Can I install Lion as a complete re-build from the App Store

Hi,
I have Snow and want to update to Lion. When I do this I want to start again from scratch and do not want to carry over my acocunts and setting (my machine needs a good clean out).
If I upgrade from the App Store will I be given the option to do this?
If not I guess I have to go the route of creating a Lion Boot Disc as suggested here?
http://www.macrumors.com/2011/07/18/make-an-os-x-lion-boot-disc/
Thanks in advance for the support

Once you have installed Lion, you can boot from the recovery partion, erase the boot partition, and reinstall -- but that means downloading it again. Creating a bootable installation disc or USB key will save time and bandwidth.

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