Shark Cordless Handheld Vacuum Cleaner [WV361UK] WandVac System 2-in-1 Vacuum, Anti Hair Wrap Technology, Single Battery
Technologies that make a difference
Shark WandVac System 2-in-1 Cordless Handheld Vacuum Cleaner
Ultra-lightweight 2-in-1 cordless system. Grab and go in Floor Mode to quickly remove crumbs, dust and pet hair. Transform to Handheld mode to easily tackle everyday quick cleans.
Floor Mode
The floorhead attachment is enhanced with Shark’s exclusive Anti Hair Wrap Technology, actively removing hair from the brush-roll as you clean and helping to keep your brush-roll tangle-free. Perfect for long, short and pet hair.
Handheld mode
More suction power than any other handheld under 1kg* in handheld mode. Perfect for quick clean-ups on worktops, soft furnishings and car interiors with the included Crevice Tool and Multi-Surface Tool. (*In BOOST power mode tested to IEC 62885-2, cl 5.8.)
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Grab and go
Enjoy up to 16 mins run-time (In ION power mode, with non-motorised tool.)
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Handy attachments
Use the Crevice Tool and Multi-Surface Tool in Handheld mode.
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One-touch transformation
Simply attach the wand to extend your reach and add the floorhead to quickly clean floors.
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High performance motor
Switch between 2 power modes to suit the task in hand and enjoy an extra boost when you need it.
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Always charging
Charging while it stores, it’s always ready to grab and go.
WV361UK
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Up to 16 mins | Run-Time | Up to 16 mins |
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Up to 16 mins | Run-Time | Up to 16 mins |
- Cordless Vacuum Gold
- Cordless Vacuum Purple
| Weight: | 1 kg |
| Dimensions: | 28 x 26 x 69 cm; 1 Kilograms |
| Brand: | Shark |
| Model: | WV361UK |
| Colour: | Grey |
| Colour: | Grey |
Excellent vacuum
Really pleased it’s light weight easy to use and great suction my rugs look like new
Great as I have hand problems
Easy to empty
Best purchase in a long time
a good allround allround cleane
im 76 and i find it light and easy to use and really to on the stairs
Very lightweigh
Very pleased with this vacuum cleaner. Worth the money. Lightweight for anyone with back problems. Strong suction, easy to empty and manoeuvre. Easy to charge when placed on its own charging platform.
If you have laminate floors and pets this is a very handy device. It’s ok on carpets but better on hard floors.
his vacuum cleaner is great very light (I have arthritic hands) easy to use I have changed from a dyson because the suction was not great, and kept blocking. having two batteries is very useful, I have only tested it but seems to have good suction. I did have trouble registering the guarantee but shark said they would do it with the info I gave them.
Okay
Bought this from Amazon not realising it was used. Works fine but wish I would have with have bought one with bigger dust bi
Worth it! Definitely won't regret.
Got this as my primary vacuum cleaner, this work perfect and handy. Just be cautious, battery will last for 15 to 20 mins Max in one charge, if you split your work accordingly then it is a best fit. Else get an extra battery simply
To say that this is one of the smaller hoovers, it actually holds quite a bit of dirt & the suction is amazing!! Not sure how long the battery lasts, but it lasts a while. I can not fault this hoover & I wished I’d bought one years ago!!
Very nice quality vacuum cleane
I am delighted with this vacuum cleaner which was a gift. I have had it two months now. It is lovely to use. Light-weight. Powerful enough. Not too noisy. It kind of “steers” by twisting the handle a bit as you push it around so very easy to steer round furniture. A real joy to use. Only a very small dust container in the handle but it’s adequate and you can see easily when it is full. Two batteries means you never run out of juice. Frankly I’ve not needed the second one yet! The “brush” is a soft plastic strip rather than a brush like a normal vacuum cleaner but it works perfectly although struggles with long fluffy things like my bath mat. Works everywhere else though. Recommended.
Looking for a replacement for my old Dyson handheld which we loved but had slowly been waning after years of service. Took a chance on the Shark wand and couldn’t be happier.
Thoughtful design in every detail and works beautifully. Price is amazing compared to newer competitor handhelds.
Product design team should be applauded.
1) Comes with a stand so docking is really tidy
2) Looks good and super compact we keep ours proudly in the kitchen
3) Small dust bucket that is easy to empty – this is game changer – means we change habits to conveniently empty after each hoover with no mess vs putting off emptying a large bucket everywhere and pulling out trapped mess
4) Power management. Charges on stand, includes spare battery that charges on same stand, power monitor so you can see battery level.
