Shark Anti-Allergen Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner [IF130UKTH] Single Battery, Purple
Reach, Store and Charge Anywhere
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Reach AnywhereGreat on carpets and hard floors, stairs, sofas and ceilings, this versatile vacuum even bends to effortlessly clean under low-lying furniture and hard-to-reach places. | Store AnywhereCompletely freestanding, simply fold down for compact storage at the press of a button. | Charge AnywhereOffering an impressive run-time of up to 30 minutes per charge, Shark’s removable, rechargeable Lithium Ion battery can be charged either on or off the vacuum. |
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Anti-Allergen Complete SealAnti-Allergen Complete Seal captures and traps 99.9% of dust and allergens inside the vacuum, not releasing them back into the air you breathe.* * Based on IEC Standard 62885-2 Cl. 5.11 at 0.3 to 10 microns. | Ideal for Pet OwnersThe purposefully designed hair removal tool draws out embedded pet hairs from carpets, cushions and sofas with absolute ease. | DuoClean TechnologyShark’s unique DuoClean floorhead features two motorised brush rolls, seamlessly cleaning from carpets to hard floors without breaking your stride. | Converts to HandheldCordless handheld mode makes it easy to vacuum stairs, surfaces, sofas and inside the car. The extended reach wand is perfect for cleaning ceilings, curtains and lights. |
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| Cordless | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Colour | Blue | Pink | White and Orange | Deep Navy | Purple | Red |
| Anti-Allergen Complete Seal | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Run Time | Up to 22 minutes | Up to 22 minutes | Up to 44 minutes | Up to 44 minutes | Up to 30 minutes | Up to 60 minutes |
| Number of batteries | 1 | 1 | 2 (inc charging dock) | 2 (inc charging dock) | 1 | 2 (inc charging dock) |
| Charge Time | 3.5 hours | 3.5 hours | 3.5 hours | 3.5 hours | 3.5 hours | 3.5 hours |
| DuoClean (remove large, small and stuck-on dirt) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Flexology (Reach, store and charge anywhere) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Motorised Pet Tool – removes embedded hair from floors and furnishings | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight: | 4 kg |
| Dimensions: | 120 x 26 x 44 cm; 4 Kilograms |
| Brand: | Shark |
| Model: | IF130UKTH |
| Colour: | Purple |
| Colour: | Purple |
Excellent product a little heavy though so probably not very good for the elderly or people with problems with their hands
Suction pretty good and excellent for carrying up and down the stairs
Came with lots of adapters to which is a big bonus
All in all very happy
We purchased this to replace our trusty but aged Miele bagged cylinder cleaner which really was past its best. Looking through the reviews this Shark cordless cleaner scored about 2% less than the much more expensive Dyson. It was a no brainier really to go for something at twice the price for 2% better performance.
Absolutely astounded by the performance, portability and ease of use of this cleaner! I have a house dust allergy and the filtration system really does keep all the dust in the container! We have a 4 bedroom house and when fully charged this does the whole house!
5 stars for everything – but Shark, why does this not come with something a bit better than a 10p tote bag to store the tools in??
Revised review after a year of owning it
We bought this vacuum because of the pet hair attachment and have been really impressed with it so far. Good all round performance, decent run time from the battery and the pet-hair attachment is great for the sofa and the stairs. It’s a little bit top heavy but other than that I can’t fault it
After a year of owning this I need to say I wouldn’t recommend it. Constantly needs taken apart to remove stuff from the rollers, suction is poor unless the filter is spotless so that needs cleaned every other time it’s used and recently it’s making a very high pitched noise so I suspect it’s not long for this world
Our house has wooden tiled laminated and carpet flooring and this vacuum works extremely well on all surfaces. we previously owned another leading cordless vacuum model and this product is superior in a number of respects. The ability to change batteries, giving you a long run time that will easily clean most of a four bedroom house is a bonus. The vacuum folds down and will store in a stable position whereas our previous model was unstable and cumbersome. changing the filters or cleaning them does not require disassembling the machine unlike other models. removing the soft roller does not require disassembling the motorhead. The only minor points where improvements could be made are the very small dust cup which needs to be emptied on a regular basis and the fact that the small motorised head becomes easily tangled with longer hair requiring maintenance almost every time you use it.
