.99
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Panasonic MC-UG383 Upright Vacuum Cleaner With 14 Inch Cleaning Path Panasonic MC-UG383 Upright Vacuum Cleaner With 14 Inch Cleaning Path
The Panasonic MC-UG383 has a motor protection system that protects the fan and motor. >> More Info

List Price: $259.99
Our Price: $199.99
Panasonic MC-UG471 Upright Vacuum Cleaner With Quickdraw Tools Panasonic MC-UG471 Upright Vacuum Cleaner With Quickdraw Tools
The Panasonic MC-UG471 automatically adjusts itself for various carpet types. >> More Info

List Price: $324.99
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Panasonic MC-UL671 Bagless Vacuum Cleaner With Quickdraw Tools Panasonic MC-UL671 Bagless Vacuum Cleaner With Quickdraw Tools
The Panasonic MC-UL671 bagless upright has AeroSpin Cord-Activated Filter Cleaning. >> More Info

List Price: $292.99
Our Price: $224.99
Panasonic MC-UL675 Bagless Vacuum Cleaner With Anti-Static Dirt Cup Panasonic MC-UL675 Bagless Vacuum Cleaner With Anti-Static Dirt Cup
The Panasonic MC-UL675 bagless upright has a built in performance indicator/dirt sensor. >> More Info

List Price: $324.99
Our Price: $249.99
Royal MRY9750 Eminence Upright Vacuum Cleaner  With Brush Roll On/Off Mechanism Royal MRY9750 Eminence Upright Vacuum Cleaner With Brush Roll On/Off Mechanism
The RY9750's brush roll on/off mechanism is ideal for bare floor cleaning. >> More Info

List Price: $699.95
Our Price: $599.95
Royal MRY9700 Eminence Upright Vacuum Cleaner  Features HEPA Filter for Allergens Royal MRY9700 Eminence Upright Vacuum Cleaner Features HEPA Filter for Allergens
The Eminence is extremely easy to maneuver and comes with a 12-amp motor. >> More Info

List Price: $599.95
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Royal MRY6400 Household Upright Vacuum Cleaner With Energy-Efficient Motor Royal MRY6400 Household Upright Vacuum Cleaner With Energy-Efficient Motor
The MRY6400 offers twice the cleaning power of competing models in its class. >> More Info

List Price: $454.95
Our Price: $349.95
Royal MRY7500 Privilege Upright Vacuum Cleaner  With Center Airflow Design Royal MRY7500 Privilege Upright Vacuum Cleaner With Center Airflow Design
The Privilege vacuum cleaner features a unique center airflow design for greater efficiency. >> More Info

List Price: $399.95
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Royal MRY5400 Household Upright Vacuum Cleaner Features Clean Air Motor Royal MRY5400 Household Upright Vacuum Cleaner Features Clean Air Motor
The MRY5400 Household Upright is lightweight and extremely easy to maneuver. >> More Info

List Price: $389.95
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Royal MRY5200 Procision Upright Vacuum Cleaner With 3-Layer RoyalAire Filtration System Royal MRY5200 Procision Upright Vacuum Cleaner With 3-Layer RoyalAire Filtration System
3-layer RoyalAire filtration system which has the ability to trap up to 99.9% of dust, pollen, and allergens >> More Info

List Price: $299.95
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Royal MRY6100 Commercial Bagless Vacuum Cleaner With HEPA Filter Royal MRY6100 Commercial Bagless Vacuum Cleaner With HEPA Filter
The MRY6100 comes equipped with a ready-to-use stretch hose and tools. >> More Info

List Price: $259.95
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Hoover U5140900 Tempo Widepath Bagged Upright with Full Bag Indicator Hoover U5140900 Tempo Widepath Bagged Upright with Full Bag Indicator
With on-board tools conveniently within reach, the Hoover Tempo helps you get the job done fast. >> More Info

List Price: $81.99
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Hoover U8311900 WindTunnel 2 Bagged Upright Vacuum Cleaner With 36 Inch Telescopic Wand Hoover U8311900 WindTunnel 2 Bagged Upright Vacuum Cleaner With 36 Inch Telescopic Wand
The Hoover WindTunnel 2's patented technology traps dirt so that it doesn't scatter back into carpets. >> More Info

List Price: $298.00
Our Price: $229.00
Hoover U6439900 WindTunnel Ultra Bagged Upright Vacuum Cleaner With Self-Propelled Technology Hoover U6439900 WindTunnel Ultra Bagged Upright Vacuum Cleaner With Self-Propelled Technology
The Hoover WindTunnel Ultra utilizes self-propelled technology for more efficient cleaning. >> More Info

List Price: $259.00
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Hoover U5468900 WindTunnel Supreme Upright Vacuum Cleaner With WindTunnel Technology Hoover U5468900 WindTunnel Supreme Upright Vacuum Cleaner With WindTunnel Technology
The Hoover WindTunnel Supreme features a 3M Filtrete HEPA filter bag for particulates, debris, and dust. >> More Info

