As one of the highest trafficked areas in your home, sometimes it feels as though your kitchen floors can never quite stay clean. One minute they're spotless, and the next you'll notice tiny little crumb specs, dried sauce stains, or loose bits of lettuce between every crack and crevice of the floor. And when your old broom and dustpan duo aren't pulling their weight, it's time to invest in a powerful vacuum that can swoop in and tackle kitchen messes as they appear. And right now, you can save big on an affordable Shark vacuum that has shoppers tucking away their brooms.

At just 7.5 pounds, this lightweight stick vacuum from Shark is cordless, bagless, and powerful. It has a two-speed brush roll that works on both carpet and wood floors, and a dust cup that holds plenty of dirt, so you don't have to empty it out after every use. What's more, when you have to empty out the bin it's easy  — simply pull the dust cup out from the body of the machine and hit a small switch to eject the dirt over your trash can. 

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The swivel design makes it easy to steer and snap up every last morsel, dust bunny, and flake of dirt from the corners of your kitchen. The slim nozzle comes in handy when you want to tidy up under your dining table, chairs, and bar carts. Plus, it comes with a charger that doubles as a convenient docking area, which charges the device in just four hours. 

With over 12,000 five-star ratings on Amazon, shoppers call it the "perfect broom replacement." One user reaches for it daily to tackle "small kitchen spills." Another shopper expands that it fits easily in their tiny 8-foot by 8-foot kitchen, declaring it's "great for a small space[s]," and that it lasts for up to 1.5 hours "without any decreased suction." This happy shopper went so far as to say that this item is the "best vacuum ever" and even made them love vacuuming. They added that it's "super light to carry around even up and down stairs." 

Best of all, this vacuum is built to last. Even after four years of repeated use, this reviewer who calls themselves a "messy cook" says that it's still great and that they would "buy another in a second."

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While it normally sells for $160, this Shark vacuum is currently $20 off, making it a great time to add it to your kitchen. If you're looking for a lightweight vacuum cleaner that can tackle messes, works in every room of your home, and costs under $150, this is your best option. Head over to Amazon to snap up this sale item while you can.