Shark Upright Vacuum Cleaner [NZ801UKT] Powered Lift-Away with Anti-Hair Wrap Technology, Pet Hair, Navy and Orange
Technologies that make a difference
Shark Anti Hair Wrap Upright Vacuum Cleaner
Pet Model.
Anti Hair Wrap Technology removes hair from the brush-roll as you clean. Glide from carpets to hard floors with DuoClean. Transform into a portable vacuum with Powered Lift-Away. Designed for homes with pets.
Anti Hair Wrap Technology
Removes hair from the brush-roll so you don’t have to. A unique bristle-guard actively separates and removes hair as you clean, helping to leave the bristle brush-roll tangle-free. Long, short and pet hair.
Powered Lift-Away Technology
Transforms from upright to portable with Powered Lift-Away. Simply lift the main unit away from the wand to easily clean stairs, furnishings and up high, and easily vacuum underneath furniture without heavy lifting.
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Glide from carpets to hard floors with two brush-rolls working together in one floorhead.
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DuoClean floorhead draws in large and small debris and lifts stuck-on dust from hard floors.
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Attach the Anti Hair Wrap Pet Tool in portable mode to easily remove embedded hair from upholstery.
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With handy tools for whole-home cleaning.
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Suction control. Signature LED headlights. Swivel steering. 8m cord.
| Weight: | 6.5 kg |
| Dimensions: | 30 x 26 x 117 cm; 6.5 Kilograms |
| Brand: | Shark |
| Model: | NZ801UKT |
| Colour: | Navy & Orange |
| Colour: | Navy & Orange |
Excellent customer service
I am rarely impressed by a product or customer service (other than Amazon customer service which tends to be my benchmark against which I measure other suppliers of all kinds). However, my beloved Shark failed me after 14 months when, despite a clean and new filter, lost all suction. Now to say that my Shark works hard would be an understatement. I am a lover of clean and use my Shark constantly. My kids are always on the move, in fear of being sucked up if they stay in one place for too long. One phone call to Shark customer service followed by an email with a screenshot of my Amazon order.and less than 24 hours later and a replacement part had arrived, been installed and the Shark was back at full working order. Thank you Shark – both your product and your customer service have impressed me. And not forgetting Amazon who are like a digital history of household warranties across all my electricals!
Pros:
* lightweight but no loss of cleaning power.
* “Lift-away” mechanism makes getting the cleaning head into confined spaces a breeze.
* Handle / boom detach / attach mechanisms solid and easy-to-use when cleaning, making switching to tools really easy.
* Relatively smooth and easy steering.
* Handles both short and long pile carpets with ease, and Duo Clean makes moving from carpet to hardwood to rug (and the reverse) really smooth and easy.
* Really does lift, cut and clear pet hairs with ease (we have two medium-haired mogs who seem to be in a constant state of shedding fur), with anti-tangle doing precisely what it claims.
* Bin emptying from either end makes getting rid of collected dirt / debris easy and FAR less dust generating than our Dyson & with no fiddly “push this, pull that, turn the other” games.
* “Headlights” are a real boon (and in no way a gimmick).
* Comparatively QUIET. Runs at around 1/3 the noise generation of our Dyson upright – quiet enough for the cats to say, “oh look, a vacuum clearer”, rather than hitting the ceiling as soon as it is switched on, and then clinging to the light fittings until it is put away.
Cons:
* The connection between the main cleaning head and body of the cleaner feels a little flimsy when pressing down on the head to release the cleaner’s body ready for use.
* Cat hairs and lighter debris tends to collect around the top of the bin, giving a false impression of it being full when often it is not.
* Accessory carry points only really fit the supplied crevice wand & stair / upholstery tool.
* Upholstery / stair cleaning attachment weak – far better to get the “powered” head – although be aware this will substantially raise the noise level of the machine when in use & doesn’t comfortably fit the accessory carry points.
Having noted the cons, the first two can be dealt with through practice / keeping an eye on actual bin capacity.
The lack of real cleaning power with the supplied upholstery / stair cleaning is for us the only real negative. Certainly, it prompted the additional purchase of the “powered” accessory, which is excellent (the increased noise and the carrying issue noted above notwithstanding). At the time, this actually worked out cheaper than getting the 801UKT, which *includes* the powered accessory, which may not always be the case and so would advise checking the price of that unit against the 801UK + “powered” accessory head.
Overall, and with a month of regular use under its belt (twice weekly full house vacuuming + occasional additional use courtesy of the cats shedding on their preferred night-time sleeping spots), very pleased with the Shark and would recommend it.
I bought the Shark Upright Vacuum to replace a 25 year old Dyson cleaner. I didn’t know much about Shark, but the price was ok and reviews were good, and I made a bit of a rush purchase.
First impressions were that it’s tiny! I was surprised at how compact the Shark cleaner is, and it’s very light. This isn’t reflected in a lack of power though – it’s a very very effective vacuum cleaner that makes short work of cleaning. It’s compact size does of course mean the dust collection unit is quite small, and needs frequent emptying. This is quick and easy to do though and empties easily.
It’s lightweight and clever design makes it very manoeuvrable, it’s easy to change direction, and it’s compact enough to get into small spaces. I love this.
Oh, and it’s quiet! Much much quieter than my old Dyson.
It’s not all good however. It’s lightweight means it’s not very stable when you are using the attachments on the hose. The hose itself isn’t very stretchy, and a pull on it tends to pull over the cleaner – this is quite annoying!
The ‘Liftwaway’ feature is handy, and makes a good compact and portable cleaner to use on stairs and upholstery. But again the tight hose means it’s not easy to place the unit on the floor as it tends to get pulled over. But it works well as long as you hand holding it.
One minor irritation is that the power cord is attached quite low to the ground, which makes it easier to catch your feet on. There is a clip to hold it out of the way but it’s not that effective, and it would be nicer if the cord was higher up.
The good:
* Compact, manoeuvrable, and light
* Very quiet
* Powerful
The bad:
* Hose isn’t really stretchy enough
* Power lead is annoying!
I love this vacuum cleaner even with it’s niggles., it’s powerful and quiet, and cleans great – almost perfect.
Really happy with purchase!
Probably the best vacuum I’ve ever owned, and I’ve had a dyson and a Miele before. I have three dogs and two humans with long hair living in the house the anti hair wrap thing really works! Very intuitive to use, it has so many functions and ways you can use it, but really easy to suss it all out. Plus it’s ever so easy to take apart for cleaning the filters and taking the roller heads out for when accidentally suck up your husband’s phone earphones (ooops). I vacuumed with my old vacuum before using this one for the first time, and was amazed at how much extra stuff came up from the carpets with the Shark (bit gross actually). Would definitely recommend and buy this again.
Best I've ever had
OMG! This is the best vacuum cleaner i have ever bought. The suction is very powerful and its amazing that i never have to get the scissors out to cut loads of hair off the bar. Two of us have long hair and never a sign of hair to be seen on the bar. We also have 4 cats and its awesome for sucking up fur… the attachment for the hoze does a fantastic job too. The first time we used it we could see all the dust that our old hoover left behind.
I’m not sure if this will be suitable for someone who is weak as its abit heavy and hard to push on full suction… but its worth it for me… i love i
Really happy with purchase!
Probably the best vacuum I’ve ever owned, and I’ve had a dyson and a Miele before. I have three dogs and two humans with long hair living in the house the anti hair wrap thing really works! Very intuitive to use, it has so many functions and ways you can use it, but really easy to suss it all out. Plus it’s ever so easy to take apart for cleaning the filters and taking the roller heads out for when accidentally suck up your husband’s phone earphones (ooops). I vacuumed with my old vacuum before using this one for the first time, and was amazed at how much extra stuff came up from the carpets with the Shark (bit gross actually). Would definitely recommend and buy this again.
Effective Vacuum Cleane
A well made machine, not tilly-willy like some. Effective on picking up dog hairs. Great for use on stairs, curtains and valances due to the way it comes apart, making it lightweight to use. No need to worry about corners, works like the roller ball. All in all a good machine. The only small negative point would be I miss the retractable lead that I previously had but everything else makes up for that.
A great Vacuum cleane
This is a very powerful Vacuum cleaner that feels solid and well designed.
I wanted to change my Dyson ( nnever buying one of those again ) because of constant quality problems and i am pleased that i picked the Shark. I read all the reviews beforehand and took the plunge.
This is by far the BEST and most powerful Vacuum i have ever had. Better than a Dyson and about 65% cheaper too. Despite the power it has it is very quiet. You could talk on the phone and still clean.
The roller on the head pops out if it hits a major obstruction but it just clips back in in a few seconds. This is to save having to remove screws for just a simple operation. Well thought out.
I am more than pleased with my purchase and wish i had bought one insted of my previous overpriced Dyson.
Best hoover I’ve had!!
Well what can I say. I have been a dyson owner for well over 15 years. Never felt brave enough to venture to anything else. Over the years I’ve heard so much great stuff about the shark from people who own them. Well my dyson packed in and I decided to venture to the other side. Well I have been blown away. I’ve not found anything bad to say about it (okay maybe one little thing I’ll mention later) the suction is immense, the diet that came from my rug which I’d have said was clean was incredible. Made me sick. It’s soo easy to use with the lift away action for stairs, cars etc. The lights are great at the front. It’s not heavy to use, the suction on full can mean it feels hard to use on some surfaces, but turning the suction down on the handle eases the suction. I would definitely recommend this to anyone. It was a steal at 199. LOVE IT!!
Best hoover I’ve had!!
Well what can I say. I have been a dyson owner for well over 15 years. Never felt brave enough to venture to anything else. Over the years I’ve heard so much great stuff about the shark from people who own them. Well my dyson packed in and I decided to venture to the other side. Well I have been blown away. I’ve not found anything bad to say about it (okay maybe one little thing I’ll mention later) the suction is immense, the diet that came from my rug which I’d have said was clean was incredible. Made me sick. It’s soo easy to use with the lift away action for stairs, cars etc. The lights are great at the front. It’s not heavy to use, the suction on full can mean it feels hard to use on some surfaces, but turning the suction down on the handle eases the suction. I would definitely recommend this to anyone. It was a steal at 199. LOVE IT!!
