Shark - StainForce Cordless Portable Spot & Stain Cleaner with Dual-Activated Cleaning Solution - HX101 - Hawaiian Gray

Simply: it's a portable "shampooer" for carpets, rugs, fabric couches and car sears, etc. No need to buy or grab the heavy, big carpet shampooer vaccuum you may or may not have that has a complicated handheld extension. Super easy to pick up and start cleaning a wet and sticky mess before it soaks in or stains. AND my personal favorite thing: super easy to take apart and clean and reassemble, and no disposable filters you have to remember to stock. The caddy it comes with is nice too. The spray bottle cleaner is nice though after we're out curious how well it'll work with other third party cleaners vs buying theirs at a higher price. Highly recommend for households with kids/pets. Only thing I wish was different for this, and I believe every Shark handheld cleaner, is the proprietary charging plugs and chargers needed. This one's is different than the dry handheld vacuum we have from them, and we have to take up two outlet ports to accomodate that. It's a bit infuriating that they can't all just be universally USB-C as the world is moving to, so we can have one charger plugged in and ready to charge what needs more charge or even charge it wherever needed throughout the house.

I was excited to try the Shark StainForce because I needed something strong enough for spills and stains in the car and around the house. In terms of cleaning power, it really does perform well. It lifted old spots off my car seats and handled juice, food stains, and dirt without much effort. The suction is strong, and the included cleaning solution works quickly. However, there are a few things that keep this from being a 5-star product for me. First, it is very loud, much louder than I expected for a portable cleaner. If you’re sensitive to noise or using it indoors while others are around, just be prepared. My biggest issue is the battery life. It’s advertised as cordless and convenient, but the battery drains fast. I had to charge it after each car seat, which was frustrating because it interrupted the cleaning process. For bigger jobs or multiple seats, you’ll definitely need patience or frequent charging breaks. Overall, it’s powerful and easy to use, but the noise level and short battery life make it less practical than I hoped. If Shark improves the battery performance, this would be an amazing product. For now, it’s good, but not great.

Really good I recommend it I have a dog and it cleans up all his mess

## Design The design of the Shark StainForce Cordless Spot Cleaner is both well thought-out and convenient. Everything you need sits in the caddy, making it an ideal grab-and-go solution whenever stains happen. The vacuum itself sits on one side of the caddy, while the cleaning solution sits on the other side.   Since the handheld vacuum is cordless, you don't need to worry about the stain being located near a convenient outlet (something that I struggled with when using my Little Green Machine). You can think of it as a hand vac made for a liquid mess. ## Performance Although I love dogs, I don't actually have a pet of my own. However, I enjoy watching my friends' pets when they're out of town, but bringing them to my house usually means doggie anxiety and little accidents in my home, no matter how many times their owners tell me that they "never go in the house."  Previously, I would have to grab my Little Green Machine from the garage, find where I put the cleaning solution bottle, add the solution to the tank with water, find an outlet for it, and begin the cleaning task. Now, I feel better prepared to tackle messes and the occasional spill because the stain-fighting cleaning spray and spot cleaner vacuum are stored together in the convenient caddy. I can just use the spray bottle immediately without worrying about putting it in a tank first. I can then use the brush on the end of the Shark StainForce vacuum to scrub the stain loose and suck it up simultaneously. The Shark StainForce is also self-cleaning. Simply fill up the insert in the caddy with water and run it through the vacuum.  This helps run clean water through the filters and tank and get a majority of the gunk out, but you'll still need to wipe down the parts after an especially dirty job. I tried the Shark StainForce cleaner on a dirt spot on our basement carpet that our full-size carpet cleaner hasn't been able to lift. After two passes with the carpet cleaner spray and the spot cleaner vacuum, I'm definitely seeing an improvement in the 3 year old stain. Likely a few more passes will have significantly lifted the stain, if not have eliminated it completely. In addition to the wide scrubber attachments, a more narrow crevice tool is also included to spills on the sofa, in tight corners, or if you simply need more suction power for the job at hand. The brush on the scrubber attachment can easily be removed to clean, and it can be flipped over to expose a more gentle rubber scrubber. ## Battery Life I fully charged the battery and found that the new StainForce lasted at least 8 minutes which was long enough to clean the spot I was working on. The Shark StainForce still had plenty of suction power left to tackle the next stain. I believe the manufacturer states the battery can last about 15 minutes on a full charge. My one gripe is that there is no place for the charging cord in the caddy. I have a feeling I'm going to misplace the charger in no time. Otherwise, the Shark StainForce spot cleaner did not disappoint me in both its ease-of-use and its effectiveness. ## Summary You can think of the Shark StainForce as a little hand vac made for liquids. You can tell that Shark put some thought into this unit by making sure everything (except the charger) fits in one convenient grab-and-go caddy. It also helps reduce waste as the sprayer is reusable and you only need to purchase new "tanks" that go on the bottom of the sprayer when it is time for a refill. I really like the cordless design and the battery life on this spot cleaner is more than sufficient for most spills.

This Shark Stainforce spot cleaner is super handy for my area rugs and furniture stains. I have an older area rug that is my dog’s favorite lounging spot. I ended up with a nice sized stain after he ate something that didn't agree with him recently. He was recently sick which resulted in a stain on the rug. Although I scrubbed away most of the stain with a brush and cleaner, the spot was still faintly visible. I also had a fresh orange juice spill on the same rug that needed cleaning as well. I used the Stainforce to clean both stains. The cordless rechargeable Shark cleaner is easy to operate and maneuver. It doesn't have any hoses, there's no built-in sprayer, and it doesn't require any pre-filling with water or solution. It ships with a bottle of dual formula cleaning solution with a reusable spray pump. To spot clean, I spray the liquid on the stain, scrub the stain with the nozzle brush, and suction up the liquid. The machine successfully cleaned both the set-in pet stain and the fresh juice spill. I especially like that it cleans without soaking the rug with excessive liquid. I rate the suction a 4/5 and the brush works well for manual scrubbing. The suction effectively picks up lint and hair, but some debris tends to stay caught in the lower bristles rather than being fully pulled into the device. On the positive side, the bristles fluffed up the old carpet fibers without causing any fraying or pilling. Motor noise is loud but thankfully the motor only runs for a portion of the cleaning process. I try to limit the time spent with the suction motor running so I don't terrorize my dog or disturb others in the vicinity. The return tank has a built-in easy-pour side and the front brush/nozzle can be taken apart for rinsing. I clean, flush and rinse the components after every use to prevent dirt buildup. It's simple and effective maintenance. The main unit, cleaning liquid and accessories are housed inside a dedicated storage caddy that keeps everything neatly stored together and able to be discretely tucked away until needed. A charging cable is also included for charging the cleaner. The Stainforce is fantastic for pet stains and small spills. It's a solid choice for pet owners and those dwellings with mainly area rugs, throw rugs or small spot cleaning needs. It's also good on furniture and vehicle interiors. I was curious whether I could use other cleaning solutions, so I sought out the answer on Shark's website. it was there I read that using other cleaning products in the unit "will invalidate your products warranty". Looks like I will be sticking with Shark's cleaner which thankfully isn't bad and has been sufficiently effective so far.