5) Touch button controls where you fingers are not hidden away
6) Head glides on the floor and picks up from hard floor and delicate rugs gently
This is almost the perfect compact vacuum. Only negative is it comes with 3 attachments h but the stand only has a holder for one. So the others don’t dock away nicely.
Had the vacuum for a few days so real test will be durability. Our Dyson lasted 10years
Fantastic purchase especially given the price.
A handy sweepe
So compact and does a great job of getting the dog hair up just have to remember to empty it more often x
Perfect for my studio apartment!
Great for getting in little corners of my apartment very flexible ball for the head of the hoover. being able to detach the long arm and use the short arm for little messes is great. Never had an issue with battery in my small studio. Hairs don’t get stuck, great suction.
It is a small container but holds a good amount!
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to use
Very lightweight to use,easy to empty, always a full battery as came with two. No rating on stairs as live in a flat.
I have very thick long-ish hair that keeps ruining cleaners quickly, and I have been thinking of getting their anti hair wrap cleaner for a while but a little bit skeptical… so far, it has been working so well, no hair on the roller and cleans hair well. No hair blocking other dust to be sucked either.
This model has very small dust box, enough for 1 bed flat, but I may get the one with bigger dust box next time. Also this model doesn’t have handle and you have to hold the main body. but it makes it easy to pull out the top part to use as a handy cleaner.
Generally pleased with it. The 2 batteries are great, however I wish the running time was long. At times it feels that it’s not picking everything up. It’s great for quickly doing the hall, kitchen and dining room.
Having recently purchased this cleaners “big brother”, model IZSW320UKT which is a brilliant cordless vacuum cleaner, it is was as we expected quite heavy especially for “old-ens” like us. But if you want a power unit you must accept this! This model is simply brilliant. After years of purchasing various quite inadequate cordless cleaners from another well advertised UK based supplier, this cleaner leaves these standing. Excellent package overall, spare battery is a real bonus. Highly recommended. One very minor issue is the fact that the waste release button is far to near the on/off switch. However after a few errors one soon learns to be very careful here.
For a small flat perfect . Also great if you have problems due to health or age .
It works very well
This little vacuum has great suction power and the pile on our carpets is visible again! Also, no jammed brushes to clean, the hair just disappears. Very happy with it. It does have a small dust container but it is our habit to empty after each use anyway.
I’ve been using this vacuum for a few months now. I have asthma and my house has hard floors, apart from a three rugs, so this vacuum is an ideal supplement to a mains vacuum. For a small, lightweight vacuum it is superb. It feels robust in the hand. The attachments click into place easily and unlock readily. With a small battery pack it is easy to hold over one’s head to vacuum high, awkward places. However, two battery packs are essential for even a small house. The dust container is small but easily emptied. The dust filter appears affective.
If I could wish for more it would only be a wider brush head because I don’t like using the motor heads on the hard floors.
Edit 8/2/2023. I haven’t changed my opinion of this machine in the last eight months, but today when I operated the release for the dust bin the plastic spring loaded hinge exploded. Disappointing.
Surprisingly good
I did a lot of research before buying a vacuum as I wanted to get the best for my money. This vacuum not only looks cool, it’s lightweight, has great suction for multiple floor types and the battery isn’t bad. If you run out of juice it takes all of 2 seconds to swap to another battery so it really isn’t an issue. Would recommend for sure
Excellent lightweight hoove
I have Arthritis in my wrists and I have not been able to use my hoover for over a year. I depended on people doing it for me. Now I can manage to do it myself.
Definitely do the work, love it!.
I am loving it, is great for a quick clean, very light and easy to storage, not giving the 5 stars just because the power suction could be better but definitely do the work, very happy with the purchase.
Great little vacuum cleaner for top up cleans and reaching tricky spaces. The collection tank is very small but this shouldn’t be a surprise for the size and weight, hence them recommending emptying after every use.
Suction was very good and the spinning brush doesn’t flick the dust around.
You may notice I released the tank accidentally when turning it on, you will probably do this the first time also as the release is below the on off button. Probably another good reason to empty after each use.
Great vacuum.
I must’ve deliberated for about 6 months over which brand and type of vacuum to buy. I looked at various reviews on different sites but felt increasingly hopeless that any vacuum would be a good all rounder without spending 500+. I live in a one bedroom flat with a mixture of long and short pile carpets, rugs, vinyl and laminate floor. I have allergies and low immune system and a history of back operations so something big and heavy or messy to empty with low suction wouldn’t have been suitable.
I can honestly say this is without fail the best vacuum I’ve purchased yet! Had an Amazon canister vacuum previously that cost under 50 and was a fabulous buy with great suction on all floors despite not having a super filter and bulky to store and pull around but would still recommend and was worth every penny. previous to that I had a dyson – a pointless 350.00 that never seemed to work properly!