I will never have any other vacuum
I had my first Shark vacuum over four years ago. I have a double coated dog and my Shark had a LOT of use over the years. It is an exceptional vacuum and out performs the Dyson and Hoover Pet vacuums I previously had. My Shark eventually gave up the fight and there is no way I would have any vacuum other than a Shark. This new one arrived the next day (much needed due to dog hair!). Yet again it is excellent and I have to include that it was good to see that each part was no longer packaged in plastic bags but recyclable packaging.
I will never have any other vacuum
I had my first Shark vacuum over four years ago. I have a double coated dog and my Shark had a LOT of use over the years. It is an exceptional vacuum and out performs the Dyson and Hoover Pet vacuums I previously had. My Shark eventually gave up the fight and there is no way I would have any vacuum other than a Shark. This new one arrived the next day (much needed due to dog hair!). Yet again it is excellent and I have to include that it was good to see that each part was no longer packaged in plastic bags but recyclable packaging.
Smaller Vacuum Head
After the motor of the previous Shark Upright became permanently underpowered, I bought this one. It does the job and is quieter than the previous version, but this is at the cost of the suction head being over 1″ smaller than the previous model. I know between the two purchases regulations came in limiting the power of new vacuum cleaners, and this seems to be the way they have maintained the level of suction in the latest version. In some ways the smaller head makes manouvering around chairs etc easier, but it does make the job a bit longer.
Smaller Vacuum Head
After the motor of the previous Shark Upright became permanently underpowered, I bought this one. It does the job and is quieter than the previous version, but this is at the cost of the suction head being over 1″ smaller than the previous model. I know between the two purchases regulations came in limiting the power of new vacuum cleaners, and this seems to be the way they have maintained the level of suction in the latest version. In some ways the smaller head makes manouvering around chairs etc easier, but it does make the job a bit longer.
Superb vacuum - highly recommended
This was a perfect upgrade from a rival bagless vacuum cleaner provider, who shall remain unnamed.
It came packaged in paper bags rather than plastic, which was an excellent start. The warranty is simple enough to register.
It comes with all the nozzles you’d expect and is easy to assemble. I love the “lift away” feature, which makes vacuuming stairs so easy.
It’s also great that you can change the suction strength, which you will need to adjust depending on the surface you are vacuuming. The instructions make it very clear you may need to do this if you encounter resistance.
As for cleaning up hair, the photographs people have shared with clumps of hair are obviously uploaded by employees of a rival company. I have attached a photo of my brush head after three months of use, and there are only small strands of hair. Those people clearly vacuumed over a massive clump of hair, so ignore them.
Ditch the rivals, and buy one of these gems!
A truly excellent product if you have long haired cats (or the like) - that molt !
I have had this unit since late March 21. This will vacuum any normal floor surface including deep pile carpets, and remove very long fur without clogging the unit. You have to continually empty the tub as soon as it reaches near full – but this is a small price to pay for a unit that simply removes all and doesn’t clog. Suction is very adjustable once you get used to it! Having spent some considerable sums of money over the years on vacuums that supposedly did such – but that I had to strip and de-clog the vacuum head at least twice when cleaning the lounge carpet!
There is a slight problem (at least for us) in that the unit is heavy – but is all but negated by the ability to separate and carry the total motor /vacuum unit. Works brilliantly on stairs with the mini unit, as does the basic vacuum head and stem under the beds. It also has a very long cable! Wonders will never cease.
An outstanding unit at a reasonable price.
Highly recommended
I cannot fault this hoover and have not stopped raving about since it arrived. I hoovered with my Henry the same morning my shake arrived, once it arrived and I assembled it (super easy) I couldn’t wait to try it. To say the least I was shocked at how useless the Henry has been! My carpets look like new and the hoover lines are amazing! It is a pretty heavy hoover but the lift away part is great for stairs. Again I cannot recommend enough! If your in doubt it BUY IT!! You won’t be disappointed
I have 2 dogs and toddler, hair and crumbs are no longer an issue.
Highly recommended
I cannot fault this hoover and have not stopped raving about since it arrived. I hoovered with my Henry the same morning my shake arrived, once it arrived and I assembled it (super easy) I couldn’t wait to try it. To say the least I was shocked at how useless the Henry has been! My carpets look like new and the hoover lines are amazing! It is a pretty heavy hoover but the lift away part is great for stairs. Again I cannot recommend enough! If your in doubt it BUY IT!! You won’t be disappointed
I have 2 dogs and toddler, hair and crumbs are no longer an issue.
Sucks so hard I thought the carpet would come up!
I’d heard good things about the Shark, so had high expectations.
Having had a faithful Dyson for over 12 years, it was a real toss-up when it came to make the change.
First out of the box I was struck by how small the brush head looked, but I need’nt have worried. This thing sucks so hard I thought the carpet was going to come up!
In fact just one pass of the living room carpet and it looked like I hadn’t vacuumed in years.
It pulled out dust and hairs that my old dyson had missed.
Great variable suction. Fabulous at getting dog hairs up. Easy to manoeuvre. Handy little headlights so you can see where the dust bunnies are hiding under your furniture.
And the stair tool was a marvel. Just detach the bin section and you’re off!
An all round great job. Sure the bin is a bit small if you’re doing a whole house, but what it lacks in the booty section it makes up for in sheer power.
Definitely recommend.
Worth the money
Finally, a vacuum cleaner that really deals with dog and human hair! Seemed rather expensive, but it was worth the money as it has tremendous suction and really does get our carpets clean. Our black Collie-cross sheds fur at an amazing rate, and we were having a losing battle with the old vacuum, especially as my wife’s long hair became wrapped around the brushes. This one really hacks it. It is also very flexible, with removable dust box, handle and wand for easy cleaning of stairs etc. The only drawbacks are that 1) it feels a bit flimsy, but it is very light and portable, so I suppose you can’t have everything; and 2) the dust box is rather small, so it has to be emptied frequently.
Worth the money
Finally, a vacuum cleaner that really deals with dog and human hair! Seemed rather expensive, but it was worth the money as it has tremendous suction and really does get our carpets clean. Our black Collie-cross sheds fur at an amazing rate, and we were having a losing battle with the old vacuum, especially as my wife’s long hair became wrapped around the brushes. This one really hacks it. It is also very flexible, with removable dust box, handle and wand for easy cleaning of stairs etc. The only drawbacks are that 1) it feels a bit flimsy, but it is very light and portable, so I suppose you can’t have everything; and 2) the dust box is rather small, so it has to be emptied frequently.
Awesome vacuum
This vacuum is amazing. I have been a life-long Vax user but made the switch as needed something more powerful for pet hair and the Shark was recommended.
So powerful, easy to use, versatile for the whole home and I’ve also bought the car pack which is really handy.
Can’t recommend this vacuum enough … it has literally made vacuuming enjoyable!
My only criticism is that the dirt tank is quite small and gets full really quickly so needs emptying frequently. But it’s a fault I’m happy to live with!
Best vacuum I’m ever had !
Dysentery were my vacuum of choice for decades then 6 yrs ago I purchased the Shark powered lift away and was delighted . Just recently I brought the shark anti wrap pet hair vacuum and I’m just blown away with how good this vacuum is . I actually feel like I’m cleaning the carpets . Just the hallway filled the canister first time Iused it .carpets look so much cleaner . Much better action going from carpets to polished floors than the original lift away .
Practically sucked up the carpet!
Brilliant hoover! Bought this after reading some great reviews and after many years of having a Dyson. It is fabulous, the only reason I gave it a 4 star is because the clip that should hold the hose secure struggles to do this so when vacuuming I repeatedly have to click it back into its holder. Having said that, the suction on this beauty is superb! The best I’ve seen and can be adjusted for different carpet piles etc. Bare in mind that on full suction it can be a little harder to push around but you can reduce suction if you wish. The lift away for the stairs is easy and effective and I would recommend this over any other I have used in 40 years and it glides under my radiators instead of yanking them off the wall
Very good - but do check the "anti-wrap" rolle
It’s a very good vacuum cleaner with excellent suction and versatile in the way the wand detaches easily to make it lighter and more portable when using to do round skirting boards and on the stairs. As for its “anti-wrap” credentials, I’m not so convinced. I had to spend about 20 minutes today with a sharp knife hacking my way through a huge amount of hair and bits of thread which had wrapped themselves like rope around the rollers. Having got rid of it, the rollers turned round fine, although they are showing signs already of getting clogged back up again. But taken as a whole I think the Shark (just about) earns its five stars.
Powerful but heavy
It’s a really powerful vacuum cleaner and it does work well on carpets and solid floor. I have a dog and a cat so lot’s of hair around and it really works.
It’s very heavy though! I wouldn’t recommend this for an older or petite person, it’s like doing a workout every time I hoover!
The storage unit can be detached, but need to be carried with your other hand so, yes it’s a hard job! For this reason my husband does the stairs for me.
Very good - but do check the "anti-wrap" rolle
It’s a very good vacuum cleaner with excellent suction and versatile in the way the wand detaches easily to make it lighter and more portable when using to do round skirting boards and on the stairs. As for its “anti-wrap” credentials, I’m not so convinced. I had to spend about 20 minutes today with a sharp knife hacking my way through a huge amount of hair and bits of thread which had wrapped themselves like rope around the rollers. Having got rid of it, the rollers turned round fine, although they are showing signs already of getting clogged back up again. But taken as a whole I think the Shark (just about) earns its five stars.
Great but has a couple issues.
I do love this hoover but does have some downfalls.
The suction is great, probably the best i’ve ever had. BUT the anti hair wrap function does not work as you can see from other reviews.
The hair, string anything gets tangled in the rollers which need cut out. Another annoying issue is you can take the orange roller out but the others you can’t unless you want to dismantle the whole thing taking the screws off (which needs a special screwdriver) and i don’t understand as the other models you can do this no bother.
I would also be so wary not to run over a cable as this will literally slice it in half!
If you accidently run over lego/hair grips ect aswell it gets stuck and you have to take the bottom off to get it out.
