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The Best Upright Vacuums

How do the latest vacuum models (plus two stalwarts) compare in price and performance? Five professional housekeepers and volunteer testers put them to the test

The Best Upright Vacuums
Yunhee Kim
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The SUV
Dirt Devil Reaction, $170
Pros: For those who like to see their dirt get blasted, this aggressive-looking, bagless machine traps dirt in two see-through chambers (so you can be sure the dog hair is gone).
Cons: Testers said it was heavy and difficult to maneuver. Its decibel level on carpets hit 80.7, which is on the loud side.
To Buy: www.dirtdevil.com for store locations.


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