While it isn’t the cheapest Shark vacuum, it’s competitively priced, and considering the features, it’s a smart investment. The HV322 works on all surfaces, so no matter what the flooring is, it’ll offer fantastic results. If you need a lightweight vacuum that sucks up pet hair with ease, this Hoover vacuum is going to be your new best friend. This cordless vacuum also comes with a charging station that recharges the battery in about four hours. We noticed that some hair got caught in the vacuum roller, and there’s no special tool to remove it, so our team had to cut it away after use.
Most filters can be shaken out then run under water until it runs clear. It’s best to clean filters around once a month if allergies are a concern. With the Shark Navigator Lift-Away guaranteed to last five years on warranty alone, the math proves that paying a little more for a vacuum cleaner will almost always save you money over time. Since the Navigator Lift-Away is predominantly plastic, some of its parts can get brittle and crack over time.
And while it’s definitely on the pricier side, we believe the price tag is completely warranted. We love our pets, and we’d do anything for them, but constantly cleaning up pet hair and spilled kibble is a pain. (Even dog-loving celebs like Chris Evans and Kaley Cuoco likely have the same issue.) A quality pet hair vacuum can go a long way toward keeping your home (at least somewhat) clean. We plan to try out the Airsign bagged canister vacuum, a design- and environmentally- focused model, and the Sebo Felix Premium, one of Sebo’s most powerful (and most stylish) upright models. Repair technicians tend to love Riccar, Simplicity, and Fuller Brush uprights (all made by Tacony Corporation).
We ended up re-testing the vacuum on the other flooring surfaces and it then began performing very well. The Ball Animal 2 is a heavy 18 pounds, and you feel the full weight in your hands when you’re making turns and maneuvering corners. Our Miele pick is heavier overall, but most of the weight sits on the floor in the canister body, not on your wrists. Compared with our main Shark pick and Miele upgrade pick, the Dyson’s swiveling floorhead is hard to control, and the ball joint is enormous, so it can’t fit under most furniture.
Moreover, it comes with DuoClean Technology, an extra-long cleaning wand that reaches all those hard-to-reach areas, and a powerful anti-allergen system that assures high air quality. Another important feature to look for in a Shark vacuum is a large dustbin. It’s designed to handle pet hair, and the yellow-finned brush roll sucked it up easily.
However, keep in mind that it took many passes on the carpet to finally pick it up. Deep-pile carpet proved to be an even bigger problem because the debris shark robotic vacuums got stuck deep in the fibers. With carpet, we found that the trick is to put the vacuum directly over clumps of hair for the most effective results.
And despite the fact that it is a corded model (a bit larger and heavier), it still was easy to handle and maneuver. If we have to pick a drawback, it would just be that some hair got stuck in the canister, making shark dustbuster it challenging to clean. But that’s part of the cleaning process and for a vacuum this effective, we aren’t deterred. For couches, cars, or just a quickie touch-up, this handheld vacuum easily earned our vote.
We were impressed with the battery runtime on this cordless vac—it powered off on its own at the 25-minute mark, even though the battery is only slated for a 15-minute lifespan. This robotic vacuum even fits under couches, which is something you can’t say about many vacuums. This model will bump into things that get in the way, but we noticed that it does so gently; still, you’ll want to keep those cords out of its way so things don’t get tangled. When it comes to filters, it’s always best to check the individual instructions of the vacuum for information.