Customers recognize the MessMaster Portable Wet/Dry Vacuum for its portability, powerful suction, and ease of use. They appreciate its compact size, making it convenient for cleaning small areas and vehicles. While some customers wish it had more storage for attachments and a longer hose, many find it to be a great choice for quick and easy cleaning tasks.
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Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Power
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Nanagirl
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Got this for a Valentines gift for my husband, so that he didn’t have to pull out his larger wet vac to clean our vehicle’s . He was surprised at the power it has. Very please , vacuums fantastic & easy to manipulate around the entire vehicles . Said he would definitely recommend it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Power, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great product
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Small and powerful machine. Portable, easy to use and cleaner
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Suction
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Shark vacuum
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The suction is awesome and so universal to use on so many things that need vacuumed
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
2 in 1 powerhouse
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I love that you can vacuum dry and wet messes with anybag inside. Also, sucking up water to clean the hoses is really cool. I cleaned my car with this vacuum and it cleaned the pet hair up really well. Also, cleaning up wet messes instead of using paper towels is awesome.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Suction
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
So good for the price
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This thing is so portable and easy to use, it’s amazing. The suction is awesome. I use this vacuum all the time around the house, inside and out. Easy to clean! Easy to store. Wish it came with the hard floor attachment but the attachments it does come with have worked really well. I am impressed. Worth the purchase price for sure!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Suction
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Strong But two major flaws.
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is a powerful little vacuum. It offers something other extractor don't really offer, and that is a rubberized crevice tool for sucking up fluids out of both carpet and hard surfaces. I was able to simply shampoo my car carpet after my dog vomited on it by applying soap and manually scrubbing, and then sucking all of the water out with this bad boy. It did a great job cleaning.
Now onto why this isn't a perfect 5 star item. There are two major flaws that I cannot forgive.
Flaw #1 that registers as a dealbreaker for me is that the float system is not perfect -- water WILL break past to the pre-motor filters. There are two premotor filters -- one sponge-like filter that absorbs a decent amount of fluid, and a cloth like filter right after it. Just as advertised, I basically sucked in soapy water after doing a cleaning of dog vomit to wash out the hose. It stopped when the float got triggered, and I took everything apart to wash and flush. To my dismay, the sponge premotor filter was soaked. Nothing in the instruction manuals warn of this, and had I not noticed, it'd probably have rotted of vomit water the next time I used it (or even worse, gotten into the motor). A float is supposed to be designed to cut off suction and prevent fluids from reaching the motor chamber, and this is unacceptable. You can get away with washing the hose by removing it though, so this is completely avoidable. Just not a fan that the advertised cleaning method is not feasible.
The design flaw #2 is that the short hose comes right out of the same side of the exhaust fan. That means if you're vacuuming something up, you're also blowing air right at the same direction. Speak about irony. It wouldn't be a huge deal if the hose was longer, but it is way too short and unfortunately always going to be an issue.
These two flaws make the product hard to recommend; however, they might not be dealbreakers for you. Just be very aware of these design issues and be sure to take the sponge filter out after each session of wet vacuuming.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SharkNinja Product Expert
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Hello, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're so sorry to hear that you aren't happy with some aspects of your MessMaster. We will absolutely share your feedback with the relevant teams for consideration on future products. Kind regards, Shark Clean
Pros mentioned:
Power
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Super poweful little guy…!
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I’ve recently migrated over to the Shark branded floor vacuums, and now this one to replace a portable cordless handheld vacuum. I love how this little guy has a lot of raw power, mostly because I gave up my cordless and went back to the corded vacuum…I would do it all over again…!!!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Suction
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Vacuum
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great suction, easy to carry around house and clean the hard to reach areas like the fridge, dryer,. Stove, etc.
Also nice to use in the car.
Only thing is if the canister part tips over while vacuuming it makes a loud noise because it's clogged. Just open and close, then the noise goes away.
