The Best Upright Vacuum We Tested Is a ‘Clear Standout’ — and It’s on Sale at Amazon Today

Finding a vacuum cleaner that actually works is certainly harder than it sounds. After all, there are a handful of factors worth considering — corded or cordless, suction power, and attachments — that it can often feel a tad alarming to figure out where to start. However, we’ve made vacuum shopping especially stress-free today. 

Right now, PEOPLE Tested’s best overall upright vacuum cleaner is on sale at Amazon. The Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe Upright Vacuum is 27 percent off, bringing the price down to $160 from $220. 

The Shark vacuum cleaner is capable of sucking up dirt and debris from both carpets and hard floors. Its swivel steering moves around obstacles and gets into those hard-to-reach places while its lift-away function gives you the option to detach the pod and clean above the ground, including upholstery, furniture, stairs, and even car interiors. Plus, it comes with a HEPA filter that traps allergens and dust while you clean. 

Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe Upright Vacuum, $160 (Save 27%)

Our team of testers can’t stop raving about this vacuum cleaner. They called it a “clear standout,” adding that it’s “powerful enough to effortlessly suck up stubborn particles” such as pet hair and cereal in just one pass. They also added: “No matter what surface we ran the vacuum over — including hardwood floors and low-, medium-, and high-pile carpets — it was a breeze to maneuver, effortlessly gliding across even the thickest of rugs.” 

Users won’t have to empty the dust cup frequently, since the 0.9-quart space won’t fill up over multiple sessions. It’s easy to remove, too, thanks to the press of a button. The vacuum cleaner also comes with an upholstery tool and crevice tool. 

Testers explained that the crevice tool was a “huge help” in cleaning furniture cushions and added that it was easy to maneuver around the house since it only weighs 15 pounds. After two months of continued testing, our team asserted that it’s kept its “spot as the best upright vacuum overall.”

Head to Amazon to grab PEOPLE Tested’s favorite vacuum, then keep scrolling to check out more of our vetted and approved devices. 

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