Shark - Vertex UltraLight DuoClean PowerFins Corded Stick Vacuum with Self-Cleaning Brushroll - Colbalt Blue

The Shark Vertex, at first sight, you wouldn't be sure how it will perform. With its hard plastic grip and frame, this vacuum exceed my expectations by far. With the suction of a shop vac in a smaller profile, it should generate interest. While this is a corded vacuum and could be a let down, I've found that its performance makes up for it and I don't have to worry about the battery losing charge over time. Upon using it on my large area rug and comparing it to past vacuums I've owned, I found this performs much better. The first thing I did when I assembled this vacuum was to try it on my 10' x 8' rug. I was taken aback by the powerful suction and the way that the vacuum pushes/drives itself. As soon as you turn on the vacuum, the wheels automatically start rolling. One thing Shark promoted about this vaccum was its' ability to vacuum hair well. I was astounded by the amount of hair it captured, period. I would not have known there was that much hair on my carpet! What won me over, however, is the way that the hair the vacuum picks up is filtered separately from the dust and dirt. This blew my mind because no other vacuum I have owned or used has been able to do that. Every other floor vacuum I've used is terrible at picking up hair, leaving it stuck at the brush rolls. The vacuum, being able to disassemble and assemble it in two main configurations (floor vac and hand vac), I found it very convenient to use as a light hand-held vac. It is available to detach at two different places for longer or shorter reach. I noticed that the hand-held tip didn't even have to touch the surface for it to pick up the trash - that's just how powerful the suction is. The Shark Vertex also came with 3 different attachments to use for handheld cleaning as well. Cleaning the filter and dirt storage areas is simple and easy too. Simply remove the filter container, rinse the filter, and let it air dry. Shark recommends doing this once a month while patting out the dust from the trash deposit after each use. My biggest gripe was that the Shark Vertex would not stand on its own without support. If I moved away from it, I would have to try and do a balancing act before it would eventually fall backwards. I found that the way for it to stay upright was to remove the vacuum motor (the part you hold with your hand, very easily removeable with a click of a button) and hook it to the bottom of the vacuum. While this is the best thing to do for storage purposes, I would prefer not to do it ever time I stop the vacuum. This is my only complaint and in my opinion does not deserve the removal of a star from the rating. In the end I highly recommend this vacuum to anyone that has pets or simply wants to see a better job done after vacuuming your house or even your car. Having the ability to disassemble is convenient for storage and when using as a hand vac. It checks all of my boxes and I know it won't disappoint at its price.

The Shark Ultralight DuoClean PowerFins Corded Stick Vac is a lightweight but powerful vacuum! Out of the box, you get the vacuum itself along with a brush cleaner head, crevice tool head, self-healing brush head and storage tool clip. The tool clip allows you to attach up to two heads directly onto the vacuum. Because this is a corded model, its noticeably more powerful than most handheld wireless devices with the exception being a brand that rhymes with Tyson. The main reason why this model vacuums so well is because of the dual brush heads. There is the power brush head which has a lining to help clear the head during use and an additional traditional brush head with bristles and blades to help clean up afterwards. These two brush heads work in tandem to provide a very efficient vacuuming experience that leads to more content being picked up. I was very surprised how much hair and dust was picked up on first use! I was even more impressed to see that no hair was stuck on either the power brush head or traditional brush head. With a single pass, most visible debris on hardwood flooring is clearly picked up. If vacuuming larger contents such as cereal crumbs (fruit loop sized), two passes do the trick. This vacuum, though very light, is a real sucker! Emptying out the bin is also very easy. The mechanism used to take out the bin is pretty simple and straightforward. Because this vacuum picks up quite a lot of content, having a bin that is easily emptied is very much appreciated. The additional attachments, such as the brush cleaner head and crevice tool are easy to attach as well and very useful for getting into tight spots (e.g., sofa crevices) or up high (e.g., ceiling for spider webs). The self healing brush head is also quite awesome for vacuuming pet hair from sofas! The only thing i could think about this vacuum improving on is it’s ability to stand independently. With the cord wrapped, there is more weight on the backside of the vacuum which does not allow it to stand on its own and would require users to lean it against a wall (or lay on the ground if not near a wall). Though this is a trait shared with many vacuums in this class, i wouldn’t necessarily think too much about it or have it being a deal breaker feature. I would highly recommend this for anyone that is looking for a versatile compact and lightweight vacuum!

