Shark Corded Stick Vacuum Cleaner [HZ500UK] Anti Hair Wrap, Purple
Technologies that make a difference
Shark Anti Hair Wrap Corded Stick Vacuum Cleaner
Anti Hair Wrap Technology removes hair from the brush-roll as you clean. Flexology bends so you don’t have to. Reach, clean and store anywhere. Extra-long 10m power cord.
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.
Flexology
Reach, clean and store anywhere. Bends so you don’t have to, easily cleaning under low-lying furniture. Fold for compact storage.
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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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Transforms into a handheld vacuum with a precision nozzle for on-the-spot cleans and 2 attachments.
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Use the wand in handheld mode to clean ceilings, curtains and light fittings.
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Effortlessly move between rooms with swivel steering and an extra-long 10m power cord.
HZ500UK
| | DuoClean | |
| | Anti Hair Wrap | |
Anti-Allergen | ||
| | Converts to Handheld | |
| | Accessories | |
Pet Model | |
- Corded Stick Vacuum Pet
| Weight: | 7 kg |
| Dimensions: | 26 x 41 x 118 cm; 7 Kilograms |
| Brand: | Shark |
| Model: | HZ500UK |
| Colour: | Purple With Anti-hair Wrap |
| Colour: | Purple With Anti-hair Wrap |
This is a fantastic vacuum for it’s size, lightweight and really easy to manoeuvre around and under furniture. The anti hair wrap technology actually works, we have 3 with long hair in the house, plus 2 dogs. I did 5 rooms and no hair was snagged in the brush when I was finished, I was amazed.
The only issue I think I’ll have with it is that when it overheats it automatically shuts off. Which is great, better than burning out the motor, but I only got 2 rooms thoroughly done before it shut off. Overall it’s well with the price, I paid 178.
This is a fantastic vacuum for it’s size, lightweight and really easy to manoeuvre around and under furniture. The anti hair wrap technology actually works, we have 3 with long hair in the house, plus 2 dogs. I did 5 rooms and no hair was snagged in the brush when I was finished, I was amazed.
The only issue I think I’ll have with it is that when it overheats it automatically shuts off. Which is great, better than burning out the motor, but I only got 2 rooms thoroughly done before it shut off. Overall it’s well with the price, I paid 178.
Incredible suction for such a lightweight vaccum cleaner. Very long cable (10M) ideal for my flat. Fittings are easy to swap over for different tasks. The dust collection tank is quite small but because it is so easy to remove and empty it really isn’t an issue to give it a regular clean out. It has a light so you can see anything you might miss underneath furniture. The only negative thing I can say ( and I’m really nitpicking here), is it needs to lean against a wall when stored, it can’t stand up by itself. I mean really, if that’s the worst thing I can say about it, buy a shelf bracket to hang it on. It’s worth it, best vac I’ve ever owned
I own a shark cordless and had been reasonably happy until I bought this. I was amazed with how much dirt was lifted off my hard floors rug and carpet on stairs and bedrooms. I would hoover a few times a week and was disgusted when I seen what this lifted. Suction is fantastic and the pet tool is great for sofas and stairs. This is far cheaper than cordless alternatives and I wasn’t sure how I would cope returning to a corded model but the length of the wire this product has makes the transition a lot easier. I would recommend if you want the style of the cordless as it is similar but has more suction. Slightly heavier but nothing major. Quite like a workout when I’m doing the chores!
I own a shark cordless and had been reasonably happy until I bought this. I was amazed with how much dirt was lifted off my hard floors rug and carpet on stairs and bedrooms. I would hoover a few times a week and was disgusted when I seen what this lifted. Suction is fantastic and the pet tool is great for sofas and stairs. This is far cheaper than cordless alternatives and I wasn’t sure how I would cope returning to a corded model but the length of the wire this product has makes the transition a lot easier. I would recommend if you want the style of the cordless as it is similar but has more suction. Slightly heavier but nothing major. Quite like a workout when I’m doing the chores!
We always used a Dyson which we will continue to use.
But having used this for a few months found it better and more adaptable.
At this time we would recommend above! as better than Dyson for many reasons including buying the wired version, over any! battery operated device. We would recommend this device over any other! ATM
It is very easy to use both on hard floors and carpets. It is also light in weight and good for stairs and high levels. A great improvement on the earlier model that was hard to use on carpets.
Suction is great, easy to use and very lightweight, only downside is that you need to continually empty the dirt container after each use as it is really small.
It can be irritating that it doesn’t free stand but it folds down easily for storage and it will lean against something if you have to stop mid hoover.
Overall I love it though, so I still give it 5 stars.
Its not a bad hoover but it doesn’t pick up as well on hard floors or tiles as it does on carpet. I have to go round again with the hose connection to get the bits the main hover didnt pick up.
I hate vacuuming, always have. Got this as my dyson broke, typically just after the 12 month warranty. All they could offer was some credit against another one, so thought I’d try this one. Unreal. It’s really lightweight and the anti hair wrap, omg. No getting the scissors out to cut the hair off the roller. It just wraps around a cone and you just drag it off. Absolutely love it and love vacuuming now. Brill for stairs and upholstery too. And the car as the hose element comes off. Doesn’t take much space up for storage either as it folds in half (and it has headlights, HEADLIGHTS). I did cheap out and go for the corded version but wish I hadn’t. That’s entirely on me though. It’s soooo good
I love this vacuum. It is so versatile switching from full thing to long reach ‘stick’ to short reach hand held easily. I thought the headlights were a gimmick, but no, they really show up the dust under things and being able to bend the body to go under coffee tables and so on is really useful. Emptying the dirt is dead easy and washing the filters is easy too. I do wish you could store the tools on the vacuum but then I guess it wouldn’t be so flexible. I also think it might be too heavy for an older person, my 80 year old mum would struggle using it as a handheld. The flexibility of the base takes a bit of getting used to but it means you can wiggle it into all kinds of weird spots. It doesn’t stand up on it’s own you have to bend it over but that only takes a second so no big deal. Overall I’m really pleased with it.
