It measures 45.5 inches in height, 11.4 inches in length and 11.8 inches in width, and it is lightweight, as well, as it weighs only 15 pounds, thus it is extremely portable and easy to use.
Powerful Suction
Since it is corded, featuring a 25-foot power cord, you can cover the whole room without changing outlets. Equipped with Shark’s ‘Never Loses Suction Technology’ it offers you cyclonic suction. With a powerful 1200W motor and an 11-inch cleaning path, you don’t need to go twice over the same spot.
Dirt Bin and Filters
While it is bagless, it offers you a large, XL capacity dirt cup. It has two filters, the primary foam filter placed right below the dirt bin while the second one is right in front of the motor, and a HEPA one that will keep allergens and bacteria away. All of them are washable, thus reusable, but be sure to rinse and air-dry them regularly.
Accessories
It comes with a 5.5-inch long crevice tool, a 24-inch long crevice tool, a brush tool, and a pet hair power tool, thus making it an extremely versatile and useful household appliance. Plus, thanks to its base brush roll there will be no embedded dirt in your carpets or on your floor. It also has a 5-year warranty from the moment of your purchase.
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- Large Dirt Bin
- Strong Suction Power
- 25 foot power cord
- Uses allergen filtration
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- It does not have a swivel, thus it can be a bit rigid to maneuver around.
- There were some complaints about its roller brush
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| A versatile vacuum that will make your overall house cleaning an easier and more pleasant experience, it can definitely improve the way you vacuum. It performs even better if you have spacious rooms that do not require extensive maneuverability, as it can be a bit rigid from that point of view. |
It measuring 13.2 inches in width, 13.5 inches in lenght and 44 inches in height, and its multi-cyclonic system and strong 880 W motor, offer you a deep carpet clean. Thanks to its lightweight design ,15.4 pounds, it is ideal if you have to move it around a lot. Thanks to its multi-level filtration system, you don’t have to worry about the dust particles, while as it is washable it will save you money. It is equipped with a large-capacity, bottom-empty, 2.0 liters dirt bin, for a hassle-free and mess-free emptying, so you can quickly get rid of any accumulated dirt with only one go. Additionally, thanks to the accessories it comes with – a dusting brush, crevice tool, a turbobrush tool and an extension wand – there will be no spot that you won’t reach. Thanks to its 25-foot long cord, you don’t have to stop to change plugs, as you benefit from a full, unlimited and timeless suction power. Thanks to its 6-foot hose lenght and OnePass technology you won’t have to vacuum the same spot twice. It comes with a 2-year limited warranty.
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- Versatile with multi-surface use
- Lightweight design
- Cleans up in one go
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- No automatic cord roll.
- There were some complaints about it clogging from time to time
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| Able to clear up almost any type of dirt and debris, from dust, pet hair to even leaves, it offers you versatility and a lot of freedom. Thanks to it being lightweight you can easily move it from one place to another and from room-to-room while you keep the cleaning on-going. |
It measures 15.7 inches in height, 11.4 inches in width and 13.4 inches in length, and its strong 1400 W motor offers you nonstop suction power for you to deep-clean all types of surfaces in one go. Lightweight, only 13.2 pounds, with an automatic cable rewind function and a cyclonic vacuuming system, you can easily access all areas in your room. Versatile, it is extremely convenient to use as it featurs a 3.0 liters dust bin capacity, and it has a 360° hose swivel, a bendable and adjustable telescopic stainless steel wand, and a 1.5m long crush-proof hose with airflow control on the handle for unlimited freedom. Additionally, it comes with several accessories: extendable brushes for hard surfaces and retractable brushes for carpets and mats compatible with the floor nozzle, a crevice and bristle brush, a furniture nozzle, a pet and sofa brush and a multi-angle bursh for high ceilings. Moreover, it has HEPA filtration which removes 99.97% of air born particles, so it’s an ideal appliance even if you suffer from allergies. It comes with a limited 1-year warranty from the moment you purchased it.
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- Great suction power
- Easily reaches inaccessible areas
- HEPA filtration
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- Can be a bit loud at times
- There were some complaints about its overall design
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| Easy to use and maintain, it keeps your cleaning job simple, efficient and stress-free. Able to bend while giving you the ability to reach all the tricky spaces in your house, be them under furniture or on the ceiling, you will never regret choosing it. Plus, it has HEPA filtration, thus making it a great choice for those that prefer keeping dust as far away as possible. |
Thanks to this appliance’s powerful, multi-surface suction power, and 960 W motor, you can use it for all your floor types. Additionally, you don’t need more than one stroke to get a perfect clean thanks to its large and wide, 12.6 inches, nozzle and 25-foot cord. Weighing just 10 pounds in total, and measuring 44.5 inches in height, 13.4 in widht and 14 inches in length, it offers portability. It offers you a large, XL-capacity, 4.1 liters, dust cup which also holds the filter. While it is not a HEPA filter, you can prolong its lifespan as long as you wash it regularly. Thanks to the accessories it comes equipped with, an extra-long 7 inches crevice tool, a dusting brush, and a vacuum upholstery tool for more delicate surfaces like embroidered pillows, or satin curtains, you will never have to face another unreachable place in your house.