Plus side its not too heavy, easy to push around, long cable so you can do multiple rooms without having to change plug sockets, has different tools for the stairs, sofas or areas you can reach!
The lift away button is good as you can get under the sofa. Has a carpet function and the other is for lino/wooden floors! The carpet function is very powerful its great for my rugs.
I couldn’t beleive the amount of dirt & dust the hoover gathered after the 1st use and i thought it was clean after using my last hoover! Needs cleaned regularly so take the filters out running under warm water which dry really quickly. They advise to clean it after each use as any bit of dust can effect the suction. Has a green light which means its fine and a red light if theres a blockage.
I love the headlights as i call them aswell! Not a noisy hoover either.
Great but has a couple issues.
I do love this hoover but does have some downfalls.
The suction is great, probably the best i’ve ever had. BUT the anti hair wrap function does not work as you can see from other reviews.
The hair, string anything gets tangled in the rollers which need cut out. Another annoying issue is you can take the orange roller out but the others you can’t unless you want to dismantle the whole thing taking the screws off (which needs a special screwdriver) and i don’t understand as the other models you can do this no bother.
I would also be so wary not to run over a cable as this will literally slice it in half!
If you accidently run over lego/hair grips ect aswell it gets stuck and you have to take the bottom off to get it out.
Plus side its not too heavy, easy to push around, long cable so you can do multiple rooms without having to change plug sockets, has different tools for the stairs, sofas or areas you can reach!
The lift away button is good as you can get under the sofa. Has a carpet function and the other is for lino/wooden floors! The carpet function is very powerful its great for my rugs.
I couldn’t beleive the amount of dirt & dust the hoover gathered after the 1st use and i thought it was clean after using my last hoover! Needs cleaned regularly so take the filters out running under warm water which dry really quickly. They advise to clean it after each use as any bit of dust can effect the suction. Has a green light which means its fine and a red light if theres a blockage.
I love the headlights as i call them aswell! Not a noisy hoover either.
Shark Vacuum five stars so fa
We recently purchased a Shark to replace a leading brand up right vacuum cleaner. We vacuum the floors daily and we thought that they were clean, however we were surprised to see the amount of hair and deep down dust that the Shark removed from the carpet even on the stairs. The machine comes dissembled but all clicks together simply. It’s light weight and easy to use even on stairs and the suction is brilliant so far. Would definitely recommend to someone looking for a vacuum that is powerful, light weight and simple to use.
Best vacuum I've ever had!
Wanted a shark for a while since using one at work & loving how it picks up. Had a pet vax but never picked up all the hair, the shark gets every hair (there’s a lot with my dog, plus mine & my daughters hair!)) Really good suction. It’s quite heavy but that means quality, everything clicks into place well. You can detach for stairs & the lead is plenty long enough. Very pleased I got one at last. Always hated hoovering but this makes it less of a chore.
Shark Vacuum five stars so fa
We recently purchased a Shark to replace a leading brand up right vacuum cleaner. We vacuum the floors daily and we thought that they were clean, however we were surprised to see the amount of hair and deep down dust that the Shark removed from the carpet even on the stairs. The machine comes dissembled but all clicks together simply. It’s light weight and easy to use even on stairs and the suction is brilliant so far. Would definitely recommend to someone looking for a vacuum that is powerful, light weight and simple to use.
On the whole a great vacuum cleaner, with some things I dont like. .
I’ve been using this for around 6 months and came from a Dyson Animal that was ancient & had lost it’s suck.
First, things that I like:
Lots of sucking power.
Great on carpet, laminate & tiles (It has two settings but I just use carpet setting as it’s more powerful).
Very customisable: can be used as a standard upright, you can also remove the main body & hold it in one hand while doing the sucking up with the other giving you the ability to get under really low gaps (sofas, beds etc). You can also use smaller attachments to do stairs, tops of doors, wardrobes etc. Also works well inside of your car.
I thought the headlights were a gimmick but they’re very useful for highlighting areas that you might otherwise miss.
Things I don’t like:
The cool Orange finish on the main pipe was damaged after a few removals of the main body. Certainly not a deal breaker but it now looks older than six months.
The cable doesn’t retract into the body but wraps around 2 points on the bodywork. Again, not a deal breaker but I’ve been used to a Dyson where the cable disappears inside the body – you could look at this as a weight saving plus point though.
It’s light enough for me to use hand held, but if I were older I can see how this may get heavy when holding the main part in one hand & the wand in the other (you can only use the wand ‘one handed).
There’s nowhere to store the attachments on the unit, so you need somewhere to store them in your house, plus you have to stop what your doing to go & find the attachment when you want to swap it.
On the whole though I’m very happy with my purchase. It was priced well, and does the job well.
On the whole a great vacuum cleaner, with some things I dont like. .
I’ve been using this for around 6 months and came from a Dyson Animal that was ancient & had lost it’s suck.
First, things that I like:
Lots of sucking power.
Great on carpet, laminate & tiles (It has two settings but I just use carpet setting as it’s more powerful).
Very customisable: can be used as a standard upright, you can also remove the main body & hold it in one hand while doing the sucking up with the other giving you the ability to get under really low gaps (sofas, beds etc). You can also use smaller attachments to do stairs, tops of doors, wardrobes etc. Also works well inside of your car.
I thought the headlights were a gimmick but they’re very useful for highlighting areas that you might otherwise miss.
Things I don’t like:
The cool Orange finish on the main pipe was damaged after a few removals of the main body. Certainly not a deal breaker but it now looks older than six months.
The cable doesn’t retract into the body but wraps around 2 points on the bodywork. Again, not a deal breaker but I’ve been used to a Dyson where the cable disappears inside the body – you could look at this as a weight saving plus point though.
It’s light enough for me to use hand held, but if I were older I can see how this may get heavy when holding the main part in one hand & the wand in the other (you can only use the wand ‘one handed).
There’s nowhere to store the attachments on the unit, so you need somewhere to store them in your house, plus you have to stop what your doing to go & find the attachment when you want to swap it.
On the whole though I’m very happy with my purchase. It was priced well, and does the job well.
Excellent powerful very functional reassuringly well built and sturdy
Great powerful quality product. Love it. Any vacuum that can cope with the moult from my labra adorables is good news. This feels study and attachments come apart and go together snugly with a reassuring click fit. Not to heavy and easy to use all over the house including the stairs. If it lasts I’ll be delighted with it!
Save your cash
I expected far better than what I got! Oh yes the anti hair wrap is great, but thats about it! It doesnt pick up well at all and expect to pay 25-40 for a new hose if you get anything stuck!! I got one of my kids sock stuck…. and I mean stuck, jammed, never to be seen again and I tried EVERYTHING to get that little foot warmer out but its well in hibernation! Then the brush stopped working and the led lights gave up too. I only had it 3 months. Was sent back for a refund. U would be better off with a lint roller on your hands and knees than this. Im going back to VAX
shark? More like a goldfish!
Save your cash
I expected far better than what I got! Oh yes the anti hair wrap is great, but thats about it! It doesnt pick up well at all and expect to pay 25-40 for a new hose if you get anything stuck!! I got one of my kids sock stuck…. and I mean stuck, jammed, never to be seen again and I tried EVERYTHING to get that little foot warmer out but its well in hibernation! Then the brush stopped working and the led lights gave up too. I only had it 3 months. Was sent back for a refund. U would be better off with a lint roller on your hands and knees than this. Im going back to VAX
shark? More like a goldfish!
Best Vacuum I have had yet!
I have two large dogs, one that Sheds hair constantly. My old cleaner used to break down regularly and needed cleaning. Cleaning it took ages, finding the right screwdriver and undoing numerous screws.
So far after several months I have found that the suction is amazing, it copes with the dog hair and the one time some cotton got tangled around the rollers I was amazed at how easy and quick it was to clean.
It gets to all the places my old Vac couldn’t and is so much easier cleaning the stairs with the lift off option.
Its altogether worth every penny.
Best Vacuum I have had yet!
I have two large dogs, one that Sheds hair constantly. My old cleaner used to break down regularly and needed cleaning. Cleaning it took ages, finding the right screwdriver and undoing numerous screws.
So far after several months I have found that the suction is amazing, it copes with the dog hair and the one time some cotton got tangled around the rollers I was amazed at how easy and quick it was to clean.
It gets to all the places my old Vac couldn’t and is so much easier cleaning the stairs with the lift off option.
Its altogether worth every penny.
Picked up all the hai
I have very long dark hair that has been building up on my carpets, and my Dyson for some reason never managed to pick them all up. After one cleaning session in my living room with this, the dust compartment was full, and I did hoover regularly before buying this! I could not believe the amount of dirt this vacuum picked up. I did have to manually cut and remove the bunches of long hairs from the brush roll, however this is a minor thing for me. There’s no more hair in my carpets which was the main objective. I’m very happy with this purchase.
Fabulous replacement for my dyson.
Incredibly easy to put together and on first use is made us realise how our old dyson had not been working well for some time. Suction is good, lifts all the hairs up (long haired human, two dogs and two cats), anti-hair wrap technology works well. The shark is incredibly well thought out, long electric cable, you can remove just the handle to add attachments to, or the entire wand, or you can take the cannister off and just carry that around while vacuuming i.e. cornices, stairs etc. Super silent, and the switch on the handle makes it effortless to switch from carpet to hard flooring. I love this machine. If I had one gripe, it’s that the stair attachment is very noisy.
We’ve been due to buy a new hoover for quite some time and now that our daughter is strating to crawl around the house we wanted to make sure the floor is as clean as possible. We always had a cylider vacuum before but it’s not so great in our flat as there is a long stair and split level too. After many days of research we realised that an upright hoover is probably better for our needs and determined to buy this model.
The main reason for this brand was the “lift away” feature although other brands offer this feature as well. We originally wanted to go for the cheaper model – NV601UK – but this one was on such a sale that we couldn’t say no. We don’t have pets but would like a dog in the future so we figured if this is as good a hoover as they claim we may as well invest in the top of the range model and this should be still around when we get the dog. It’s not like you can’t use the pet hair remover tool until, it’s perfectly good for human hair as well as dirt set deep in the carpet.
