About Post Fifty
Post Fifty is an independent buying-guide site about corded upright vacuums, the plug-in kind that stands on its own in the closet.
We help you pick one that suits your floors, your pets and your back, and we explain how to keep it working.
Who we write for
Our readers clean real homes: wall-to-wall carpet in the living room, hard floors in the kitchen, and often a dog or cat that sheds. Many have owned several vacuums over the years and want the next one to last.
We use plain words. When a term matters, like brush roll, sealed system or pile height, we explain it the first time it shows up.
What we cover
We cover bagged and bagless uprights from Shark, Bissell, Hoover, Eureka, Kenmore, Oreck, Dyson and Sanitaire. We also cover filters, bags, brush rolls and the simple care that keeps suction strong.
We stay with corded uprights. Cordless sticks and robot vacuums are a different kind of tool, so we leave them out.
How we work
We read the specs, the maker information and the manuals for the vacuums we cover. Then we look at what owners report after months of use, good and bad.
From that we put together picks, side-by-side comparisons and straight answers. Our How we research page shows each step.
What we don't do
We don't make or sell vacuums, and no brand pays us to rank its products. We aren't tied to any maker we write about.
We don't claim to have tested every vacuum ourselves. When we pick one, we say why, based on its specs, its features and owner feedback.
How the site earns money
Some links on this site go to stores like Amazon. If you buy through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
That never decides which vacuums we pick. Our affiliate disclosure has the details.
Say hello
Spotted a mistake, or want a question answered? Send us a note on our contact page.