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Upright Vacuum Cleaners
Upright vacuum cleaners are the powerhouses of the floor-care segment, with the most users and the greatest market share and variety of models. Uprights are best suited for rug and carpet cleaning.

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Canister Vacuum Cleaners
A canister vacuum cleaner with a powerhead offers the best features of the upright and the standard canister. It has a canister's rolling tank, hose and nozzle, combined with a powerhead outfitted with an agitator similar to an upright's.

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Stick Vacuum Cleaners
These inexpensive and versatile vacuums come with many of the same hoses and attachments as upright vacuums, often with a dirt cup instead of the fuss of a bag, as well as features like carrying handles, powerheads or wet pick-up ability.

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Hoover  F5914-900 SteamVac  Upright Vacuum photo
This powerful home steam vacuum saves you the expense and hassle of having to rent a steam cleaner and keeps rugs, upholstery, and bare floors (other than hardwoods) looking like new. The powerful 12-amp motor combined with five spinning brushes that operate at either high or low speed lift the usual dirt and grime out of carpets. By pulling on the trigger in the comfortable upright handle, this deep cleaner releases the included carpet/upholstery cleaner and hot tap water. For more stubborn stains or for high-traffic areas, this SteamVac also has a Clean Surge feature, which sends an extra blast of cleaning solution into the stain by simply pressing a button on the handle. When cleaning is complete, release the trigger and the SteamVac forces hot air into the cleaning path so you can do a few dry strokes over the stain. This deep cleaner has two separate water tanks to keep clean water apart from dirty water.

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Hoover  U5140-900 Tempo WidePath Bagged Upright Vacuum photo
The Tempo WidePath features a 15-inch cleaning path for super fast vacuuming when you need it the most. Plus, the WidePath cleans indoor air while you vacuum, thanks to allergen filtration system that traps 100 percent of dust mites, 99.98 percent of ragweed, and common grass pollens for cleaner breathing and fresher air. A powerful, 12 amp motor provides ample suction and doesn't leave anything behind. A brilliant headlight illuminates the cleaning path to ensure thorough vacuuming. Onboard tool storage keeps attachments, such as a dusting brush, furniture nozzle, crevice tool, and two extension wands in close reach.

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Hoover  U6485900 Bagged Upright Vacuum photo
Equipped with patented WindTunnel technology, this bagged upright vacuum delivers powerful, deep-down cleaning performance. The self-propelled unit offers nearly effortless maneuverability in both forward and reverse, while three distinct air channels lift and trap dirt, keeping it from scattering back into the carpet, so dirt ends up in the cleaner not on the floor.

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Vacuum cleaners typically last 8 to 12 years, depending on their quality, frequency of use and general maintenance. By maintaining and repairing your vacuum cleaner as needed, you can extend its service life and reduce its actual cost. Learn more about how to repair a vacuum cleaner.

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