I abso-flipping-lutely LOVE this hoover. I look forward to cleaning up now, no more wrestling the stairs etc or shouting at Henry for falling over or getting stuck around the sofa etc. Suction is brilliant, easy to clean (recommend doing a once over after each use to maintain). It needs emptying more regularly than a corded one but it’s quick and easy. Transforming this to the vaccum type you want is so quick and easy and it folds down well for storage.
Strong suction power and a long lasting battery. This is all you need in a Vacuum Cleaner.
I am very pleased with my Shark vacuum cleaner, does everything it promised. Great for stairs and the doing the car as so lightweight and portable, feel differently about my cleaning chores now.
I abso-flipping-lutely LOVE this hoover. I look forward to cleaning up now, no more wrestling the stairs etc or shouting at Henry for falling over or getting stuck around the sofa etc. Suction is brilliant, easy to clean (recommend doing a once over after each use to maintain). It needs emptying more regularly than a corded one but it’s quick and easy. Transforming this to the vaccum type you want is so quick and easy and it folds down well for storage.
Had this one day and is absolutely amazed with how well built and andprofessional-looking this vacuum cleaner is for the money I don’t think you can get better.. I hoovered my carpet and was amazed at how much dirt has and such came out of it and this is a a rug day gets cleaned once a week would buy again without hesitation.. can’t comment on the reliability yet as I’ve only had this a short time but it definitely has a wow factor so glad I didn’t get the three times more expensive Dyso
Great for picking up dog hairs , vacuuming sofas and floors. This isn’t my main shark vacuum cleaner as I have a plug in upright . ( shark) but it’s great for a quick clean around . The only fault I have with it is that it’s a bit of a pain to empty. Having two dogs I couldn’t use this as my main vacuum cleaner. But it’s better than any dyson or gtect cleaner. And I would definitely recommend this product.I am a cleaner by trade and recommend shark vacuum cleaners to all my customers..
A very nice product but only really good for smaller areas and niches due to the size of the head.
This is an effective cordless vacuum, it lightweight and because it’s supplied with two batteries it need never be unavailable for use. It’s clever design means it occupies very little space when not in use. It’s very good with carpets and flat floors but unfortunately is a bit of a let down when you want to disconnect the brush and just use the hose or in this case pipe. It just doesn’t have a strong enough suction to be effective.
Love it, thus far. Got the 30 minute, as we have a small flat with little carpet. Cordless will never be as good as corded, but it’s about as good as can be expected. Had to retire the GTechs, so it was between this and the Dyson (I so loved my Dyson Ball). Thought I’d give Shark a try, as I’ve been seeing the adverts for many years. So far, so good. Handy for underneath furniture, folds down for storage/charging, has the handheld attached/included and decent attachments. Only complaint is no hose. Our GTech handheld had a hose attachment. I miss that.
Great wee vacuum cleaner and I got two batteries with my shark. You can use it all over your house with the accessories you get with your shark vacuum cleaner.
Took a while to get use to which button to press to fold up etc, not a major problem. The only problem I have experienced so far is that I have a large shag pile rug, when I set to carpet, a red light came on straight away. Could only use the hard floor setting, bit disappointed with that. On normal carpet it practically takes its self around. I don’t think it’s that light, wouldn’t like to use the hand held part for to long, but I am a oap so not as strong as I use to be. Comes with a good selection of tools. All in all well pleased with my purchase
Very impressed with this vacuum. It seems to find dog hairs and other bits in the carpet that our dyson couldn’t!
The main unit is easy enough to use, but it is a little bit of a weight to carry. The turbo suction is great but eats into the battery pack so I’d highly recommend getting the 2 batteries when ordering.
The pet tool is good for stairs but tricky for the rise whilst excellent on the flat. The other tools that come with the machine are great but everything is just a bit too big for comfortable use when cleaning a car …. Probably why a car kit is available.
All in all, very impressed after around 2 weeks of ownership.
However hoover is very good and pick up is great. But only 4 stars due to not cutting the hairs as expected
I love my Shark; I had baulked before at this type of cost but it is amazing!!
It is lightweight, I can fling it about. Stairs are easy; it is no longer a chore – I cannot recommend highly enough
Get one!!!
I can’t find a fault with this vacuum. I love that it comes apart so I can keep it clean and maintain it. I love the light on the front and that it can be taken apart to reach any awkward areas. The hand held bit is great for furniture and animal
Hair. It’s worth every penny!
