Shark Pet Power Cordless Stick Vacuum – Blue

I’ve never spent over $300 on a vaccum before, the most I’ve ever spent was just over $100. After my dirt devil stopped working recently I decided it was time to invest in a worthwhile vacuum that wouldn’t stop working in six months time. I’ve never owned a Shark product before but have consistently heard positive things about their products over the years. Most of the online reviews were positive and this particular model has all the features that I was looking for.
I really do encourage everyone to read through the instruction guide/product manual prior to using the vacuum for the first time. It’s important to know the proper way to clean and use each part of the vacuum. Proper maintenance can make all the difference in extending the life of the vacuum.
The vacuum was a breeze to put together. Each piece easily locks into place without having to push hard. It was pretty straightforward for me but the included manual does an excellent job of showing how to connect all the parts. It came with two smaller extension pieces which are both extremely easy to place on and remove. I’m not a huge fan of the brush extension piece. I used it on my couch cushions to vacuum up small crumbs and debris but the suction on the brush extension is so weak that it barely picked up any of it. I do want to point out that this is ONLY the suction when you’re using the brush extension. The suction on the main vacuum parts is AMAZING.
I live in a tiny, two bedroom apartment that has high traffic. The amount of dirt and debris brought inside from our unpaved, dirt driveway is disgusting….so much so that I’m often vacuuming 2-5 times daily. The bedrooms are both carpeted but there’s also hardwood and linolium like flooring. I am so impressed with the way this vacuum gets all the dirt and dust off my kitchen floor (as well as my entrymat.) I’m EVEN MORE impressed with the way this vacuum cleans my low carpeting. I keep my apartment pretty tidy and was using my old dirt devil to vacuum the two carpeted rooms on a daily basis, so I didn’t expect much when I first tried this out on the carpet in my small bedroom. The amount of dust and dirt that this got out was enough to fill the debris cannister (not packed full.) Since then I’ve vacuumed over the entire carpet in my room 2-3 times, each time with the same result. It’s GROSS how much my old vacuum left behind. You can’t visibley see the dust and dirt on the carpeting so it was quite a shock.
Emptying the debris cannister is super easy, though you do have to detach the top, handheld portion of the vacuum in order to do it. I love how it literally pops open with the push of a button. I read in other reviews how some people have had issues with their debris cannister opening unexpectedly or not being able to detach it properly when it comes time to rinse it out, but nothing like that has ever happened to me.
The battery life has been great. Fully charged I can vacuum my entire apartment (kitchen, livingroom and two bedrooms) and still have some battery power leftover. It comes with a charging cord which easily plugs into the top of the vacuum or there’s also the option of removing the battery from the vacuum entirely and just plugging the battery into the cord. In order to stand upright without falling over you have to sort of fold the vacuum in half, which may sound like it’s a hassle (it was a concern of mine prior to purchasing) but it’s actually really simple.
Straight out of the box the vacuum comes labeled with small stickers (easily removed without leaving any residue) that easily explain the function of each button or gadget. This was extremely helpful for me in the first couple of days when I was still learning how to manuever and operate the vacuum. Once I got the hang of things I just peeled the stickers off but you could leave them on if you choose.
I’ve owned this vacuum for less than a month so I’ll have to wait and see how it holds up in the future. Will update review as needed, but from what I’ve seen so far I don’t believe I have much to worry about.

UPDATE – JULY 2023:

I’ve been using this vacuum daily since purchasing it in February and I’m still just as impressed as I was in the beginning. Cleaning it has been so easy. The only thing that bothers me in regards to cleaning it is you’re unable to detach the rolling brush to clean it properly. You’re still able to wipe it off but since it doesn’t come out it makes it impossible to clean the plastic cover which gets caked with dirt.
After 5 months of regular use the suction is still as powerful as it was on day one. The lights on the bottom are helpful for seeing dust and debris that I would have otherwise missed.
This vacuum is incredible!

I use this daily in a house with three fur babies! It works so well. Has a light to help show any visible mess! Battery life is 10/10 can do my whole house with no problem with it running out of battery! Easy to use, lightweight and not hard to clean!

Pros.

Fantastic with long hair as well as plastic strips, lint and similar stringy objects that can clog other vacuums.
Works well on carpets and floors.
Stands up straight against a wall.
Great battery life.
Good solid build quality.
Looks good.
Doesn’t choke on debris nearly as easily as other models we’ve had.
Cleans cup fairly easily
Attachments are worth it
Easily and smoothly swap and re-attach attachments
Can upgrade/add an extra battery if you have a Really large area to clean.
High power mode can actually remove some types of stuck on dirt too.

Cons.
Default Suction could be better but high power mode is good.
On the heavy side.
Cup may possibly not be equal to battery life (minor)
Wish more companies can make solid products like this.

This vacuum is really amazing! It made my daily cleaning so much easier. It is light weight and it comes with several attachments to clean areas around the house. I also like how the floor vacuum attachment has an easy maneuver wheels and the light comes in handy for cleaning corners and under the furnitures. For the price it is worth buying if your looking for an everyday vacuum cleaner.

The only bad point, from a customer point of view. The charger, did not come with an Australian power point connection. Had to go to Coles am buy a travel power point connection.