The best upright vacuums we’ve tested for every home and budget from brands like Shark, Dyson, Miele and more
The best upright vacuum cleaners offer powerful suction, large dust canisters and wide floor cleaning heads to ensure you can whip around your home, collecting dirt and debris from your floors in as little time as possible. Whether you have carpet or hard floors, the best upright vacuums will ensure they’re thoroughly cleaned without requiring several passes to suck up ground-in dirt. The best upright hoovers — the colloquial name for vacuums as Hoover was one of the first brands to launch floor cleaners — are freestanding and don’t need to be leant against a wall or other surface. Not only does this make them easy to store, but it also means you can easily pause your vacuuming session quickly (for example, if there’s someone at the door) without worrying about the floor cleaner falling over.
