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  • The image shows a Shark POWERDETECT ETECT ET do WEDETECT vacuum cleaner with its parts disassembled. The vacuum cleaner is designed to detect and remove dirt and debris from various surfaces. The image also includes a close-up of the vacuum cleaner's parts, which are labeled for easy identification.
  • UP TO 45 DAYS OF HANDS-FREE EMPTYING WITH: Shark NO DIRT ON YOUR HANDS Shark POWERDETECT NO DUST CLOUDS IN YOUR HOME - i .- NO CLEANING AFTER YOU CLEAN Automatically charges & empties after every clean Return the vacuum to its charging dock, where it automatically empties into a 2L base: no more cleaning after you clean.
  • V5 Traditional Emptying* PC Say goodbye to dust clouds Seals away fine dust, debris, allergens, and odors after every clean-no more dust clouds.
  • The image features a cleaning device designed to lock away dirt, dust, and allergens. The auto-empty dock locks away dirt and debris for up to 45 days, ensuring that there is no more dirt on your hands after cleaning. The device is designed to keep the area clean and hygienic, making it a useful tool for maintaining a healthy living environment.
  • Shark Ke DETECT d duoa CUDARDETEOT - Shark DETECT : DESIGNED TO CAPTURE MORE DIRT | DUST | DEBRIS *vs. original DuoClean nozzle. So - PowerDetect intelligence Detects hidden dirt, edges & corners, different floor types, and cleaning direction, boosting power to increase cleaning up to 75% when carpet and dirt are detected. ECO vS. Detect Boost (with both carpet and dirt), based on ASTM F6O8.
  • Shark POWERDETECT - Snark I Direction Detect While most vacuums tackle debris only when moving forward, the DuoClean Detect nozzle picks up debris in both forward and reverse for powerful cleaning.
  • Shark offers a vacuum with up to 70 minutes of runtime, making it the longest runtime yet, which is enough to deep-clean your entire home. This is measured at the hand vac in ECO mode.
  • The best debris cleaning of any cordless vacuum. MultiFLEX technology allows you to bend the wand to easily clean under furniture. *Based on geomean of ASTM F2607 and EC62885-2 (5.5) vs. cordless market.
  • Shark POWERDETECT Shark Insert that "fresh home" scent Takes care of strong odors, and locks away 99.97% of allergens with Odor Neutralizer Technology and Anti-Allergen Complete Seal in the Auto-Empty Base. *Based on ASTM F1977 of particles 3 microns and larger. Allergens refers to non-living matter.
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  • Shark - PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless Stick Vacuum video 0 minutes 54 seconds

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The Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty (IP3251) system is the ultimate cordless solution for powerful, intelligent, whole-home deep cleaning. It features an Auto-Empty system that charges & empties your vacuum after every clean, reducing dust exposure by 1000x* vs. traditional emptying. PowerDetect is powered by Shark’s most powerful cordless suction** PLUS a redesigned DuoClean Detect nozzle with dirt-detecting intelligence and multi-directional cleaning, making it THE BEST debris cleaning*** of ANY cordless vacuum. While most vacuums push around debris in the back-stroke, the redesigned DuoClean Detect nozzle eliminates this problem by capturing more**** dirt, dust, and debris in forward AND reverse for faster cleaning*****. PowerDetect™ has an impressive 70min of runtime§§ and a MultiFlex® wand for effortless under-furniture reach and flex storage. (*Based on third party-plume testing while emptying vs. Shark® Navigator® upright manual empty US/CAN NV130)(**Based on ASTM F558, measured at the hand vacuum, tested in Boost mode)(†Based on Geomean of ASTMF2607 and IEC62885-2 (5.3 & 5.5) vs cordless market)( ǂvs. original DuoClean® nozzle)( §vs. Shark® Stratos® IZ862H)( §§measured at the handvac in ECO mode) 

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Customers highly value the Shark PowerDetect Cordless Stick Vacuum for its powerful suction, auto-empty feature, HEPA filtration, and long battery life. They appreciate the convenience of the cordless design, easy maneuverability, and lightweight construction. Many customers also find the dirt detection feature helpful in ensuring a thorough clean.

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    Shark - PowerDetect Cordless Stick Vacuum with Powerful Suction and HEPA Filtration - Cordless Stick Vacuum with Auto-Empty System

    Model:IP3251
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