The Kenmore
Elite Pet Friendly UltraPlush 81714 is part of the
Vacuum Cleaners test program at
Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Canister Vacuum
models like the Elite Pet Friendly UltraPlush 81714 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those
listed below.
Carpet:
A high score means the vacuum effectively removes dirt from medium-pile carpet. A top-scoring model picks up everything from fine particles such as sand to larger items like Cheerios.
Bare floors:
A high score means the vacuum effectively removes dirt from bare floors such as hardwood. A top-scoring model picks up everything from fine particles like sand to larger items like cereal.
Hose suction:
A high score means the vacuum has a hose with strong suction. A top-scoring model will provide adequate suction when using vacuuming tools such as the crevice tool.
