Shark Lift-Away Upright Vacuum Cleaner [NV601UK], Blue/Steel Grey , 33.99 cm x 30.99 cm x 1.16 metres

Having owned a Hoover (cordless) vacuum cleaner that cost almost £100, I was very dismayed after a few months as the performance was absolute rubbish, it was easier picking bits up off the floor by hand.Then, I saw this Shark lift-away upright vacuum cleaner on Amazon at a really good price - £169.00, which to be frank, is a really good price to pay for a good vacuum cleaner.Unpacking the vacuum was very easy, I didn't even need to refer to the user manual to set it up.What can I say? I absolutely love it and I have only vacuumed around one square foot of my hallway carpet and just look at the attached images to see just how much dirt it lifted - despite my already going around with my 'useless' cordless Hoover!It looks really good, very sturdy, well made and it really is powerful. I found it hard to push initially as it almost sucked my hallway carpet up and the natural pile of the carpet has suddenly resurfaced, making it look like new again.I seriously am not joking, if this vacuum was rubbish, I would not hesitate to say so but it is brilliant, I can't believe I even dithered for a second prior to purchasing it.Just look at the dust and debris it lifted from a small part of my hallway carpet, it's quite embarrassing, perhaps not to me but Hoover, who I am afraid in this case are the weakest link.It comes with an upholstery tool and another 2 in 1 hard to get to tool to make cleaning your entire home EASY! Whether it is carpet, hard floor, curtains, under furniture or those hard to get to crevices, this Shark has real BITE!Filters only need washing once every three months but I would recommend emptying the dust after every use to keep it in prime condition and working order.I, hand on heart highly recommend this vacuum and as an added bonus, if you register it within 28 days of purchase you receive a 12 month warranty plus an additional extended warranty of 4 years that will cover you from the date of purchase making it guaranteed for FIVE years.Now that really is what I call peace of mind - plus it is made in the UK, so purchasing this product benefits the UK economy too.Additional tools can be purchased for those with pets to clean away excess hair that ordinary vacuuming might miss.Impressed is definitely an understatement. If you want a good clean, it's got to be a SHARK!One thing - I almost had a coronary trying to vacuum, it is REALLY powerful, my carpets look like new, unlike me!Go on! you'll love it and it's guaranteed for 5 years!

This is by far the best hoover I’ve ever owned! I was a die hard dyson fan until biting the bullet and buying this. I will admit I was hesitant after reading certain reviews but was swayed by the price in the end as it was a complete bargain at £165! I would happily pay full price for it now knowing how good it is.It’s quiet, very light and easy to manouvre, the lights are amazing for spotting crumbs and dust you would usually miss.I’m struggling to understand how so many people are saying the suction is TOO strong and it’s pulling up their carpet? The suction is completely adjustable! For carpet, hard floor AND the hose attachment. You can adjust the suction as low or as strong as required by the easy slide bar on the handle. I have thick fluffy pile carpet in half of my home and have had no problems whatsoever.Very simple to empty the container and I love the access to the floor roller brush to effortlessly clear any long hair / string that has become tangled.I thought my carpets were spotless before buying this as I hoover almost every day but the amount of dust and fluff it picks up is shocking, especially on the first use! 🙈I have 2 dogs, one short haired and one long haired, and it’s fantastic for both types of pet hair!I absolutely recommend this hoover, if your on the fence just go for it! You won’t be disappointed.

Chose this vac after a lot of research as I wanted one that wasn't too heavy, would clean carpets well, be easy to use and would clean under furniture. I decided on a corded model as I don't think battery life and power is where it needs to be yet, and I wanted an upright not a cylinder. Lots of different models out there some at very high prices but having read lots of reviews I decided on this more economical model. It's well made and was easy to assemble. Having read several reviews saying that new owners were embarrassed about how much dirt their new vac lifted out of their carpets I was a bit sceptical to say the least but.....having just vac'd my carpets and rugs I have to say that I reckon this machine pulled about 10 times as much dirt out as my old Dyson ever did! One of my two minor complaints is that the dust cup could be a bit bigger as I had to empty the unit many times (too embarrassed to say how many times!) although hopefully subsequent cleans won't be so dramatic.The other complaint is that although the cleaning "foot" is shallow enough to reach a little way under low furniture, I can't clean under the beds properly as the dust cup gets in the way. I guess I can use the lift-away feature instead.One great feature is the adjustable suction - easy to set at the right level for carpets or for rugs. Also I like the ease with which you can switch from standard upright to lift away to using the nozzle, and the simple switch to move between carpets to hard floors. All in all very pleased with my purchase - a good machine at a fair price, and a five year guarantee too.