It’s flexible once you get to use , what did use it for . Well it wasn’t to make chips I cleaned the carpets etc..
I struggle a bit with getting the hand held part out of the base but on the whole I am very pleased with it and is cleaning power. The bag for the tools sits on the cleaner when in storage.
I read a lot of good things about Shark. Got this cordless one on a black friday deal. Having been a Dyson fan for many many years. I love how easy and light it is to manoeuvre, and get into narrow places and under furniture. Also easy to use as a hand held at a press of a button. Very pleased with my Shark so far.
This product is really really good. We thought our previous cylinder hoover which we bought for removing dog hair was good but the shark was much better and lighter. I would thoroughly recommend this product.
Battery lasts surprisingly long for a cordless after what I’d read beforehand. But my flat isn’t massive. It’s super powerful, almost takes me with it! But has made hoovering so much easier and quicker and I don’t dread getting caught up in wires anymore! Thoroughly recommend!
Battery life seems ok but too early to give an opinion. Well made but a bit heavy. A second battery would be a good idea
My boyfriend and I now ‘argue’ over who gets to do the vacuuming!
Well designed, easy to use, lightweight, lots of changeable heads for different purposes (some I still need to work out!), easy to store, great to have two batteries – so one can always be charged.
I’m sure corded vacuums are still more powerful, but this one is plenty for us.
Stairs have to be done with handheld unit, but it’s easy to change to.
This is the best Vacuum I have had! Lightweight and so easy to use and get under furniture and stairs etc. Only issue I have is the wooden floor setting, the suction is ok but a little disappointing considering how good the carpet setting is so I just use this setting for the whole lot instead.
Bought 2 of them 1st one for myself and second one for present. I am very impressed with the product it is like vacuum cleaner from the feature
It is so light even my 4years old enjoying to use it.
I cleaned with my expensive Dyson first and after that with the shark and the tank on the shark was full. The battery is strong enough to clean 3 double bedrooms house with 2 receptions all covered with carpets
Bought for a present for someone but they love it . It’s not as light as I thought but when turned on it becomes much lighter definitely having the 2 battery’s helps . She loves doing the carpet lines lol . Only used since Christmas Day so not had that much usesge . Will update
Plenty of tools and very easy to use. The ability to fold in half and store upright is great and means it doesn’t need to be hung on a wall unlike the Dyson equivalent. Great suction and leaves the carpets looking fluffed up and clean.
Only negative is that I could do with an extra 5 or 10 minutes out of the battery as I struggle to get the full house done in one go.
Easy to use and takes up little room in the cupboard. The dust compartment is cumbersome to empty and the brushes get very clogged with hair and fluff which needs picking off regularly.
This was bought during the Black Friday sale so was bought at a good discount. The 2 batteries give you plenty of run time needed and it also comes with a large amount of additional tools. It’s handy to get into high up hard to reach areas without getting any steps. The suction is good and it appears to pick up well. It is not a lightweight machine so if you don’t have a strong arm this may not be the machine for you. I would advise you to try before you buy as we did. Also the emptying of the dust is not the best. I find you have to get your hand in to extract the contents on occasions. Overall an excellent machine with the odd niggle.
Great flexibility but battery life is short.
I also have to scoop out the dust/dirt even after clicking on the release button too. Great suction though. As the main part of the shark is the battery area, it’s actually quite heavy even though the majority of the stick is very light.
Absolutely love this vacuum! I have 4 dogs and this thing catches everything, leaving nothing behind. The battery is fantastic too, and it’s easy to clean up/clean out.
The accessories for the stairs/pets makes those a breeze too, and the flexibility of the stick means no more bending over to get the vacuum under sofas etc
Purchased during Amazon sale and received a 50% discount!! Great hoover – adaptable from upright (pulls you along with good power!) to handheld … so versatile and good quality suction, also charges quickly – definitely recommend!
Great flexibility but battery life is short.
I also have to scoop out the dust/dirt even after clicking on the release button too. Great suction though. As the main part of the shark is the battery area, it’s actually quite heavy even though the majority of the stick is very light.
Absolutely love this vacuum! I have 4 dogs and this thing catches everything, leaving nothing behind. The battery is fantastic too, and it’s easy to clean up/clean out.
