I was really impressed with how clean and fur-free everything was by the time I was done. The only downside is that it’s not a powered tool, and I feel the experience could be more thorough and efficient if it was powered like some competitor brands. As is often the case with Shark vacuum cleaners, the bar is not removable, and so if it wears out the whole head will need to be replaced. I’m still waiting for a Shark that has this much-wanted feature. This pet model comes complete with a Pet Tool which is specially designed with a bristle brush to remove embedded hair from rugs, stairs, sofas, curtains and more. The other benefit of the stretchy hose is that it is much better for trying to reach as many stairs as possible. Cleaning Power However, it does help that the hose is quite long at 2.15m. This gives a wider cleaning radius, and also made above floor vacuuming a lot easier, especially for someone who can never quite reach those high-up cobwebs.

Tired of finding pet hair everywhere? Whether it’s embedded in sofas or trapped in carpets, pet hair is hard to clean and can aggravate allergies. It comes in at 78dB, which is quieter than a lot of vacuum cleaners were before the EU legislation came into effect. It is quite pleasant to use and not too bothersome, especially with the extra padding provided by the filtration system. Easily clean all around your home and navigate around furniture with swivel steering, a stretch hose and a long 8m power cord, with a total cleaning reach of 8.47m. So, the pet tool was put to the test here. I used it on my dog’s bed as well as the furniture he sleeps on (basically all of it), as well as a few tough spots on my carpet. The results were great.Lift-Away Technology – Simply lift the detachable pod away from the floorhead to create a lightweight, portable vacuum. Comfortably clean stairs and soft furnishing, and easily reach up high with the wand. 3 attachments including a Pet Tool. Simply activate the foot pedal and lift the main unit away from the floorhead to create a lightweight, portable vacuum cleaner that can take you anywhere. Enjoy the freedom to vacuum your whole home in total comfort. From stairs to sofas and soft furnishings – you can even reach ceilings, curtains and light fittings with the wand. The warranty that comes with the Shark NV601UKT lasts for 5 Years. This is pretty impressive, and certainly a lot longer than the industry standard of one year. This warranty covers fault and breakdowns, as well as the cost of labour and parts. Should I Buy the Shark NV601UK/T? We’re sure you’ll love your new Shark upright vacuum, offering an incredible free 5-year guarantee for your peace of mind.

To test how the Shark VN601UK/T was able to cope with pet hair, we took a five-foot strip of carpet and combed actual dog hair into it. Then, we went over it with the upright vacuum cleaner for 20 seconds to see how much it was able to collect.We decided to perform our own weight test, just to make sure you get the most accurate information. The table below shows you how much it weighs with the tools on board as well as without them. Weight (Without Tools) The lift-away technology is the star feature and the one that really draws attention to the Shark NV601UKT. It transforms the machine to feel more like a cylinder vacuum.

The fact that the Shark NV601UKT uses swivel steering in the head does help to make things so much easier, and the handling becomes very smooth and streamlined. It comes in at 6.6kg with all the tools onboard, but you are pushing and pulling this weight as opposed to lifting it, so you don’t necessarily feel it as much. Without the tools attached, it comes down to 6.2kg. In its lift away form, it is much lighter at 3.5kg. Maintaining your Shark vacuum cleaner doesn’t take a massive amount of time. The thing you need to watch out for is the brush bar becoming tangled with hair. (Unless you upgrade to another model that has Anti Hair Wrap technology, such as the NZ801UK/T or the AZ910UK\T Extra-long reach - With a stretch hose and long 8m power cord you can reach up to 10.76m for effortless whole-home cleaning. Easily move around furniture with swivel steering. Powerful LED headlights help to illuminate hidden dust and pet hair. With sleek styling and a gloss finish, this must-have upright brings ease and comfort to your cleaning routine.The filter is the classic foam one we see in pretty much every Shark vacuum cleaner, and it is just as massive and ready to absorb unnatural amounts of dust.