The Kenmore
Elite Pet Friendly CrossOver 21814 is part of the
Vacuum Cleaners test program at
Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Canister Vacuum
models like the Elite Pet Friendly CrossOver 21814 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.
Pet hair:
A high score means the vacuum effectively removes pet hair from medium-pile carpet. A top-scoring model removes most pet hair and fur.