Customer Ratings & Reviews

No suction. Returned. Tried everything suggested to correct but still could not get to work.

The Shark - Stain Striker Portable Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner is a pretty spiffy and handy cleaning workhorse. The unit comes with three (3) head attachments: 1 - large attachment with rubber scrubber, 1 - crevice tool for tight spots, and 1 - medium attachment that has a bristle brush for scrubbing fabric. The unit is small and will not take up a lot of space which is a plus. The cord is pretty long which is needed on devices like this. The only big negative is that there is no caddy to hold the attachments that you are not using at the time. I see pieces getting lost very quickly. Spot cleaned several spots on upholstery on fabric on the pews at our church. Most came out very easily thanks to this handy device and its cleaning solutions. It comes with one bottle of concentrate and one bottle of detergent. Unit was easy to use. Emptying the dirty water container was also very easy. Will definitely be helping our fabric surfaces and upholstery looking its best. Recommend this device.

If I'm perfectly honest, there isn't much that separates this from other spot cleaners. But there are some areas where it excels, enough where I'm happy to replace my old spot cleaner with it. So, like typical spot cleaners, it has a clean water tank with detergent, that has a water fill line that you fill to, then a detergent fill line that you top off the water with. This tank is quiet large and I've cleaned a few small pet messes with this already and I don't think the tank is even half-empty yet. But, also I haven't needed to use a whole lot of the water to clean the messes, because the detergent mix seems to work really well. The dirty water tank is also generous, but if you've ever used a vac or mop, you never leave dirty water in the dirty water tank. That is a mistake you only make once. Mercifully, Shark has made this dirty water tank easy to clean, which is one of the areas this excels. My old cleaner the tank was an odd shape, and getting all the corners of the tank rinsed was nearly impossible, meaning it quickly developed odors. This tank is fairly squared off, and the whole top comes off, making it easy to access all corners and clean it out. The lid also needs rinsing and is a bit harder to get a good rinse, but I'm hoping it doesn't collect dirt and debris as easily. This comes with 2 brush attachments. The smaller one you can flip the bristle brush around in favor of silicon teeth, which are stiffer and also better at picking up animal hair. The larger attachment has only the silicon teeth, but it also has its own dirty water tank. The instructions tell you to use this for pet messes (i.e. the really nasty stinky ones) so you can confine the extra gross water to the small dirty water tank. Both brushes snap onto the hose which has the trigger for the clean water spray. The spray sprays straight down, and not toward the brush, and has a pretty soaking and wide spray. The handle also includes a guide on the pattern you should follow for wet and dry messes. I usually just did my own thing. Both brushes also allow you to snap off the top of it to clean out the interior of the brush. Something you should do after every cleaning. You can also use this with no brushes, as the hose has its own small bristle brush on the end for getting into small and tight areas. This is a nice feature to have. Sucking/drying the fabric seemed to be about typical performance for a machine like this. When you're done, whatever you were cleaning will still be damp, just not soaking wet. The final thing to note is the "Oxy Multiplier" solution/tank. This is a separate small tank that sits next to the clean water tank and mixes in automatically. When cleaning my off-white rug, at first I thought it might be bleaching it, but the rug was actually that dirty, so I'd say it works really well!!

This is my second spot cleaner / upholstery cleaner. The Shark is by far superior. It comes pretty much assembled. All you have to do is add the cleaning solutions and attached the cleaning heads. I don't like the way the solution tank is set up as far as the measuring of the solution and water. The tank doesn't sit level so it makes it a little difficult to see. Other than that it's no issues. The attachments are great. The Pet-Mess attachment does a good job of keeping the "chunky" parts out of the water tank to keep it from getting clogged up...love that feature. Both the cleaning attachments work well and have agitators. My only negative about the handles are that if you press too hard you can see them separate at the base of the wand. Obviously, probably shouldn't be pushing to where it might break, but I feel it could be made more sturdy at the connection point. The size of the dirty water tank if more than enough than needed for doing upholstery or spot cleaning. You won't have to keep changing the tank over and over again...but make sure you clean it once complete or you'll have a stinky mess as with any cleaner that sucks up liquid. The tank releases easily and is easy to clean as well. When done the cleaner hose, wraps around and cleaning handle attaches to the base unit for storage. It's light weight and easy to store.