The accessories for the stairs/pets makes those a breeze too, and the flexibility of the stick means no more bending over to get the vacuum under sofas etc
Only had this shark cordless for a few weeks and so far I am delighted. Most vacuums are great when they are new so I hope this one sustains it’s current level of efficiency. It takes a bit of getting used to as there are lots of buttons to press and detaching tools is a bit tricky to begin with until they have been removed a few times. But overall, great purchase.
I am 66 years old and sometimes fit and sometimes not – this is easy for me to use. Switching from a conventional vacuum means there is a bit to learn but stick with it – it is worth it.
Absolutely brilliant for running around the house, lightweight and it’s amazing/worrying how much it picks up the first time you use it!
Not disappointed and definitely glad I purchased it.
After the last few Vacuum cleaners I’ve had have let the team down massively… 200 on a vax that struggles with long hair and fluff.. several that can’t pick up cat hair, just move it to another place on the carpet..
Then I got this in boxing day sales 200 off but still 300 was expensive for a bloody vacuum…. But I have to say this thing has done wonders glides effortlessly across all surfaces and picks and all manners of dust dirt and hair/fur flush from new joggers gobbles it up!
Few minor downsides
Quite heavy for its size
Dual battery is a must if your doing a whole house.. one won’t last long enough.
Trash compartment is also quite small.
These are minor in comparison to how it’s good it is.
We are moving from a corded dyson that’s about 4 years old. It’s just too heavy for my wife to take up and down stairs as she has some health issues (to be honest it’s not very easy for me even). After unboxing, putting together and first full clean of the house I will share the following…..
Positives… Seems very well made, easy to use. Using the shark with the motorised pet tool on stairs is especially easy. Battery is ok. Deep clean on whole house used all of 1 battery and perhaps 10 minutes of the second so no problem there. Best thing is the power. Its incredible for a battery powered. Given the amount its pulled out of the carpets its definately more powerful than our corded dyson which we always though had good suction. Rollers are very easy to access for removing wound hairs.
Negatives.. Whilst the shark is much lighter than the dyson, it’s still a bit heavier that I expected and hoped for with the battery installed. Compared to the dyson it feels a little off balance when in use as all the weight is at the top. The collection bin is very small. This it to be somewhat expected with a compact cleaner. During the first clean of the house we emptied it 4 times. It pulled up a huge amount if dirt which the dyson wasn’t though so we expect subsequent cleans to collect less.
Over all at this early stage we are very impressed and happy.
I am happy with my Shark, sometimes it stops working when something gets stuck, needs cleaning constantly after each use but overall is good.
So far seems very good. Don’t have stairs but I think once you know how to handle it it will be excellent.
This vacuum works very well on the carpet. The moving bristles usually pick up dust and debris easily.
It does not work as well on hard floor as the suction usually isn’t enough to pick up larger particles.
The emptying process is easy, but cleaning the filter is very messy.
Overall, I would recommend this vacuum even with small drawbacks.
This hoover is amazing!! The suction is amazing and the pet head tool is amazing.
The only x2 problems I have with it is that it’s a bit heavy. When using it too hoover the stairs it makes my arm ache. The other problem is you cannot remove the brush from the main floor tool, you can only take the lid off which makes it difficult to clea
This hoover is amazing!! The suction is amazing and the pet head tool is amazing.
The only x2 problems I have with it is that it’s a bit heavy. When using it too hoover the stairs it makes my arm ache. The other problem is you cannot remove the brush from the main floor tool, you can only take the lid off which makes it difficult to clea
Fantastic cordless vacuum. Thought my carpets were clean but what a shock during first use. Picked up so much hidden dirt and fluff that my corded Meilie missed. Double battery a must. Dirt collection receptacle quite small requiring frequent emptying.
Highly recommended.
I love how lightweight this is. It is so easy to use – very intuitive with great functions. It is a brilliant addition to my home, especially since getting a puppy who likes to shred paper and bring leaves and grass in from the garden! I think my heavy, unwieldy dyson si going to be redundant…
Ok my title was a little vacuum cleaning joke.
It has good suction, lightweight and easy to use. The array of tools that come with it is…substantial, despite there being nowhere on the actual vacuum to store any, but it does have its own bag to keep them all in.
This is the first cordless vacuum I’ve owned and I must say I’m impressed.
Ok my title was a little vacuum cleaning joke.
It has good suction, lightweight and easy to use. The array of tools that come with it is…substantial, despite there being nowhere on the actual vacuum to store any, but it does have its own bag to keep them all in.
