Picking the right vacuum cleaner for your home feels like a major decision—and it should be. After all, this machine is your trusted partner in the battle against dust, dirt, pet hair, and everyday messes. When you're looking at the premium end of the market, two names consistently stand out: the German-engineered SEBO Vacuum Cleaner and the renowned Canadian workhorse, Johnny Vac Vacuum. But which one truly deserves a spot in your residential cleaning arsenal? Let's break it down based on what matters most in a home setting.

A tired, stretched, or snapped vacuum belt is one of the quickest fixes you can make—and it’s often the reason a vacuum loses suction at the floor or the brushroll stops spinning. With a new belt and a screwdriver, you can restore cleaning power in about 10 minutes.

Canister vacuum: A miniature motor/body mounted on wheels that carries a separate hose and wand. Excellent in terms of versatility and working above the first floor.

Upright vacuum: This is one tall unit that is pushed around, and the brushroll and the motor are located together. Good condition of carpets and fast, straight cleaning.

Key takeaways

1. A vacuum works by deploying a decreased pressure within the machine, which extracts air (and dirt) from the floor into a closed airstrip.
   
   
2. It is all a question of performance based on suction (pressure), airflow, and filtration, and the floorhead wattage is not going to tell you how well it cleans.
   
   
3. Bagged and bagless types have advantages and disadvantages; select one according to the quality of air, convenience, and preferences of maintenance preferences.