SAVE $150.00: The Shark PowerDetect Pet Plus Clean & Empty cordless stick vacuum is on sale at Amazon for $399.99, down from the list price of $549.99. That's a 27% discount.

These days, we have robot vacuums and robot lawn mowers to take care of keeping underfoot areas clean and manicured. But if you prefer to vacuum on your own, we have models with excellent features that make things easier. Check out this deal at Amazon.

As of July 28, the Shark PowerDetect Pet Plus Clean & Empty cordless stick vacuum is on sale at Amazon for $399.99, down from the list price of $549.99 at Shark. That's a 27% discount.

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When it comes to cordless stick vacuums, suction power matters. The Shark PowerDetect Pet Plus Clean & Empty doesn't mess around. This model is designed to tackle stubborn pet hair that loves to get stuck on carpet and furniture. Shark included a flexible crevice tool and the brand's Furfins tool to help clean pet hair in any location of your home.

Another major benefit of the Shark PowerDetect Pet Plus Clean & Empty cordless stick vacuum is the self-emptying base. Set the stick vacuum back on its charging base, and all debris from the vacuum will whisk off to the base. You'll need to empty the base every 45 days or so, but that's minimal effort compared to emptying the debris canister after each vacuum.

Espeically great for homes with pets is the Shark odor neutralizer technology. This fragranced puck sits on the self-emptying base to provide a fresh scent. If you're not one for scents in the house, you can easily leave the cartridge out.

If you could use a vacuum upgrade, consider today's sale price on the Shark PowerDetect Pet Plus Clean & Empty cordless stick vacuum. It's a powerful model with great features for pet owners, and it's on sale for under $400.

Lauren Allain is a freelance journalist covering deals at Mashable. She graduated from Western Washington University with a B.A. in journalism and holds an M.B.A from Webster Leiden. You can find more of her work online from publications including Reader’s Digest, U.S. News & World Report, Seattle Refined, and more. When she’s not writing, Lauren prefers to be outside hiking, bouldering, swimming, or searching for the perfect location for all three.