Shark vacuums on sale: two pet-focused models discounted
Shoppers looking to tackle pet hair have two Shark deals to consider this week. The Shark Classic Upright Pet Vacuum, which the company describes as its 'best for homes with pets', has been reduced from £239.99 to £149.99, a saving of £90. The same price is available at Argos, while John Lewis charges £159.99 (was £199.99). SharkNinja flags the upright model as 'in demand', with 'hundreds sold' this week.
Meanwhile, the Shark PowerProPet Cordless Stick Vacuum has dropped from £319.99 to £199.99 at SharkNinja, a 40% discount. This cordless model features Anti Hair Wrap technology to pull pet hair and fibres from carpets, hard flooring and upholstery, and includes four attachable accessories plus an extra filter. Among the attachments are a smaller vacuum head for tight spots and a tube attachment for fiddly corners.
Customer feedback on the PowerProPet has been largely glowing. One shopper said 'Absolutely brilliant, worth every penny!' Another praised 'Great suction, and the light is a godsend' with 'great battery life'. A third reviewer said the vacuum is 'great for easy handling and picking up dog hair. Glides well from carpet to hardfloor.' Another customer mentioned the vacuum is 'very lightweight and easy to use' and that the battery lasts them all week. A reviewer noted how well it copes with pet hair, saying: 'Easy to use and great that it's also a hand held for stairs and car. It copes with our dogs hair better than my Dyson ever did!' One mentioned a 'sensor that adjusts the beater speed' when moving from laminate to carpet.
Yet not all feedback was unreservedly positive. One shopper found the Shark PowerProPet 'has great suction but is noisier than the last one', while another was disappointed the vacuum does not come with an extra-long attachment and that the battery does not last as long as they hoped.
The Classic Upright Pet Vacuum is a corded model – a point worth considering for those used to cordless designs. According to Shark, it is its lightest corded liftaway model at 5.6kg, with two cleaning modes. Its pod can be detached to create a portable vacuum for areas like curtains and ceilings. The included pet tool uses a bristle brush to remove embedded hair from carpets and upholstery. A button switch changes between hard floor and carpet modes, while LED headlights on the brushhead illuminate fine dust. It also offers swivel steering and an 8m power cord, and Shark says the anti-allergen seal captures and traps 99.9% of dust and allergens.
The Classic Upright Pet Vacuum earned a 4.3-star score from users on more than 1,500 reviews. One reviewer wrote: 'What an amazingly effective vacuum cleaner... half filled with dog hair and dust. As it's so powerful, the filter needs cleaning regularly.' Another said 'Fabulous vacuum cleaner. It's very powerful and easy to use the tools.' A more mixed review praised its power and detachable hose but noted 'the vacuum does carry some weight to it and is not the easiest to use.' A five-star comment described it as 'a light machine with very good suction power even on the minimum setting... a lot easier to empty than the old Dyson.'
In addition to the Shark deals, shoppers can find other discounted vacuums. Dyson has discounted its V8 Cyclone to £249.99 (was £349.99). The V8 is said to offer 30% more suction than the original model. At Amazon, the Proscenic P20 Cordless Vacuum with Mop is £139.98 (was £169.99) until August 24. For budget buyers, the Amazon Basics Cylinder Vacuum is available for £37.80 with a HEPA filter, and the VYTRONIX 3-in-1 Cordless for £59.99 offers a 40-minute runtime.
For pet owners, the two Shark models address more than just standard floor cleaning. The PowerProPet comes with a dedicated pet tool, while the Classic has been designed with a brush specifically for embedded hair. However, one shopper noted that the filter needs cleaning regularly due to its powerful pickup.
With the Classic Upright at £149.99 and the cordless option at £199.99, both are within the usual price range for Shark vacuums. As always, buyers should weigh up their priorities – the upright is corded but lightweight and claims 99.9% allergen capture, whereas the cordless offers flexibility and anti-tangle technology but relies so much on battery life.