You might not think much goes into choosing a great vacuum, that is until you’re faced with a bad one. A great vacuum should last years, have powerful suction and come with various attachments to help you reach and clean specific messes. Today’s Deal of the Day matches that description: Shark’s Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe upright vacuum, which is one of the brand’s bestselling appliances, is always a reader favorite during major sale events. Right now, it’s almost 50% off and $100 less than its usual price, making it cheaper than it was on Prime Day — both in July and October. Below, I talk more about the vacuum’s features and why so many add it to their storage closet.

Deal of the Day

Shark Navigator Upright Lift-Away Deluxe Vacuum (NV356E)

This corded upright vacuum weighs around 16 pounds and has swivel steering, allowing you to easily pivot it in different directions and turn around corners seamlessly. It gets its name from the fact that you can lift up and detach the vacuum’s pod and use it as a portable handheld vacuum. This is particularly helpful when cleaning things like staircases, couches, windowsills, shelves and other hard-to-reach areas. It has a HEPA filter to capture dust and allergens, and the dust bin has a capacity of almost 1 liter. It comes with a crevice and upholstery tool, which are great for cleaning pet hair. While it works on carpet, you can also stop the brushroll when cleaning hardwood, laminate and vinyl flooring.

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I’m a commerce editor at NBC Select, where I write about deal and sale events daily. I also write about home and kitchen appliances, including vacuums and steam cleaners . I interview cleaning experts regularly and have written several stories on how to clean different areas of the home. I found and vetted this vacuum deal by running it through a price tracker to verify its price history.

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