Shark Bagless Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner [CZ500UKT] Dynamic Technology, Anti Hair Wrap, DuoClean, Flexology, Pet Model, Black & Copper

We moved to the UK about a year ago from Norway. In Norway we stopped using wall-to-wall carpets in houses in the early eighties, so the need for vacuum cleaners with anti-hair wrap technology is not something you really need in Norway. Good suction power will suffice. The house we got in the UK had carpets though, and as quite a few of my family members are allergic, having the means to thoroughly vacuum the carpets suddenly was a must. We bought a different Shark, The Powered Lift-Away Anti-Hair Wrap vacuum, immediately upon arrival in the UK, mostly due to its good reviews. It worked perfectly on the carpets, and I loved the lift-away bit for use on the stairs, but the one thing this Shark could not manage, was properly getting under the beds. We tried using our robot vacuum for this, but it just could not properly handle carpets. Therefore, when we saw the Shark Bagless Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner was on sale, incorporating the same anti-hair wrap technology as the lift-away vacuum did, we decided to buy this one as well just on account of the ability to flex the handle to get under furniture. I have tried it a couple of times now, and I am impressed by its ease of use. The ability to flex the vacuum to allow it to get under the beds is awesome. Also having all controls on the handle (power on/off, adjusting suction power, and switching between carpet and hard floor mode) is a nice feature. All in all, I am impressed by this vacuum. Prior to buying it I read in other reviews that it was a bit heavy to operate, but I cannot say I share this view. Even on full suction power I felt it moved easily enough on the carpet. Naturally it will be a bit heavier to move it back and forth when vacuuming a carpet on full suction power, but this, in my opinion, this is to be expected. Vacuuming carpets is not the same as vacuuming hard floors, and this did not really cause me any problems for me. If the price of having clean carpets is having to use a little bit of elbow grease from time to time when I vacuum, it is a price I am willing to pay. As to the overall weight of the vacuum itself, it is certainly not heavier than any of the other vacuums I have owned up through the years, and it rolled nicely on the floor as I moved around the rooms. Emptying the vacuum, as well as cleaning the filters, is just as easy with this one as with the other Shark we own. The one advice I would give though, is to empty the vacuum container outside if you have the chance. The finer dust particles easily go flying when you open the hatch into a waiting garbage bag. If there is anything I would comment upon as a negative, it is the placement of the attachment piece for the extra tools. I am not sure if I did something wrong, but the way they ended up being positioned, they were in the way when I was vacuuming under the beds. It would be better if they made room for these attachments on the vacuum body itself. As a result, I have chosen to not use this attachment. Whenever I need the tools for vacuuming the furniture and the different nooks and crannies in the house, the tools are never far away anyway. Also, the head of the vacuum is a bit on the big side. It has to be to incorporate the anti-hair wrap technology. As a result, it will not necessarily fit under all furniture, especially furniture with very low floor clearance. As with all other vacuums of the same kind I have owned, the cord can end up being a pain sometimes as you move around, and the auto spooling mechanism of the power cord has to be manually aided from time to time, but for me this is no big deal. All in all, I have to say this is a very good product, and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a good vacuum for use on carpets. The folding handle enabled me to finally access areas under beds properly. Had I known about this product when I first arrived in the UK, I would not have bought the Shark lift-away vacuum, but as it stands now, I will have to make good use of them both going forward.

Having been a Dyson and Henry owner for decades I had to replace a 7 year old Dyson Animal Cylinder with a sudden electrical burning smell. Friends mentioned Shark so I took the advice and couldn’t be happier. The build quality is superior, everything nicely clunks into place rather than a plastic sounding click, and the plastic bits feel substantial rather than flimsy. The controls are conveniently placed on the handle for the dual cleaning head so no need to keep stopping and changing heads to swap between hard floors and carpets or rugs, and no bending down. The on off button and cord rewind are big and designed to be taped by foot, again less bending. The cylinder itself stands up or lays down with multiple wheels and the handle folds in half with well placed protectors to save damage. I hated emptying the cylinder on the Dyson but this design is so well thought out. I first tried it on a thick and fluffy rug that I had cleaned with the Dyson a few days earlier and was absolutely horrified with the amount collected. All in all, the design is exceptional with everything clearly thought through, the build quality is excellent, the suction is very powerful, it’s easy and light to use, and all with a very stylish finish. 150 out of 10, couldn’t be happier with it and am totally changed over from my old brands

Pros: As a vacuum cleaner it is hands on, no contender the best I've used, my carpets have never looked so clean. The build quality is excellent, it is solid and well build, it will likely outlast me. The mode switch on the handle is great, as are all the optional extras. The suction is great, I don't dare go to top power, I think it'd snatch the rotten soul right out of me. Cons: It is a BEAST, I'm not messing here, the handle and head alone weighs more than a portable vac, it's 3.5 ft high and like 3" thick. The tube is a bit unwieldy and gets twisted back on itself a bit in less minimal spaces. It's heavy, I'm a rower and vacuuming a mid-terrace was noticeably laborious, it was pretty much a warm up. I had a dab on by the time I was done, so if you have different ability levels, it's something to be mindful of. The Bottom Line. If you're uncompromising and hench, go for it, it'll deliver. If you want something to fly around with like a ninja it's not for you.

This is a great value bagless vacuum. I've had a Dyson animal cylinder for the last five years. This one is so much lighter and doesn't hurt my ears. At a touch of a button you can swap from laminate to carpet which is great for rugs on laminate. I did find the head quite heavy at first and a struggle but soon got used to it. I thought that the light on the head was a gimmick but it is actually really useful. The suction is great and has 3 levels. It collects bits and dust right up the edge of the skirting board. The bit you drag behind you wheels freely and is really light. I don't like the accessories on the pipe so leave them separate and it didn't come with a little brush so will look for one. The cable is super long and I can do the whole upstairs or downstairs with one plug in. Great on the stairs too, the mini head is what I use. Very pleased. I hate buying household goods like this but this was very worthwhile and I feel the house is cleaner. One of the best things is it is so easy to clean and dries quickly. My Dyson was a nightmare to clean and I never could get into the 8 fycluders to remove all the dirt. After using it to clean the whole house I was the two filters, the large and small compartment. I have just bought some replacemt filters so I don't need to wait for it to dry.