Shark deals

MSE Update, Thu 9 Jul at 4.32pm: Shark has told us that all models have now sold out.

If you've been fishing around for a new vacuum, here's a jaws-dropping Shark offer cleaning-enthusiasts can sink their teeth into. If you go online to Shark via our special Blagged link*, you can get £50 off a choice of three Shark DuoClean cordless 'stick' vacuum cleaners when you enter the code MSE at the checkout.

The three models (dependent on stock) are:

• IF250UK* - £199.99 with the code (was £249.99) (OUT OF STOCK)
• IF250UKT* (includes a pet tool) - £219.99 with the code (was £269.99) (OUT OF STOCK)
• IF260UKTH* (newer model, longer run time, includes pet tool and anti-allergen seal) - £249.99 with the code (was £299.99) (OUT OF STOCK)

Shark has a range of vacuums and these sit roughly at mid-level – see the table below for full specs of each vacuum to decide which is right for you.

There are 2,200 units available in total and the deal will end at 11.59pm on Wed 15 Jul, or when all units have gone, whichever's sooner. Delivery's free to all of mainland UK and takes two-to-three working days.

These particular vacuum cleaners have two motorised brush-rolls, and come with various tools for crevices, dusting, and wide upholstery. All models can be converted into a lightweight portable vacuum for cleaning stairs, curtains etc.

The table below shows the key features of each of the Shark DuoClean cordless vacuums:

How good is this deal?

Each model has been highly-reviewed at sites such as TechRadar (IF250UK), Good Housekeeping (IF250UKT) and Trusted Reviews (IF260UKTH).

We couldn't find these models being sold elsewhere, but when we checked on Tue 7 Jul, we did spot a lower spec 'IF200UK' on Amazon* for £325.99 – this model has a shorter run time (22 minutes) than all the other models.

A cheaper alternative to buying brand new is sometimes to look at refurbished models – we didn't manage to spot any but do keep an eye out on Shark's eBay outlet to spot a bargain.

All done and dusted here? Keep an eye on our regularly updated list of cleaning supermarket coupons for more household savings.

Not all of us enjoy vacuuming, but we just have to suck it up. When we asked on Twitter what your favourite vacuum brand is, Shark came second only to Dyson, so we tried to get you a code... and succeeded.

Our deal gets a Shark DuoClean cordless upright vacuum cleaner for £199.99 (was £249.99) when you go via our special Blagged link* and enter the code MSE50 at the checkout. Shark has a range of vacuums and this one sits roughly at mid-level.

You can choose between red or blue, dependent on stock – the offer will end once all 7,500 units have been sold. When we checked on Tue 10 Mar there were 5,200 remaining. Delivery's free to all of mainland UK and takes two working days.

This model has two motorised brush-rolls, and comes with various tools for crevices, dusting, wide upholstery, and pet hair. It can be converted into a portable vacuum for cleaning stairs, curtains etc.

Here are some of the other key features of the Shark DuoClean cordless upright (model ref: IC160UKT):

How good is this deal?

This model has been highly-reviewed at sites such as Good Housekeeping and Trusted Reviews. It was also recommended by popular Instagram cleaning expert Mrs Hinch.

While it’s not the latest model (it launched about 18 months ago), it is a popular one, and when we checked on Tue 3 Mar, our code makes it the cheapest cordless vacuum sold at Shark. We did find a lower spec Shark ‘stick’ vacuum for £179 at Hughes - this model has a smaller dust capacity and shorter run time than the IC160UKT.

A cheaper alternative to buying brand new is sometimes to look at refurbished models – however, we recently spotted a refurbished version of this model at eBay for the same price as our code, but only with a one-year warranty compared to five-years with a brand new one.

What is an upright vacuum?

As you can see from the images above, an upright is bigger than a 'stick' vacuum and so it generally has a larger capacity, but this one's still part of the cordless family. It can also be converted into a lightweight portable vacuum as shown above.

All done and dusted here? Keep an eye on our regularly updated list of cleaning supermarket coupons for more household savings, and if you’re looking to make some home improvements, we’ve a code for two Ideal Home Show tickets for £15.