It immediately registers dirt on the floor that the naked eye can’t see and my floors have never looked better. I especially love that I can take it from the carpet of my living room to the hard flooring of my dining area without a hassle. The vacuum also fits under low furniture, such as the bottom shelf of my console table where dog hair often gets trapped, which is a must for any vacuum I own. The vacuum’s dock has a tall silhouette that makes it more small space-friendly than other self-emptying devices. The base plugs directly into the wall and keeps the vacuum charged when it’s not in use.
For vehicle owners, the Shark converts into a convenient hand vac, so you can vacuum the inside of your vehicle as long as a power source is nearby. The Shark Navigator Lift-Away XL, CU512 is a lightweight upright vacuum equipped with a detachable pod for convenient and portable cleaning capabilities. By simply pressing a button, the Lift-Away technology enables you to separate the pod, facilitating effortless cleaning in challenging, inaccessible areas.
Confusing numbers aside, whatever Shark is doing in the suction power realm is working better than what Dyson is doing — at least when it comes to plush carpet and rugs. Some readers have asked us about handheld wet-dry vacs from DeWalt, Milwaukee, and Ryobi. We have not tested them, but they appear to be well suited for cleaning up the type of metal debris that you’d find near a workbench and that wrecks some regular hand vacs.
With the clear canister, you can see how much debris is collected, making it easy to know when it’s time to open the canister and empty it! Failure to use genuine Prolux filtration bags, filters & accessories with your Prolux appliance will immediately void your appliance warranty. The Prolux warranty does not apply to any non-Prolux branded products or Services (including repairs). Shark produces a variety of different vacuum types at various price points. They’re smartly designed to reconfigure into a handheld design if you need a closer clean, and cordless options are available. When comparing their stick vacuums to Dyson’s offerings, Shark vacuums feel better built and sturdier.
You can change cleaning modes with the press of a button, and if you need to use it for a long stretch of time rather than short bursts, Eco mode provides up to an hour of runtime. The ultra-lightweight Rocket Deluxe Pro Corded Stick Vacuum converts shark handheld vacuum into a handheld vacuum for easy floor-to-ceiling cleaning. Cordless stick vacuums bring some great benefits, especially if you have a smaller home, or just need a more accessible device for cleaning up small spills and messes in the kitchen.
Plus, with a built-in HEPA filter, it also helps remove dust, pollen, and other allergens from your indoor air. In contrast to our pick from Dyson, this Ryobi model has a headlight on its single cleaner head, with a plush roll in the front for bare floors and a stiff-bristled brush in the back for rugs. Unlike with the V12 Detect Slim, you don’t have to swap between cleaner heads to optimize this vacuum’s cleaning performance. In our tests, it was equally effective at picking up Cheerios on slippery tiles and pet fur on a medium-pile rug. The V12 Detect Slim rivals more expensive vacuums (such as the Dyson V15) in suction, airflow, and cleaning power, and it comes with multiple brushes and attachments, including a motorized brush for pet hair. It runs for 45 minutes on a single charge, longer than most of the other vacuums we’ve tested.
If you regularly clean up after fur-shedding pets, the Black+Decker Dustbuster AdvancedClean+ HHVK515JP07 is uniquely designed to help you fight that battle. The Ryobi 18V One+ Performance Hand Vacuum Kit’s battery is replaceable, as are most of the parts shark pet vacuum and accessories. It is compatible with many other cordless Ryobi tools, so if you own several such tools (like a Ryobi Pruning Shear), this may be an added perk. Prior to the Shark Rocket, I had a robot vacuum, and to be completely honest, I hated it.