Shark Upright Vacuum Cleaner | Rotator Lift-Away | Pet Hair, Carpet & Hard Floor Cleaning | Dusting Brush, Upholstery & Crevice Tools | HEPA Filter | Swivel Steering | Headlights | White/Red | NV501
$318.06
Above Avg PriceUsually $244.77 · lowest $103.99
Best for
pet and multi-cat homes on mixed carpet and hard floors that need above-floor reach; a poor fit for anyone who hates hand-wrapping a cord or needs a balanced machine to carry up stairs solo.
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NV501 converts Dyson and Oreck owners who fill the cup with grit from carpet they just vacuumed the night before. Lift-Away, front headlights, and a two-end dust cup make stairs and lamp shades faster than with most uprights. The brush roll is now permanent and needs scissors to clear, the body tips when you stretch the hose in upright mode, and there is no cord rewind.
Loved by buyers
- •single carpet pass pulls sand, hair, and fine dust that a previous vacuum missed
- •pod detaches for stairs, curtains, and baseboards without carrying the whole base
- •headlights show fur and crumbs against hardwood before you roll over them
Buyer concerns
- •brush roll no longer pops out for cleaning, so wrapped hair and string need scissors
- •body tips when the stiff hose pulls too far away in upright mode
- •canister is bulky enough to block low furniture without attaching the wand nozzle first
Frequently Asked Questions
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Key Features
- •POWERFUL SUCTION FOR CARPET & HARD FLOORS: Clean carpets and hard floors with strong multi-surface suction. This lightweight upright vacuum lifts dirt, debris, and pet hair for a complete home clean.
- •LIFT-AWAY FUNCTIONALITY FOR ABOVE-FLOOR CLEANING: Detach the pod to clean stairs, furniture, and more—attach the dusting brush, upholstery tool, or crevice tool to clean dust and debris from baseboards, curtains, blinds, and other surfaces.
- •PERFECT FOR PET HAIR CLEANUP: Powerful suction and a wide upholstery tool removes pet hair from carpets, furniture, and stairs with ease—ideal for homes with pets and everyday messes.
- •HEPA FILTER WITH ANTI-ALLERGEN COMPLETE SEAL: Advanced HEPA vacuum technology traps dust and allergens* inside the vacuum, helping deliver a cleaner home environment. *Allergens refer to non-living matter.
- •SWIVEL STEERING FOR EASY MANEUVERABILITY: Navigate tight spaces, corners, and around furniture with ease using smooth swivel steering for effortless control across floors.
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