Shark PowerDetect Pet Plus deal drops cordless vacuum under $400
Amazon has the Shark PowerDetect Pet Plus Clean & Empty cordless vacuum for $399.99, a $150 cut from Shark’s $549.99 list price.
By Bianca Rossi · Entertainment Editor
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The Shark PowerDetect Pet Plus deal at Amazon brings the Clean & Empty cordless stick vacuum down to $399.99 as of July 28, according to the retailer’s offer. The model’s list price is $549.99 at Shark, putting the current markdown at $150, or 27%.
That puts a pet-focused cordless vacuum with a self-emptying base just under the $400 line. For shoppers trying to retire an older stick vacuum, the deal is built around one clear pitch: less hands-on mess after the cleaning is done.
What is the Shark PowerDetect Pet Plus Clean & Empty?
The Shark PowerDetect Pet Plus Clean & Empty is a cordless stick vacuum designed for homes with pet hair, according to Shark’s product positioning in the deal. It comes with a charging base that also empties debris from the vacuum into the base after use.
That self-emptying setup is the headline feature here. Instead of dumping the vacuum’s dust bin after every run, owners place the stick vacuum back on its base, where debris is transferred into the larger base container.
The deal details say that base needs to be emptied about every 45 days. That timing will vary by home, especially for households with shedding pets, but it is the listed estimate attached to this model.
What pet-hair features are included?
Shark says the PowerDetect Pet Plus Clean & Empty is made to handle pet hair that gets trapped on carpets and furniture. The vacuum includes a flexible crevice tool and Shark’s Furfins tool, both aimed at reaching hair around the home.
The model also includes Shark’s odor neutralizer technology. According to the product details, that feature uses a fragranced puck that sits on the self-emptying base to add a fresh scent.
Shoppers who do not want added fragrance are not locked into using it. The deal details say the cartridge can be left out of the base.
How much is the Amazon discount?
Amazon’s current price is $399.99 for the Shark PowerDetect Pet Plus Clean & Empty cordless stick vacuum. Compared with Shark’s listed $549.99 price, the sale cuts $150 off the cost.
That makes the discount 27%, according to the deal listing. The offer is being shown at Amazon, while the higher comparison price is identified as Shark’s list price.
The vacuum is a cordless stick model, so the appeal is different from a robot vacuum that cleans on its own. This one is for people who still want manual control, but want features that reduce the mess around pet hair and dust disposal.
For pet owners, the biggest practical pieces are the included hair-focused tools, the self-emptying charging base, and the optional scent puck. At $399.99, Amazon’s July 28 price brings those features into a lower bracket than Shark’s listed price.
This story draws on original reporting from Mashable.