There are a lot of excellent options for upright vacuums. You can find a few more affordable models such as the Tzumi 3-in-1 that are lightweight and excellent for casual weekly cleaning, but pet owners and those whose homes have an abundance of carpet will probably want something a little more heavy-duty.
One of the better options available at Home Depot is the Shark Navigator Lift-Away DLX Bagless Corded Upright Vacuum, which retails for $199.99. Shark is one of the more reputable names in vacuum cleaners, and this particular model is one of Home Depot’s best sellers. It has a removable canister, an anti-allergen seal with a HEPA filter, swivel steering for rounding corners, and it comes with a 16″ extension wand, a power pet brush, a regular dusting brush, and a 5.5-inch crevice tool.
The vacuum has a 4.5 out of 5 customer rating on the Home Depot website. Most reviewers were impressed with the vacuum’s mobility, suction, and features, though there were a few who claimed that long pet hairs still got stuck in the brush. The Spruce named it the best vacuum of 2024, calling it “the perfect example of what an upright vacuum is: powerful, carpet-oriented but effective on multiple surfaces, and bulky yet spacious.”