I recently purchased the Shark StainStriker portable carpet & upholstery cleaner, and I must say, I'm thoroughly impressed with its performance and convenience. One of the standout features of this machine is its compact size. Weighing under 9 pounds, this cleaner is easy to carry and maneuver. It's a breeze to clean and remove stains from various surfaces, and it conveniently stores away when not in use. Despite its small size, it packs quite a punch when it comes to stain removal. I've used it on a variety of stains, including food spills, embedded dirt, and even pet messes, and it has consistently delivered excellent results. What sets this cleaner apart is its two-tank system. It's reassuring to know that it can tackle even the most stubborn and long-lasting stains and odors, especially pets. The pet mess attachment comes with a built-in filter and a container that can be easily unscrewed. This feature is incredibly helpful for dealing with particularly messy situations, as it collects the mess locally at the head of the attachment, preventing it from spreading through the entire machine. Another aspect I appreciate is the thoughtful design of the tool heads. Unlike other cleaners I've used, these tool heads makes cleaning after use a breeze. Cleaning the machine itself is also very straightforward. If I were to nitpick, the only minor issue I encountered was that the hose seemed a bit short initially, barely reaching to clip into place around the base of the machine. However, this didn't pose a significant problem. In summary, this carpet & upholstery cleaner is a reliable and efficient cleaning tool. Its compact size, powerful stain-removing capabilities, and thoughtful design features make it a standout choice for anyone in need of a convenient and effective carpet and upholstery cleaner. I highly recommend it to others looking for a versatile and easy-to-use cleaning solution for their home.

I was so excited to finally find a portable carpet and upholstery cleaner that is actually lightweight (less than nine pounds), small (just a touch bigger than a cubic foot), and still has a decently long hose (over four feet). I have always had pets in my life and this machine is absolutely perfect for their small, infrequent messes. It is simple to set up and even easier to use. The instructions are clear, and the cleaner is easily manageable by one person. I really liked all of the extra tools this unit came with: there is an integrated crevice tool, a 3.5" reversible bristle tool (brush bristle and rubber bristle), pet tool (one with special tank attachment), and a hose clean tool. For detergent, this unit uses something called StainStriker technology; two bottled solutions are mixed and activated within the machine and help eliminate stains and odors quickly and efficiently. Saying this, there is no need to premix a solution beforehand, making life a whole lot easier. They each get added to their clearly marked areas on the machine as well.

This is by far is one of the best carpet cleaners that I have ever used. The first thing that I noticed when I opened it up was how sturdy it was. looking at something so compact the first thing that I thought was it was going to be light and not be able to handle the stains like it said it would. To my surprise, it did. One of the features that really appealed to me was the fact that it comes with so many different attachments. You have the capability to clean large areas as well as small areas. I cleaned little spots on my carpet as well as my couch. The sample solution that you get with it I was able to have 2 full cleaning sessions. I love the suction of this machine. When i scrubbed the areas, the suction is so convenient and not only is it convenient you it practically dries right on contact. I love the ways the solution smells as well. It leaves a fresh clean scent behind so if you have pets or something sticky on your couches or your carpet it not only will leave it clean but it will leave it smelling fresh

This is the ONLY spot cleaner you'll ever need. If you can tolerate it's size (it's closer to a canister vacuum vs a small steam cleaner) it's an all-in-one that can handle spots, stains, and small areas with the right attachments. It features a 3.5" small spot attachment and a larger pet-stain version with an innovative blackwater tank that keeps caustic pet stains from making their way to the tanks inside the unit. This is extremely useful and easier to clean for pet owners who primarily use this kind of system for accident cleanup. The system also offers (for an additional purchase) a 7" standard attachment that will allow for more area/stair cleanups, which it seems like a system of this size will handle easily. All of the attachments are really easy to clean, and the heads come apart for easy rinsing out even on the suction side. The main attachment even offers a self-flushing cap for self-cleaning the grey water/blackwater side of the machine. Regardless of the attachment diversity and excellent engineering, one issue stands out that keeps this from being the 5-star it should be: Not all of the attachments are able to be stored attached to the unit when stored. Everything BUT the pet attachment fits neatly ontp the system, which means any more than one interchangeable attachment is bound to be eventually lost. That, and the beefy size for a spot cleaner, make this a storage concern, but it's an otherwise reliable, relatively quiet cleaner with a very cool pet capture feature and useful oxy additive capability that cleaned some set-in stains that we'd used to test other cleaners for years. Definitely pick this up if you have room in the closet and want the last cleaner you'll ever need for spots, stains, and stairs, and you don't mind buying two refill bottles of solution at a time.

Easy to use. Cleans fairly well but not perfectly. My expectations may have been too high and the stains too ingrained....

An excellent product for the home and the car. Without a doubt, I would buy it again for my family.

Good cleaner and i really like all the attachments it came with

Y’all wouldnt keep it in stock had to buy it elsewhere else . Waxahachie it terrible when it comes to keeping on sale items in stock