I have two, too. The upright is a Hoover. It's okay. It has bags that need replacing when full. My MIL gave me a Red Devil for the stairs and small jobs. That thing is so loud I hate using it.
That has filters that need replacing every so often. And the canister needs dumping after each use. When my MIL was alive she could not use her vacuum; it was a drag around with a long hose.
That things was so difficult to use, I couldn't work it either.
I sold it in the Estate Sale. Can't remember the make of the stupid thing, though.