Shark - Rocket TruePet Ultra-Light Upright (HV322)

I find uprights to heavy.  I love the Shark Rockets.  Light weight,  swivel head, 2 head lights, removable head for attachments or remove wand for hand held.  I buy a couple at a time when I see a great sale price.  I also always by corded.

Shark Rocket is my go to.

I have been using [this](https://www.reddit.com/user/Icy_Current9623/comments/1qksa5n/shark_hv_322/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button) from shark , it fits your perfect scenario. It folds in half for surprisingly compact storage and has a motorized pet tool. It's less convenient than cordless and not as "premium" looking, but it's a proven performer for the price.

I’ve actually been using the [Shark HV322 Rocket Deluxe Pro](https://amzn.to/46UkAL4) for a while now, and it’s been a great fit for a similar setup. It’s super lightweight, which really helps if you’ve got back issues, and it still has strong suction for picking up cat hair and litter on carpet. I’ve got pets too, and it handles the fur and debris way better than the older Bissell I used to have. It converts easily to a hand vac for quick cleanups and the LED headlights actually help spot hair on darker carpet. Definitely worth checking out, especially since it’s often under $200 when on sale.

I think that's what I've got as well - mine's the 'TruePet Lift-Away' but I think it's the same general model. The only issue after 5.5 years is that the stick doesn't click into the base very well anymore.

I’ve had the Shark TruePet since 2020, and it’s still holding up great. I do have to cut long hair out of the rollers every few months (three daughters in the house), but it’s been solid on both carpet and hardwood. I think I paid around $250 for it at the time. That said, I’m actually shopping again because my youngest has allergies, and I was told that a bagged vacuum with HEPA filtration can make a big difference. Those three things together (corded + bagged + HEPA) do push the price up, but I’ve seen a couple of Hoover models that land closer to your budget. If you’re still looking, definitely check out the [Vacuum comparison sheet](https://www.reddit.com/user/lacking_foyer48/comments/1lj76h3/vacuum_cleaners_compared_comprehensive_datasheet/) that I saw on another subreddit. It compares all the models and brands side by side. I’m using it right now to shop, and it really helps narrow things down no matter what your priorities are.

I prefer a corded vacuum in this line of work - making sure to have enough charged batteries every day sounds like too much of a hassle to me. My favorite vacuum is the Shark True Pet. It has a great lift away function so you can easily vacuum underneath furniture. It is also user friendly enough that I can handle any maintenance issues.

I agree with Miele! My Shark (TruePet) was also just not cutting it for the hardwoods, and the turbo brush attachment was actually scratching it (though I’ll chalk that up to user error, I shouldn’t have tried it).  I second Miele! I did a ton of my own research trying to figure out the best brands, but then I came across [this vacuum comparison spreadsheet ](https://www.reddit.com/user/lacking_foyer48/comments/1lj76h3/vacuum_cleaners_compared_comprehensive_datasheet/)on another subreddit and it made things so much easier. I can’t take credit, but after comparing the Miele models, I went with a C2 because it has a really wide hardwood attachment. 

I used to have this vacuum before it stopped working one day. Shark is garbage. I used to be so confused why my place was so dusty all the time even though I vacuumed regularly. When I got a real vacuum to replace it I was shocked how much dust and dirt it picked up the first time I used it. Especially from the rugs. If you buy a Shark get it from Costco so you can still get a return/refund when it inevitably breaks three 3 years later.

Shark Rocket Pet vacuum has a good motor with great suction. It's not heavy so it will go easily around your various levels. Easy to empty and the filter is easy to wash.

I have been using a Shark Rocket pet since 2012 still have it, I did get a new one when I noticed on the “normal roller vacuum attachment” no clue what it’s called had a slight crack in the tubing and after 12+ yrs for a 200$ vacuum with large shedding machines I went and bought the same one. I kept the other and still use it in less traffic areas or with other attachments. Kill the filters (or if you’re lazy buy some replacements, clean the rollers by removing long hair bunches and it’ll last. I now mainly have hardwoods and throw rugs now but it works with carpet. I also have a Roomba that I run in the main area. This keeps my vacuuming to once a week.