This is the first cordless vacuum I’ve owned and I must say I’m impressed.
I like this vacuum cleaner. I hate cables so that is great for me. It has good suction and is very manoeuverable. Two disappointing points with it are that I anti-wrap hair feature is not included with cordless models ( have been advised that it is not as yet available on cordless models, but that they are “working on it”), also the dirt collection box is very small and has to be emptied very frequently. However you do get used to that and it’s probably a good thing as it keeps it fresh and clean. Overall very happy with this purchase. Have always used Dyson in the past so a good comparison.
This thing is great! Wow vacuuming isn’t as much a chore when there is no cord. Good suction, there’s always a lot in receptacle when I empty it. We mostly wanted it to pick up our dogs hair (Husky) and use it frequently already. You can use it frequently without hassle when there’s no cord. Did I mention there’s no cord?
I was a little skeptical about getting one of these as I’ve always used Henry but when I got this out of the box and tried it the Henry went straight on eBay. The roller is so thorough that you can feel it trying to pull itself forward and now vacuuming has gone from a chore to me and my wife fighting over who gets to do it.
Not used any of the attachments yet but seems pretty good using as normal but using it on the stairs did seem a little heavy, however a lot lighter than carrying a Henry about.
What a vacuum!
I’ve always spent a reasonable amount on a vacuum but never wanted to spend a huge amount.
400 seems excessive for a vacuum but since it was Black Friday it was half price.
I finally bit the bullet and in this case it’s very true that you get what you pay for. The hoover folds away so small, the power is incredible, cleaning it is simple and its cordless.
It couldn’t be any more convenient.
My only reall issue is the battery would be better if it lasted longer and buying another is pricey.
However as long as you make sure it is charged it’s awesome.
This vacuum is amazing. I have osteoarthritis and struggled so much with my old vacuum. This one is so light and all you do is guide it.
I will certainly tell my friends about it.
A very happy customer. Thankyou
So far so good, switch it on and it will drag itself along. Very good suction without the turbo mode. Very happy with it, will see if the performance lasts.
Very good but a reserve battery is essential.
I clean my filters weekly using compressed air, what you would do otherwise I don’t know
Love love love it! Used to hate vacuuming, now it’s quick and easy. Grab the Shark and go. Two batteries is a great combination as there is always one charged and ready. The charge back up quickly too. Folds for easier storage. Far less bulky to use than my old one and running lights on the front 🙂 Much lighter than my last vacuum cleaner and so much easier on the stairs. Only downside so far is my very hairy shedding dog means I have to clear the brushes and empty the bin regularly – but that’s not a big problem as it’s so easy to grab the cleaner and do a room in a few minutes.
I bought this in hope that I would actually find a hoover that I could get on with. It’s brilliant we have two dogs one who is long haired and tends to leave a fair amount of hair for us. The stairs are great you just take it apart. Would highly recommend it to anyone very light and easy to handle.
Clear instructions make it easy to assemble and operate. I was amazed at how much it extracted from the carpets compared to my Dyson cordless. The house will certainly be cleaner now.
An excellent buy, years of heavy, noisy Dysons are over. I admit the Shark is not as powerful as a good mains vacuum, but the ease of use, its light weight. Two batteries (supplied) can last nearly two hours and not a cord in sight…..bliss. An excellent price too.
However I have had two lengthy chats with customer services (based in Canada) which were not at all efficient. My first one was concerning the battery charger which only works on one side. I have requested a replacement. This call took over 11 minutes. The second call was querying the lack of the Under Appliance Wand in the pack. I was informed that this was only available as an extra (17). Disappointing and I felt I had been misled as we assumed it was part of the kit. The other part of my call was to tell them that I was unable to login and when I requested a new password I was told it hadn’t recognised my email address (the same as the one that is used on my completed warranty). Not impressed! However the machine is lovely and we have a cleaner house.
Like the look,the versatility,the ease of use. Don’t like the relatively small capacity, the “stuff” that collects behind the roller, the foam filter you have to keep cleaning, but then, it proves it’s doing what it’s meant to.
It’s also easy carrying up stairs and use ale other Attachments
So two cats and a month of no hoovering meant there was lots of fur… everywhere.
This hoover picked up all the fur with only one pass. The battery life is phenomenal and it is so easy to use.