This product beats all hands down, is super light with brilliant attachments, a spare battery and a charging stand! I’ve never run out of battery whilst using and it’s super easy to empty! You won’t be disappointed.
Really excellent little hoove
The vacuum is better than I expected it would be on picking up dog hairs and other debris on the carpets, rugs and wooden floors.
I am writing this review because I have read some poor reviews of this item and was pleasantly surprised by the performance.
The vacuum is easy to take to pieces and the hand held is great for the car.
So far, so pleased. Thank you.
Perfect for light work
Okay, so if you are looking for something for pet hair, this isn’t the hoover for you, invest a little more for a duo clean shark. If you only want something to run quickly over the floor or pick up after kids spills then this is perfect for you. I broke my duo clean- well kids did sitting on it folded up, but I only used it on upstairs carpets as all downstairs laminated. This hoover is perfect for me as I don’t have pets and literally just run it over the floors before mopping and it’s lightweight to. Few little design faults like the empty button for bag right under power button but soon get used to you after you’ve made a mess a few times ha ha! It’s fab that the top bit comes off to use as hand held bit, it is more powerful when you are just using this bit instead of the full hoover bit. Charging plate is brilliant, just sits in there out the way until ready to use.
Light and breazy
Shark has done it again! A very, very light weight hoover it’s as easy as pie with someone who has a back injury and fibromyalgia and carpal tunnel it’s a breaze I don’t have to wait for my family to hoover I can do it myself and for me that’s a big big deal!! THANKYOU SHARK!
Love i
It’s great, easy to use, battery keeps its charge quite well. Easy to empty. This is especially good if you have issues with your back as it’s great at manoeuvring around and under furniture. I’m delighted with this product.
Very lightweight and capable
I am pleasantly surprised by the suction power of this vacuum, It is more than capable of getting up dust and crumbs. The attachments are also very useful such as the smaller motorized head for stairs and furniture, cars, etc. Overall It is worth the investment. The second battery is actually separate which I didn’t realize at first so requires you to change when it runs out, as I only have a small house I have no need to do this so it’s probably worth getting one battery if you don’t mind waiting between charges.
Small and mighty!
It is very small, only about a foot long, with all the attachments it’s about 3 feet long
It’s extremely portable, it’s definitely the best hand held vacuum I’ve ever had
It comes with it’s own charging dock where you can charge and store it upright nicely
Attachments are easy to slip and slip off
Battery life is good considering the size, it’s doesn’t last for a long time but it’s physically very small, you couldn’t put a bigger battery in it
My only criticism is the release button to empty it is at the front, and a few times when I first started using it I accidentally pressed it thinking it was a release switch for the attachments
Overall, would recommend
Super lightweight and compact design, perfect for smaller flats and hard floors.
This is a great lightweight and compact vacuum. It’s not the most powerful and it won’t replace your main vacuum but if you have a small flat where you don’t have a lot to vacuum then you should be okay. It’s also more suited to hard floors as the battery doesn’t last as long on carpet. For our house it’s impossible to vacuum everywhere without running out of battery so it’s more useful to keep as a quick easy to grab and use vacuum when needed.
I wanted a light cordless vacuum to clean up little bits here and there rather than get out the corded vacuum I use for a thorough clean and also something I could use to clean I the car.
It’s great there are different attachments and it’s quite long to reach the cobwebs high on the ceiling, being cordless is just so much easier. It’s surprising how much it can pick up in what I thought was a small dust chamber… just be careful to press the right button when changing attachments as the first time round I emptied the contents back onto myself.
I love this little vacuum for cleaning small things in the house, however not so much in the car. The suction, even with the boost just doesn’t really clean the carpets in the car or the boot lining as much as it should and this is one of the reasons I chose this vacuum. I’ll just stick to using it indoors.
Well Thought Out, Well Executed!
I ordered this to use on the stairs and upstairs instead of having to carry the big hoover up and down the stairs:
– The hoover arrived in a really smart looking box with the handle, stem and head apart, a crevice tool, a
wider tool, charging base, cable and 2 battery packs.
– One thing I must mention is the packaging. This deserves 5 stars itself! Every single bit of the
packaging is recyclable! No plastic whatsoever! I was highly impressed!
– As with all Shark hoovers, this one was easy to clip together and be ready to use!
– Quality wise, it all feels very robust and of an excellent quality! Being robust but also lightweight!
– The charging base is easy to use and easy to clip the hoover on to. It just sits on the floor and is a bit
weighted to hold the hoover properly. There is also a charging point for the secondary battery as well!