This Shark Vortex Ultralight Duo Clean Vacuum is a great little vac. There are some great features on this that make it a great option for a small stick vac with only minimal points for improvement. First off, construction of this vacuum is very nice. The ergonomics are on point and it feels very nice in your hand while using. The layout of the buttons are as such that it is very easy to use with a single hand. The build quality is solid and well thought out and it is light! Assembly was extremely easy and it breaks down for different uses. This vacuum is very mobile and gets under every piece of furniture I have with ease. The light on the front is nice and bright so you can see where you're cleaning if there is not a lot of light. This comes with attachments to easily clean corners, stairs, furniture, cars, etc. I love the self cleaning brush roll. Not once have I yet had to pull hair out and clean it myself. The suction it great and it picks up dirt fast! Clean up is very simple as it has an easily detachable dirt cup. I did find that the dirt cup did fill up somewhat fast since it's not very large. I wouldn't say this is a bad feature of this since it's supposed to be small and streamlined. Just don't expect to vacuum an entire house without having to empty the cup multiple times. I will also mention that if you are using this for a whole house, it will get pretty warm if you use it for an extended period of time; not hot, just warm. Overall, I think that this is a pretty nice, light weight, easily maneuverable, powerful suction corded stick vacuum. I would recommend to anyone looking for a nice versatile low profile vacuum.

Purchased the same time as a complete garbage Dyson model. I needed something light and easy my 7, 6 and 4 year old could use (they always want to vacuum) and also one I can use easily between and during a two part ACL revision surgery (woo hoo washed up athletes!) For what I was looking for for our specific needs, this thing is GOLDEN. No it won’t clean up after our Saint Bernard’s shedding blowouts, but that’s not why we purchased it. My 4 year old hasn’t stopped vacuuming since I bought it July 1st. It’s great for steps and quick hard floors and area rugs. Very happy with it. I can’t give 5 stars for value yet because I do think it’s a bit pricey but if it lasts a year with a lot of abuse, I’ll change to 5!

I don’t typically get excited about house hold cleaning products but I was stoked to try this soon as I took it out of the box. It isn’t exactly a featherweight vacuum but it is definitely light enough to use to clean areas above your head. (Ceiling fans, shelves, wall crevices, etc etc) The vacuum was super easy to set up without diving into the manual. It comes with 5 attachments. The floor/carpet head, a smaller head for upholstery and furniture, a crevice tool, a dusting tool and an attachment that will hold a second piece on the vacuum stick. We thought our place looked clean before I opened up this vacuum and took it for a spin. I was excited to try this on our bedroom carpet and bed lol. On the first pass of our bedroom carpet floor, you can see in the photos attached just how much dust and hair this thing picked up! My girl and I both said Whoa! Let’s clean up the rest of the floors lol. So we spend the rest of the evening taking turns cleaning with it. I’m 6 ft tall and I was able to reach out ceiling fan with the dusting brush attachment. The vacuum and cable are light enough that my arm didn’t really get to tired while holding it above my head for extended periods. The vacuum is a breeze to use and takes very little effort when pushing and pulling it across carpets and floors. The large roller head swivels easy also for maneuvering around furniture and corners. It has a built in head lamp for spotting dust and debris in dim areas. The best part about the vacuum head? Not much hair got stuck in the rollers or brushes. It really does clean itself. Amazed! I love it. I just pulled the couple of hairs that did get left behind and trashed it. No need to struggle with taking it apart or brushes to pull hair out of the roller heads. There is three different filters in the machine that are easily removed and need to be rinsed about once a month. I can’t state how long they’ll last because I’ve only had it for a week but so far the filters are good and holding steady. I empty the can and rinse it out as soon as I’m done cleaning. It’s also a simple chore and takes very little effort. Would I recommend this vacuum? Most definitely! Especially if you suffer from dust and hair / pet allergies.