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- Easy to use and assemble
- XL dust cup capacity
- Several accessories for all the hard-to-reach places in your house
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- Some complained about the length of the extension hose
- There were some complaints about it scattering the dirt on bare floors
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| Extremely light, working wonders on carpets and floors, it offers you a powerful suction that will deep-clean any type of surface. With no bags to be changed and extremely low noise, it can even clean up pet hair from all around your house. |
It has a cyclonic system thus providesyou with a thorough and in-depth cleaning thanks to its powerful 1080 W and 9 amps motor, and 15-foot long retractable cord. Compact and lightweight, it measures 14 inches in length, 11 inches in height and 12 inches in width, and weighing 7.5 pounds, and it comes with swivel steering. Furthermore, you don’t have to pass twice over the same spot, as its 5.9-foot long hose will help you get all the dirt in one go. While its filter is not a HEPA one, it offers you multi-level filtration which can last you a long time if you wash it regularly. Additionally, its 2-liter dirt cup is extremely easy to clean, as it features a bottom-tank emptying system. Thanks to its accessories and tools, you will easily be able to reach all the hard-to-reach places and spaces as it includes a telescopic wand, a crevice tool, a dusting brush, and multi-surface floor tool. It offers you a limited 1-year warranty from the moment you purched it.
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- Lightweight
- Easy assemble and maneuvering
- Easy switch between floor types
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- Some complained about the telescopic wand not functioning properly
- There were some complaints about the way the hose and floor tools combine
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| A great product that will transform your cleaning chore into a relaxing and hassle-free activity, you won’t ever have to worry again about hard-to-reach places. Easy to use, assemble and maintain, all you have to do is wash its filters and dust cup after every use and it’ll be good to go again. |
Cleaning your house is one of the household chores that
can be turned into a stress-free activity once you have the right equipment to tackle it. While there are several ways in which you can clean your house, the fastest and easiest one is to clean with a vacuum. However, there might be something that stands in your way: you vacuum cleaner type.
Not having the right type might affect you in the long run. You might have to pay more, to exchange certain parts while its use, overall, might not impress you at all. So, what’s there to be done? Don’t be discouraged, as we’re here to give you a helping hand in this important matter.
Bagged or Bagless?
While you might be tempted to believe that bagged ones have a better suction power than their counterparts, what really counts, is the motor and its power. Both versions can perform admirably, so you shouldn’t judge them too harshly according to this criterion. However, what you should pay attention to is their filtration system.
One without a bag is not only cheaper to maintain on the long run, as you won’t have to buy several bags for it whenever you want to clean, but they also work best for you if you have allergies. All you have to do in order to clean it is to detach the dustbin, empty it, and clean it with water. Don’t forget about the filters too, as they are important as well. Once everything is cleaned and dry, you can reassemble it. Hassle-free, you can do this operation as often as you want.
Because you don’t have to come in contact with dust, dirt and other allergens as often as you would with a bag vacuum, they are ideal if you want to minimize as much as possible your contact with dust. Plus, choose one with HEPA filters so you will have increased protection against dust particles and bacteria.
But while they have several advantages, there are a few drawbacks you have to be aware of when you decide to buy one. Firstly, the emptying might be a bit messy,as you will have to open up the dustbin, thus, at that moment, dust might fly back into the air. Secondly, while there is no problem to clean it, filters will have to be changed in time, so it’s your job to find the right replacement filters for it.
All in all, it depends entirely on your preferences which one you want to try, with a dust bag, or a bagless one. But be sure to check what features it has to make sure it fits your household type, your floors and your cleaning style overall.
Frequently Asked Questions
?What do I do if it does not start?
Firstly, make sure there is no problem with your power source. Once that option is out of the way, check the appliance’s cord for any type of damage, as that may also cause it not to work properly. At this point, it is best to contact professional help, as the problem might not be the type to be resolved at home
?Why does it not clean the floor properly?
Consider the possibility that it might be too high for the floor. In order to be able to clean it properly, it has to reach it, first. Thus, try to lower the settings, if it has them, setting it for the type of floor you have. Another thing to look into is its hose or roller. Check if they are clean and not clogged, as they might get to that state if you don’t clean your device regularly.
?How often should I clean it?
Desirably, after every use. Otherwise, be sure to clean it up at least once a month.
?Upright model or cylinder based one – which is better without a bag?
Depending on your preferences and the way you clean it, an upright one will work better for large floor areas, while a cylinder based one will perform excellently once you combine it with a cordless or a handheld one in order to maximize its efficiency
