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Upright Vacuum Reviews And Best Models

Upright vacuum cleaners are the most classic form of vacuums. They are popular for their storable shape and low price tag.
Some upright vacuum brands that consistently score high with customers are Hoover, Bissell, Dyson, and Eureka and we'll take a more detailed look at their models...

Hoover was the very first upright vacuum cleaner.

The company started up in 1908 and incorporated the original inventor of the vacuum cleaner itself.

Since then, they have gone on to sweep the globe with their innovative designs and customer service; modern Hoover vacuums are no exception to this rule. Each one adds another admirable chapter to the Hoover legacy.

Bissell is historic in many ways as well. It was the first American company ever to have a female CEO, and is famous for its carpet cleaning devices, including but not limited to the vacuum itself.

Bissell invented the first carpet sweeper in 1876, which became the vacuum's predecessor. Their modern vacuums oftentimes have special features for the consumer who wants something out of the ordinary; they make vacuum models that do everything from beating the carpet to shampooing tough stains.

Dyson is a much younger company, founded in 1993 by British business genius Sir James Dyson. The quality and performance of their vacuums reflects this cutting-edge discipline and the innovative background on which the company has grown.

Their vacuums are equipped with their patented Cyclone suction technology and come in many shapes, sizes, colors, and formats to appease the pickiest consumer, but they are all reliable and well-built. Dyson has become popular for their modern, high-tech approach to vacuum design.

Eureka was founded only one year after Hoover, in 1909. Their quality and care have made them Hoover's top competitor for decades. They were also environmentally conscious long before it was popular-Eureka was the first U.S. company ever to manufacture a prototype electric car.

They have recently incorporated cutting-edge Swedish technology into their designs, bringing you an even better version of this famous upright vacuum that gets the job done.

What Makes a Good Upright Vacuum Cleaner

All four of these companies excel at giving consumers what they want from their upright vacuums. First and foremost, a good upright vacuum cleaner is lightweight and easy to transport. It has a powerful motor that gives great suction.

A high-quality upright model will have a large bag capacity that holds dirt and dust without leaks. It's also important that an upright vacuum swivels and cleans easily in hard-to-reach places, since this is a major design flaw in most other brands' models.

The original boxy design is due to its origins: the first vacuum was made of a soap box, a broom handle and a pillow case that served as its dust bag. Since then, good companies have learned to adapt this basic model to fit modern needs.

Consumers also enjoy a long cord, lots of extra tools for varied cleaning situations, and durable materials that require little maintenance, thereby eliminating hidden costs. Hoover, Bissell, Dyson, and Eureka deliver these components in unprecedented style.

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Popular Upright Vacuums From Hoover, Bissell, Dyson And Eureka

Hoover Platinum UH3001COM
Hoover UH30010COM Platinum Lightweight Bagged Upright Vacuum Cleaner
Hoover Platinum UH3001COM
The latest popular Hoover model has a dizzying name but a much simpler reason for being a great vacuum. It's called the Hoover UH30010COM Platinum Lightweight Bagged Upright Vacuum Cleaner with Canister.

What a mouthful! Its features are a lot more fun than its name.

It's lightweight, easily transportable and includes a canister vacuum with telescoping wand for those hard-to-reach places.

Consumers give it 5 out of 5 stars for its features, which are truly comprehensive. The fingertip controls are illuminated for ease of use, it comes with a dusting brush, a crevice tool, a bare-floor brush and an indicator that shows when the dust bag needs changing.

Its Windtunnel Technology gives this vacuum a fast, strong suction that gets the job done. But one of the most remarkable features on this cute little Hoover is its self-healing HEPA bag.

HEPA filters are the industry gold standard. This filter can remove 99% of even the tiniest dust and pathogens from your air, right down to 0.3 micron size. Now even the most severe allergy and asthma sufferers can breathe easy.

Bissell 37601 Lift-Off
One of today's most popular upright Bissells is the 37601 lift-off model. This neat little vacuum has a detachable canister that makes it extremely easy to clean out the dust bag with minimal inhalation of the contents.

But perhaps its most surprising feature is that the top part of the vacuum "lifts off" to convert into a canister vacuum. A convertible vacuum!

Innovation like this is what makes the 37601 a five-star product. Customers also enjoy its array of accessories, including a retractable cord and hose and an ergonomic soft handle.

Dyson DC25
Dyson continues to amaze with their unique models. The latest craze in Dyson vacuums is a ball swivel that allows the upright vacuum's head to reach into corners more efficiently.

Dyson's current bestseller is the Dyson DC25 upright vacuum cleaner, which is equipped with this ingenious ball design as well as the Dyson standard Cyclone technology that allows it to suck up tough dirt without clogging. It works on all floor types, has an easy dust bag system, and a state-of-the-art HEPA filter.

Eureka 4870MZ
The Eureka Boss vacuum model 4870MZ is striking in appearance, with its sharp black and red design. Its features match its looks: this mid-sized upright is extremely durable and gets the job done with its 12-amp motor, state-of-the-art HEPA filter, 30-foot cord, and 5-star customer rating.

It puts Eureka on par with Hoover, Bissell, and Dyson's innovative upright designs, which bring a refreshing twist to the timeless upright vacuum cleaner.

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I bought a Dyson DC17 upright vacuum and was so excited. I really liked it in the beginning.

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I've had the Oreck XL2 Ultra vacuum cleaner for several years now and feel that it's an overpriced tool that doesn't do all it's touted to do.

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