SharkZU561 Navigator Lift-Away Speed Self Cleaning Brushroll Lightweight Upright Vacuum with HEPA Filter, Red Peony

I literally threw away all of my old, tired, crappy-looking, filth-spreading brooms after buying this vacuum. It works great on carpets, area rugs, and hard floors, including my 113-year-old hardwood floors (no scratching!). It seriously makes your carpets look like they're brand new again. It is lightweight and easy to push on carpet, even on Maximum Suction power. Photos show the product fully assembled before using (omg, so shiny!!), plus the accessories it came with, then after using on my living room and one area rug in my dining room. The amount of dirt this thing picks up is disturbing, lol.I love the lift-away feature and the hose attachments for getting cracks/crevices and stairs! The filters are easy to access and clean, and replacements are reasonably priced. The upholstery tools work really well for pet hair!For reference, my husband and I both have VERY LONG hair, and we have a cat...so I have included a photo of the brush roll after vacuuming to show that it really works for long hair, too! This is the only vacuum I've ever owned that I didn't have to clean the brush roll after/during every use due to a tangled mess of hair caught in the roll.Seriously, buy this thing. You won't regret it. Just be sure to read and follow all the instructions for maintenence!

After trying every other brand of vacuums I've come to realize the Shark lasts the longest and works the best, so when it was finally time to replace my old one I only looked at new Sharks. This model is an updated version of the model I'm replacing so I'm very familiar with it. They've made some small tweaks that make it easier to use, like the little cord clip at the top which keeps the cord out of the way, and they've changed the release button for the large wand so that it's much closer to the top, so you don't have to bend down and push it now. The only change that I've noticed is that they've done away with the "headlight" on the vacuum, which I had come to really depend on. I'm slowly getting used to not having it anymore, but if anyone from Shark reads these, bring it back! Otherwise it vacuums like a champ, I love having the options for different floors, and the options to use the cleaning wands. It's still the typical Shark "tipsy" and flops over sometimes, but that seems to be a Shark trademark. I just try to keep it in mind when I'm using the wands. All in all I would and have recommended Shark vacuums, and will purchase this brand and model again next time!

I'm so happy we bought this! Not only do I have long hair, but our dog is a big hairy dirt magnet and like the old Peanuts cartoon character "Pigpen" a cloud of hair and dust goes with her everywhere. This Shark model with it's self-cleaning roller and very strong suction is amazing. I can't believe how many dogs worth of hair and dirt it sucked out of the two rooms with carpet. And the tile in the rest of the house is shiny and dust free. The upholstery attachment works great too. After buying other brands that promise to be good for pets, I was skeptical about purchasing this one. But so far, this Shark is the best upright I've ever owned. And it's very easy to use and easy to empty and clean. If you have long hair and a constantly shedding dog and live in a dusty place like Arizona, you need this one!

The suction is very good. Vacuumed just one room and it picked up as much hair, dust and dirt as the old LG model did in 3 rooms. Speaking of LG, all mine needed was a simple roller brush, only to find out they discontinued making it. Maybe a blessing in disguise, as the Shark self-cleaning roller brush is a great feature.Back to the Shark model:The self-cleaning roller really worked - inside the dust bin, the dust and dirt went into one chamber, and all the hair collected separately on the center cone and slid right off when I went to empty.The cord is too short, and it's placed too low on the machine, so it's a pain to move around, change directions, etc. It was constantly getting in the way.The swivel head is helpful and the lower profile gets further under some furniture than our previous LG unit could.Tried the Lift-Away on a few carpeted stairs, but will need the full power of the roller head to properly clean the stairs. The L-A feature is probably better suited for furniture.The hose clip is pretty useless. The hose disengages from the wand after a minute of usage. Not a big deal - as the hose doesn't really go anywhere once it's loose. All the other click-into-place connections seem secure.The unit is definitely lightweight - time will tell if it also proves durable?This was a sold & shipped by Amazon purchase. They lowered the "Limited Time Deal" by $20 right after I bought it. Hopefully Jeff Bezos will read this review and issue a $20 credit...

This vacuum is everything the critics say about it, meaning it's all good! I love it! I have a very long haired cat and the hair always would tangle in my old vacuum cleaner. It doesn't with this at all! Also, in general it does a great job. The vacuum cup is very easy to clean out and everything about this vacuum is pretty much self explanatory. Very easy to operate as well as putting the parts together. I really didn't need the book. That's how easy it was. My only criticism is the cord keeps getting in my way because it's on the side of the vacuum opposed to trailing the vacuum.