Shark Corded Stick Vacuum Cleaner Vertex Ultralight Removable Handheld Vacuum Pet Hair Vacuum for Carpet and Hard Floor

We bought this to replace our Kenmore canister vacuum, which was more replacement parts than original. We bought this because it was well rated on Consumer Reports. We needed something that could handle area rugs and wood floors while not taking up too much space in our small apartment. I agree with other reviews that the cord is very stiff. Does this negatively affect the vacuum? No, but it's worth mentioning. I do wish the cord was either on a swivel or that it retracted into the vacuum, since the cord position does make it awkward to wrap the cord for storage since the cord at the top of the handle will be pulled 180 degrees downwards. It makes me worried about wear and tear as time goes on. The vacuum is very lightweight. I do agree though that due to the bulk of the weight being at the top near the handle, it does put some strain on your hand as you maneuver. It's not world-ending though. People complain about the size of the canister. I don't care that it's "small". I can see how full it is and it's really easy to empty and re-insert. Takes less than a minute, so it doesn't really interrupt my vacuuming. On the old Kenmore, we often didn't realize the bag was full and would keep using it anyways since we'd have to physically open the case to check the bag status. It's nice to easily see how much the Shark has picked up and when it's time to empty. The Shark is very powerful. The first time we used it on the rug, it picked up so much dirt that our Kenmore had been missing, even with adjusting the pile level. I typically chose either the rug or hard floor setting on the vacuum -- the sensor mode does an OK job, but sometimes it will switch floor types which won't always be the best setting to use. I personally don't like the odorizer. I have it on the lowest odor setting possible. Thankfully the smell dissipates quickly. Overall, for $200, this is a good vacuum. If it were to break in 2-3 years, I wouldn't be too upset and would just purchase another. Read more

This is my second Shark vacuum cleaner - I thought the first one did a good job, but this one does a great job. The suction is incredibly powerful for such a lightweight vacuum. It does a good job getting up dust and pet hair, too. The self-propelled feature is also powerful, maybe a bit too powerful because it wants to move quickly. The cord length is ample. I wish it had more tools - it only comes with three. I have used the removable handheld vacuum as well as the floor stick - both are easy to use. My only minor complaint is that the dust bin is a little more difficult to empty - the release lever doesn't open and automatically "dump" the contents. You have to pull the cup open which requires two hands. I do recommend this item. Read more

This vacuum is a great in between macine, it's more powerful than a cordless vac, and weighs a lot less than a regular vacuum. The cord reaches most of my house from one central plug in. It's great for stairs, to get dust bunnies out from underneath the dinner table, and quick vacuums. I will say you might vacuum with a heavier vacuum occasionally for deeper cleaning, especially if you have deep pile carpet. That said you'll probably be fine with this one. 🙂 Read more

So far I am loving it. It works extremely well on bare floors, and the carpet/floor extension can be easily removed, leaving you with a small handheld vacuum that’s great for cleaning the car or dusting. It also has an unusually long cord. My only complaint is that the dust container is very small. Really small. Fortunately it’s easy to pop out the bin and empty it. Overall, I’m extremely happy with this purchase. Read more

I love that you can change settings between low rug/hardwood to carpeting/heavy rugs. It picks up all the dog hair and the no tangle self cleaning brush actually does what its supposed to do. Long cord makes it easier to go through the house without unplugging to many times. Not to heavy but definitely heavier than a cordless. But you make up for that with suction power. Great vacuum. Read more