Assembly was very easy and intuitive. Everything locks in with a satisfying pronounced click so you’re never left wondering if the parts are connected properly. The design is not my favourite I find a Dyson much more elegant. This is not bad either but the shark logo is quite tacky, especially the plastic pretending to be chrome around the branding. Well it’s a hoover and it’s going to spend most if the days in the cupboard and will only be visible when someone is using it so we can live with it. One thing I particularly like is the fact that all the buttons can be used one handed. An example if you want to detach the wand, you press the detach wand button, it’s easy, don’t need two hands. It unlocks the wand that can be taken out one handed, no twisting and pulling.
I was very surprised when I turned it on, it’s so quiet. Our Dyson is of an older one and it’s proper loud compared to this one. It’s probably due to the new(ish) EU regulations that requires all manufacturers to keep the noise levels under 80 decibels. It’s not easy to imagine loudness by decibels (for most of us anyways) so I’m just going to say it again, it’s quiet! All the controls are on the handle -switch between hard floor and carpet and suction power slider – and I find these extremely easy to reach. Suction power slider should be adjusted to lower setting if you have a fluffy thick carpet and higher if you have a coarse carpet. If set correctly you should be able to move the hoover without much effort. One feature that I didn’t see on competing brands is the headlights. I thought these as gimmick at first but they are surprisingly handy actually. They can illuminate under furnitures easily.
I attached a photo because I wanted to show everyone how good this hoover is. Before trying this, I hoovered the living room with the old Dyson. Then immediately I hoover again with this. The result is on the photo. It’s shocking to see how much more dust was in the carpet that the old one couldn’t pick up. I’m not here to shame Dyson, this is a very old hoover compared to a brand new and I’m sure it would have been similar result with any new decent hoover. It just shows that old hoovers don’t necessarily do a good job but we get use the loss of performance over the years.
I found the lift away function as useful as they claim it. One press of a button and you can lift out the pod and carry on with the hoovering. This is extremely useful for hoovering under the bed or hoovering the stairs, ceiling. It basically eleminates the limited mobility problem of upright hoovers. The powered brush bars can be used in the lift away mode as this model has got the more advanced “powered lift away” function that allows this. The duo clean head is brilliant and picks up everything effortlessly. The anti hair wrap technology does its job seemingly, I didn’t find any tangled hair on the brush rollers. It does say in the manual that even you see hair tangled on the roller, ignore it and it will make its ways eventually to the dust collector. Speaking of dust collector it’s rather small, only 0.8 litre capacity so you will need to empty it often, it doesn’t bother me especially because it’s so easy to empty it. The cord is 8 metres long, there are other makes with longer and other makes with shorter lead, this sits right in the middle, I found it adequate. There is no cable retractor, but there are two hooks on the pod to reel the cable on it. The hoover is 6.5 kg total which I find lightweight and the pod itself is even lighter, it’s really no effort to move around the house with it.
The included tools are all good, just the standard stuff, nothing fancy, just what you need to clean the house, car etc.
To sum it up, I’m extremely happy with this purchase. This hoover is not cheap, but you can save over 100 when on sale. It cleans extremely well, it’s lightweight and mobile. It’s got handy accessories and superior duoclean head that really makes a difference when hoovering. I’m sorry if the review got too long but there are so many things to say about and I wanted to cover everything. Highly recommended!
Update after using it for 6 months: I still love the hoover no complaints from me. I don’t know why some reviewers complain about the anti hair tangle function not working, mine works perfectly fine I never had to clean the brush. The only thing I noticed so far is how easily the paint gets scratched off of the head as you push the hoover alongside the skirting board. For me it’s not a big deal, as I mentioned before it’s an item that spends most of the time in the cupboard anyway, but for 300 you’d expect something more durable. It doesn’t hinder the functionality though. Still recommended!
Don't buy unless you are prepared to be ashamed!
My 12 year old Miele kicked the bucket yesterday, mid clean. On a recommendation I went for the Shark as a replacement. It arrived today and 15 minutes later it was in action. I am ashamed! What a filthy pigsty I used to live in. I didn’t realise how bad the Miele was until the Sharks tank was full of dirt after only a couple of minutes, the carpet actually looked cleaner! OK, pitting it against a 12 year old vacuum may not be the best comparison, but I’m very impressed with the performance. By the way, I’m a man, so I will be handing it over to my Wife for the long term test. Oops, about to get cancelled 🙂
Don't buy unless you are prepared to be ashamed!
My 12 year old Miele kicked the bucket yesterday, mid clean. On a recommendation I went for the Shark as a replacement. It arrived today and 15 minutes later it was in action. I am ashamed! What a filthy pigsty I used to live in. I didn’t realise how bad the Miele was until the Sharks tank was full of dirt after only a couple of minutes, the carpet actually looked cleaner! OK, pitting it against a 12 year old vacuum may not be the best comparison, but I’m very impressed with the performance. By the way, I’m a man, so I will be handing it over to my Wife for the long term test. Oops, about to get cancelled 🙂
Fabulous replacement for my dyson.
Incredibly easy to put together and on first use is made us realise how our old dyson had not been working well for some time. Suction is good, lifts all the hairs up (long haired human, two dogs and two cats), anti-hair wrap technology works well. The shark is incredibly well thought out, long electric cable, you can remove just the handle to add attachments to, or the entire wand, or you can take the cannister off and just carry that around while vacuuming i.e. cornices, stairs etc. Super silent, and the switch on the handle makes it effortless to switch from carpet to hard flooring. I love this machine. If I had one gripe, it’s that the stair attachment is very noisy.
Absolutely outstanding machine!
Bought in January 2021. I’ve always been a Dyson lover and was extremely dubious about changing to another brand. I’ve got to say the Shark is far better than any other vacuum I’ve ever had (with 6 kids I’ve had a few) !!! Can’t recommend enough. It’s easy to do stairs , under furniture, lifts dust off of laminate floors. Suction is strong and has easy removable parts, making it extremely versatile. I’m so glad I made the change. Shark all the way !!! It’s that good, after showing my brothers how good it was over FaceTime they ordered one each as well. Their verdict is “it’s the nuts” !! Well done Shark.
Absolutely outstanding machine!
Bought in January 2021. I’ve always been a Dyson lover and was extremely dubious about changing to another brand. I’ve got to say the Shark is far better than any other vacuum I’ve ever had (with 6 kids I’ve had a few) !!! Can’t recommend enough. It’s easy to do stairs , under furniture, lifts dust off of laminate floors. Suction is strong and has easy removable parts, making it extremely versatile. I’m so glad I made the change. Shark all the way !!! It’s that good, after showing my brothers how good it was over FaceTime they ordered one each as well. Their verdict is “it’s the nuts” !! Well done Shark.
Outstanding!
Best hoover I’ve used. Initial unit developed a fault within a week but amazon were brilliant and had a replacement sent out to me which arrived less than 48 hours later and the faulty one was collected the next day from my house. Many people I know have this model and all rave about it so this is most likely an isolated incident. The hoover has incredible suction power .. having used my old hoover a few days previous I was shocked at how much this unit picked up from my carpets. The roller and anti hair wrap feature is outstanding, what a difference its made to my floors. Works brilliantly on my hard floors as well. Could not reccomend highly enough and the 5 year shark warranty gives that extra peace of mind.
Outstanding!
Best hoover I’ve used. Initial unit developed a fault within a week but amazon were brilliant and had a replacement sent out to me which arrived less than 48 hours later and the faulty one was collected the next day from my house. Many people I know have this model and all rave about it so this is most likely an isolated incident. The hoover has incredible suction power .. having used my old hoover a few days previous I was shocked at how much this unit picked up from my carpets. The roller and anti hair wrap feature is outstanding, what a difference its made to my floors. Works brilliantly on my hard floors as well. Could not reccomend highly enough and the 5 year shark warranty gives that extra peace of mind.
Brilliant machine
1its easy for manoeuvering turning round a daedle
2 it’s very quiet 3 good array of tools and cable length is good for what I needed 4 breaks down easy when doing the stairs so you just carry motor and hose on stairs with you with whatever attachment needed 5 it’s very light and very easy to empty maybe one downside could possibly have had a bigger dust collection tank but again its so easy to empty . 6 one review I read was before you use it go over carpets with your old hoover (which I did) then use your new hoover it’s amazing how much it collected that my old hoover failed to pick up . Yes buy it I would not hesitate to buy it again
Stewa
It’s light in weight, cleans exceptionally well, the various parts lift off without fuss for stairs, curtains etc and clip back together easily.
Better than Dyson by far( we’ve had a fair few of those) and much less expensive.
We got this just for upstairs after having a slightly different model for 3 years.
That one suffered a split hose which was VERY fiddly to replace. Bought part on eBay and got instructions from YouTube. Now works fine
It’s light in weight, cleans exceptionally well, the various parts lift off without fuss for stairs, curtains etc and clip back together easily.
Better than Dyson by far( we’ve had a fair few of those) and much less expensive.
We got this just for upstairs after having a slightly different model for 3 years.
That one suffered a split hose which was VERY fiddly to replace. Bought part on eBay and got instructions from YouTube. Now works fine
great little hoove
This is the best hoover that I have ever had. It is easy to assemble and use. I had a Dyson before which was good but was continually slowed down by hair tangling round the brush. A friend recommended Shark and the anti hair tangle feature was a bonus. I was amazed at how much it sucked up on first use. I have used probably about 8 times now and had to untangle hairs once but I still love it! The dirt chamber is quite small but easy to empty into kitchen bin after every use. Highly recommend.
Jaws is in the house!
Like many it seems we were bored with reading reviews and had to plump for a new vac.
Only seen Shark on TV but 2 friends have bought one and are very satisfied. We got this and have been ‘sucked away’ ever since.
Beautifully engineered, everything clicks and slides wonderfully. The stair attachment is awesome and we were stunned when we first used it. Starting to wonder how many fibres are actually left in our carpets…
The only downside is the weight, a bugbear of most competent vacs. I couldn’t recommend it to elderly folks but there may be more suitable Shark products out there. Other than that we are chuffed to bits with it.