I purchased this as I can no longer use my cylinder vacuum. I tried a Gtech. Returned it as it was not up to the hype. We used a Shark on holiday and loved it I am really pleased not only with its suction but looks and features. Easy to empty dust container, removal of head. Storage has a great function that folds in half so stores in a bottom cupboard. I would advise anyone to buy this product you don’t have to wait for it to charge as the cable is more than long enough to get into any nook and cranny. As someone who has difficulties with my hands it is not a problem, whoever designed the vacuum put a lot of thought into how the user had ease of use , Thank you shark design team.
Had Dysons for years. Last one was a too heavy for me and hubby in our mid 60s. This Shark is just excellent. Slides under furniture, breaks down into a small stair cleaner. Light and easy to move. Loads of dust getting lifted from my carpets.
I have a Henry and a Dyson, and this is way better, and much more flexible, I was quite horrified at the amount of hair and dust it picked up.
Its really easy to empty as well, I’m really pleased with it. (and its easy to store as well)
This is the best vacuum cleaner I have had.
It’s easy to use, both for hard floors and carpet, not too heavy. The head is brilliant, it swivels, goes under radiators and cleans right up to the wall. The hair is gathered in a separate compartment, it’s so easy to empty. Can be used for hand held cleaning as well and the stick is hinged for cleaning under beds, coffee tables and units. Don’t have stairs so cannot comment but imagine as a hand held cleaner if would be easy.
Very happy customer.
I am a professional cleaner and had enough of reliable henry and wanted to give something else a go that doesn’t take up a tonne of space in my boot, this hoover is amazing folds up all my clients love it! Amazing at collecting pet hair, only issue is stairs the attachments are straight so don’t make it easy to hoover the stairs need a attachment that is moveable
This thing SUCKS…. in a great way! Did my research, and could not be happier with my purchase. The vacuum is lightweight but sturdy. I love the folding feature which is great for getting under couches/tables. The collection chamber holds quiet a bit and it is not very loud. Also has a light in front so you see where you’re going, great for vacuuming in pitch black dark. I have some cheap carpet in my flat that bunches up into little fuzz balls all over the place, this thing sucked it right up. 3 year old saw dust, sucked it right up, dust and dirt, gone. This thing rocks! GET IT! Cannot say enough about this vacuum, its really the best.
I don’t like hoovering at all. It’s takes too much time and effort . However this super lightweight, ultra flexible, vacuum makes the jobs so easy that I actually don’t mind hoovering at all. You get superb dust removal on hard floors and carpet . It’s super flexible ans don’t be put off by the small dust tank . It actually makes emptying the dust tank easier .
It does a first class job with minimum effort at a great price. It is also easy space saving to store
bottom line , excellent produc
My main reason for buying this hoover was the fact that I was fed up with my last Hoover getting the brush jammed within minutes, as I have long hair and I also have a long haired dog. Opted for the anti hair wrap feature and it is amazing. The cup that holds the dirt puts the hair and pet fur into one compartment and the dirt into the other. Very long lead. Only down part is the weight but gladly put up with that with the results this hoover brings. Can’t comment on the use on stairs as I live in a park home. 5 Stars in my opinion.
Such a life saver, i used to spend hours cleaning the carpet with a pet hair removal tool and it was such a workout and now that I’m 31 weeks pregnant it’s just impossible to do that now! But one go over with this vacuum and all the hairs are gone! I was shocked to see how much hair was embedded into my carpet and had to empty cartridge quite a few times but I’m not complaining as it’s super easy and my pets do shed alot! The handheld bit it pretty good although the special pet hair attachment doesn’t pick up hair that well unless you apply some more pressure.
This is a great all round vacuum cleaner. It thoroughly cleans carpets quickly , best ever vacuum cleaner for me. Its a doddle to change all attachments , especially dust compartment which I found adequate for my 2 bedroomed house. I am 5 ft 1 and can carry the vacuum upstairs with one hand. This vacuum is as described. I would highly recommend.
I thought that my expectations would be too high, however this bad boy delivered. My carpets & rug looked refreshed, clean with the oile standing to attention. The amount of dust and debris collected is astounding considwribgvi vacuum alot due to the colour of the carpet. I am very impressed and highly recommend this product. The fact that it’s courses means you don’t lose auction and it’s brilliant for stairs. My property is a 2 Victorian Masionette across 3 floors and the Shark handles the stairs and floor spaces with ease.
Great stick vacuum, best one we have had , excellent suction power , overall lightweight , great for stairs and going along skirting boards. One thing to mention is “Anti-Wrap” dose not mean it will never wrap , we actually managed to get it tangled once but was very easy to take apart and clear it.
Been using a Henry & found it wasn’t picking up sock fluff, human & pet hair very well. This vacuum is amazing. No effort at all, picks up everything so far. Easy to dismantle for the stairs & cleans them brilliantly. Only slight issue is the heaviness when using the handheld part for ceilings etc, makes your arm ache. Didn’t have an issue with the wire coming out of the handle at all. Highly recommended
I bought this cleaner for my holiday house and it works soo good, never knew there was so much dirt in my carpets.
The reason that I didn’t give 5 stars is because the the cleaner isn’t for heavy duty use and not that robust, and the cleaner wont work for everybody, but its perfect for a holiday house because you don’t use it that much.
If you want to buy this to replace your main cleaner, don’t, rather spend more money to buy a upright cleaner.
But overall this is a really great vacuum!
I bought this cleaner for my holiday house and it works soo good, never knew there was so much dirt in my carpets.
The reason that I didn’t give 5 stars is because the the cleaner isn’t for heavy duty use and not that robust, and the cleaner wont work for everybody, but its perfect for a holiday house because you don’t use it that much.
If you want to buy this to replace your main cleaner, don’t, rather spend more money to buy a upright cleaner.
But overall this is a really great vacuum!
Ordered this item to keep upstairs so as to make my life a little easier ie:-I don’t have to constantly carry my usual heavy vacuum up and down stairs everyday. The anti wrap feature caught my eye when purchasing as I have long hair and my other vacuums brush always needs to be cleaned after every use whereas now that is not an issue. I love it, the “move ability” of the head is great, the only down side is that I find it quite heavy to use, my opinion is that it isn’t particularly lightweight.
