As is often the case with Shark vacuum cleaners, the bar is not removable, and so if it wears out the whole head will need to be replaced. I’m still waiting for a Shark that has this much-wanted feature. Extra-long reach - With a stretch hose and long 8m power cord you can reach up to 10.76m for effortless whole-home cleaning. Easily move around furniture with swivel steering. Powerful LED headlights help to illuminate hidden dust and pet hair.

Pets. I always have a good test for pet hair because my dog sheds so much and has a double coat, which means fur that is absolutely everywhere; even on my coffee table. I vacuum every day, and it’s still somewhere. It comes in at 78dB, which is quieter than a lot of vacuum cleaners were before the EU legislation came into effect. It is quite pleasant to use and not too bothersome, especially with the extra padding provided by the filtration system.Lift-Away Technology – Simply lift the detachable pod away from the floorhead to create a lightweight, portable vacuum. Comfortably clean stairs and soft furnishing, and easily reach up high with the wand. 3 attachments including a Pet Tool.

At the touch of a button, simply lift the detachable canister away from the floorhead to create a lightweight, portable vacuum cleaner that can take you anywhere. Enjoy the freedom to vacuum your whole home in total comfort. From stairs to sofas and soft furnishings – you can even reach curtains, ceilings and light fittings with the wand. Switch between carpet and hard floor modes at the touch of a button. Powerful LED headlights in the floorhead help to illuminate hidden dust. The T in UKT stands for True Pet, and this means that it comes with a pet tool that will help you to achieve a deeper clean and really scrub their beds. It’s also perfect for using on the stairs, as well as furniture and upholstery. So, the pet tool was put to the test here. I used it on my dog’s bed as well as the furniture he sleeps on (basically all of it), as well as a few tough spots on my carpet. The results were great.The wand and lift away mode combined also make floor to ceiling cleaning simpler and more versatile, with great reach so that you can access every corner of the home. This pet model also includes a Pet Tool to remove embedded hair from rugs, stairs, sofas and upholstery with an air-driven bristle brush-roll. Tired of finding pet hair everywhere? Whether it’s embedded in sofas or trapped in carpets, pet hair is hard to clean and can aggravate allergies.

Afterwards, we also went over the carpet with a window blade to see what was left behind. You can see the results in the table below. Pet Hair ( Combed in Pet Hair over 4-foot area)

We’re sure you’ll love your new Shark upright vacuum, offering an incredible free 5-year guarantee for your peace of mind. We decided to perform our own weight test, just to make sure you get the most accurate information. The table below shows you how much it weighs with the tools on board as well as without them. Weight (Without Tools) The handle is comfortable to grip, as well as padded, preventing you from getting sore or tired hands when you are performing long vacuuming tasks. It takes some of the weight away, making the process feel effortless. Tech Features We will note that this is an extreme example. However, it is an effective way of showing you just how much this vacuum cleaner is able to remove. With sleek styling and a gloss finish, this must-have upright brings ease and comfort to your cleaning routine.