Shark AZ950UK, 750 W, 1.5 liters

Product Information

The 2-in-1 Crevice and Dusting Tool. This is the perfect way to reach tight corners and crannies in the home that the wand or hose just can’t reach. When you push the dusting brush down, you also get a way to vacuum delicate surfaces and keep dust off photo frames and light shades. Pet Power Brush. This particular tool only comes with the UKT model. It is not motorised, but it is still great at collecting hair and fluff from around the home. It’s small and efficient, and you can read about how handy we found it to be. The powered lift away also means you have more flexibility to clean under the furniture, get into tighter or lower spaces, and can even use the main floorhead on the stairs. The main filter comes in the form of a large sponge that can be popped out of the machine and washed by hand. It is incredibly absorbent, which is good for removing dust and other particles from around your home.

You also get the new anti-hair wrap technology with this model, which is something I have already detailed in the carpet cleaning section of this review. It’s clever technology because while you have the guards protecting the brush from hair getting tangled, the bristles are still able to work effectively to clean carpets and get them looking incredible. Some features make a big difference and this has lots of them but the biggest thing to pay attention to with any vacuum cleaner is the suction power. These can be separated into several groups. Budget Sharks have fewer attachments and are made from lower-quality materials – but work better than most ordinary branded vacuums. Classic Sharks all use a similar motor but have varying attachments, warranty lengths and bin sizes. The newer lift-away Sharks boast the greatest number of features and extensions. While those with DuoClean's double brush system at the higher end offer a superior cleaning experience. Of course, I will not miss out the LED headlights – a classic staple in any Shark vacuum cleaner. A lot of rival companies have started implementing their own, but the Shark remains top of the pile. This cleaning test works a lot like the previous one for carpet. The difference is that we use a strip of a laminate floor (the UK’s top choice) for the test. The debris is collected after our 10-second pass, and the contents of the bin measured before the percentage is put in the table below. As you can see, it has the best results of any upright Shark vacuum cleaner and it does a stellar job. 100grams Mixed Contents inc fine dust(see notes) (low)Anti-Hair Wrap. All hoovers end up with loads of hair getting tangled in the roller which can affect suction power and its really annoying to have to get the scissors out and wrestle with it to get it out. Shark has already proven themselves beyond any doubt as a brand you can trust and one that performs at a premium level without the super-premium price tag of Dyson cordless vacuum cleaners. Additionally, floor to ceiling hoovering is an absolute breeze, and grabbing all the missed cobwebs and dust has never been easier. Cleaning Power Thankfully, it only requires you to push it in this form and when you decide to use the lift away feature it only weighs half the total weight. However, if you do need to lift it in its full form, just be wary of how much it actually weighs.

Plus, DuoClean is still active so that you can really make the most out of each cleaning session. The fact that the main body is so much lighter really helps with the handling.The filtration system for the AZ950UKT is much the same as the rest of the Shark upright range. The HEPA filter remains by the motor, helping to muffle some of the sound, and also perfectly placed to protect it from dust and debris. This should be washed annually, but we recommend doing it every six months. Under Appliance Wand. This is an optional attachment. It is curved for easy cleaning of the space under and around your appliances. We have all dropped food we cannot reach down there, and this vacuum helps you to keep that space nice and clean at all times. x large floorhead with anti hair wrap brush, soft roller for hard floors and brush roller for carpets. This test is really simple and involves a decibel meter. This is placed three metres away from the floorhead of the vacuum cleaner. The machine is then switched on, and the sound is recorded. You can see the results in the table below. Noise ( Decibals)