This item is perfect for using in our quirky old cottage. The long flex means accessibility for multiple small rooms from one power point. The detachable hand held motor component, together with the long flex, makes cleaning the wooden spiral staircase easy. Powerful suction in modern cleaners usually makes upholstery cleaning impossible because the devices clamp on to the furnishings, but the brush attachment to use on the hand held component distances the suction for perfect upholstery cleaning. For floor cleaning, the small size of the head, its ability to swivel, and the “flexology” technology, all combine to improve access. The dust container is small and needs frequent emptying, but is so quick and easy to do I don’t consider it a problem. All the different combinations are easy to detach and to click back into place. The foot pedal to remove the cleaner from its upright position I found a bit stiff but I think it’s more a matter of technique and familiarity. In summary, I’m delighted with this cleaner.
Overall I would rate this 4 out of 5 stars. It’s not as lightweight as I would have preferred, but the suction power is very good and it is astonishing how much dust is collected even when hoovering a rug every other day. Unfortunately it doesn’t stand up right on its own, but it’s because it folds in half, so it can be stored in a low cupboard etc. I don’t like the way this feels on lino/wood compared to my other hoovers (henry, dyson v6 cordless) and it feels a bit like a buggy with wheels that turn everywhere, but it does seem to be very powerful on carpets. The accessories don’t click in like they do with my dyson, however, as this was available on 5 monthly payments and free prime delivery and sold by amazon at a reduced price of 150, I feel that overall it was worth the money.
Overall I would rate this 4 out of 5 stars. It’s not as lightweight as I would have preferred, but the suction power is very good and it is astonishing how much dust is collected even when hoovering a rug every other day. Unfortunately it doesn’t stand up right on its own, but it’s because it folds in half, so it can be stored in a low cupboard etc. I don’t like the way this feels on lino/wood compared to my other hoovers (henry, dyson v6 cordless) and it feels a bit like a buggy with wheels that turn everywhere, but it does seem to be very powerful on carpets. The accessories don’t click in like they do with my dyson, however, as this was available on 5 monthly payments and free prime delivery and sold by amazon at a reduced price of 150, I feel that overall it was worth the money.
Overall I would rate this 4 out of 5 stars. It’s not as lightweight as I would have preferred, but the suction power is very good and it is astonishing how much dust is collected even when hoovering a rug every other day. Unfortunately it doesn’t stand up right on its own, but it’s because it folds in half, so it can be stored in a low cupboard etc. I don’t like the way this feels on lino/wood compared to my other hoovers (henry, dyson v6 cordless) and it feels a bit like a buggy with wheels that turn everywhere, but it does seem to be very powerful on carpets. The accessories don’t click in like they do with my dyson, however, as this was available on 5 monthly payments and free prime delivery and sold by amazon at a reduced price of 150, I feel that overall it was worth the money.
Overall I would rate this 4 out of 5 stars. It’s not as lightweight as I would have preferred, but the suction power is very good and it is astonishing how much dust is collected even when hoovering a rug every other day. Unfortunately it doesn’t stand up right on its own, but it’s because it folds in half, so it can be stored in a low cupboard etc. I don’t like the way this feels on lino/wood compared to my other hoovers (henry, dyson v6 cordless) and it feels a bit like a buggy with wheels that turn everywhere, but it does seem to be very powerful on carpets. The accessories don’t click in like they do with my dyson, however, as this was available on 5 monthly payments and free prime delivery and sold by amazon at a reduced price of 150, I feel that overall it was worth the money.
Looks great, and does the job well. Really good suction power. Folds away nicely for storage and brilliant features for cleaning hard to reach areas easily.
Only downside for me is the weight. Its heavier than my previous upright cleaner despite looking so much smaller. It is unbearable but if you have wrist or back problems I’d definitely try one before buying.
Overall it is a fantastic cleaner though.
I am absolutely delighted! Here, you see three photos. My hairy hound, Maisie-Moo, my carpet (pre-Shark) and my carpet (post-Shark),
Whilst Maisie-Moo is adorable, she has made a right mess of the carpet. Until the Shark arrived and did battle. A great transformation.
Yes, it doesn’t stand upright; I knew that! But, OMG, it does what it says on the tin without me having to spend a penny on James Dyson – which, on principle, I would not do, even if he were ablaze.
I’ve never been so delighted by a vacuum cleaner. I’m just amazed that it wasn’t stolen when Amazon decided to leave it on my doorstep, sending me an email to say that it had been personally delivered to me, despite the fact that Maisie-Moo and I were 20 moles away, on the beach.
You will NOT regret this if you decide to buy one!
Absolutely love this. Suction good. So easy to switch to hand held or to just use the pipe. Easy to clean. Easy to fold down for storage. My only wish would be for the pipe to be adjustable. I had previous used a different model which had that feature. But other than that (which in reality is a minor issue) I would highly recommended it. I haven’t rated on stair as I live in an apartment.
I’ve struggled with a pull along cylinder vac for years and finally took the plunge on Prime Day. The anti-hair wrap was what made me choose this model.
It really is excellent and made me realise how much my last vac didn’t pick up at all. We have fluffy house rabbits and 2 long haired adult females in the home! It manages all of that brilliantly. It’s very light and folds away to take up tiny bit of space.
Love it!
I ordered this vacuum cleaner as I am in the process of moving houses and wanted to make sure I clean very well prior to moving my things in. I was surprised by the suctioning power and all the different heads as well. I love that it coms with a 10m wire as it give me freedom to clean more than one room at a time. It is very straight forward to use and is simple to clean.
I do recommend this vacuum cleaner if you are due for an upgrade. One thing I didn’t like is how small the vacuum bin is, I suppose if you have carpets you will have to empty it pretty much after every room, other than that it is great.
I ordered this vacuum cleaner as I am in the process of moving houses and wanted to make sure I clean very well prior to moving my things in. I was surprised by the suctioning power and all the different heads as well. I love that it coms with a 10m wire as it give me freedom to clean more than one room at a time. It is very straight forward to use and is simple to clean.