– What I love about the base is that when the hoover is clipped on, it charges the battery in the hoover, as
soon as it’s done charging (which isn’t long), it then cuts that off and starts charging the battery in the
other charging compartment! There are indication lights on either bit to let you know as well!
– The cable is nice and long so you can plug it in most places!
– Suction power wise, it’s excellent! This hoover does a marvellous job at keeping the place clean!
– The container where the dust and everything is sucked in to is very small and needs emptying regularly.
– It can be difficult to tell which button to press to disconnect the stem and head from the handle, and
you sometimes end up with dust all over the floor where you’ve hit the release button for that
chamber.
– The battery lasts just over 30mins as advertised, and it’s easy to unclip the one in the handle, slide it
out, and replace it with the charged one from the base.
– The colour is excellent and looks very smart!
– It’s nice and compact.
Honestly, for the price, it is worth every penny! A typically brilliant Shark hoover that knocks Dyson out of the park! 100% would recommend this!
Light easy to use
Bought this for the light weight, easy use and the none tangle brushes. My wife is petite and finds this useful, practical and very easy to use, since buying it she has hardly used her usual vacuum cleaner.
The instructions are easy to understand. It breaks down to use as a hand held or in between very easily, the tools are useful. Very pleased with it. In fact we take it with the caravan as it is very compact and easy to transport. Great to keep the floors clean from the detritus when camping.
Probably the best thing I have ever bought!
So easy to use every day.
I have 6cats and 3 dogs.it’s wonderful.
Only slight draw back is the small capacity for rubbish.Just have to remember to empty it frequently!
Super little hoove
Hoovering is now a pleasure. It stands well on its stand and charges quite quickly. I do have 2 batteries so don’t ever have to worry. I have a 3 bedroom bungalow, hard floors in the main living areas with bedrooms carpeted. One battery will go around the whole house with charge to spare. I have a spaniel in and out all day so I can now happily hoover several times a day with my light and efficient Shark taking the stress off us all. Would highly recommend
Such a great little vacuum
I actually purchased mine at Costco and saved about 70, however thought I’d write a quick review on this Shark product. It’s lightweight, simple and I was so surprised at how powerful this little thing is! We now don’t bother using the main vacuum, we actually just use this all the time, it’s so handy when you’ve got cats with litter, quickly cleaning the car, no job is too big for this little mighty shark!
Not as light as I imagined and initial charging takes a while
Not as light as I imagined, but is perfect for a quick once over. I chose the rose gold as it came with two batteries (which I think is needed as power only lasts around 20 mins). The stand is great for storage and charging, but the hoover comes with three additional parts and the stand only holds one. It’s not a big issue but would be nice to keep all the parts together. Suction is okay, wouldn’t be used on tough jobs, but the handheld is great for a sofa, stairs and car.
Ideal weight!
Being disabled I find this excellent, lightweight, efficient, quiet and powerful suction. Easy to transfer to handheld. Love this product!
Works grea
Shark hoovers are great. This makes a great 2nd hoover for hard floors. Not great on carpets
Great vac... At a great price
Really great design… Dust capacity not large and have to empty a lot… But this is a plus as it makes all the dirt and dust very compact so filter doesn’t get so blocked and dirty. Really impressed.
A month later!
In order to provide a concise but informative review, I spent about a month using this vacuum at least 2-3 times per week. It impressed me at times but made me slightly disappointed at other times. Overall though, I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for something very small, convenient, versatile, and reliable.
What I liked:
– Suction power: I wouldn’t say it matches my Shark corded vacuum, but the suction power is amazing and just leaves me happy whenever I vacuum as I don’t need to hoover the same place twice.
– Portability: This is a compact vacuum. I mean it is the same size of other cordless vacuums I tried but once I use the handle only, I really feel how compact it is.
– Convenience: I have like 4 vacuum cleaners around the house. What annoys me most of the time is placement. Some of them came with a wall handle that requires drilling but I decided against that. I was very happy to have this coming with a charging station where the other heads are also placed. It just made my life easier and made me store the head properly and conveniently. The station also means that the vacuum is always charged and ready to be used, you can’t imagine how many times I needed a vacuum and ended up not finding a charged one, so this is definitely a plus.
What I didn’t like:
– Battery life: Like most vacuums, cordless ones are inconvenient with regards to battery durability. This one is no difference. I usually like to do vacuuming days where I clean the whole house but with this short battery life span, it is not feasible. You can get an extra battery but that’s a hassle to change if you ask me.
– Dust container size: You guessed it, it is small. I find myself emptying this vacuum more frequently than other ones. I wish it had a bigger compartment.
Verdict:
It does the job, it is meant to be compact, it is a good lightweight solution, and therefore worth it.
