A canister vacuum is the most common alternative to an upright vacuum for floor care. Canister vacuums carry that name because the main part of the device is a drum, or canister, where the motor is housed and where the dirt collection area is located. Attached to the canister is a hose that various vacuum attachments and accessories can be mounted onto for further cleaning needs.

A canister model usually has wheels attached to the bottom of the drum which allows it to move easily. Rather than pushing the unit, as with upright vacuums, canister vacuums are pulled by the hose and attachments. The movement of the unit is free and easy as the vacuum operator moves around. This results in a much easier method of facilitation because the user does not have to push and pull on a heavy unit that includes the motor, as is the case with uprights.

The canister vacuum is a good multi-purpose cleaner that is versatile and relatively inexpensive. The United States seems to be the only country that primarily uses upright vacuums as opposed to the canister models. One reason for this is simply familiarity. Most people in the US have grown up with an upright in their homes and naturally look for a similar unit when it is time to buy their own.

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