I do recommend this vacuum cleaner if you are due for an upgrade. One thing I didn’t like is how small the vacuum bin is, I suppose if you have carpets you will have to empty it pretty much after every room, other than that it is great.
I ordered this vacuum cleaner as I am in the process of moving houses and wanted to make sure I clean very well prior to moving my things in. I was surprised by the suctioning power and all the different heads as well. I love that it coms with a 10m wire as it give me freedom to clean more than one room at a time. It is very straight forward to use and is simple to clean.
I do recommend this vacuum cleaner if you are due for an upgrade. One thing I didn’t like is how small the vacuum bin is, I suppose if you have carpets you will have to empty it pretty much after every room, other than that it is great.
I ordered this vacuum cleaner as I am in the process of moving houses and wanted to make sure I clean very well prior to moving my things in. I was surprised by the suctioning power and all the different heads as well. I love that it coms with a 10m wire as it give me freedom to clean more than one room at a time. It is very straight forward to use and is simple to clean.
I do recommend this vacuum cleaner if you are due for an upgrade. One thing I didn’t like is how small the vacuum bin is, I suppose if you have carpets you will have to empty it pretty much after every room, other than that it is great.
Bought this as a middle ground between handheld/cordless & upright/ corded as it is designed to be a middle option, it’s great! I love cordless but having power and a long cable means I have one less thing to worry will run out or did I charge it up. Cable is so long I can hoover all downstairs from one plug, kitchen, conservatory, hallway, stairs, lounge. And then all of up with one socket too, bathroom, 3 bed.
It’s lightweight enough, not super light, but not heavy.
Manoovering wise it’s great, has a good range when pushing around and rotating for nooks and crannies, the flexology is useful for under stuff and even under tables and chairs, beds etc not just sofas (that are high enough).
It functions well going from one form to another ie taking the foot off or main unit off the stick. It’s definitely well designed except that the cord sticks out of the handle in an awkward way sometimes after storage. Folding up for storage is also good and makes it easy to carry to the room you want to hoover.
All accessories are good and fiction well, fit great.
The capacity is low but this works well for someone wanting to see how much or what is being hoovered up, this helps with hoover maintenance too so you know when your hoover needs a good clean and tlc. I often empty it between rooms or rugs etc to see how much it can pull up.
It’s also easy to clean. I did a full clean for the first time yesterday after having it over a month and head to toe was easy, satisfying and feels brand new.
It’s build quality is high, only thing I notice is the stick itself has a slight wobble to it as it’s got the flexology so it’s sturdy but not as sturdy as a solid stick is.
Performance is great, this hoover is great on hard floors, really strong suction, great on rugs and carpets too. Surprised at what it pulls up after already having hoovered, sometimes I hoover twice or more and it’s still bringing up deep and old dust! (You should hoover slowly and in a carpet line method to hoover eat area fully apparently)
Not loud either, all hoovers make noise but this is quieter than my last upright, but louder than the shark handheld (as to be expected)
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I like it’s lights, great feature.
The light on the foot indicates when the rolling part has stopped due to the surface being uneven, move about and it restarts quick. Smart feature no hassle.
The packaging is good, one box not too big and all accessories wrapped in paper now for recycling.
Warranty, head to sharks website to register for warranty it’s long and great, easy to do but easy to forget to do.
I use this for the car as well, not for a quick push around (use handheld shark) but for a deep hoover. Long cable means it reaches the drive. It’s small enough and the thin nozzle accessory works well, use the foot and mani unit alone for the mats when taken out of the car, you could attach the stick too and stand but I prefer to sit and hoover these on the floor.
I have a dyson pet hoover a bit of a job doing the stairs with it it cleaned the stairs but had to stretch hoover tube so far up the stairs then take hoover to the landing and put hoover on edge of stairs to finish cleaning them. I love this hoover as it’s can do the whole of the house and stairs with no problem and it’s great when doing the stairs and just using the body of the hoover with attachment and able to do the whole of the stairs with out the hassle as before thank you
Suction power is very good, but heavy when manoeuvring. Hand held part is very light and easy to use.
Nice lightweight vaccum cleaner with nice suction power. Clears the hair stuck in suction roll which is great.
My life was a constant misery. Every morning I would wake up and nearly collapse in tears at the amount of dust and debris my hurricane evo hoover would not pick up, I’d be hoovering all evening and could never achieve a flawlessly clean carpet.
After purchasing this hoover, everything has changed.
It grips nicely in the hand, is very easy to assemble, and sucks up every single piece of dust and debris, I now enjoy hoovering, something I used to despise.
As an owner of a massive sofa, this hoover a ability to bend and arch in anyway I desire is fantastic, don’t worry about not being able to see what you’re picking up as this bit of kit comes with head lamps included.
Please, do yourself a favour and purchase a shark, a true game changer at a reasonable price.
I haven’t bought a vacuum cleaner in about 15 years so I was taking the plunge buying a Shark, but I have no regrets. Significantly lighter than my old traditional vacuum, it’s both half the size and half the weight. It’s actually a bit fancy for a vacuum with it’s rose gold colour!. Took me by surprise when I first used it – so light it could run away with you and the head is ‘on a ball’ so you can get around corners so easily. It’s actually too powerful for rugs, if you try to vacuum the rug it sucks it up so you have to do it with the extension. That is the only slight minor point, as others have said, it can get quite heavy to just use the motor & extension on the stairs, so just have a coffee in between chores or something :). I also bought corded so I didn’t lose power and at 10m it’s plenty long enough. Gets deep into the bedroom carpets – no complaints from me!
Got this product for my 82 year old mum to replace a very heavy other mains wired well known brand. She absolutely loves it, she has a cordless Dyson (one of the older models) which she does use for hard to reach areas and stairs. She wanted a light weight corded similar to a Dyson that beats her longer thicker pile carpets. She loves the anti hair wrap and says this Shark is one of the best machines she has owned, also so easy to empty and a lovely long cord too!