Amazing and worth i
So well worth it for everything. Super powerful super renter friendly but so easy to clean. I have an animal with very fine hair and the attachments scoop it up so quickly and efficiently. My flat is spotless
lightweight but very good
Love the swivel head, ease of travel, simple to separate wand. Constantly available extra battery, sufficient for my bungalow – excellent WandVac. Very easy to empty. Might have to buy second filter only drawback is drying it out takes a while.
Excelle
I was surprised by how good this cordless Shark is. I’d heard great things about them, but my previous experience with cordless vacuums hasn’t been great, however I needed a new vacuum and I’m so glad I chose this one.
The Good:
— It picks up brilliantly – dog, human and cat hair – without pulling mats up from hard floors.
— The anti wrap thing is amazing, meaning the brush bar never gets tangled.
— It works really well on carpets.
— It’s compact, lightweight and very easy to use.
— The design is brilliant, making it super easy to change the battery, change the nozzles and empty the bin.
— It has two batteries, so you can charge one while using the other.
— I’ve found the battery life pretty good, usually over 30 mins, long enough to tackle the whole house.
— I love that you can charge it both on the base and without it if you’re pressed for space.
— It has a good selection of tools to handle a variety of surfaces, and they’re very easy to swap about.
The Less Good:
— The bin is pretty small, so in a house with two long-haired people, a cat and three dogs I do have to empty it multiple times as I go along.
— It’s much better on carpet than hard floors, which since I have a mix of both can be annoying (but I can always use a broom, so not a deal breaker).
— It is top heavy, so can’t stand unaided, but you can either use the base or prop it up, so again, annoying but not too terrible.
The Bad:
— Honestly, I don’t have anything bad to say, except that perhaps a 3.5 hour recharging time is a little much, especially when the batteries don’t hold their charge for too long, but that’s a current tech issue more than this particular model. It does the best with what it has.
Overall, I’m delighted with this. It’s probably best suited to a small house or flat, or somewhere without so many hairy inhabitants, but nevertheless it tackles my three bedroom house with acceptable aplomb.
Excellent, lightweight hoover!
Really impressed with this hoover! Incredibly lightweight which makes it very easy to get out quickly. Does need emptying fairly frequently but this just justifies how good the suction power is, especially considering how small/lightweight it is and it’s so easy to empty with no mess that it’s really not a downside at all.
Battery is not the longest but is exactly as advertised. Personally I think between the spare battery and ease of use it’s been a happy compromise to make choosing this over a larger more awkward to use hoover!
Would recommend!
Fantastic, Would recommend to anyone!
We have been using a Hetty Vacuum cleaner for years, my Daughter recommended this Shark, so bought one for the wife. She now sings Baby Shark when she uses it…lol
I can’t say how great this hoover is,
We hoovered with the Hetty and then the Shark & the Shark picked up even more, amazing appliance & would recommend to anyone!
Best product EVER!
Perfect for my mum’s flat with hard floors and a rug. She had a very messy puppy and it clears the rug and floors in minutes. So easy to use and empty. Very powerful with a useful boost suction. Highly recommend. Best Buy for ages!
It sucks. But in a good way.
Best vacuum I’ve ever bought. I thought my carpets were clean. [Narrator: they were not.] Only real issue is that it will tip over if you leave it standing by itself. But that’s why it comes with a base to put it on. Oh, and empty the bin every time you use it, so you too can be amazed by the amount of dirt it’s lifted.
Great Cordless from Shark - Recommended
Overall am super pleased with this and glad I gave it a try. Have had a Shark standard upright previously which was amazing all round and brilliant for the dog hair especially but wasn’t sure this cordless one would be as good, but actually it’s really impressive with great suction and gets up the dog hair very easily and effectively. It’s pretty lightweight too so much easier than a larger standard upright and is really easy to glide around quickly. Which is the only point that I’d very slightly crisize in terms of run time, but to offset you get two batteries which is great as you keep the other on the charger and just switch them over when needed, so even the runtime isn;t actually an issue. Great value for a decent upright like this from Shark too so would definitely recommend.
Handy and Efficient Cordless Vacuum
The vacuum is lightweight and practical to use and both the vacuum and the charging dock doesn’t occupy much area.
The charging dock is very easy and quick to install and it does not need any drilling, which is a big plus for renters that are usually not allowed to drill into walls and floors.
It comes with two batteries, one stays on the vacuum itself and is charged while the vacuum is stored while the other remains on a dedicated charger, and ready to use, in the dock. Unfortunately, I cannot comment on the battery usage time, as I use the vacuum for small and quick jobs and so far I’ve never ran out of battery. The vacuum has a LED sign that will show how much battery is still remaining.