Is amazing the suction of this beauty; I gave 4 * because it is a little heavy...ok I was using the cheapest Bissel vacuum, and after using the vacuum I used Lola Rola Sticky Mop™ w/ extender handle to lift all the hair on the carpet. With this vacuum Shark, good bye roll; also, this vacuum has a lot of accesories and a really good ones.

The Shark Ultralight Corded Stick Vacuum is the best vacuum I have used to date! With the various accessories and multiple functions, this Shark vacuum will only make your cleaning seamless and trouble-free. ===================================== UNBOXING/ACCESSORIES: Upon opening the box, I was greeted with many different accessories and parts. The quick start guide on the flap made the assembly straightforward. I was surprised at how light and small the vacuum was once assembling the product. The hand vacuum hangs from the base of the wand and the onboard storage clip can be used to hang the extra accessories which help with storage. This unit came with multiple accessories that will assist you with all your cleaning needs. A dusting brush, a self-cleaning pet power brush, a crevice tool, and an onboard storage clip. You can see these accessories in the attached pictures. ===================================== FLOOR NOZZLE: I first tested out the floor nozzle upon assembling the whole vacuum. The beautiful LED user interface on the handle allows you to switch modes seamlessly. The two modes available are bare floor and carpet. This Shark Vacuum has some serious suction power. As I was vacuuming my carpet and floor, I picked up debris and particles I did not even see! Instead of using bristles like on most vacuums, this vacuum uses fins for continuous cleaning and no hair wraps! An excellent engineering choice by the Shark team. The bright headlights on the floor nozzle is a great design choice as well as it helps you see the ground better in dark areas. I found the vacuum extremely easy to maneuver due to the lightweight and flexible floor nozzle. The only problem I had is once you assemble the full vacuum, the vacuum will fall by itself as it is top-heavy due to the attached hand vac. Not too much of a hassle but one of these days I will forget that the vacuum is top-heavy and down it will go. This vacuum also has a stair cleaning mode where you attach the handheld vacuum to the floor nozzle. ===================================== HAND VACUUM: I then decided to test out the hand vac. I detached the hand vac from the floor nozzle and tested out the multiple attachments. I found the hand vac to be lightweight and easy to use. Simply attach the suitable attachment and press the on button. The wand attachment made it easier to reach hard to reach areas like a ceiling fan or a high cupboard. The self-cleaning pet brush did a great job at the arduous task of picking up long pieces of hair and debris. I have an old vacuum with a pet brush that was nowhere close to the suction of this hand vac. This brush is truly a great accessory to this vacuum. Finally, I tested out the dust brush. All I can say is that this brush did its job at dusting. It picked up debris and particles like a champ! ===================================== SUMMARY: I have not bought a new vacuum in forever and this one completely outperforms my old one in all the categories. If your vacuum is need of an upgrade, I would wholeheartedly recommend this vacuum. With the powerful suction, various accessories, and multiple ways to use this vacuum, this is something one should get behind.

This is an awesome vacuum. Its lightweight and has enough power. I have used used on carpet as well as hardwood and it impresses every time. The carpet becomes fluffy after use and it pulls out a bunch of dust. For me, the best part is that the brush roll is self cleaning. No tangles. The accessories are nice and easy to use. The cord is long. Reaches every corner of my 700sqft 1st floor when plugged centrally. super flexible and slides under tables and sofas. The brushroll has an array of tiny LEDs that help see the dust. The vacuum has 2 mode switches on the top. Definitely a solid purchase.