Shark
Shark Lift-Away Upright Vacuum with Powerfins, Self-Cleaning Brushroll, Anti-Allergen Complete Seal Technology, No Hair Wrap, LED Headlights, and Advanced Swivel Steering, Eggplant, ZD201
Best for
It suits pet owners with mostly carpet or mixed floors who want strong suction and allergen control in a lightweight upright, but skip it if you hate manual cord wrapping or expect a completely tangle-free brushroll.
What buyers say
Most owners agree this vacuum has strong suction that pulls deeply embedded dirt from carpets and handles pet hair well on all floor types. The main trade-off is a cord that tangles often and attachment storage that frustrates, so you trade some convenience for cleaning power.
Loved by buyers
- •Strong suction pulls out dirt other vacuums leave behind, especially on carpets.
- •Lift-away pod simplifies stairs and above-floor cleaning without straining your back.
- •Anti-allergen seal and washable HEPA filter keep dust and allergens from blowing back, a real win for allergy-prone homes.
Buyer concerns
- •The cord has no auto-rewind, sits low, and tangles constantly during use.
- •Attachments clip on the side weakly and often fall off while you vacuum.
- •Using the hose without the wand extension makes the vacuum tip forward easily.
Frequently Asked Questions
How loud is this vacuum compared to others?+
Most owners say it runs noticeably quieter than older Shark uprights and is not startling for pets or kids.
Can I wash the HEPA filter?+
Yes, the filters are washable. Rinse, squeeze out excess water, and let them air dry fully before reusing.
Is it easy to carry up and down stairs?+
The pod lifts off with one button, so you can carry just the canister and hose instead of the whole vacuum, making stair cleaning much lighter.
Do I still need to clean the brushroll if it says self-cleaning?+
For most, the brushroll stays free of hair, but very long hair may wrap occasionally, so you might need to clear it once in a while.
Can it clean under low furniture without lying flat?+
The slim floor head and swivel steering let it slide under many sofas and beds without much effort.
Key Features
- • PowerFins provide continuous cleaning contact, digging deep into carpets and directly engaging floors.
- • Engineered to pick up more hair with no hair wrap (vs. Shark bristle brushrolls).
- • Self-cleaning brushroll for powerful pet hair pickup with no hair wrap.
- • Lift away the detachable pod to clean stairs, furniture, and everywhere else in your home.
- • Anti-Allergen Complete Seal Technology and a HEPA filter trap 99.99% of dust and allergens inside the vacuum cleaner. (Based on ASTM F1977 of particles .3 microns or larger.)
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