The vacuum does a really good job with crumbles, dust and hairs. Also great to clean the inside of a car and stairs. It’s not great with long hair carpets/rugs as the head of the vacuum gets tangled in the long/shaggy hair of the carpet/rug.
It has a booster mode very easy to use, just by pressing a button in the back of the handle, and is quite strong.
All the parts of the vacuum are easy to disconnect and switch between accessories. The Crevice Tool has a little place to be hold in the dock, which I find quite handy.
The dust cup is not very practical to empty even though even though it’s just pressing a button and the cup opens. The problem is that the cup is on the back of the handle and it opens facing the floor, so when you open the cup you will need to be immediately above a container/bin. I get the idea behind it, unfortunately it’s just not very practical and is really prone to accidents considering how dangerously close it is to the on/off button.
Outside of the dock, if left alone, the vacuum doesn’t stand on its own in one place, it needs to be placed against something to not fall into the floor.
Handle wise, I don’t find it very comfortable of ergonomic to use so the design could definitely be improved.
Instructions are quite clear, straightforward and easy to read.
PROS:
– Lightweight
– Vacuums well
– Has booster mode
– Very practical to use
– Charging dose is easy to set up (no drilling required)
– Can reach difficult spots in the walls/ceiling or behind cupboards
– Doesn’t occupy much space
– Several heads/accessories to use
– Comes with a secondary battery
– Easy to switch the accessories
CONS:
– Not the most ergonomic to hold in the hand
– Not good with long/shaggy hair carpets or rugs
– On/Off button too close to the dust cup button
– Vacuum doesn’t stand on its own
Overall, the pros vastly outshine the cons in this vacuum. For me it has become a great gadget in our home and has made some cleaning tasks much easier. I am very pleased with this Shark Vacuum and I can happily recommend it.
Lightweight hoove
I ordered this Shark WandVac cordless vacuum cleaner as my Nan is struggling with the weight of her Dyson hoover.
Arrived in a branded cardboard box.
Great looking Hoover, slimline and light. Comes with a charging base that it sits on so Hoover is always fully charged.
Anti-Hair wrap floor head is perfect it you have pets, hairs don’t tangle around brushes. Very easy to fix attachments and changes uses of this Hoover, very good for cleaning up table mess, floor mess and also using wand to get all out of reach cobwebs.
Very short battery charge, last only 15mins. Suction is good but not over powerful, my Nan can fully operate this Hoover on wooden flooring and piled carpets.
Hoover is solid, there is no flexible vacuum pipe to twist and get to difficult to reach areas. This is a solid fixed design to provide quick and easy floor and hand held vacuum solutions.
Overall, if you are struggling to use you heavy hoover this is the solution for you as long as you are happy with 15mins of battery life.
I would recommend this product.
**UPDATE**: Very Much Like Marmite.....Here's Why in a Nutshell:
We’re very much into technology and have bought and tried many vacuums in our lifetime.
This lightweight Shark is just what I was looking for to manage our newly laid thick puled carpet. Our current handheld Dyson found it difficult to manoeuvre over this carpet and was very difficult to push.
This pet-friendly Shark makes light task (literally and metaphorically) of the fur from our longhaired rescue Ragdoll cat. It’s also a breeze with long human hairs which don’t entangle around the rotating brush-head which is a huge improvement compared to other models we’ve used and something they boast about – quite rightly.
This Shark comprises of three tools:
* The standard floor motorised brush-head
* A crevice tool
* A bristle brush nozzle tool
+ A detachable and multifunctional wand which can fit on either of the three afore mentioned tools.
Unlike others, this vacuum does not come with a motorised handheld tool or a flat headed hand tool.
Now here’s the niggles:
* The inner dustpan is about the size of a cardboard cast-off from a toilet roll. It’s surprisingly small!
* Also, charging in anything but the full upright mode is made difficult by the base station which is designed exclusively for upright vacuum charging. So, if you tend to use this unit as a handheld machine, by removing the extended motorised upright head, then you would fund you need to reconfigure the unit each time you want to charge.
The workaround to this, is that you toss the base station and plug the power adaptor lead directly into the vacuum to charge in handheld position.
It holds 16 minutes of charge and 8 minutes if used in boost mode.
If you consider this lightweight cordless as a first-world equivalent to a dustpan and brush, you pretty much hit the nail on the mechanised head.
It took me 10 minutes the first time to sweep my entire landing, which isn’t small. Plus, it’s quite a thick pile as mentioned above. The machine holds about 17 minutes of charge, though I didn’t feel a palpable difference in the battery nor any dwindling after that time.