I really love this vacuum, it gets all the dust and hair without getting tangled. I have long thick curly hair and this handles it amazingly with the anti hair wrap. The way it stores is brilliant.
2 things I don’t love (hence 4 rather than 5 stars:
– you have to unwind the entire cable to use the vacuum. So if you’ve just got a small area to vacuum you’ve got to unwind all 10ft of cable.
– it’s quite clunky to use because of the weight distribution but gets better with time.
My new best friend! I have a cordless bush hoover but always wanted a shark so when it was on offer I took the plunge, it’s a lot heavier then the bush one but that was super light so compared to other hoovers I don’t think it would be any heavier, I used my bush hoover for the living room and then used this and the amount of crap that came up after using the bush shocked the life out of me! It was cringe worthy! This shark hoover is so powerful! Anti hair wrap is amazing! Looks good too considering it’s just a hoover, it’s worth the money even at full price. It my new best friend, even the husband has hoovered a few times without been asked which is a big deal! AND there’s nothing more liberating then seeing those hoovered strokes in your carpet!
My new best friend! I have a cordless bush hoover but always wanted a shark so when it was on offer I took the plunge, it’s a lot heavier then the bush one but that was super light so compared to other hoovers I don’t think it would be any heavier, I used my bush hoover for the living room and then used this and the amount of crap that came up after using the bush shocked the life out of me! It was cringe worthy! This shark hoover is so powerful! Anti hair wrap is amazing! Looks good too considering it’s just a hoover, it’s worth the money even at full price. It my new best friend, even the husband has hoovered a few times without been asked which is a big deal! AND there’s nothing more liberating then seeing those hoovered strokes in your carpet!
At first I did find the Shark heavy to use on carpets etc and then the same with the hand held vac but as I was used to a cylinder vacuum then I knew it would take time for me to adjust. All in all I am very please with this purchase and if (when I can afford it) I may buy a cordless anti hair wrap. Registration was easy on line and confirmation back very promptly.
Fantastic for people who own pets
Love the fact it splits hair/fur from dirt/dust
It’s quite heavy but very easy to
manoeuvre so don’t be put off with that comment.
In the time my family have been using this, everyone has been truly impressed by its power and ability to lift dirt from a freshly hovered area with one of the competing companies Henry/Dyson v8 absolute.
I highly suggest getting one of these if you have a family and pets as it truly does do it all, making your home look and smell a lot cleaner.
Ease of switching between carpet and hard floor and that the end comes off easily to change to a different one or use tube to get into edges. The cord length is good and easy to put away. Powerful because it is electric rather than battery. Nice colour!
Used Dyson for years. Probably over 10 years. Lots of people I know said Shark is really good so I thought I’d give it a go!
Really impressed with firstly the packaging.
All recyclable. No plastic apart from the actual product.
Suction is really good for a smaller sized vacuum.
Emptying the contents is super easy and separates the fluff from the dust so it doesn’t get clogged up.
The length of the lead means I can plug in downstairs and actually clean my living room, all of the stairs and the landing without having to unplug. 10M is a good length and I’m really surprised how much of a difference it makes.
Overall this is a great bit of kit. The design is great and has some extra attachments for stairs and pet hairs.
I would say there is nowhere to put the attachments. It would be great for a docking station to be designed to keep the vacuum on the wall and attachments in order.
Used Dyson for years. Probably over 10 years. Lots of people I know said Shark is really good so I thought I’d give it a go!
Really impressed with firstly the packaging.
All recyclable. No plastic apart from the actual product.
Suction is really good for a smaller sized vacuum.
Emptying the contents is super easy and separates the fluff from the dust so it doesn’t get clogged up.
The length of the lead means I can plug in downstairs and actually clean my living room, all of the stairs and the landing without having to unplug. 10M is a good length and I’m really surprised how much of a difference it makes.
Overall this is a great bit of kit. The design is great and has some extra attachments for stairs and pet hairs.
I would say there is nowhere to put the attachments. It would be great for a docking station to be designed to keep the vacuum on the wall and attachments in order.
Overall it is a great vacuum, however, was surprised there were no attachments, so it was not convenient for stairs and small areas. Struggling to find the attachments to buy.
Love this. Went from a very heavy pull along dyson. Glad I went corded as had seen mixed reviews on the cordless and have a Dalmatian so needed something that was going to keep its power. Previous cordless dyson did not last. Love how Leighton weight it is.
When using it without the stick for the stairs for example it can become quite heavy on the wrists if using for long periods of time, when I hover the entire house, skirting boards and ceiling my wrists know about it. But for regular short usage it’s perfect! I love it so much I get carried away and want to hover everything!
I was a little dubious at first because I’ve always bought miele vacuumes but I needn’t have worried. It’s light, it moves easily, it’s convenient to store and really does pick up. It makes my carpets look like they’ve actually been vacuumed, not like some cheaper ones that you have to really fig in deep to make a difference. I’m so happy with my Shark I would definitely recommend i
Arrived a day after ordering. My last cleaner was a cordless Dyson and before that a Dyson animal cylinder, in my view battery cleaners are good for in between times but not powerful enough for a deep clean, especially getting into corners and edges. This corded stick is so great, I was about to choose to go back to a corded cylinder and then thankfully I saw this and it’s even better than expected, excellent suction. The video doesn’t show how easy it is to slip off the head and without the need of any attachment you can use the tube which has been cleverly angled and rubber tipped, it works like a crevice tool and gets in around door frames, stairs, skirting and corners it’s so versatile. Easy to empty and the dust container whilst not big is well designed and separates dust and fluff with a cone shaped filter. Really long cord and unlike a cylinder nothing to drag behind you to bump into things, it’s light and to lift the body off and have a hand led with the same nozzle (crevice tool without out the need of an attachment) or pop on an attachment. I read a review which said it doesn’t stand up on its own, this is because it nice and light but all you need to do is press the button on the middle of the pipe and it bends in half now it will stand perfectly with just the touch of a button, or just lay it on the floor no need to try and prop it up whilst you move things around. Thank you Shark for designing my perfect cleaner.