List Price: $167.95
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Hoover U5507900 Elite Rewind Upright Bagless with 24' Automatic Retractable Cord Hoover U5507900 Elite Rewind Upright Bagless with 24' Automatic Retractable Cord
A lifetime HEPA filter means that you will never have to buy a new filter again! >> More Info

List Price: $126.99
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Hoover U5509900 Elite Rewind Bagless Deluxe Vacuum Cleaner  With Extra-Long, 10' Deluxe Stretch Hose Hoover U5509900 Elite Rewind Bagless Deluxe Vacuum Cleaner With Extra-Long, 10' Deluxe Stretch Hose
The Hoover Elite's Air Flow indicator lets you know when it's time to clean the filter to maintain peak performance >> More Info

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Hoover U5780900 WindTunnel Cyclonic Vacuum Cleaner with Lifetime, Washable HEPA Filter Hoover U5780900 WindTunnel Cyclonic Vacuum Cleaner with Lifetime, Washable HEPA Filter
Multi-Surface Brush Roll Control allows you to safely and effectively vacuum carpeted and hard floors. >> More Info

List Price: $253.99
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Dirt Devil 086020 Ultra Swivel Glide Upright Vacuum Cleaner With Swivel Casters Dirt Devil 086020 Ultra Swivel Glide Upright Vacuum Cleaner With Swivel Casters
The Ultra Swivel Glide has patented swivel casters for increased maneuverability. >> More Info

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Dirt Devil 085570 Featherlite Upright Vacuum Cleaner in Black Features Compact Design Dirt Devil 085570 Featherlite Upright Vacuum Cleaner in Black Features Compact Design
The Featherlight is Dirt Devil's lightest full sized upright and comes with on-board tools. >> More Info

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Dirt Devil 085580 Featherlite Upright Vacuum Cleaner in Light Green Features Lightweight Design Dirt Devil 085580 Featherlite Upright Vacuum Cleaner in Light Green Features Lightweight Design
Dirt Devil's Featherlite Upright is one of the lightest upright vacuums in its class. >> More Info

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Dirt Devil 085590 Featherlite Upright Vacuum Cleaner in Red With On-Board Tools Dirt Devil 085590 Featherlite Upright Vacuum Cleaner in Red With On-Board Tools
The Featherlite upright is easy to maneuver, compact, and weighs less than 13 pounds. >> More Info

List Price: $58.99
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Dirt Devil 130100 Upright Vacuum Rubberized Wheels Dirt Devil 130100 Upright Vacuum Rubberized Wheels
The Ever Clean vacuum features advanced cyclonic filtration for thorough cleaning. >> More Info

List Price: $400.00
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Dirt Devil 140005 Vision Cyclonic Bagless Vacuum Cleaner With Cyclonic Technology Dirt Devil 140005 Vision Cyclonic Bagless Vacuum Cleaner With Cyclonic Technology
The powerful 140005 Vision Cyclonic Bagless utilizes both cyclonic and bagless technology. >> More Info

List Price: $103.80
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Dirt Devil 120000 Spinnergy Bagless Vacuum Cleaner  With Multi-Stage Cyclonic Technology Dirt Devil 120000 Spinnergy Bagless Vacuum Cleaner With Multi-Stage Cyclonic Technology
The 120000 Spinnergy offers advanced, multi-stage cyclonic technology at an amazing price. >> More Info

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Dirt Devil 110009 Reaction Soft Touch Bagless Vacuum Cleaner With Dual Cyclonic Technology Dirt Devil 110009 Reaction Soft Touch Bagless Vacuum Cleaner With Dual Cyclonic Technology
The 110009 Reaction Soft Touch has Soft Touch material on the bumper and wheels to protect furniture and floors. >> More Info

List Price: $207.74
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Halo 3290 UV-ST Ultraviolet Vacuum Cleaner  With UV-C Technology Halo 3290 UV-ST Ultraviolet Vacuum Cleaner With UV-C Technology
The UV-ST features UV technology that safely and instantly kills invisible germs while you vacuum. >> More Info

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Eureka 96D Cordless Upright easily switch between carpet and hard floors Eureka 96D Cordless Upright easily switch between carpet and hard floors
Eureka cordless upright 96D. Great for Carpets, Stairs and Upholstery >> More Info

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Eureka 409B Boss SuperLite Widetrack Upright Vacuum Cleaner With Stair Cleaning Handle Eureka 409B Boss SuperLite Widetrack Upright Vacuum Cleaner With Stair Cleaning Handle
The 409B Boss SuperLite Widetrack has a brushroll that powers up for deep cleaning and turns off for more gentle cleaning. >> More Info

