This stick vacuum earned The Best rating from the Hammacher Schlemmer Institute because it removed debris in the fewest passes and converts into a hand vacuum. The Best model suctioned table salt from a carpet in the first attempt, unlike lesser vacuums that required five passes, and it removed shredded paper from hardwood floors in only three passes, while other models needed up to 12 attempts. The Best model's stiff nylon brushes spread carpet fibers and remove deeply imbedded dirt while carbon fiber bristles neutralize static electricity on hard surfaces, freeing fine dust particles to be suctioned. The Best Stick Vacuum's extension removes, converting it into a handheld unit for spot cleaning spills or vacuuming stairs. Unlike lesser models that required up to 11 hours to recharge, The Best Stick Vacuum recharged in only 3 1/2 hours. Panelists lauded The Best model for "easily reaching into tight spaces," and underneath furniture, thanks to its ability to recline 90º. Includes a crevice tool. 43" H x 8 1/4" D x 8" W. (4 3/4 lbs.)