Jaws is in the house!
Like many it seems we were bored with reading reviews and had to plump for a new vac.
Only seen Shark on TV but 2 friends have bought one and are very satisfied. We got this and have been ‘sucked away’ ever since.
Beautifully engineered, everything clicks and slides wonderfully. The stair attachment is awesome and we were stunned when we first used it. Starting to wonder how many fibres are actually left in our carpets…
The only downside is the weight, a bugbear of most competent vacs. I couldn’t recommend it to elderly folks but there may be more suitable Shark products out there. Other than that we are chuffed to bits with it.
Superb Suction, Easy manipulatio
So good – much better than my Dyson. Too much hype about Dyson – apart from bagless, the upright Dyson just copies the Hoover ‘Beats, as it sweeps as it cleans’!
My Shark is corded with plenty of length on the cord and great suction. Why bother with a cordless when this works so well and does not need charging? After assembling – I did need to read the easy instructions and pictures on the box – it took me a few minutes to find the settings switches and dust container removal. Another few minutes showing my wife the controls and we both love the Shark. I have a corded Miele that I use for Stairs and picture rails. The Dyson is relegated to the spare room.
Superb Suction, Easy manipulatio
So good – much better than my Dyson. Too much hype about Dyson – apart from bagless, the upright Dyson just copies the Hoover ‘Beats, as it sweeps as it cleans’!
My Shark is corded with plenty of length on the cord and great suction. Why bother with a cordless when this works so well and does not need charging? After assembling – I did need to read the easy instructions and pictures on the box – it took me a few minutes to find the settings switches and dust container removal. Another few minutes showing my wife the controls and we both love the Shark. I have a corded Miele that I use for Stairs and picture rails. The Dyson is relegated to the spare room.
Better than expected
After a while with 2nd hand hoovers we decided to splash out on a new one and the difference was so much better than expected!
After the first hoover I would’ve been convinced we’d never hoovered before (despite having only just hoovered yesterday with our older Dyson).
This thing got up so much hair and dust it was remarkable! At the end we noticed we only had it on the hard floor setting despite having carpet, so we went over again and it took up just as much dust as before, but this time a lot finer!
The anti-hair wrap tech works relatively well, although it is not perfect so just make sure you don’t rely on it 100% and take the time to de-tangle the brushes occasionally to stop it clogging. The hoover has a warning light on the top to tell you if it is getting too tangled which is helpful!
The extra extensions it comes with are very handy and the container is fairly large but may need to be emptied once or twice during one session depending on how big your home is and how long its been since your last hoover.
This is an ‘out the box’ review so I can’t comment on longevity at all as we only bought it yesterday (but it is reassuring that it comes with a 5 year warranty). On overall first impressions, this was much better than we were expecting for the price and I couldn’t really imagine needing much more from a hoover. Would definitely recommend.
Much better than Dyson !
Cannot fault this vacuum cleaner. I’ve been a faithful user of the Dyson for over 20 years but have since loss confidence due to lack of suction. Since it’s lockdown I can’t arrange pair and to be honest I didn’t think it worth it. The Dyson I have is just over 12 months old so will maybe keep as a spare.
The difference between the Dyson and Shark (both pet models) is the versatility. Much easier to do stairs and under furniture as you can detach the cylinder. Tools are just as good as Dyson too.
So far very happy and would highly recommend.
Great vacuum, light and easy to use.
Really good at cleaning and after a couple of times all the functions, buttons and options for use are a doddle. The anti-hair function seems to be working a treat especially in a house full of lockdown hair. The only thing to be aware of is the pet hair option gives a natty little attachment for the hose end for getting hair off furnishings. It works well but only fork out the extra if you really need it. I have a Labrador so it will earn its keep.
Far better than its competito
Had Dysons for years but must say their quality slowly goes downhill and their warranty gets shorter so even they don’t have the same faith in their product. So time for a change and if I didn’t like it I could always send it back.
So this vacuum is reasonably quiet, versatile (separates into 2 parts) and very powerful (up to the point it can be difficult to push).
So the main point of a vacuum cleaner is to get dirt out of the carpet and this does that really well. Went over the living room carpet with the Dyson and then used this one. The amount of dust and rubbish in the cylinder afterwards was unbelievable, point made and vacuum cleaner not returned.
Far better than its competito
Had Dysons for years but must say their quality slowly goes downhill and their warranty gets shorter so even they don’t have the same faith in their product. So time for a change and if I didn’t like it I could always send it back.
So this vacuum is reasonably quiet, versatile (separates into 2 parts) and very powerful (up to the point it can be difficult to push).
So the main point of a vacuum cleaner is to get dirt out of the carpet and this does that really well. Went over the living room carpet with the Dyson and then used this one. The amount of dust and rubbish in the cylinder afterwards was unbelievable, point made and vacuum cleaner not returned.
Yes, it's worth every penny!
I had a vacuum for 10 years before this one, it was a pretty stable relationship, then, I decided it was time to move on with my life. Let me tell you, it was not an easy decision to make. My old vacuum was reliable and really good… but something was missing, especially when it was about picking up hair from the floor.
This vacuum was pricey but I decided it was time to treat myself. Since this shark arrived I filled so many bags with a lot of dirt that I have never imagined it was accumulated under the carpet, it made me aware that what’s on top of the carpet is not everything.
It is a heavy machine, but it helps the suction power, so I don’t mind. It is really easy to manoeuvre, and also I like that I can keep the extra bits on the main body, so it is easy to interchange tools when I need to.
I have really long hair and 3 cats, a kid, and my house was never this clean, also my hair does not tangle on the cleaning brushes, which makes me think there’s some kind of sorcery going on there, because it was a problem with my old vacuum and I had to stop all the time to clean the brush.
I feel like I spent all this money on something that is helpful and always ready to use.
Yes, it's worth every penny!
I had a vacuum for 10 years before this one, it was a pretty stable relationship, then, I decided it was time to move on with my life. Let me tell you, it was not an easy decision to make. My old vacuum was reliable and really good… but something was missing, especially when it was about picking up hair from the floor.
This vacuum was pricey but I decided it was time to treat myself. Since this shark arrived I filled so many bags with a lot of dirt that I have never imagined it was accumulated under the carpet, it made me aware that what’s on top of the carpet is not everything.
It is a heavy machine, but it helps the suction power, so I don’t mind. It is really easy to manoeuvre, and also I like that I can keep the extra bits on the main body, so it is easy to interchange tools when I need to.
I have really long hair and 3 cats, a kid, and my house was never this clean, also my hair does not tangle on the cleaning brushes, which makes me think there’s some kind of sorcery going on there, because it was a problem with my old vacuum and I had to stop all the time to clean the brush.
I feel like I spent all this money on something that is helpful and always ready to use.
Fabulous produc
Absolutely love this, we’ve brought every vacuum cleaner on the market probably, and saw this one on Amazon in a sale and thought, why not try this brand, and it’s absolutely amazing. It was really easy to set up, really love the little headlights on the front and it picks up everything. It also doesn’t frighten our cat which is an extra bonus. Would definitely recommend this product, and wished we had thought of this brand before.
Everyone needs a Shark!
With 3 large dogs and 2 Maine Coon cats, this hoover has been a godsend. Anti hair wrap works well, suction great although it’s worth investing in a set of spare filters as these seem to need washing more often than the competitors (instructions say every 3 months, I do mine every 2 weeks!)
Lift off makes doing the stairs very easy. Easy switch between hard floor and carpet on handle.
Most user friendly vacuum I’ve ever owned.
Dog hair? No problem- try sharp Air wrap technology
I could have kissed this vacuum. The last decade has been awful in terms of having a vacuum that can cope with copious amount of hair from my two Pugs and trust me they moult!!! I had THREE vacuums and they were all useless as couldn’t get hairs up. I tried shark cordless- red light came on constantly it was ok on the laminate floor but carpet oh no!!! Then i had a cordless Dyson purchased 10 years ago which was every bit AS GOOD AS the modern SHARK cordless. I then tried my VAX dual vacuum and carpet washer – again ok but useless on hair!!! So alleluiai found this vacuum. Its a lot heavier than cordless but worth its weight in gold. The bag was completely full in such a short time – full of dust and dog hair!!! Hopefully my bad chest will ease off once the dust is vacuumed away!!! I wont buy cordless anything again. Ive tried all sorts and you cant beat the POWER of electricity!!!! I actually enjoy vacuuming once again !!!!
Dog hair? No problem- try sharp Air wrap technology
I could have kissed this vacuum. The last decade has been awful in terms of having a vacuum that can cope with copious amount of hair from my two Pugs and trust me they moult!!! I had THREE vacuums and they were all useless as couldn’t get hairs up. I tried shark cordless- red light came on constantly it was ok on the laminate floor but carpet oh no!!! Then i had a cordless Dyson purchased 10 years ago which was every bit AS GOOD AS the modern SHARK cordless. I then tried my VAX dual vacuum and carpet washer – again ok but useless on hair!!! So alleluiai found this vacuum. Its a lot heavier than cordless but worth its weight in gold. The bag was completely full in such a short time – full of dust and dog hair!!! Hopefully my bad chest will ease off once the dust is vacuumed away!!! I wont buy cordless anything again. Ive tried all sorts and you cant beat the POWER of electricity!!!! I actually enjoy vacuuming once again !!!!
Does your girlfriend shed hair faster than a husky in the summer? If so you need this.
After having Henry for years I thought he was a good hoover, I was incorrect!
I vaccumed the house the day of my delivery, top to bottom including the stairs. Anyways, my shark arrived and in my excitement I used it around the house once more.
This thing has some MEGA power, my “clean” house wasn’t clean at all it was filthy!
This shark cleaned 3 containers worth of hair and other random girl detritus, 3!
And I’d only hoovered hours before.
Get this, get the car adaptor and smash this baby around the crib, it’ll be cleaner, smell nicer and on the 6 month finance thing. It’s a no-brainer.
Does your girlfriend shed hair faster than a husky in the summer? If so you need this.
After having Henry for years I thought he was a good hoover, I was incorrect!
