Upright Vacuum Cleaners

Keep carpets and floors looking their best with our range of upright vacuum cleaners. Designed for convenient whole-home floor cleaning, upright vacuums combine the main cleaner body and floorhead into one easy-to-use design, making them a popular choice for regular cleaning throughout the home.

Explore upright vacuum cleaners from Dyson, Shark, Vax, Sebo and Ewbank, with models suitable for carpets, hard floors, pet hair and busy households. From traditional corded upright vacuums to flexible Lift-Away designs and specialist pet models, there are options for a variety of homes and cleaning requirements.

Powerful Upright Vacuums for Carpets & Floors

An upright vacuum cleaner can be particularly useful for homes with larger carpeted areas. The upright design allows you to move the cleaner directly across the floor, while powered brush rolls on selected models help lift dirt, dust and hair from carpet fibres.

Many upright vacuums can also clean suitable hard floors, making them a practical option for homes with a mixture of flooring. Features and floorhead designs vary between models, so check the individual specifications to make sure your chosen vacuum is suitable for your floors.

Upright Vacuum Cleaners for Pet Hair

Homes with cats and dogs can benefit from an upright vacuum cleaner for pet hair. Selected models include specialist brush rolls, floorheads and attachments designed to collect hair from carpets, hard floors, stairs and furniture.

Some upright vacuums also feature anti-hair-wrap or de-tangling technology designed to reduce the amount of hair that becomes wrapped around the brush roll. If pet hair is a priority, compare the tools and features supplied with each model before choosing.

Shark Upright Vacuum Cleaners

Shark upright vacuum cleaners offer a variety of technologies and designs for everyday home cleaning. Selected models feature Shark's Lift-Away system, allowing part of the vacuum to be lifted away from the main floorhead to make cleaning stairs, furniture and other areas more convenient.

The range also includes selected Shark pet models and vacuums with anti-hair-wrap technology. Features differ between individual cleaners, so compare each model to find the combination that best suits your home.

Dyson Upright Vacuum Cleaners

Explore Dyson upright vacuum cleaners designed for powerful whole-home floorcare. Dyson's upright range includes Ball vacuum cleaners, with models suitable for cleaning multiple floor surfaces and tackling everyday dirt and debris.

Selected Dyson Animal models are designed with pet-owning households in mind. Check the tools, floorhead and individual specifications when deciding which Dyson upright vacuum is right for your cleaning routine.

Sebo Upright Vacuum Cleaners

Sebo upright vacuum cleaners provide another option for households looking for a traditional upright cleaning design. The range includes models from Sebo's Automatic series, including standard and wider floorhead options as well as selected pet-focused models.

Some Sebo upright vacuums use replaceable dust bags, making them an alternative to the bagless designs available elsewhere in the collection.

Vax Upright Vacuum Cleaners

Our range of Vax upright vacuum cleaners includes models designed for straightforward everyday floorcare alongside pet-focused options. Depending on the model, features can include extended reach, detachable cleaning units and specialist tools for different areas of the home.

Compare capacity, weight, cable reach, floorhead design and included accessories to find a Vax upright vacuum that suits the way you clean.

Bagged & Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaners

Upright vacuum cleaners are available in both bagged and bagless designs. Bagless models collect dust and debris inside a reusable container that can be emptied when full, while bagged vacuums collect debris inside a replaceable vacuum bag.

Both designs have advantages. Your preferred emptying method, dust capacity and willingness to purchase replacement bags can help determine which option is more suitable for you.

Choosing the Right Upright Vacuum Cleaner

When choosing an upright vacuum, consider the types of flooring in your home, whether you have pets and the areas you need to clean. Weight and manoeuvrability may be particularly important if you regularly move the cleaner between rooms or floors.

Also compare dust capacity, cable length on corded models, filtration and the accessories supplied. If you regularly clean stairs and furniture, a model with a detachable cleaning unit, flexible hose or suitable attachments can provide additional versatility.

Browse our complete range of upright vacuum cleaners from Dyson, Shark, Vax, Sebo and Ewbank and find the right combination of cleaning performance, capacity and features for your home.

Frequently Asked Questions About Upright Vacuum Cleaners

What is an upright vacuum cleaner?

An upright vacuum cleaner combines the main vacuum body, handle and floorhead into a single upright unit. You push the cleaner across the floor while standing, making this style particularly convenient for cleaning larger floor and carpet areas.

Are upright vacuum cleaners good for carpets?

Yes. Upright vacuum cleaners are a popular choice for carpet cleaning, particularly models equipped with powered or rotating brush rolls designed to help lift dirt and hair from carpet fibres. Suitability can vary depending on the vacuum and carpet type, so always check the manufacturer's recommendations.

Can upright vacuum cleaners be used on hard floors?

Many upright vacuum cleaners can be used on compatible hard floors as well as carpets. Some models provide different settings or automatically adapt aspects of their cleaning to different surfaces. Check the individual product specifications if you have wood, laminate, tile or other specialist flooring.

What is the best upright vacuum cleaner for pet hair?

For homes with pets, look for an upright vacuum with floorheads and accessories designed to collect hair from the surfaces you need to clean. Anti-hair-wrap or de-tangling brush technology can also be useful, particularly in households where long hair and pet hair regularly accumulate around the brush roll.

What is a Lift-Away upright vacuum cleaner?

A Lift-Away vacuum allows part of the cleaner to be detached from the main floorhead, providing greater flexibility for cleaning areas such as stairs and furniture. This design is available on selected Shark upright vacuum cleaners, although features vary between models.

Are bagged or bagless upright vacuum cleaners better?

Neither design is automatically better for every household. Bagless vacuums use a reusable dust container and avoid the need to purchase replacement bags, while bagged models keep collected debris contained within a replaceable bag. Capacity, filtration, ongoing costs and your preferred emptying method can all influence your choice.

What is the difference between an upright and cylinder vacuum cleaner?

An upright vacuum integrates the cleaner body and floorhead into one unit, while a cylinder vacuum has a separate main body connected to the floorhead by a hose and wand. Upright models can be particularly convenient for cleaning large floor areas, while cylinder designs can provide greater flexibility in confined spaces and underneath furniture.

Are upright vacuum cleaners easy to use on stairs?

Traditional upright vacuums can be less convenient on stairs than smaller cleaners, but many models include hoses and attachments for stair cleaning. Selected detachable or Lift-Away designs provide additional flexibility. Consider the cleaner's weight, hose reach and supplied tools if stairs are an important part of your cleaning routine.

Are corded upright vacuum cleaners more powerful than cordless vacuums?

A corded upright vacuum provides continuous mains power and doesn't have a battery runtime limit, which can be useful for longer cleaning sessions. However, cleaning performance depends on the design of the individual vacuum rather than simply whether it is corded or cordless.

What should I look for when buying an upright vacuum cleaner?

Consider your flooring, whether you have pets, the cleaner's weight and manoeuvrability, dust capacity, filtration and included attachments. For corded models, cable and hose reach can also be important. Pet owners may want to prioritise specialist hair-removal tools and anti-tangle brush technology.