We full time...
Canisters are better than uprights. (just go ask a vacuum repair place to show you all the uprights they are working on...and then compare it to how many canisters they have to repair.) Uprights have more places that clog up... more fancy filters that get forgotten about - need replacing.)
But when space is an issue... uprights are easier to deal with.
I have a Miele canister for my deep cleaning days.
and for quick clean ups I now have a
Rowenta RH8559 Delta Force 18V Cordless Bagless stick Vacuum:
Delta Force Stick Va PEARL
FC8691100 Ordered from JC Penney’s
$149.00
I've had it two months and love it... beats the electrolux ergorapido (orange one) I had by a mile.
INFO FROM AMAZON SITE:
clicky• The delta force cyclonic system accelerates vacuumed air through 3 filtration systems
• The patented delta suction head has one large central and two small canals to maximize suction around all edges of the head
• Includes and extra large ergonomic handle, comfortable loop handle with soft grip and other features
• Cordless and easy to use
• Has a high rechargeable battery capacity and an efficient motor with low energy consumption
• Delta Force cyclonic bagless technology accelerating vacuumed air through 3 filtration systems for powerful sustained suction
• Designed for hard floors, area rugs, and low to medium pile carpets
• Easy edge and corner access and spotless cleaning results
• Easy storage vacuum cleaner plugs directly into electrical outlet to recharge
• Easy-to-empty 33oz dust container
• Energy Star certified 18 Volt battery with low energy consumption
• Lightweight 7 and a half pounds
• No unwiedly charging base
• Patented 180 degree swivel triangle Delta Head with motorized brush and optimized suction canals for incomparable maneuverability