It’s an excellent Hoover. I only have laminated wooden floor at my apartment.
A bit pricey but I bought it during sale and it’s build quality is mostly excellent and to me it’s worth the price. . My only two gripes are
1. A bit heavy to manoeuvre (minor). I am a reasonably fit 40 year old male so this is definitely not for elderly people.
2. Build quality of the dust compartment is poor. Looks like it won’t last long. And probably won’t survive a drop
This vacuum is lightweight, powerful and with a long cord reaches several rooms from one socket. Great for cleaning the car interior and easy to empty, although the dust caddy is small it is so quick and easy to empty, does a great job of picking up hair which it wraps around the cone in the dust caddy. If you do happen to hoover up something by mistake it’s very easy to find without having to search through loads of dust or cutting open the dust bags as on some models. The only draw back and it is small is that it won’t stand up on its own so we just lean against a wall or chair. A brilliant buy and comes with a 5 year warranty, just register online.
Wife thought it was heavy on first use, now won’t let it down. She loves the lights as she can see all the dirt and dog hair and says all vacuum’s should have lights below.
Only issue is need to be careful moving from hard to carpet floors as the front roller brush comes out. I had no issue but wife technology defunct, but has now learnt to control.
The dust bin is small, is easy to see when filling, does work great on dog hair, just make sure to clean regularly.
The carpet function is great, it shakes the dust out of the carpet. Never had a vacuum before to clean the front door mat so we’ll.
It does not feel a robust vacuum, have now been using for three months, treating carefully and respect, still working great.
Spare filters not widely available yet, as I have to wash them periodically, afraid of them falling apart.
When this needs replacing, will definitely buy again.
Well, we have been using a workshop vacuum for a big shed for the last year as a cheap fix for our old broken vacuum and it was good but had started to leave the odd scratch on the floor. So took the plunge and got his shark! Wow. You know you have truly hit middle age when you are excited about a vacuum, but it’s brilliant. Easy to use, cable is so long! I thought the lights were daft but they actually help highlight dustbin a dark floor so really help! The dust pot (yes it’s about the size of a can of beans) is small so be prepared to empty after each use but it’s also really easy to empty! Sucks really well! Easy to break into parts for stairs or the car as it’s a full size and handheld in one. It’s snaps in half for storage which is class and takes up no room in a cupboard. Really impressed with this. Well done Shark
So I was looking for a lightweight vacuum for my parents who just can’t manage their Dyson upright any more, and this is what I went for and it sounded so good I got one for myself (my Dyson hasn’t been picking up properly for a while despite filter changes and roll cleaning). Well I am so glad I did. This product is fabulous, so much easier to handle, great suction, really easy to use and empty and it’s corded so I don’t have to worry about charging it. The difference in my carpet is unreal. I would highly recommend. Great service too, really fast delivery and a competitive price.
Love this Hoover. So easy to use and feels really well built. Suction is great and really easy to store. Went for a electric model after spending ages debating battery convenience versus power and glad I went for the electric model. In fairness I’ve never used the battery model so could be just as good but just like the certainty that your not going to worry about losing power over time as battery technology isn’t quite there yet (IMO). Folds down to next to nothing and comes with a sensible amount of tools (2). Use this daily for a lockdown house with 2 young boys who leave crumbs, crisps etc everywhere. Had a minor concern about the size of the rubbish collector but nothing to worry about. Haven’t filled it yet in one complete hoover of the house, even if you do it takes 20 seconds to empty. The head feels slightly smaller compared to a traditional hoover but within one day you don’t realise. One minor gripe is that it doesn’t stand up on its own but it’s not e end of the world, just lean it against something. Admittedly it’s not cheap but add another 100 for a similar dyson model. As long as this doesn’t break down I’d consider it a great purchase.
The best vacuum I’ve ever bought. I have spent a fortune over the last nearly 50 years of buying vacuums and i can say without question that for ease of movement thiscis by far the best. I have predominantly but not solely wooden floors. This really sucks the dust and anything else straight up the vac, does not spread it around the house. Its realky lightweight great manoeuvrability. A dream on the carpet too by the way. A great price for such a powerful cleaner.
Being enable to switch between setting for carpet and hard floors meant I get get the carpet vacuumed and move into the kitchen with laminate flooring by just tapping the button.
Strong 4 stars my only gripe is the cable cord, it would be nice if they thought of a way to keep it tidy or have a mechanism to do so.
I think its worth purchasing when on sale as it is a bit more money than a Henry hoover.
Being enable to switch between setting for carpet and hard floors meant I get get the carpet vacuumed and move into the kitchen with laminate flooring by just tapping the button.
Strong 4 stars my only gripe is the cable cord, it would be nice if they thought of a way to keep it tidy or have a mechanism to do so.
I think its worth purchasing when on sale as it is a bit more money than a Henry hoover.
This is a really good vacuum . The suction power is good , easy to empty once you have got used to it . The handheld section is simple to use while cleaning and love the fact it goes right under units and can be manoeuvred into corners . Only two less good points are fact that it needs regular emptying and is not lightweight so older less mobile people may find it difficult to use .
But on the whole a really good machine and great value for money
I deliberately chose to purchase the corded version as I bought on Black Friday and saved an additional 30. The cord is 10m long so you aren’t continuing have to plug and unplug. Unlike a shark steam mop I recently purchased, still I’ll save that feedback for the appropriate review.
I noticed a comment from somebody who sent the vacuum back because it doesn’t stand upright. In the middle of the tube there is a button and the vacuum literally folds in half meaning can stand upright when you want to store. If I need to stop half way through vacuuming, I literally just lay it on the floor.
The anti wrap hair feature is excellent. I have hair just past my shoulder and I take great delight seeing my hair wrapped round the filter within the dust collection rather than the roller as per normal vacuums.
After owning several different brands of vacuum in the past, I initially bought the shark anti wrap upright vacuum. Personally, I found it slightly clunky to use and heavy to manoeuvre so I treated myself to the corded stick one as a birthday present and couldn’t be more happy. I keep the upright vacuum upstairs and use the stick once for everyday use.
