While raw figures give an idea of performance, it’s the quality of the floor head and suction path that can make a bigger difference. So, onto the real-world tests. With the bin removed, you can reach the main filter; there’s a second post-motor HEPA filter at the bottom. Clean both regularly to keep the vacuum cleaner operating at peak performance. Performance The NZ850UK includes washable HEPA filters as well as Shark’s Anti-Allergen Complete Seal, capturing 99.9% of dust and allergens inside the vacuum, keeping the air you breathe clean. Registered office Euronics Limited, Euro House, Joule Road, West Portway, Andover, Hampshire SP10 3GD

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When you need to empty the bin, you just push the button on top to remove it, then there’s an eject button that flips the bottom open. It’s pretty easy to empty cleanly, and the top also opens to get all of the dirt out. Is cleaning stairs an uphill struggle? Powered Lift-Away sets you free. Transform this powerful upright into a lightweight, portable vacuum cleaner at the touch of a button – simply lift the main unit away from the wand to comfortably clean stairs, soft furnishings, up high and underneath furniture. Last year’s Shark NZ801UKT was one of my favourite vacuum cleaners, delivering power and performance with a great selection of tools. This year, we have the Shark Anti Hair Wrap Upright Vacuum Cleaner with Powered Lift-Away and TruePet NZ850UKT, with an improved and updated design making it easier to use. With excellent suction and near-perfect cleaning on all surfaces, this is one of the best upright vacuum cleaners that you can buy. Design and features Easily clean stairs, under furniture and throughout your home, instantly transforming this powerful upright into a portable vacuum with Powered Lift-Away. Complete with handy attachments including an Anti Hair Wrap Pet Tool, easily removing pet hair from soft furnishings. Easily vacuum sofas, crevices and surfaces with the included Crevice Tool, Multi-Surface Tool and Anti Hair Wrap Pet Tool, perfect for homes with pets. Simply attach the wand in portable mode to easily reach ceilings, curtains and high up.

The brush-rolls continue rotating and drawing in dirt, even in portable mode – giving you a consistent clean underneath furniture. Signature LED headlights in the floorhead help to illuminate hidden dust and pet hair pile-ups.

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Next, I moved to the harder carpet tile edge test, with the Shark NZ850UKT charged with removing all flour right up to the skirting board. This it did easily, and I didn’t have to reach for the crevice tool to finish off the job. Designed for homes with pets. Easily clean under furniture, up high and in the car. Transform into a handheld vacuum to clean stairs, soft furnishings and hard-to-reach places with 4 attachments including a Motorised Pet Tool. Flexology bends to reach and clean under low-lying furniture and folds for compact, freestanding storage at the touch of a button.That’s where Lift-Away mode comes in. Press the button on top and the main vacuum and bin lift off the cleaner. This gives you a handy cylinder cleaner that you can move where you want it. Costco Online UK Limited, UK Home Office, Hartspring Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 8JS. Registered in England and Wales No. 8055444