Why should you choose a canister style cleaner--or why shouldn't you? As with most things, much of what will make you decide whether or not you need one will have to do with personal preference and what your needs are. 

What is it that makes a canister vacuum what it is? Simply put, it is a style of vacuum in which a canister is pulled by the user from behind instead of being pushed in front of the user. The difference in design allows for specific preferences and needs to be filled on p...