'It sucks up dog hair from 4 inches away!' This insanely powerful Shark vacuum with thousands of 5-star reviews is just $100 on Amazon today

Kristine Solomon
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Pick up a Shark vacuum for just $100, today only. (Photo: Amazon)
Pick up a Shark vacuum for just $100, today only. (Photo: Amazon)

A powerful, affordable vacuum is one of the most essential tools in your household, but sometimes it can seem like a contradiction. Can you really achieve the kind of suction that would practically pull your socks off your feet without feeling like it’s also siphoning the money right out of your wallet?

Designer vacuums cost an arm and a leg, but today, Amazon is practically giving one away. Okay, the Shark Navigator Upright Vacuum is not actually a designer vac but it performs just like one, according to more than 2,700 customers who gave it gushing five-star reviews. This force of nature is normally $170, but today only, it’s $100—that’s a savings of 41 percent!

If you need a little more convincing to replace your current vacuum, consider everything the Shark Navigator Upright does to prove that the one taking up space in your closet pretty much, well, sucks in comparison.

For one, the Shark’s pull is so strong that it includes a suction release feature that also lets you customize the amount of suction you want for different carpet piles—essentially so it doesn’t try to swallow up your area rugs or devour your curtains. All of this power comes in a lightweight package that’s less than 13 pounds and swivels effortlessly.

Allergens are also no match for this beast. It boasts a built-in HEPA filter and what’s called Anti-Allergen Complete Seal Technology, so dust mites, pet hair, and other sneeze factors are gone for good with just a once-over. It gets right into hard-to-reach spots, too, and when all is said and done, the 1.1-ounce canister lifts out easily.

“Wow. I never knew what a good vacuum could do until I bought a Shark,” wrote one fan. “Dyson? Forget it. Kirby? Eat your heart out. This thing is a dream. Lightweight, versatile, powerful. After 3 months of use, no loss of suction, even though the filters are probably pretty clogged by now.”

“The Shark is a very nice machine that is doing a great job replacing my Dyson,” echoed another.

And a third chimed in with this comparison, which kinda sells it for me in a nutshell, to be honest. “I was only used to using Dyson vacuums. My Dyson stopped picking up properly even after having it professionally cleaned. I wasn't sure to go with another Dyson or try something different,” wrote the reviewer, who was inspired by a friend to switch to the Shark Navigator. “To my surprise, this vacuum is amazing! Great suction!...I am sooo happy that I made this purchase, it does a better job than the Dyson.”

Others are rediscovering their love for the carpets they’d given up on years ago. “Holy Moly! This vacuum made me remember why I chose that carpet!,” wrote an incredulous shopper who originally bought the vacuum as a lightweight replacement for their worn-down one, which they were struggling to lug up and down the stairs.

Shark Navigator Upright Vacuum

The vacuum is $70 off, today only! (Photo: Amazon)
The vacuum is $70 off, today only! (Photo: Amazon)

Shop It: $100 (was $170), amazon.com.

“I truly believed I'd been getting good results with the old Hoover EmPower until the first time I used this. Amazing! I could not believe how much dust and ‘schmutz’ was being lifted out of my supposedly well-maintained carpet...My carpet looks expensive again!”

“Where has this vacuum been all my life?” wondered one customer who was also shocked by just how incompetent their old vacuum turned out to be in comparison. “We just vacuumed our bedroom about a week ago. I’m astonished by how much our old (useless!) vacuum missed!...One sweep through of ONE ROOM, just our bedroom and walk-in closet produced enough filth to go well over the fill line.”

“It sucks up dog hair from 4 inches away!” wrote a relieved pet owner and homeowner who’s been dealing with a home remodel that’s been really putting this vacuum to the test. “The brush tool allows me to dust EVERYTHING and it has been a life-saver as I've dealt with drywall and construction dust.” boot.

The unit even comes with a replacement brush, and the quality of the brushes is another major plus for just about everyone who used them. “For previous vacuums, I would have to take scissors to the brush roll to cut apart the tangled human hairs,” wrote a happy customer. “So far, after a year, the hairs get vacuumed up like everything else with minimal wrapping around the brush roll and I haven't needed scissors once.”

If you’ve been hanging onto your old vacuum out of pure habit, today is the day to kick it to the curb. Grab the Shark Navigator Upright Vacuum while it’s as cheap as you’ll ever find it. Your back, wallet, and practically every member of your household will thank you.

Shop It: Shark Navigator Upright Vacuum for Carpet and Hard Floor with Lift-Away Handheld HEPA Filter and Anti-Allergy Seal, $100 (was $170), amazon.com.

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