I vaccumed the house the day of my delivery, top to bottom including the stairs. Anyways, my shark arrived and in my excitement I used it around the house once more.
This thing has some MEGA power, my “clean” house wasn’t clean at all it was filthy!
This shark cleaned 3 containers worth of hair and other random girl detritus, 3!
And I’d only hoovered hours before.
Get this, get the car adaptor and smash this baby around the crib, it’ll be cleaner, smell nicer and on the 6 month finance thing. It’s a no-brainer.
This vacuum has a versatile design that allows you to transform it from a traditional upright standing vacuum into a more compact size that you can move around with easier, making hard to reach areas areas easier to clean. The particular model I received is the pet variant, which includes a couple of extra attachments that makes pulling up pet hairs from sofas and carpets easier. The vacuum uses a different type of roller style that has a guard built in the stops hairs from tangling too much in the brushes, making them easier to remove if they do get clogged up. On the front of the vacuum are some LED lights that come in very useful when you’re cleaning behind the sofa. Update: For some reason, Amazon deleted my original review, photo’s and video of the product in action.
Thank you for reading my review, if you found it helpful feel free to let me know below.
Best vacuum cleaner in 40 years of vacuuming.
For many years, we’d used a cylinder vacuum cleaner and found them generally satisfactory. Most recently, we’ve had two Mieles and inherited a Henry. The Henry had a nice long flex but was pretty hopeless on carpet. The Miele had begun to lose its power and was incapable of picking up dog hair (our Golden Retriever sheds a fair bit of long hair) and even when it did, it would wrap round the roller of the suction head. In fact, it was not until we discovered how much hair was left behind by rubbing a foot over the carpet and seeing it come up, even immediately after vacuuming, that we realised that it may never have been very effective at all. So, we thought we try an upright, the Shark was not as expensive as the Dysons and it was getting good reviews.
The Shark Upright gets 5 stars for suction, pet hair removal and carpet cleaning. It’s also good on hard floors. I guess the anti-wrap technology must work, because I never have to remove any from the rollers. The dust collector is easy to empty, you can see what you’re collecting, and you don’t have to pay for disposable bags. The whole machine is easy to manoeuvre as it’s not too heavy and has small wheels to roll it from room to room. The switch to change from carpet to hard floors is at the handle so it’s easy to access. There is also a small vent in the handle so you can adjust the suction power. The ‘lift-away’ makes it easy to reach inaccessible parts under furniture and for doing stairs – so much easier than the cylinders which you have to drag and balance on stairs as you go. You can also detach the handle/stick at two different points so that you can attach nozzle or small brush to the hose.
I have some minor niggles.
The hose is short and quite heavy and if you don’t ‘lift away’ the detachable section, it can cause the whole to overbalance, or it can drag along and gets in the way.
The hose has a habit of falling away from its holder (held by a ‘ball and socket’ connector) when using the whole machine.
The flex is long, but this can make it difficult to manage as you move about as you have to unwind it all from the holders on the side of the stick. (The Miele’s cable had a retraction mechanism so you didn’t have to have out more flex than you needed.)
The two-in-one crevice and soft brush tool is a clever idea, though the soft brush can be stiff to retract when you want to use the crevice.
It’s less easy to manoeuvre on small rugs and mats, even when you adjust the suction power.
But these are small irritations. This is by far the best vacuum cleaner I’ve ever owned. Vacuum cleaning the house has never been such a pleasure!
Best vacuum cleaner in 40 years of vacuuming.
For many years, we’d used a cylinder vacuum cleaner and found them generally satisfactory. Most recently, we’ve had two Mieles and inherited a Henry. The Henry had a nice long flex but was pretty hopeless on carpet. The Miele had begun to lose its power and was incapable of picking up dog hair (our Golden Retriever sheds a fair bit of long hair) and even when it did, it would wrap round the roller of the suction head. In fact, it was not until we discovered how much hair was left behind by rubbing a foot over the carpet and seeing it come up, even immediately after vacuuming, that we realised that it may never have been very effective at all. So, we thought we try an upright, the Shark was not as expensive as the Dysons and it was getting good reviews.
The Shark Upright gets 5 stars for suction, pet hair removal and carpet cleaning. It’s also good on hard floors. I guess the anti-wrap technology must work, because I never have to remove any from the rollers. The dust collector is easy to empty, you can see what you’re collecting, and you don’t have to pay for disposable bags. The whole machine is easy to manoeuvre as it’s not too heavy and has small wheels to roll it from room to room. The switch to change from carpet to hard floors is at the handle so it’s easy to access. There is also a small vent in the handle so you can adjust the suction power. The ‘lift-away’ makes it easy to reach inaccessible parts under furniture and for doing stairs – so much easier than the cylinders which you have to drag and balance on stairs as you go. You can also detach the handle/stick at two different points so that you can attach nozzle or small brush to the hose.
I have some minor niggles.
The hose is short and quite heavy and if you don’t ‘lift away’ the detachable section, it can cause the whole to overbalance, or it can drag along and gets in the way.
The hose has a habit of falling away from its holder (held by a ‘ball and socket’ connector) when using the whole machine.
The flex is long, but this can make it difficult to manage as you move about as you have to unwind it all from the holders on the side of the stick. (The Miele’s cable had a retraction mechanism so you didn’t have to have out more flex than you needed.)
The two-in-one crevice and soft brush tool is a clever idea, though the soft brush can be stiff to retract when you want to use the crevice.
It’s less easy to manoeuvre on small rugs and mats, even when you adjust the suction power.
But these are small irritations. This is by far the best vacuum cleaner I’ve ever owned. Vacuum cleaning the house has never been such a pleasure!
An efficient vacuum cleaner.
The Shark is easy to use, has some interesting features, and is an improvement on my Dyson. It has a nice long flex and hose, which is very helpful in a house with several flights of stairs. I was surprised when I first switched it on to see that it has lights, which make getting into dark snd difficult places easier. I have a very fluffy Maine Coon cat and, as she is an indoor cat, we have a certain amount of litter to sweep up as well as cat hair. The Shark deals with both very efficiently. Regarding the anti hair wrap facility, I haven’t found it to be quite as good as I’d been led to believe as I’ve had to unwind a certain amount (mainly cotton threads) from the roller by hand. However, this is not too much of a problem. The suction is very good and is adjustable to cope with hard floors as well as carpeted ones. Altogether I’m very pleased with its performance. The reservoir for the dust etc is very small and needs to be emptied often (or perhaps I just have a very mucky house!)
An efficient vacuum cleaner.
The Shark is easy to use, has some interesting features, and is an improvement on my Dyson. It has a nice long flex and hose, which is very helpful in a house with several flights of stairs. I was surprised when I first switched it on to see that it has lights, which make getting into dark snd difficult places easier. I have a very fluffy Maine Coon cat and, as she is an indoor cat, we have a certain amount of litter to sweep up as well as cat hair. The Shark deals with both very efficiently. Regarding the anti hair wrap facility, I haven’t found it to be quite as good as I’d been led to believe as I’ve had to unwind a certain amount (mainly cotton threads) from the roller by hand. However, this is not too much of a problem. The suction is very good and is adjustable to cope with hard floors as well as carpeted ones. Altogether I’m very pleased with its performance. The reservoir for the dust etc is very small and needs to be emptied often (or perhaps I just have a very mucky house!)
Best vacuum cleaner EVER!
I’ve wanted a Shark for a while but the price was too high. I saw this deal just before Christmas and didn’t hesitate to buy.
I was not disappointed.
Easy to assemble and the suction power is second to none. I was amazed at the state of my carpets, even though I vacuum everyday.
The amount of dust and dirt that the Shark picks up is astounding.
I have a dog and two children and they obviously make mess; cleaning up now is no problem.
100% would recommend this vacuum, I wish I’d bought one sooner!
Vesatile vacuum cleane
Bought this to replace an ageing Dyson DC07 which had finally died. So far after 3 weeks of use, we’re pretty happy with it. Love its versatility, being able to lift away the main body to vacuum stairs or under furniture. The main base is smaller than our previous Dyson which some reviews have said is a negative but we find it useful as it can get under furniture and in small gaps and the headlights help to see what you’re doing in these places. I don’t think it’s lighter than our previous Dyson but it’s definitely less cumbersome to carry up/down stairs. The only thing that loses it a star is that it can be a bit awkward to push around until you get used to it. Tools are good and the pet hair brush works well on our rugs and stair carpet which tend to collect clumps of fur from our white cat. Would recommend.
Fantastic purchase
I bought this on impulse as it was reduced in Boxing Day sale. I have a 20 year old Dyson which has served me well but us showing it’s age. Absolutely delighted with this purchase though … I have 2 dogs and horses meaning a LOT of mud, dust, hay, hair, shavings get into the house despite my best efforts!! Its suction is fantastic and personally I find it really light and easy to lift, empty etc I’m a 56 year old woman. Love the light which shows up fluff etc under furniture and in dark corners. Only slight criticism is that the dust canister is small meaning it needs emptying perhaps twice when I do the whole house. Small price to pay for it.
Amazing product, great value and a must for any home.
If you think your hoover is good and your carpets clean, I urge you to buy the Shark and see the difference. I was shocked, disgusted and amazed at how much dirt came out of my carpets using the Shark. I hoover 3 to 4 times a week and only hoovered yesterday and today went around when the Shark arrived. It’s so light to move around and you have to adjust the suction to hoover rugs as they just get stuck otherwise. Under furniture is a breeze with the main body removed and made like a stick hoover. Also the main body and stairs attachment are great and lightweight, my only criticism is that there isn’t a storage point on the hoover to keep this tool. Tiny issue on a fantastic product.
Fantastic purchase
I bought this on impulse as it was reduced in Boxing Day sale. I have a 20 year old Dyson which has served me well but us showing it’s age. Absolutely delighted with this purchase though … I have 2 dogs and horses meaning a LOT of mud, dust, hay, hair, shavings get into the house despite my best efforts!! Its suction is fantastic and personally I find it really light and easy to lift, empty etc I’m a 56 year old woman. Love the light which shows up fluff etc under furniture and in dark corners. Only slight criticism is that the dust canister is small meaning it needs emptying perhaps twice when I do the whole house. Small price to pay for it.