So nice to get a new hoover, I’ve been hanging on with my cordless (D) for a few years because of the cost but it was absolutely rubbish, suction really terrible – this is why we chose a corded vacuum for maximum suction, this Shark is amazing! It has a really long wire 10m so I can get all over the house without keep swapping plugs – the detachable is easy and light to use! I’d never go back to a cordless they just don’t have the suction power!! Plus you turn on button, you don’t have to hold it pressed in as you hoover like the cordless (D). Only design fault/grumble is the wire/cord goes into the end of the handle and can slightly get in the way!
The suction on this is fantastic! I hoover my house twice every week, so the amount of dust and fluff this gathered the first time I used it was surprising and amazing! It’s light weight enough for me to manage easily, and the long cord means I can do the whole of the downstairs in one go without having to unplug it and move to another socket. The only thing I’m disappointed in is the anti hair wrap, as it doesn’t exist. I still had to get the scissors out after the first use to cut my hair out of the roller. But I’ll forgive this as the suction is so good. Would recommend giving this a try to anyone
We were so surprised at how much better @ hair/fur collection over the Dyson version.. We run a dog day care centre and have always had issues with cleaning up fur & had resorted to manual on your hands & knees to scrape the carpets, we had nothing to lose as we could return the Shark & you’ve guessed it, we still have it & it is still doing a damn good job & frees up our lost time in cleaning our work place, I urge you to at least try it with the anti hair wrap & see how you get on, if you don’t get on with it then send it back but please do what we did, use your old vacuum to clean as best it can then let the Shark do its stuff & you will be flabbergasted & how much more crap it picks up so we bought another one for our other work place, nuff said….
We were so surprised at how much better @ hair/fur collection over the Dyson version.. We run a dog day care centre and have always had issues with cleaning up fur & had resorted to manual on your hands & knees to scrape the carpets, we had nothing to lose as we could return the Shark & you’ve guessed it, we still have it & it is still doing a damn good job & frees up our lost time in cleaning our work place, I urge you to at least try it with the anti hair wrap & see how you get on, if you don’t get on with it then send it back but please do what we did, use your old vacuum to clean as best it can then let the Shark do its stuff & you will be flabbergasted & how much more crap it picks up so we bought another one for our other work place, nuff said….
I’m thoroughly impressed, I have tiled floors and wood floors downstairs, and thick pile carpet upstairs and it works a dream on both – great manoeuvrability, very lightweight, the brush on the brush accessory can be unclipped making it a perfect handheld solution for stairs… I’m happy.
The hoover arrived earlier than expected. The suction power is great. It hoovered up dirt I didn’t even see on the carpet and my hair didn’t get caught like in previous hoover’s I have used. It has led lights at the front to light up where you’re vacuuming which I thought was pretty nifty. It’s easy to store too, with its folding mechanism. I would recommend
I absolutely love my Anti hair wrap vacuum… I’m a self employed cleaner and I’ve hoovered everything I possibly can with this vacuum… no haors at all wrapped round the bottom unlike my other that I had to clean every day… just love it… the only slight snag I have is the cord… its plenty long enough but it does get in the way (maybe cause I’m used to cordless) but I can get much more vacuuming done without the worry of losing power 🙂
Cordless are good………for a while, then the power lessens, the charge runs out faster and after a while they end up getting binned, sometimes after just a couple of months.
This unit is as others say fairly heavy compared to a lot of others but it does the job.
It’s not cheap but it picks everything up without clogging the brush up.
Registering it leads you to a US site but you are covered by the minimum 12 months sale of goods act anyway.
Buy it.
When using the light comes really handy! I didn’t think it would, but it’s a game changer.
It quickly Hoover’s up all dirt/hairs, and is quite quiet for a vaccum. My cats usually run off straight away but with this one they aren’t bothered and stay and watch.
This is excellent on rugs and carpets, it really pulls up all the dust from them, it’s surprising how much comes off. The dust container is quite small so each room if you have pets you’ll probably want to empty it for. I appreciate the max line on the container.
The only down side is! The main attachment is way too big to use on my stairs, so in my own situation this is useless for my stairs as they go up in a L shape, (it may be fine with the other attachments) but the attachments I tried do not have any flexibility in them so considering the hoover stick is very tall I can’t hoover the stairs as easily as I’d like.
In all, it’s a great hoover for kitchens, wooden floors, rugs, rooms, etc. Especially for hoovering up long haired moulting dogs
When using the light comes really handy! I didn’t think it would, but it’s a game changer.
It quickly Hoover’s up all dirt/hairs, and is quite quiet for a vaccum. My cats usually run off straight away but with this one they aren’t bothered and stay and watch.
This is excellent on rugs and carpets, it really pulls up all the dust from them, it’s surprising how much comes off. The dust container is quite small so each room if you have pets you’ll probably want to empty it for. I appreciate the max line on the container.
The only down side is! The main attachment is way too big to use on my stairs, so in my own situation this is useless for my stairs as they go up in a L shape, (it may be fine with the other attachments) but the attachments I tried do not have any flexibility in them so considering the hoover stick is very tall I can’t hoover the stairs as easily as I’d like.
In all, it’s a great hoover for kitchens, wooden floors, rugs, rooms, etc. Especially for hoovering up long haired moulting dogs
Loved my cordless dyson but had to replace as replacement parts too expensive and motor died. Anyway after doing some research I bought a shark because of anti hair wrap claim. I have now used it a fair few times so can review. I bought the corded version as cheaper but wished I had got cordless version now. Anti hair wrap does actually work! Suction appears good. It’s also much easier to empty. I love the fact that I can get under most things without having to move them. The only bad point I can make is it is top heavy but otherwise really happy with my purchase.
