Kirby is a very traditional brand of vacuum ... The Avalir 2 excels in deep carpet cleaning, thanks to its powerful motor and airflow-based suction system, and is designed to last for decades.

An on/off switch for the rotating brush lets you stop the brush from rotating when using tools or cleaning bare floors ... reduces the risk of damaging a carpet or the finish of a bare floor ...

Kirby Avalir 2 The Kirby Avalir 2 is one of the most expensive uprights in CR’s ratings. But you do get impressive carpet cleaning capabilities; this model earns an excellent rating in that test.