The best for suction and cleaning up hair!
What an amazing vacuum cleaner! It’s just great. The suction power is super, the switch to change from hard floor to carpet is also very handy and it is brilliant at cleaning up hair! I had my reservations about that anti hair wrap, but so far so good! It’s “liftaway” feature is very handy for high and hard to reach places, and of course for the stairs, however my only gripe is that it remains fairly heavy and awkward to manoeuvre. Also, the cable is a bit annoying… Has to be said. But I purposely chose this model for it’s suction power and anti hair wrap, both of which are so far amazing! So as we can never have it all, I am overall very happy with this. The 5 year extended warranty (which you register for online) is also fab for peace of mind. Wish I had bought this years ago!
Five star sucke
What’s not to like? All the good reviews are true. Lived with a dodgy dyson for years, treated myself to this and wasn’t disappointed. The dust that came off my stairs after first use was shocking and half filled the chamber. Truly amazing power and I love the attachments for the stairs and couch. I have very thick, long fine hair and when I’m in shedding season it’s everywhere. Love the fact you switch to hard floor at the click of a button and it has lights so you can really see what your doing if your lighting is poor in the house. I just love it and will be purchasing sharks for many years to come
I have waited ages to get one of these. I have arthritic hands and I bought a cheap cylinder hoover but was unable to use it as the suction was too strong. However this is just right. I was not disappointed. Took a couple of times so get used to the swivel head but in fact makes the hoover even better. Its great for getting under the bed. The only thing I find is when cleaning the stairs the pip seems a little heavy. However I can live with that. As my sofa is very close to the floor the other hoover would go slightly under however this wont. But that’s not a problem it gives me the excuse to pull the sofa out to clean under as I have a wooden floor and gets a lot of dust. Best hoover I have had in over 40 years. Does a great job of cleaning.
Five star sucke
What’s not to like? All the good reviews are true. Lived with a dodgy dyson for years, treated myself to this and wasn’t disappointed. The dust that came off my stairs after first use was shocking and half filled the chamber. Truly amazing power and I love the attachments for the stairs and couch. I have very thick, long fine hair and when I’m in shedding season it’s everywhere. Love the fact you switch to hard floor at the click of a button and it has lights so you can really see what your doing if your lighting is poor in the house. I just love it and will be purchasing sharks for many years to come
I have waited ages to get one of these. I have arthritic hands and I bought a cheap cylinder hoover but was unable to use it as the suction was too strong. However this is just right. I was not disappointed. Took a couple of times so get used to the swivel head but in fact makes the hoover even better. Its great for getting under the bed. The only thing I find is when cleaning the stairs the pip seems a little heavy. However I can live with that. As my sofa is very close to the floor the other hoover would go slightly under however this wont. But that’s not a problem it gives me the excuse to pull the sofa out to clean under as I have a wooden floor and gets a lot of dust. Best hoover I have had in over 40 years. Does a great job of cleaning.
Powerful cleane
Overall, this is an excellent vacuum cleaner. Arrived early, easy to assemble with good instructions. Powerful suction, but a little heavy to push on carpet. The lift off feature is very useful for under furniture and on stairs. Lights, although seemingly a gimmick, actually prove quite useful! Small collection pod, so needs to be emptied frequently, but enough for me to do the house (no pets/children, though!). Push in hose clip keeps dropping out which is a little annoying. Small head allows easier cleaning in smaller gaps, swivel takes a bit of getting used to after fixed head machines.
Great vacuum and looks good
Great vacuum so far. Can’t comment on longevity as only had it a month. Works well, suction is excellent and definitely manages hair wrap better than anything else we’ve tried. It’s still worth giving it a check as it doesn’t completely stop hair wrapping, but that could be because my wife and 2 daughters all have long hair, so it’s a lot to ask. However, it deals with all but a few strays that occasionally latch on. The lift away makes it good for stairs and getting into awkward places. However, the stick (main pipe with the handle on top) is quite long and it isn’t adjustable, so it can be difficult if your using in a tight space, such as in the car. Shorter people may also find it a little difficult in its set upright position (probably less so once you’ve tilted it for cleaning. Overall it’s great buy, if a little more expensive than some alternatives. It is still good value IMO.
A really great hoove
This is by far the best Hoover I’ve had. Bought in the sale which was a bonus as I normally buy hovers that are cheap and regret it. This would have been well worth the full price anyhow.
The suction and brush roller are brilliant and I was actually appauled by the amount of dust and pet hair that came out of the carpets. When you use a cheap Hoover every day thinking your getting all the bits up…you definitely aren’t. This proved it! Has settings to change from carpet to hard floor, and has the main accessories you need for different areas of the house. The great thing is that you can unclip the cylinder so that you can hold it to do stairs etc instead of trying to drag the whole hoover around. The buttons etc are labelled so you know what they are for without having to read through the instructions. Very easy to put together from unboxing. My 10 year old daughter did it in just a few minutes and figured out how it all works. She even offered to Hoover the whole house and gave me a lesson on how every accessory works. If your looking for a very decent Hoover, this is it!
Great vacuum and looks good
Great vacuum so far. Can’t comment on longevity as only had it a month. Works well, suction is excellent and definitely manages hair wrap better than anything else we’ve tried. It’s still worth giving it a check as it doesn’t completely stop hair wrapping, but that could be because my wife and 2 daughters all have long hair, so it’s a lot to ask. However, it deals with all but a few strays that occasionally latch on. The lift away makes it good for stairs and getting into awkward places. However, the stick (main pipe with the handle on top) is quite long and it isn’t adjustable, so it can be difficult if your using in a tight space, such as in the car. Shorter people may also find it a little difficult in its set upright position (probably less so once you’ve tilted it for cleaning. Overall it’s great buy, if a little more expensive than some alternatives. It is still good value IMO.
Recently purchased this vacuum after a long-distance house move and specifically sought something that could deal with large volumes of pet hair. I have owned numerous vacuum cleaners in the past including Bissel, Dyson and Miele and the Shark Duo Pet Hair is probably the best one I have used so far. The cleaning and suction power easily beat that of my old Bissel and Dyson cleaners and is on par with the Miele vacuum that I used to have (which was 2200w compared with just 750w for the Shark!)
The Shark came in quite a compact box and was easy to assemble, simply clicking the components into place as directed in the instruction manual. There is nothing fiddly to do and no screws to tighten, just click it all in and off you go! The product is well designed but does look a bit industrial although not ugly per se. The whole unit is very quiet which is to be expected as it is a modern vacuum and adheres to the newer noise regulations. Compared to my old 2200w Miele, this 750w Shark is only using a third of the electricity and makes about half the noise which is an absolute win in my book!
Despite having three cats and two large and very hairy Golden Retrievers that seem to shed endlessly; the Shark Duo Pet Hair makes short and easy work of cleaning both carpet and hard flooring. The handy suction control valve is very useful when switching between flooring styles as it allows me to lower the level of suction when hoovering my tile floor which stops hair and dust flying everywhere because of just how powerful the Shark is when you have it going full tilt.
The main cleaning head on the vacuum was a little smaller than I had hoped for. It seems narrow and short compared with my old vacuum however, because the suction power is so great, I do not need to keep going over the same spot to clean my floor which means despite the bristles being smaller it takes me much less time! The main head is quite flexible and while it will not turn a full 90 degrees, it will bend to quite a reasonable 65-70 degrees which is plenty fine. At first glance I though the LED lights on the front of the cleaning head were a bit tacky, however after vacuuming some dark corners and the cupboard under my stairs I have come to really appreciate how these lights help you spot pieces of dirt, hair and general flotsam that may otherwise have been missed.
The main body of the vacuum clips onto the upright portion and is really what makes this vacuum a neat piece of design. The lift-away button allows you to pull the entire motor and dust chamber away from the main cleaning head meaning you can take it throughout your house for cleaning those smaller spaces where having the whole vacuum can be cumbersome. Personally, we use the lift-away feature for cleaning our stairs, closets/ cupboards, and for cleaning the car. The main drawback of the lift away feature is that it does not balance all that well on stairs, meaning you must hold the motor in one hand while vacuuming with the other. This is fine for me, but my wife finds it tiring as the engine is quite heavy and of course exhausts hot air onto you since you must hold it. I also find the dust chamber to be on the smaller side which means I must empty it frequently thanks to my small menagerie of pets leaving hair everywhere. The chamber is designed in such a way that dust and debris does not fully occupy all the space in the chamber before it starts to clog up the filter. I have attached a picture that illustrates the strange design of the vacuum chamber.
The handle detaches at two separate points, either in the middle which allows you to use the full length of tube for easy cleaning while remaining standing, or at the top which allows a short cleaning handle for detailing work or cleaning in tighter spaces. At 190cm tall, short vacuum handles have been the bane of my existence for some time, however the Shark handle is long enough that I don’t have to bend down and break my back in several places to vacuum the stairs or the skirting boards. The Shark came with four useful attachments: a long and narrow angled nozzle for corners and skirting boards, a soft brush head for dusting and detailing, a flat brush for stairs and furniture, and an anti-hair wrap pet tool. Despite having four attachments there are only two spaces to store them on the vacuum meaning that I often leave the pet tool un-used in the cupboard as its quite unnecessary given the overall power of the Shark.
Overall, I would rate the Shark Upright Vacuum Cleaner [NZ801UK] 4.5/5. Huge positives would be the enormous yet variable suction power, the low noise and wattage of the motor, the fact that in three months I have not once had to untangle pet hair from the rotor blades, and how simple and QUICK that cleaning has been since I got this. It makes me want to clean more because of how easy it is. A few points knocked off because of the small dust chamber and that the lift-away feature can be heavy and tiresome for my wife but other than those small niggles I can highly recommend this product to anybody that finds cleaning to be a chore and especially to those with several pets.
Makes cleaning up after my pets a breeze!
Recently purchased this vacuum after a long-distance house move and specifically sought something that could deal with large volumes of pet hair. I have owned numerous vacuum cleaners in the past including Bissel, Dyson and Miele and the Shark Duo Pet Hair is probably the best one I have used so far. The cleaning and suction power easily beat that of my old Bissel and Dyson cleaners and is on par with the Miele vacuum that I used to have (which was 2200w compared with just 750w for the Shark!)