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Eureka 431BX Optima Lightweight Upright Vacuum Cleaner With Suction Control System Eureka 431BX Optima Lightweight Upright Vacuum Cleaner With Suction Control System
The 431BX Optima has a comfort grip looped handle with thirteen adjustable positions so your grip is firm and comfortable. >> More Info

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Eureka 437AZ Optima Lightweight Upright Vacuum Cleaner  With Comfort Grip Looped Handle Eureka 437AZ Optima Lightweight Upright Vacuum Cleaner With Comfort Grip Looped Handle
The 437AZ Optima has two motors: one for suction and one to power the brushroll. >> More Info

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Eureka 4750A Maxima Lightweight Upright Vacuum Cleaner With Micro-Filtration Eureka 4750A Maxima Lightweight Upright Vacuum Cleaner With Micro-Filtration
The 4750A Maxima has a 3-Quart No Touch Dust Bag System that gives you a long time of constant cleaning power. >> More Info

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Eureka 8802AVZ Upright Vacuum Cleaner With Dual Powered Edge Kleeners Eureka 8802AVZ Upright Vacuum Cleaner With Dual Powered Edge Kleeners
Eureka Capture Upright Vacuum Cleaner captures dirt in hard to reach places. >> More Info

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Eureka 4760AZ Maxima Lightweight Upright Vacuum Cleaner Ideal for Deep Cleaning Eureka 4760AZ Maxima Lightweight Upright Vacuum Cleaner Ideal for Deep Cleaning
The 4760AZ Maxima has a fifteen inch wide cleaning path to cut down on the amount of time you spend vacuuming. >> More Info

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Eureka 4870GZ Boss SmartVac Upright Vacuum Cleaner With Deluxe Bare Floor Brushes Eureka 4870GZ Boss SmartVac Upright Vacuum Cleaner With Deluxe Bare Floor Brushes
The 4870GZ Boss SmartVac has a motorized brushroll complete with an on/off switch so you can vacuum carpet and bare flooring. >> More Info

List Price: $194.99
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Eureka 4870HZ Boss SmartVac Upright Vacuum Cleaner With Air Selector Switch Eureka 4870HZ Boss SmartVac Upright Vacuum Cleaner With Air Selector Switch
The 4870HZ Boss SmartVac has a sealed HEPA filter which filters all fine dirt through the HEPA filter so your indoor air is cleaner. >> More Info

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Eureka 1934A Boss Upright Vacuum Cleaner With 9.4 Quart Dust Bag Eureka 1934A Boss Upright Vacuum Cleaner With 9.4 Quart Dust Bag
The 1934A Boss upright is a traditional Eureka vacuum cleaner that is idea for cleaning carpets in your home. >> More Info

List Price: $155.99
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Upright Vacuum Cleaners: Simple and Effective

Upright vacuum cleaners are vacuums that have the pump positioned on top of the suction intake. The bag is positioned on the handle. The handle on an upright vacuum usually reaches to the user's waist so that the user does not need to bend over to move he vacuum cleaner around. This makes it possible for people to use upright vacuum cleaners without much effort or back strain. Upright vacuum cleaners have mechanical beaters (rotating brushes) to assist in agitating the dust to be vacuumed up.

There are two types of upright vacuums. They are:

Single motor upright: The beater brush and the vacuum are both driven by the same motor via a belt on this upright vacuum.

Dual motor upright: The beater brush and vacuum are driven by separate motors on this upright vacuum. This configuration is more common in commercial upright vacuum cleaners.

The availability of upright vacuums is very abundant. Upright vacuum cleaners are great for carpet and they can clean bare floors as well. They sometimes come with a bare floor cleaning attachment or they have an adjustable setting on them designed for cleaning bare floors.

Upright vacuums can be very inexpensive and useful during light and routine cleanings of a home. Upright vacuum cleaners are easy to store and move around easily from room to room. Some models are equipped with self-propelled motors which make the upright vacuums much easier to push. They are also often times equipped with add on attachments like extendible hoses, brushes, steamers and built-in or detachable power cords.

Upright vacuums can come bagged or bagless. Bagless upright vacuums employ a reusable, often filtered canister to collect debris. They use centrifugal force to separate particles from air-flowing through a cylindrical collection vessel. One issue with bagless models is that debris can get caught in the canister filter and the vacuum can lose suction. With bagged upright vacuum cleaners, the traditional disposable bag is used. Some models have a germicidal UV light to kill dust mites and allergens and a light to indicate when the bag needs changing.

Most vacuums come with a filter but there are two different kinds of filters for allergens. There are true HEPA filters that have a sealed airflow system that removes more than 99% of 0.3 micron diameter or larger particles from air passing through its filter system. There is also a HEPA type filter that traps a lesser percentage of dust and allergens.

Upright vacuum cleaners: effortless, economical, easy and effective.