Lastly not great at picking up lots of fine dust from sanding the drywall.
Other than that I still recommend and give high reviews
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Suction, Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Powerful Mini Shop-Style Vac
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great, lightweight shop-style vac. Easy pickup of things that clog an upright vac, like dog toy carnage. Cool AnyBag feature lets you use up old grocery store plastic bags. Easy to clean. Lots of power. Definitely recommend.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Suction
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
An Essential Shop Vac..
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The Shark MessMaster Portable Wet/Dry Vacuum has been an absolute game-changer for my cleaning regimen. Its compact design belies a powerful suction capability that's on par with much larger shop vacs, easily tackling both wet and dry messes without a hitch. The 1-gallon capacity strikes the right balance between being lightweight and sufficiently spacious to avoid constant emptying. Plus, the included Pet Multi-Tool and Carpet Tool are fantastic bonuses that make this vacuum incredibly versatile for pet owners and carpeted areas alike. For its size, it's a top-performing appliance that punches well above its weight in cleaning power.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Suction
Cons mentioned:
Noise level
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Noisy and hot
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Its pretty loud and gets very hot after just a few minutes. The cord is also not long enough for me to get around my entire car without having to unplug and move to another plug. They could have done a lot better with this. The suction is the only plus and i can use my regular stand up shark to clean my car out.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SharkNinja Product Expert
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Hi dear customer,
Thank you for your review of the Shark MessMaster Portable Wet/Dry Vacuum. We're glad to hear you're satisfied with the suction power, though we’re sorry the noise level, heat build-up, and cord length have impacted your experience—especially when using it around your car.
Your feedback is appreciated and will be shared with our product team as we continue to improve. If you'd like help with product tips or have questions about other models that may better suit your needs, please contact us at 1-855-427-5127.
Kind regards, Shark Clean
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great invention. So handy!
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I bought one for my daughter and her husband for their new house. They loved it so much I bought one for myself and used it when we had a pipe break in a bathroom. My son loved it so much I bought one for him and his wife. Lots of great uses!!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Power, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect Shop Vac style Vacuum
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Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Absolutely great shop vac. We use it at the office for small jobs and its perfect in size and power.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Size, Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Shark Shop Vac Deal of today!
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This a replacement for a cumbersome full size shop vac. I like the small foot print and light weight for handling my shop vac jobs. I was glad to se the 33 gal shop vac go. Got the Shark on Deal of Today!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Works Great
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I needed something small enough to travel with and store in my small home, and this device is well compacted and has helped me with my vacuum needs.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Power
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Light weight and Powerful
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I have a small 12 volt vacuum for cleaning the cars. It isn’t powerful enough to clean properly, this 110 volt sharp vacuum is light weight and very powerful. It removes all dirt and debris properly and the power cord is very long. I highly recommend this product.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect for its size
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I was really impressed with the capabilities of this vacuum! It works really well, it is small and easy to move around with and I love the ability to clean it with a cup of water. I am definitely enjoying cleaning with this vacuum!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Suction
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Smart Design for a Vac
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Love this little thing. Appreciate how you can use it with or without a bag. It’s more stylish than other wet/dry vacs, and I like how the attachments store on the unit, as well as the cord and the hose itself.
Only two things that are slight downfalls, which is the only reason I give it 4 instead of 5 stars for assembly and maneuverability: It’s fairly heavy for its size… and the hose is hard to get it wrapped around all the way to the storage clip BUT I’m assuming it will get easier to do the more I use it as the hose stretches out a bit.
Great suction, good variety of attachments, like it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
This really does sucks!
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Don't let the title confuse you. This is the perfect wet/dry vac for around the house, garage, and for cleaning out the cars. Easy to move around and take any where. Be prepared to have an extension cord, as the cord isn't as long as I would like,
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Power, Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Powerful Unit
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This thing is awesome! I purchased it to use for vehicle detailing and am very impressed with it so far! Has plenty of power and is surprisingly lightweight.