Yes, it needs emptying reasonably often but if you hoover little and often it isn’t ever a problem.
I particularly like how adaptable the hoover with all of the attachments that come along with it.
This is a great cleaner, goes right up to the edge. It can be easily converted to clean the stairs or up high for curtains etc.. It come’s with tools for hard to reach areas and as advertised the handle is hinged so it can reach under furniture. It come’s apart so it’s easy to clean and the front roller has small combs which catch a lot of fluff and hairs which might otherwise clog the roller. The battery can be charged while not in the cleaner so if you wanted to you could get another battery. I have not, however, found this necessary. I have had this about a month and have no complaints.
Really impressed with:
Powerful suction
Ease of detaching and use of hand held vacuum for stairs, lounge suite etc
Brilliance of having TWO batteries.. . SO convenient!!
If i was being picky, its a bit messy/hassle to get the dust that’s collected out into the bin, sometimes needs a bit of encouragement. But I’m not going to let that take it down to 4 stars as the other features make up for this.
Bought it in prime day deal.
great pet brush feature
I purchased this hoover a week ago after deciding to replace my previous corded vacuum. I liked the idea of not having to change plugs and carry around a big hoover whenever needing to go around the house.
I vacuum my three bed house every other day and we have both carpet and hard floors. After deliberating for ages about which make/model to to go for I decided on this one and it has not disappointed. Delivery from Amazon as per, was fantastic.
After having it for a week I have still not had to recharge the battery. My boyfriend and I both have long hair and initially the roller got jammed with how much it was picking up (a common problem people seemed to have although possibly a show of how good the suction is) however after the first two runs around the house, this has not happened again.
Putting it together/using the different settings is very easy and I love the flex button to get under the dining table without having to some intense yoga positions to reach.
I wouldn’t say it is the lightest of handheld vacuums however this doesn’t bother me but may be of note to others.
It comes with various attachments which I have used to do my sofa and stairs and has worked fantastically. The filter and rollers are also easy to detach and clean (just make sure they are completely dry when you use them again).
The only downside I have found is emptying the hoover can sometimes be a challenge as it all tends to bunch together at the top and requires you to pull it all out.
Sutcion power on both hard floor and carpets is great and seems to be even better than my old corded one.
All in all, I am very pleased with Shark and thank them for making a solid vacuum that saves me so much time!
Good quality and well thought out. Can be assembled in so many different ways and with different combinations of tools for most jobs. Suction is more than adequate for my needs. Used to hate vacuuming the stairs but with this it is easy. Head is sufficiently thin to allow cleaning under furniture that I used to have to move before. The bend in the middle makes it easy to get it into the cupboard under the stairs for storage. Only disappointment is that it takes about three hours to recharge from flat.
Good quality and well thought out. Can be assembled in so many different ways and with different combinations of tools for most jobs. Suction is more than adequate for my needs. Used to hate vacuuming the stairs but with this it is easy. Head is sufficiently thin to allow cleaning under furniture that I used to have to move before. The bend in the middle makes it easy to get it into the cupboard under the stairs for storage. Only disappointment is that it takes about three hours to recharge from flat.
The only downside was that the head of the hoover (where the LED lights and the brushes are) is bigger than what we thought it would be and, thus, does not go under our cupboard (even with the folding tool) which is annoying but the quality of the hoover and the attachments by far make up for it.
Many attachments to suit the all parts of the house. Battery does last long enough for us (3 bedrooms two storey house) and charges in a decent time.
As other reviews say the hoover is indeed a tad heavier than other hoovers we have had but it is more than manageable as the hoover has a part for stairs which makes it less heavy to carry up.
Very very pleased with it, and so is the rest of the family!
Am reviewing this after having this machine for a week. This is my first cordless vacuum cleaner and I love it. I had already vacuumed the house the day the new Shark arrived, with my Dyson Animal corded machine, and to give the new Shark a test I vacuumed around again in the same rooms – it picked up loads more dust than the corded machine, and it actually makes vacuuming a joy. Even my husband enjoyed giving it a run! It has great suction, useful attachments, folds down so that it fits into minimal cupboard space, and the battery lasted me long enough to do my 3 bedroomed house twice. I liked the fact that it actively pulled me along while it vacuumed, giving my arms some exercise at the same time in trying to keep it from running away with me. All in all very happy with this. Will be interested to find out how long each battery pack lasts.