Vacuum cleaners: ratings.(Clearing The Air)(Evaluation)

 
Vacuum cleaners 
 
Upright or canister? Uprights are generally lighter, less expensive, 
and easier to store. A few are also better at deep-cleaning carpets. 
Canisters are typically quieter and more adept at cleaning on stairs 
and in hard-to-reach areas. 
 
Overall Ratings 
 
Within types, in performance order 
 
KEY   BRAND & MODEL                  PRICE       OVERALL SCORE 
NO.   SIMILAR MODELS IN SMALL TYPE 
 
                                              P    F    G    VG   E 
 
      UPRIGHTS These are usually lightest, least expensive, and 
      easisest to store. 
 
1     Kenmore (Sears) Progressive 
      with Direct Drive 
      31912 31913                     $380      ...