Which is best, an upright or canister with power nozzle? How about utility vacuums and central vacuum systems? This index lists various types of vacuum cleaners and discusses how to select the one which best matches your cleaning tasks and preferences.

Various Types of Vacuum Cleaners
	Match Your Tasks and Cleaning Style
	Which type of vacuum cleaner should you purchase? An upright or canister? A cleaner with one motor or two? This overview of the various types and how to match your tasks and cleaning styles is well worth reading. | Go to this Article
	Traditional Upright Design & Benefits
	Some uprights look like those your grandmother used while others also use this efficient design but have more modern exteriors. This article discusses why the traditional design can be a good thing. | Go to this Article
	"Clean-Air" Upright Design & Benefits
	The "clean-air" design is very common in modern uprights with on-board attachments. Learn why this newer design is so widely used and how it can produce better attachment performance. | Go to this Article
	Two-Motor Upright Design & Benefits
	Two heads are better than one. Learn why two motors are often better than one when used in the upright design. This article discusses the performance and versatility gained with this upright design. | Go to this Article
	Two-Motor Power Team Design & Benefits
	The two motor design really shines when it comes to canisters with power nozzles. Learn why they clean carpets so much better than canister vacuums which use only air flow and "elbow grease." | Go to this Article
	Standard Canister Design & Benefits
	There is still a place for the standard canister vacuum cleaner. Do you have a good upright but need something for efficient attachment use? Compact canisters are quite popular to team with uprights these days. | Go to this Article
	Hand Held Vacuum Design & Benefits
	A convenient hand vacuum might be just the thing for cleaning your stairs, upholstery or car. Roam freely with cordless ones or clean more effectively with corded ones. Learn the benefits and shortcomings of both. | Go to this Article
	Electric Broom Design & Benefits
	Kitchens and dining rooms experience their share of spills. Why drag out the full size vacuum when a lightweight electric broom will fill the need? Like hand held vacuums, these come in cordless and corded varieties. | Go to this Article
	Wet/Dry Utility Vacuum Design & Benefits
	Every household should have one of these convenient utility vacuums to pick up those unexpected wet spills and some large debris. Learn how these vacuums are uniquely designed to handle these special tasks. | Go to this Article
	Central Vacuum System Design & Benefits
	Learn what makes central vacuum systems so popular in Canada and why they are gaining ground in the United States. This article also describes various designs and how they affect the system performance. | Go to this Article
	"Steam" (Hot Water) Extractor Design
	When a carpet's fibers look dull, reach for a "Steam" cleaner or carpet scrubber. These are handy to have in your home for routine carpet cleaning. Learn about the various household types and their unique benefits. | Go to this Article

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