I am no domestic goddess. Indeed, for the past 20 years or so living abroad I have always had inhouse help. But now back in UK and doing myself, I realise how much hair a golden retriever and shitzhu shed. This machine is awesome. I looked long and hard at which model to buy, and couldn’t see the point of spending a couple of hundred extra pounds on a cordless one as we are in a small one storey place. But the amount of hair this things gets up without getting bunged up is amazing. The receptacle is small, and on the first couple of hoovers I did have to empty it twice (which shows how much the last hoover was leaving behind) but I quite like it. Hoover. Empty. Wash out. and then just leave for the next time. Never thought I would I get so excited about a vacuum cleaner but this one is amazing (and takes hairs off cordruay jeans beautifully too).
All in, this is a fairly decent hoover. Easy to use, light, and easy to empty. The only major downside I would give it, is that the articulated joints feel very cheap and flimsy. There is a lot of play in the joints, and they will likely wear quickly, and will definitely not withstand any rough treatment. However, if you’re gentle, I would recommend it.
All in, this is a fairly decent hoover. Easy to use, light, and easy to empty. The only major downside I would give it, is that the articulated joints feel very cheap and flimsy. There is a lot of play in the joints, and they will likely wear quickly, and will definitely not withstand any rough treatment. However, if you’re gentle, I would recommend it.
It’s easy to use especially when hand held for cleaning upholstery. Difference is noticeable on all surfaces.
Highly recommend.
Highly recommend.
Highly recommend.
Highly recommend.
Highly recommend.
I hoover everyday, bit of OCD and this is by far the best hoover I had.
Having previously used a Dyson I found the Shark similarly intuitive but even easier to use once the instructions were consulted. The dust box is small, I might empty it twice in a room but we have 2 long haired dogs, a cat and 3 long haired people!
The cleaner is very flexible, manoeuvres easily and is lighter than it looks as it is quite tall. That said I find it comfortable to use. I find it slightly irritating that it doesn’t free stand but it folds down easily for storage and it will lean against something if you have to stop mid hoover.
The suction is great and I don’t want to be unkind to the old Dyson but the Shark can hoover the hairs right up to the edge. Before I would have removed them by hand or got the nozzle out. I would recommend this cleaner especially if you have hairy pets.
It comes in three main parts out of the box, the floor head, the wand and the motor handheld vacuum part. They very simply click together and the included instructions show very clearly what to do. The cable is a generous 10m long meaning I can get around several rooms without changing sockets.
The power button is within easy thumb reach when holding the vacuum and is a natural and easy click on and off. There are two settings for carpet and hard floor/rugs which are selected via a button next to the power.
I was amazed how quiet the vacuum is. My old one is deafening by comparison. Another plus in the shark’s favour.
I wanted to test the anti-hair wrap as I have long hair which always gets wrapped around vacuum brushes, so I emptied my hairbrush onto the carpet. The instructions say you might see some hair wrapped around the brush at first but that these disappear as you vacuum. There were indeed a few hairs wrapped around when I first vacuumed the hair up, but these had disappeared by the time I finished vacuuming the room. Amazing! I was also concerned that something so small would not have the suction power to pick up all the dust so I went over the room again with my Dyson. There was nothing left on the carpet for the Dyson to pick up. All dust, allergens hairs and debris had been collected by the Shark. In fact, I think it did a much better job than I’m used to.
At first, I found it a bit peculiar using the shark as the weight, such as it is, is in the hand. The floor nozzle is very manoeuvrable and moves from side to side with a twist of your wrist holding the handheld vacuum. Much easier than pushing and pulling an upright back and forth. After a few minutes, I was flying around the room, getting under furniture and into tight spots with no problem. The floor nozzle is not very wide so I was able to get between things into previously inaccessible places. When I had finished, the dust cup was easily removed and emptied. As with most of the different features on this Shark, pressing a button or two gets it done. I like the small dust cup. It easily fits inside the top of the kitchen bin for easy emptying with no dust escaping onto the floor.
It is very easy to change from using the whole Shark to just the wand, minus the floor nozzle, or to just the handheld vacuum and back again. this means I can go from vacuuming the carpet to the cornicing in a split second or to the handheld for furniture or stairs equally easily.
The two tools supplied with this model are enough for doing edges,(crevice tool) upholstered furniture and mattresses, curtains etc and even dusting cornicing and large surfaces with the combined multi-surface tool. The brush part unclicks to reveal a tool brilliant on fabric covered in pet hair or stairs. I would like to have a duster tool though, so I can dust between things and delicate items, which is apparently available for this model. There is nowhere on the Shark to hold the tools. they have to be kept separately. That’s a bit of a shame. It means they have to be carried into each room instead of being mounted on the machine for quick access. Another thing I would like is the cord to have a swivel fitting so it can spin. As it is, it sticks up rather awkwardly at the top of the hand held vacuum. That is a really minor niggle though.
I found the flexi wand amazing . Press a button to release it and the wand breaks in half so the carpet nozzle can easily slide under furniture without having to bend your back. So much easier then I am used to. The carpet nozzle is very flat and can get under very low furniture. The only place it couldn’t reach was under wardrobes with bun feet. There is apparently an accessory tool for getting under appliances which would do the job though. That’s two extra tools I need! The trouble is, I can’t find them on the shark website to order.
The stair tool did a very good job, but the carpet nozzle is so small and easy to twist and turn, I used it on the stairs. Much easier than going over them with the hand-held and attachment and sucks up everything. I also noticed the carpet nozzle really cleans right to the edges. By the time I had finished, the carpets were cleaner than they had ever been with very little effort. I also tried it in the porch which has a tiled floor, using the hard floor setting. It did a marvellous job and sucked right to the edges, simply gliding over the tiles.
I am absolutely delighted with the Shark. I think it is brilliant. I would like a couple of extra tools to complete the setup.
To conclude, the shark does a fantastic job sucking up dust from carpets and cleaning hard floors. It is lightweight and very easy to manoeuvre. It even has headlights to shine a light on dust in dark corners! I mustn’t forget to mention the fact that the whole thing folds in half for storage. It can fit into a small cupboard or under the stairs. It has to be folded over when not in use as it cannot stand up on its own. It is too top-heavy. It looks stylish too in black with purple accents. I love it. It really is a wonderful machine and I am so glad to own one. If you register with shark, you get a free 5 year parts and labour guarantee.