If you empty the dustpan after each use, just as you would a dustpan and brush then it’s always ready for the next use and it never really gets full unless you’re cleaning up a huge mess, such as a box of breakfast cereal.
It’s super simple to empty:
You simply hold it over a bin (I use our tiny little bathroom bin) and press the detach button. the lower end of the dustpan pops out and empties its contents. There is a little bit of dust collection around the walnut sized steel filter within the dustpan chamber. I just user a pincer action and pull the tuft of dust away.
It’s then ready for it’s next use.
I leave the Shark on charge all the time. It’s supplied with it’s own base station which is the size of a pizza box. its a matt black and not very attractive. This is something you might want to bear in mind, as the base station is a bit on an eyesore.
There is no doubt this is sleek looking stylish vacuum, that weighs next to nothing making it suitable for those that can’t lift a heavy weight. it’s also incredibly easy to push over our deep pile carper, it simply glides over. There are areas of ingrained fur, where the cat has napped and “bathed” herself which take a few extra glides of the Shark to move the debris.
The other downside is that the ‘on/off’ button is directly above the ‘dustpan release’ button. When i’m not paying attention, I do occasionally press the dustpan button. But luckily, as the vacuum is emptied in our little bathroom bin after each use, it always happens to be empty, sparing my feet of a small toilet roll cast-off-shaped cluster of dust.
On the plus side, our six year finds this Shark a breeze to use. In fact, she prefers it to her toy Dyson upright vacuum. She say’s, “its alot to push and it actually cleans her room. Not just pretends”.
4 stars – But as you can tell from the reviews on both sides of the spectrum – you either love it, or you hate it. Only proceed if you need a lightweight unit, a tiny dustpan, something only for sporadic use (or to clean a small area), with minimal charge and with the occasional misfire of dustpan ejection!
We kind of like it. Hope this was useful, happy to answer questions.
Shark is the cheaper dyson :)
Shark which doesn’t bite, however do suck up a lot of dust and dirt around your house. This is my second hoover from this brand, I also owned a Shark Bagless Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner which was too big to use it in my small apartment, so I’ve given it away as a donation. This WandVac model is much more convenient for me, has enough suction power and taking less space so it’s easier to store. Not to mentioned that great in price.
Arrived in a very well-presented box, I like when a company pays attention on small details and they design a visually appealing packaging, it gives you the feeling that this will be a great item even before you see what’s inside. Each item in the box were individually wrapped in a paper bag and separated with paper cradles to protect from any damage or scratches during the shipping. For me, who care about the environment this is absolutely an extra brownie point for Shark, using paper begs instead of plastic begs is much more echo friendly.
The feel, look and built quality of this vacuum is superb, it feels like a premium product. Theis Gold colour version is definitely winner for me it is modern end elegant at the same time, but they offer grey and purple coloured product as well. It’s super lightweight if you just using it as a handheld small vacuum without the extension and the floorhead attachment, but even if you use it as an upright vacuum, it’s just about 2-3 kilogram in total. Using just a head part is great for quick everyday use, to clean up small area. I think this is the best way to use this as the dust cup is pretty small so this vacuum is not designed to clean your whole house in one g (unless you are ok to empty the cup multiple times). The attachment and the floorhead works great too. It doesn’t lose a suction power by using attachments, and I’m super impressed how effective is the head to clean up hair and dog fur from the carpet or the floor. It can be a lifesaver for pet owners.
One of the selling points here is that this one is a cordless vacuum. No need to be plugged in so it gives a lot more freedom and ability to use at more problematic areas such like in the. I’ve not found any information regarding the battery size and capacity, however taking into consideration the size and the weight of this vacuum, it is probably small. The vacuum works around 12-14 minutes with one go from full charge. Not a long time but as I said this one is not a full-sized vacuum, so it comes with some compromise.
All in all, Shark is a good choice, perfect for homes with pets, for small offices and even for cleaning your car. Not the cheapest that’s for sure but it worth to pay the price in my opinion for a high quality, versatile and powerful vacuum cleaner.
Good vaccum
This is very pretty looking cordless vaccum cleaner.
Having different brand cordless vaccum makes me feel that I want to compare them two -the Shark with Vax Blade 4 pet haccum.
Sharks is much lighter, especially the handle part. Shark has long and narrow battery which hides within the handle. Dust compartment is also much smaller then Vax. Filter is much smaller too.
Vax easily picks up hair from carpet and wraps up around the brush. If not cleaned often, the brush is not collecting as much of dirt than should. As far I’ve used Shark, it didn’t get any hair from my girls bedroom carpet wrapped up on vaccums brush so that’s a big bonus (at least don’t need to clean that so often like in Vax). When emptied the Shark dust container I saw some hair there so it actually collects them as well as dust and whatever found on the way..
