These upright vacuum cleaners from Kenmore and Shark outshine others in our tests The best upright vacuums excel at removing embedded dirt from carpets and can effectively pick up pet hair.

This 14-pound upright from Kenmore is bag-equipped and has suction ... dirt on bare floors and reduces the risk of injury if the vacuum tips over during use. It also reduces the risk of damaging ...

Upright vacuums are a single unit ... and we found the Ball Animal 3 Extra hard to push on our test carpet. The Kenmore DU5092 was quieter and more comfortable to maneuver than the Hoover ...

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