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21 products From £84.99 Free UK delivery over £600
Browse 21 upright vacuums from Shark, Vax, Dyson and SEBO, priced from £84.99. With a wide head and mains power that never fades, an upright gets through carpeted rooms quickly.
You'll find bagless and bagged designs, lift-away models that split apart for the stairs, and pet editions. Our guide beneath the products helps you match one to your floors and your home.
Shark
Model NZ801UKT
The Shark NZ801UKT corded upright pet vacuum, with a 0.83 L bagless dust cup, uses Anti Hair Wrap to keep its brush-roll free of tangled hair, and a DuoClean floorhead…
Vax
Model CDUP-LORP
The VAX CDUP-LORP 2 l bagless corded upright vacuum cleaner, the LiftOut Reach Pet-Design, uses HairWrap Resist to keep long, short and pet hair from tangling on its brush roll,…
Shark
Model NV603UK
The Shark NV603UK Classic corded upright vacuum cleaner uses Lift-Away to become a portable cleaner: the main unit comes off the floorhead so you can carry on up the stairs,…
Vax
Model UCUESHV1
The bagless VAX UCUESHV1 Air Lift Steerable Pet Pro upright vacuum pairs an 850 W motor with multi-cyclonic technology that gives no loss of suction as you clean. This corded…
Vax
Model U85-AS-PME
The VAX U85-AS-Pme is a bagless upright vacuum from the Air Stretch Pet Max line that uses multi-cyclonic technology to separate dirt into a generous 1.5 L bin, meaning fewer…
Shark
Model HZ500UKT
The Shark HZ500UKT 450 W corded pet stick vacuum uses Anti Hair Wrap Technology to keep its brush-roll free of tangled hair while you clean. This Rose Gold model pairs…
Shark
Model LA791UKT
The Shark LA791UKT corded upright vacuum, a Detect XL Pet Pro with a 0.57 l bagless bin, reads the floor beneath it and the way you are moving, then sets…
Shark
Model AZ3900UKT
The Shark AZ3900UKT corded upright pet vacuum, a PowerDetect Powered Lift-Away model with a 600 W motor and a 1.32 L dust cup, uses DuoClean Detect to adjust its clean…
Shark
Model HZ4000UKT
The Shark HZ4000UKT PowerDetect 370 W corded pet stick vacuum, with a 0.28 L bagless dust cup, pairs DuoClean Detect, which reads the floor and adjusts the clean as you…
Shark
Model HZ400UKT
The Shark HZ400UKT corded stick vacuum, with its 10 m cable and 0.5 L dust cup, uses Anti Hair Wrap technology to keep its brush-roll clear of long, short and…
Model 91503GB
The SEBO 91503GB Automatic X7 is an upright bagged vacuum cleaner that uses its Computer Control System to set the brush height for each floor by itself, so it moves…
Shark
Model AZ3000UKT
The Shark AZ3000UKT 600 W corded upright vacuum combines an extra-large dust cup with a wider DuoClean floorhead, so you cover more ground in less time and empty the bin…
Vax
Model CDUP-LOXR
The VAX CDUP-LOXR LiftOut Reach Pet corded upright vacuum cleaner has a canister that lifts free of the floorhead, so the same machine with its bagless 2 l bin handles…
Shark
Model NV603UKT
The Shark NV603UKT Classic Pet corded upright vacuum cleaner weighs 5.6 kg, has an 8 m cord and uses Lift-Away, so the main pod comes free of the floorhead and…
Shark
Model HZ500UK
The Shark HZ500UK 0.85 L bagless corded stick vacuum uses Anti Hair Wrap Technology to stop long hair and pet hair winding round its brush-roll, so you spend your time…
Model BALLANIMALORIG
The Dyson Ball Animal Origin bagless upright vacuum cleaner uses Radial Root Cyclone technology to keep strong suction on every floor, while its Motorbar cleaner head clears tangled pet hair…
Shark
Model LA450UKT
The Shark LA450UKT corded upright pet vacuum cleaner uses DuoClean Detect and FloorDetect to read the surface beneath its 25.91 cm floorhead and set the brush-roll speed for carpet or…
Shark
Model LU250UKT
The corded Shark LU250UKT Rotator Pet upright vacuum, 30.51 cm wide and 5.19 kg, uses PowerFins HairPro to pull pet hair out of carpets and off hard floors, while Anti…
Vax
Model U85-AS-BE
