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The slider on top of the grab handle allows you to switch between ‘Hard Floor’ and ‘Carpet’ modes, which decrease and increase the rotational speed of the brushroll, respectively. Pulling and holding the trigger inside the handle activates the vacuum’s ‘MAX’ power setting for cleaning stubborn debris. The shark cordless Pet Plus has a relatively large dirt compartment, especially for a handheld vacuum. You won’t need to empty its dustbin very often when compared to a similarly-priced model with a smaller dustbin, like the Tineco PURE ONE X Tango. Each of the cordless vacuums on our list includes a two-year limited warranty but a quality model should last you significantly longer than that. That said, cordless vacuums do take a beating and you shouldn’t expect any model to last much longer than five years if used regularly.
As a corded, upright model, you won’t have to worry about running out of battery power with this pick by your side. The 25-foot cord gives plenty of reach and the lift-away canister is useful for accessing hard-to-reach areas. Our tester did find the canister was best used from the ground. In addition, the hair easily collected in the stationary brush roll in our testing on hardwood floors, which blocked the vacuum from picking up debris very effectively. The model tended to push around heavier materials like popcorn kernels. The Shark Cordless Pet Plus is a cordless vacuum that sits close to the bottom of the manufacturer’s extensive lineup of stick models.
The width of the test bed is proportional to the vacuum’s nozzle width. We also use nozzle width, plus the flooring type, to calculate the soil density for each test, per International Electrotechnical Commission guidelines. The IEC is a global standards body responsible for managing testing procedures, among other things, for vacuum manufacturers.
Especially when I compare the amount of fine powdery dust this Shark actually picks up! The picture is the cat tree debris, cat and dog fur, and the fine dust is on the right side of the pic. It doesn’t do as well as the Shark Anti-Allergen Pet Power in this regard, which does draw more power from its higher-capacity dyson robot vacuum battery. You should use the included crevice tool to deal with debris in deeper cracks. It’s difficult to choose which stick vacuum is best for you, this post has been very helpful. Our Oreck Plus has been a great vacuum and is still operating after 17 years, but the suction isn’t what it used to be.
The only other control is the “turbo” trigger for increased power . The low profile head is good for getting under furniture and low items. It’s also bagless and easy to empty, but do that over a large wastebasket or such to control dust and spill. As a handheld, without the long upright tube, it’s exceptionally light and easy to use. I found this great for stairs, and it would be pretty decent as a car vac.