Consumer Reports Ranks Top Upright Vacuums for Deep Cleaning
Consumer Reports has unveiled its most recent rankings for upright vacuums, highlighting those that excel in deep cleaning, particularly for pet hair. The Kenmore BU1018, a mid-tier bagged vacuum, is noted for its effectiveness in picking up pet hair and cleaning carpets, despite weighing 21 pounds and being somewhat noisy. The Kenmore Elite Pet Friendly 31150 was commended for its powerful hose suction, while the economical Kenmore Intuition BU4050 impressed with its lightweight 15-pound build. The Kenmore Pet-Friendly Cross-Over DU3017 was recognized for its pet hair removal capabilities. On the Shark front, the premium Shark Detect Lift-Away LA492 stood out with its smart detection technology, while the budget-friendly Shark Navigator Lift-Away LA300 and Shark Navigator Professional NV360 were praised for their performance. The Shark PowerDetect AZ4002 is the highest-rated bagless upright, and the mid-range Shark Stratos AZ3002 performed admirably on both carpet and hard surfaces. Shark vacuums demonstrate strong reliability and customer satisfaction, whereas Kenmore's ratings are average.
Key facts
- Consumer Reports tested upright vacuums for pet hair pickup, bare floor and carpet cleaning, suction, and noise.
- Kenmore BU1018: mid-range, recommended, very good carpet cleaning, better on bare floors, 21 lbs, noisier than other bagged models.
- Kenmore Elite Pet Friendly 31150: mid-range, recommended, strong hose suction, 21 lbs, short hose complaints.
- Kenmore Intuition BU4050: budget, recommended, strong bare-floor performance, 15 lbs, lift-away design.
- Kenmore Pet-Friendly Cross-Over DU3017: mid-range, recommended, excellent pet hair lifting, strong clean emissions, shorter-than-average cord.
- Shark Detect Lift-Away LA492: premium, recommended, smart detection features, excellent pet hair and bare floor cleaning, detachable pod.
- Shark Navigator Lift-Away LA300: budget, recommended, 12 lbs, excellent bare floor and pet hair cleaning, detachable pod.
- Shark Navigator Professional NV360: budget, recommended, only bagless upright with top carpet cleaning score, 14 lbs.
- Shark PowerDetect AZ4002: premium, recommended, top-scoring bagless upright, quieter, self-cleaning brush roll.
- Shark Stratos AZ3002: mid-range, recommended, very good carpet performance, standout hard floor cleaning, power lift-away, scent-neutralizing feature.
- CR member surveys: Shark brand gets very good marks for reliability and satisfaction; Kenmore gets middling marks.
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