Shark Upright Vacuum Cleaner [NZ801UKT] Powered Lift-Away with Anti-Hair Wrap Technology, Pet Hair, Navy and Orange

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We think the Shark NZ801UKT is one of the best upright vacuum cleaners on the market. It’s a versatile and convenient choice, due to the powered lift-away design and DuoClean floor tool. The anti hair wrap feature is a useful bonus, although it’s not always 100% effective. It’s also a brilliant vacuum for cleaning pet hair on any surface. The combination of powered lift-away design and pet tool makes cleaning stairs a breeze. We think this is one area where the Shark really stands out compared to competing upright vacuums, as it provides full power with the convenience of a lift-away dust canister. Pet Hair

Looking for a fantastic vacuum cleaner to keep your home spotlessly clean? Try the NZ801UKT from Shark – with Powered Lift-Away and TruePet, it’s been purposefully designed with pet owners in mind. Shark Design We don’t, however, think it provides the deepest clean when it comes to carpets. While it does an all-round decent job, the raw cleaning performance isn’t quite as good as the top carpet vacuums. This is especially true for deep-pile carpets.This is the “True Pet” version of the NZ801UKT series, which means the vacuum comes with a dedicated pet tool. Let’s take a closer look at this vacuum’s features to find out whether it’s worthy of a place on our list of the best upright vacuums. Shark NZ801UKT Appearance, Features & Design The NZ801UKT is great for cleaning hard floors. Unlike carpets, where it’s not quite as effective as the top competing models, we think the NZ801UKT is a match for any vacuum on tiles or floorboards.

Make sure you put it in hard floor mode for maximum performance though. This slows down the brush bars, which reduces the chances of scattering. There’s no option to completely turn off the brush bar, however, which we think is a strange oversight. Stairs What’s more, thanks to Powered Lift-Away® technology, this upright instantly transforms into a portable vacuum cleaner. Simply lift the main unit away from the wand to go portable, comfortably cleaning stairs, furnishings, ceilings, and underneath furniture. Flexible Cleaning

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A bonus is that the 2-in-1 tool and upholstery brush have on-board storage, which ensures they’re always available and less likely to get lost. We think the Shark NZ801UKT is one of the best upright vacuums on the market. It provides strong cleaning performance on hard floors and pet hair, and does a decent job on carpets too. We love the extra features Shark includes, as it helps to make the NZ801UKT more versatile than many other uprights. How does the Shark’s cleaning performance compare with other upright vacuums though? And is it worth the price? Read our in-depth Shark NZ801UKT review to find out. Overview of the Shark NZ801UKT

Pet hair is another area where the NZ801UKT excels. Many vacuums struggle with fur, but the DuoClean floorhead is brilliant at removing hair from carpets, while the turbo pet tool is just as effective at cleaning stairs or sofas. Alongside the DuoClean floorhead, Shark has included a range of tools to make every tasks easier. The 2-in-1 Duster Crevice tool is ideal for getting into those awkward corners while the upholstery brush is perfect for use on soft furnishings. And, the dedicated Pet tool, complete with Anti Hair Wrap technology, is designed with a bristle brush to remove embedded pet hair from stairs, curtains, sofas and more. The NZ801UKT is part of Shark’s DuoClean range. This refers to the floorhead, which has two motorised rotating brush rolls. The first is a softer brush roll that’s designed for hard floors, while the bristle brush is excellent for digging deeper into carpets. There are some downsides though. While it provides decent performance on carpets, it can’t match the best models for deep cleaning. There’s also no option to adjust the suction power and the eight metre power cord is more restrictive than other models. As mentioned earlier, the NZ801UKT comes with Shark’s DuoClean floorhead. Aside from having two brush bars, there’s the option of switching between carpet and hard floor modes, which affects the speed of the rotating bars.There’s no option to adjust the suction power though. We think this is a shame, as having multiple suction settings can be useful when switching surfaces. Let’s take a look at how the vacuum performs on various types of floor. Carpets With a weight of 6.5kg, the Shark isn’t the lightest vacuum we’ve reviewed, but it’s not too heavy either. It handles well and is easy to manoeuvre around furniture, although we don’t think it can match Dyson Ball technology when it comes to steering. In fact, the lift-away option makes the Shark a middle ground between the convenience of a cordless and the power of traditional upright, which is one of the reasons we think it’s such an excellent vacuum. For non-allergy sufferers, however, the NZ801UKT does a good enough job at retaining dust and other particles. Shark NZ801UKT Emptying & Cleaning

The Shark NZ801UKT is an upright vacuum that’s designed to handle everything from small dust particles to pet hair. It’s a corded model, so it provides consistent suction without worrying about battery life, while the lift-away design provides more mobility when cleaning awkward locations.A minor downside is the bulky dust canister on the front of the machine. When you’re not in lift-away mode, this can make it difficult to clean under furniture. Hard Floors The NZ801UKT is a stylish vacuum cleaner with a host of interesting features. Shark has become known for its innovations, and the NZ801UKT is built with nearly all of the company’s best technologies – including the excellent powered lift-away design and new anti-tangle feature. Powered Lift-Away Design It’s worth noting that the pet tool’s brush bar is powered by suction, rather than a separate motor. This makes it a bit less effective than the tool included with Dyson models, but it’s still great for cleaning furniture and stairs. It also makes the tool very loud, which is something to keep in mind depending on the time of day you usually clean. The Shark NZ801UKT comes with an upholstery brush, 2-in-1 crevice tool, and a pet tool. While it doesn’t include advanced tools, such as an “up top” tool or dedicated hard floor tool, it still provides everything you need for most cleaning tasks.