The Shark came in quite a compact box and was easy to assemble, simply clicking the components into place as directed in the instruction manual. There is nothing fiddly to do and no screws to tighten, just click it all in and off you go! The product is well designed but does look a bit industrial although not ugly per se. The whole unit is very quiet which is to be expected as it is a modern vacuum and adheres to the newer noise regulations. Compared to my old 2200w Miele, this 750w Shark is only using a third of the electricity and makes about half the noise which is an absolute win in my book!
Despite having three cats and two large and very hairy Golden Retrievers that seem to shed endlessly; the Shark Duo Pet Hair makes short and easy work of cleaning both carpet and hard flooring. The handy suction control valve is very useful when switching between flooring styles as it allows me to lower the level of suction when hoovering my tile floor which stops hair and dust flying everywhere because of just how powerful the Shark is when you have it going full tilt.
The main cleaning head on the vacuum was a little smaller than I had hoped for. It seems narrow and short compared with my old vacuum however, because the suction power is so great, I do not need to keep going over the same spot to clean my floor which means despite the bristles being smaller it takes me much less time! The main head is quite flexible and while it will not turn a full 90 degrees, it will bend to quite a reasonable 65-70 degrees which is plenty fine. At first glance I though the LED lights on the front of the cleaning head were a bit tacky, however after vacuuming some dark corners and the cupboard under my stairs I have come to really appreciate how these lights help you spot pieces of dirt, hair and general flotsam that may otherwise have been missed.
The main body of the vacuum clips onto the upright portion and is really what makes this vacuum a neat piece of design. The lift-away button allows you to pull the entire motor and dust chamber away from the main cleaning head meaning you can take it throughout your house for cleaning those smaller spaces where having the whole vacuum can be cumbersome. Personally, we use the lift-away feature for cleaning our stairs, closets/ cupboards, and for cleaning the car. The main drawback of the lift away feature is that it does not balance all that well on stairs, meaning you must hold the motor in one hand while vacuuming with the other. This is fine for me, but my wife finds it tiring as the engine is quite heavy and of course exhausts hot air onto you since you must hold it. I also find the dust chamber to be on the smaller side which means I must empty it frequently thanks to my small menagerie of pets leaving hair everywhere. The chamber is designed in such a way that dust and debris does not fully occupy all the space in the chamber before it starts to clog up the filter. I have attached a picture that illustrates the strange design of the vacuum chamber.
The handle detaches at two separate points, either in the middle which allows you to use the full length of tube for easy cleaning while remaining standing, or at the top which allows a short cleaning handle for detailing work or cleaning in tighter spaces. At 190cm tall, short vacuum handles have been the bane of my existence for some time, however the Shark handle is long enough that I don’t have to bend down and break my back in several places to vacuum the stairs or the skirting boards. The Shark came with four useful attachments: a long and narrow angled nozzle for corners and skirting boards, a soft brush head for dusting and detailing, a flat brush for stairs and furniture, and an anti-hair wrap pet tool. Despite having four attachments there are only two spaces to store them on the vacuum meaning that I often leave the pet tool un-used in the cupboard as its quite unnecessary given the overall power of the Shark.
Overall, I would rate the Shark Upright Vacuum Cleaner [NZ801UK] 4.5/5. Huge positives would be the enormous yet variable suction power, the low noise and wattage of the motor, the fact that in three months I have not once had to untangle pet hair from the rotor blades, and how simple and QUICK that cleaning has been since I got this. It makes me want to clean more because of how easy it is. A few points knocked off because of the small dust chamber and that the lift-away feature can be heavy and tiresome for my wife but other than those small niggles I can highly recommend this product to anybody that finds cleaning to be a chore and especially to those with several pets.
Best purchase of 2020
I’ve been thinking about buying this since the summer but wanted to get it at the best price – got it for under 200 in the Boxing Day sale which I was very happy with!
I’ve been using an 8 year old hand me down Miele for 3 years and have been convinced it’s not sucking properly and this has absolutely proved me right. I vaccuum every day – so the carpet should have been fairly clean when I tested out this one. The picture attached is of when I had only hoovered the lounge – it pretty much filled up!! Made me feel quite ill that we’d been living on that much dust but ho hum.
Stairs are easy with the attachment and the lift away mode, and the headlights on the front make things easier too. Really glad I bought this.
Bye bye dyso
I’ve 3 cats and a lab (who molts so much you would think he should be bold) and I never knew there was so much hair in the carpet…. until shark arrived.
Great design and well constructed, everything clicks together with a solid click sound, not like the hollow dyson sound.
The lift away function is truly innovative and very intuitive when you use it ( you’ll know what I mean when you come to use it).
Anti hair wrap works but not so great at long hair ie. Hair from hair brushes etc but on pet hair has no issues. The rotating brushes really work the pile In the carpet bring it back to life.
I’ve had it for 3 months now and in some perverse way its gratifying to see how much is captured in the chamber when hovering.
Happy with purchase… even more so when it was on a lightning deal
Excellent Vacuum Cleane
The suction on this vacuum cleaner is really excellent and the carpets look really clean after vacuuming. It rides easily from carpet to hard floor and has the added bonus of lights on the front so that all tiny bits are picked up. It has an exceptionally long lead, which means that you don’t have to keep unplugging from one room to another. The only disadvantage is that it quite heavy but you do get used to it, the handle height is high too but this actually means when lowered it can reach under tables etc much further. I would definitely recommend it.
Recommend
Having tried other brands of vacuum cleaners and been disappointed, I decided to check out a Shark. This machine has been well thought out. Easy lift away short and long wand, detectable canister for hand held operations. A good suction which can be adjusted to suit your requirements. Easy empty, easy to locate filters for cleaning. All in all a good alround vacuum, one criticism is it’s weight. As a complete unit it is rather hefty. But, as you break down the components it’s weight obviously then becomes lighter. Would recommend
So much suction, clears away all kinds of debris
Best thing about this product I found was the suction and the amount of debris it removes from both hard and carpeted floors. The rubber cushioning around the head is great when you are going along skirting boards etc, no marks or knocks. I would highly recommend this shark vacuum, this beats all other brands used, Hoover, Dyson, Bosch. I bought the corded type purely and simply as I’ve had other cordless vacuums and the life of the battery does not last as long as I would like, at least with corded you never have this problem, the cord is long enough for my house.
Only negative comment I can find is that it is quite heavy, but that’s all
10/10
Omg I am in love! The car kit is brilliant fir radiators, behind pipes, little gaps between appliances etc. The vacuum feels like quality. Picks up great bringing the pile back up on the carpet. Everything is labelled so you know what all the buttons are for. I hate cleaning my car but can’t wait for a dry day when I can get out there. Wish I hadn’t stuck with dyson for so long. I don’t normally write reviews but this deserves it. Only downside is it needs emptying quite often with three dogs
So much suction, clears away all kinds of debris
Best thing about this product I found was the suction and the amount of debris it removes from both hard and carpeted floors. The rubber cushioning around the head is great when you are going along skirting boards etc, no marks or knocks. I would highly recommend this shark vacuum, this beats all other brands used, Hoover, Dyson, Bosch. I bought the corded type purely and simply as I’ve had other cordless vacuums and the life of the battery does not last as long as I would like, at least with corded you never have this problem, the cord is long enough for my house.
Only negative comment I can find is that it is quite heavy, but that’s all
Very good performance
I have just used this vacuum cleaner for the first time, and it picked up a lot more dust than my old Vax machine, probably because of the ‘old’ rather than it being a Vax. One of the pictures shows a bag full of dust after cleaning the house.
What I liked:
– parts clip together easily and firmly.
– excellent cleaning ability
– the narrow foot makes it easy to clean little spaces between furniture, etc. where I would have had to use attachments preciously
– The detachable unit meant I could clean right under the king sized bed. Previously this was only done very occasionally as I needed to shift the bed from one stone of the room to the other.
– This also made stairs easy.
– The dust container is easy to empty if you do it on or below the maximum line.
– The light was bright and effective.
– nice long cable, I can plug in the hallway socket and clean several rooms.
What I didn’t like:
– The dust container is rather small. As this was the first time I used the cleaner and if was collecting more dust this meant emptying it rather frequently.
– If you keep going after the max line is reached the dust reaches a cone shaped filter which is tricky to clean
– if you have a large house or little furniture the narrow foot would mean it takes longer, but I would think for most people the advantage of teaching small spaces would outweigh this.
– it came with three attachments, there are two places that attachments can be fitted. This is a minor issue as you probably don’t need to take the stairs attachment with you round the house.
I have not had it long enough to tell how well it wears, but the five year warranty makes me thick it will be reliable.
Very good performance
I have just used this vacuum cleaner for the first time, and it picked up a lot more dust than my old Vax machine, probably because of the ‘old’ rather than it being a Vax. One of the pictures shows a bag full of dust after cleaning the house.
What I liked:
– parts clip together easily and firmly.
– excellent cleaning ability
– the narrow foot makes it easy to clean little spaces between furniture, etc. where I would have had to use attachments preciously
– The detachable unit meant I could clean right under the king sized bed. Previously this was only done very occasionally as I needed to shift the bed from one stone of the room to the other.
– This also made stairs easy.
– The dust container is easy to empty if you do it on or below the maximum line.
– The light was bright and effective.
– nice long cable, I can plug in the hallway socket and clean several rooms.
What I didn’t like:
– The dust container is rather small. As this was the first time I used the cleaner and if was collecting more dust this meant emptying it rather frequently.
– If you keep going after the max line is reached the dust reaches a cone shaped filter which is tricky to clean
– if you have a large house or little furniture the narrow foot would mean it takes longer, but I would think for most people the advantage of teaching small spaces would outweigh this.
– it came with three attachments, there are two places that attachments can be fitted. This is a minor issue as you probably don’t need to take the stairs attachment with you round the house.
I have not had it long enough to tell how well it wears, but the five year warranty makes me thick it will be reliable.