In order to keep your Shark vacuum running smoothly for years to come, you want to make sure to care for it appropriately. First, open and dump the dust bin to keep it from becoming too full. Although many of the newer models have self-cleaning brushrolls, you’ll want to keep an eye out for any long strands of hair that need to be removed from the cleaning head. Whenever you have time, we recommend placing the filter under running water. As its name suggests, the Rocket Pet Pro has a few features that make it a smart pick for pet owners. The main feature, a self-cleaning brushroll, stops hair from getting tangled up in the vacuum’s brush.
The Shark IONFlex ultralight cordless vacuum weighs in at 8.7 pounds and does well on both hard floors and carpeting. Like the ION F80, the IONFlex features DuoClean technology, which utilizes two brushrolls to effectively clean a variety of different surfaces. The brushead also lights up to illuminate small particles in the vacuum’s path. The ION F80’s DuoClean technology provides rigorous deep cleaning, which makes switching between hardwood and carpet seamless. However, its self-propelling feature makes it harder to control on high pile carpets. Therefore, F80 works best on hard floors and low to mid-pile carpets.
Anyone who’s had a vacuum malfunction due to hair getting tangled in their brush can appreciate the power of this feature. Even long hair didn’t stop this vacuum from functioning efficiently. In fact, we almost felt compelled to anoint this vacuum “Most Likely to Clean Up a Hair Salon.” Shark excels at offering cordless vacuums that are multifunctional, or at least very flexible and maneuverable. Each model offers different options, but as a whole, Shark provides versatility.
However, the Navigator’s lower price point does mean that it might not last as long as other options from Shark and will likely have to be replaced over time. Overall, we found Shark vacuums to be well within the normal volume range for a vacuum cleaner. In fact, if any of these vacuums is making an excessive amount of noise, it probably means that you should get it looked at.
With the F80 model, Shark has created one of the best batteries that we’ve seen. This vacuum comes with two batteries, which allows this vacuum to last up to 80 minutes. Removes pet hair and long hair from the brushroll—no more hair wrap. Not to be dramatic, but Shark’s shark cordless cordless vacuum has changed my life. Vacuuming isn’t something I enjoy but it’s a necessity – especially when you have a toddler and a pair of particularly hairy cats running amok, as I do. Despite its inexpensive price tag, it also picks up pet hair very well.