Shark easier splits apart after pressing release button in comparison with Vax where force need to be added. The nozzles and the pole easily goes out of the position.
My Vax has a light option when using the brushes when vacuuming. It also has extra power button. Sharks doesn’t have the light. It has the extra power (Boost) button placed underneath the handle (rubber part underneath the index finger when holding it). This vaccum has basically one button operation plus booster mode which actually is not much different (Vax has 3 vaccuming modes).
Shark has heavy floor nozzle which works well with anti-hair wrap technology brushes. There is access to open the brush place if needs cleaning.
This floor nozzle can support the mid pole of the vaccum but will not hold the whole vaccum upright (standing on its own) due to the total weight of the handle (battery and dust bin included within it).
Vaccum comes also with slimmer nozzle and small brush nozzle.
The battery charges within 3.5 hours and that’s correct. I had to charge it on arrival. After quick vacuuming two rooms one battery level went down..and this vaccum doesn’t have the extra light which uses the battery.. I didn’t even use the extra boost button..
Speaking of charging option.. Shark comes with new to me charging base which also works as stand for the vaccum. This could work if we have enough space in the corner or storage place with a wall socket nearby.
I didn’t fully inserted it into the base yet because for now I will use the battery charger without the base.
I do like this vaccum just because is lighter when reaching top ceiling or doing the staircase. The heavy floor nozzle sits well on any type of flooring and helps to manoeuvre the vaccum easier (handle is lightweight, doesn’t make wrist more tired).
I decided to give it 4 stars for now.. Still getting used to it though.. Happens that I mistakenly opened the dust container when tried to remove the pole to use different attachment.. I’m sure I’ll get used to it..
A Comprehensive Review ....and the Little Niggle
We’re very much into technology and have bought and tried many vacuums in our lifetime.
This lightweight Shark is just what I was looking for. our current handheld Dyson found it difficult to manoeuvre over our recently laid thick-pile carpet upstairs.
This pet friendly Shark makes light task (literally and metaphorically) of the fur from our longhairs rescue Ragdoll cat. It’s also a breeze with long human hairs which don’t entangle around the rotating brush-head which is a huge improvement compared to other models we’ve used.
This Shark comprises of three tools:
* The standard floor motorised brush-head
* A crevice tool
* A bristle brush nozzle tool
+ A detachable and multifunctional wand which can fit on either of the three afore mentioned tools.
Unlike others, this vacuum does not come with a motorised handheld tool or a flat headed hand tool.
The inner dustpan is about the size of a cardboard cast-off from a toilet roll. it’s surprisingly small!
If you consider this lightweight cordless as a first-world equivalent to a dustpan and brush, you pretty much hit the nail on the mechanised head.
It took me 10 minutes the first time to sweep my entire landing, which isn’t small. Plus, it’s quite a thick pile as mentioned above. The machine holds about 17 minutes of charge, though I didn’t feel a palpable difference in the battery nor any dwindling after that time.
If you empty the dustpan after each use, just as you would a dustpan and brush then it’s always ready for the next use and it never really gets full unless you’re cleaning up a huge mess, such as a box of breakfast cereal.
It’s super simple to empty:
You simply hold it over a bin (I use our tiny little bathroom bin) and press the detach button. the lower end of the dustpan pops out and empties its contents. There is a little bit of dust collection around the walnut sized steel filter within the dustpan chamber. I just user a pincer action and pull the tuft of dust away.
It’s then ready for it’s next use.
I leave the Shark on charge all the time. It’s supplied with it’s own base station which is the size of a pizza box. its a matt black and not very attractive. This is something you might want to bear in mind, as the base station is a bit on an eyesore.
There is no doubt this is sleek looking stylish vacuum, that weighs next to nothing making it suitable for those that can’t lift a heavy weight. it’s also incredibly easy to push over our deep pile carper, it simply glides over. There are areas of ingrained fur, where the cat has napped and “bathed” herself which take a few extra glides of the Shark to move the debris.
The only little niggle is that the ‘on/off’ button is directly above the ‘dustpan release’ button. When i’m not paying attention, I do occasionally press the dustpan button. But luckily, as the vacuum is emptied in our little bathroom bin after each use, it always happens to be empty, sparing my feet of a small toilet roll cast-off-shaped cluster of dust.
4 stars
Really easy to use
So pleased I purchased this vacuum. I have struggled with a Dyson but as I gave a barbs k found it increasingly difficult to move around.
I am really pleased with how light and manoeuvrable this is.
Easy to detach hand held and to add accessories.
If there is one small niggle it would be the dirt collected which is quite small.