The VAX U85-AS-Be Air Stretch corded bagless upright vacuum cleaner has a 1.5 L bin and multi-cyclonic technology that keeps suction from dropping while you work. Its stretch hose pulls…
Shark
Model LA400UKT
The Shark LA400UKT is a 5.97 kg corded upright vacuum with DuoClean Detect and Lift-Away, made to clean homes that mix carpets with hard flooring. Twin brush-rolls and sensors in…
Model BALLANIMALNEW
The Dyson Ball Animal (BALLANIMALNEW) 90 AW corded upright vacuum cleaner uses a Motorbar cleaner head whose hair removal vanes keep long hair and pet hair from winding round the…
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Buying guide
| Type | Suits | Worth checking |
|---|---|---|
| Bagless | Anyone who'd sooner not buy bags. | Bin size and how often the filters need washing. |
| Lift-away | Houses with stairs and lots to reach above the floor. | How easily the body detaches and how much it weighs on its own. |
| Bagged | Allergy sufferers and anyone who hates a dusty bin. | The bag type and what replacements cost. |
| Pet | Homes with dogs, cats or long hair. | The pet tools supplied and whether the brush bar resists wrapping. |
Going bagless saves on bags, but you come face to face with the dust whenever you empty it, and the filters need regular washing. With a bagged machine the dust stays shut in and the bag does some of the filtering, though you'll need a stock of the right bags.
An upright is in its element on carpet, where the brush bar agitates the pile and lifts the dirt. On bare floors, a switchable brush bar or a dual-purpose head stops it scattering dirt. Some sense the surface and how dirty it is, then set the suction and brush speed themselves.
Stairs are where uprights struggle. A lift-away body fixes that by giving you something you can carry. Without one, check how far the stretch hose reaches, and whether it'll get to the top of the flight from the bottom.
Long hair and fur wind round an ordinary brush bar until you cut them off. Anti-wrap brush bars clear themselves as they spin. Some pet versions add odour control, or a mini powered nozzle for furniture and the car.
Uprights weigh more than sticks, but the floor takes the weight while you push. A swivel or ball-mounted head makes steering round furniture far easier. If you'll be lugging it upstairs, the listed weights are worth comparing.
For anyone with asthma or a dust allergy, a fully sealed machine with a high-grade filter keeps the finest particles from blowing back into the room.
Our upright vacuums come from Shark, Vax, Dyson and SEBO. Narrow the list with the brand filter beside the products.
You're covered by the maker's UK guarantee on every upright. Orders over £600 travel free, usually within 3–7 working days.
Beaten on price by another UK retailer? Our price match is worth asking about. Call 01622 541312 to talk it over, or ring before heading to our showroom in Rochester and we'll say what's on display.
Questions
Usually, yes. The wide head and powered brush bar pull dirt out of the pile quickly, which is why uprights suit carpeted homes.
One where the body comes off the floor head. You carry it in one hand and reach stairs, curtains and the space under furniture with the hose and wand.
Yes, provided the brush bar can be stopped or there's a hard floor mode. Otherwise the spinning bar tends to flick crumbs about.
Bagged tends to be kinder, as the dust stays shut in the bag when you throw it out. A sealed system with a good filter matters in either case.
It depends on the model, so follow the manual. Make sure they're bone dry before refitting, or suction drops and the vacuum may start to smell.
It's usually the standard machine plus tools aimed at fur on stairs and furniture. Some also get odour control or a brush bar that won't tangle.
Talk to the people who sell them every day. We’ll tell you plainly what suits your home.
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