We are thrilled to say that this vacuum has performed well because we started using it in one of our homes over a two-month period. The self-emptying dock is a game changer and we’ve even managed to squeeze six weeks’ worth of debris before emptying the dock (Shark notes that it can hold up to 30 days worth of dust). While we’ve noticed that it has a tendency to pull pet hair behind it, requiring several passes on carpet, we really appreciate the speedy clean it offers and fast charging time.
It was superb with food crumbs too – lifting every morsel from all floor types – and dust, picking up 99%, with the majority vanishing in one sweep. Shark makes a variety of vacuum types including upright, stick, and handheld models, all of which appear on our list. Choose the type of vacuum that fits your cleaning objectives and preferences—do you prefer to spot clean in short bursts, or do you lean toward deep shark dustbuster cleaning sessions of your entire home? Do you want to do as little hands-on cleaning as possible, or do you like the satisfaction of a job well done? Blossom enjoys delving into the intricacies of products and refining testing protocols for hundreds of items. Three’s no crowd with the sturdy multi-purpose tool that comes with this vac – it features a crevice tool, an upholstery tool and a dusting brush.
Just don’t expect it to be as light or nimble as a stick vacuum, but know you’ll be pleased with its maneuverability and effectiveness. This model impressed us during testing with how easy it was to push across hardwood floors and carpets of all pile heights. We only docked it for its bulkier design, which made it difficult to reach under lower furniture. In terms of effectiveness, it captured all the hair and debris in our testing area in fewer than five passes.
All vacuum cleaner reviews on Modern Castle are put through our standard noise test. For this test, we use a sound meter to measure noise in terms of decibel level approximately 3′ away from the vacuum. Each tool will grab tightly to the interior of the vacuum, ensuring it is properly secured for cleaning. This process consists of unboxing the shark robotic vacuums vacuum and accessories, charging the vacuum, and choosing which tool, if any, that you would like to use. There is only one power switch and one button to release the dust bin. The crevice tool is best used in smaller corners and crevices and the dusting brush contains soft bristles, which can be used on upholstery as well as for dusting.
This metric looked at the ease of organizing and storing all the different tools and attachments, each vacuum’s sound and noise level, and the ease of emptying the collection bin. The Wandvac earned a mediocre score, even though it earned some points for being lightweight, weighing about half as much as most other products. The Shark® WANDVAC® Cord-Free Handheld Vacuum is the extraordinary answer to your everyday mess! This sleek handvac combines lightweight portability with the incredible suction power of a high-speed brushless motor. While some vacuums have filters that need regular replacement, a washable filter is both easy to maintain and minimizes the recurring expense of buying new filters. By regularly cleaning a Shark vacuum’s filter, you can keep your vacuum operating at peak levels of suction and particle capture.
You can also tweak the map to get it exactly how you want and establish no-go zones and carpeted zones and name different rooms. This part was the most tedious of using this vacuum as you can go into as much or as little detail as you want. We then judge how well each handheld vacuum deals with pet hair by grinding fur from Battersea Dogs and Cats Home into the carpet. Designed with pet owners in mind, this well-priced Shark gobbled up pet hair in one swift sweep thanks to its dedicated tool.
While this pick still has fewer vacuum features than others from Shark, the lift-away pod is a favorite among our testers and powerful suction will make it a go-to in any home. We gave it the highest possible marks for its simple setup—assembled and ready for use in less than five minutes. We found it difficult to move around on high-pile carpets and slightly docked its maneuverability rating for this reason, but we did note that the vacuum is not too heavy overall. Both affordable and an all-rounder, this compact handheld is a savvy buy if you don’t want to splash out on a vac.
When it comes to swapping out the cleaning tools, all you have to do is slide the appropriate end of the tool into the nozzle’s hole at the nose of the vacuum. Accessories play a large role in making this style of vacuum a more convenient choice. In my opinion, Shark does a fine job of including some extra accessories with its handheld vacuum.