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Shark VX3 Cordless Sweeper Review

Euro-Pro V1950 Shark VX3 Cordless Floor-and-Carpet Cleaner
  Manufacturer: Euro-Pro
  Model: V1950
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  Reviews:38
  Retail Price: $99.99
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If you hate to sweep, you may be looking for a sweeper that is going to pick up all of the little crumbs, hair and dirt from the crevices between the tiles.  Finding a good sweeper is a difficult task.  Is the -Pro V1950 Shark VX3 Cordless Floor-and-Carpet Cleaner a good deal?

Shark VX3 Folding Handle Sweeper Specifications:

  • Type of Vacuum: Cordless Sweeper
  • Power: 7.2 volts
  • Cleaning Path: 13 inches wide
  • Dust Collection: Dirt cup
  • Attachments: None
  • Warranty: One year warranty

For about $70, you can stop using a broom and start using the Shark VX3.  It seems like people either love this sweeper or hate it.  If you understand that this is not going to work on carpeting very well (or at all), you might end up liking the VX3.

There are a lot of good things about the Pro V1950 Shark VX3 Cordless Floor-and-Carpet Cleaner.  The first thing that you will like is that the dust cup is easy to empty.  This makes using the machine a lot easier and more convenient.  When you are sweeping with a broom, you have to bend down to get the dust and dirt in the dustbin, with the VX3, you don’t have to bend down again to get every speck of dirt and dust bunny.

The handle looks funny on the Shark VX3 sweeper, but once you use it, you will like the design of the machine.  The VX3 has a side brush that will help you to get the dirt that gets pushed to the sides of the room.  You won’t just get the middle of the path that you vacuum over, but every inch that you go over.

Another thing is that you won’t be restricted to where you sweep.  The Shark VX3 is cordless and you can use it for up to 90 minutes on a single charge.  Compare these numbers to other sweepers, and you will be impressed.

There are two different speeds on this vacuum, depending on the type of mess that you have.  The Turbo speed is going to be good for tough messes and hairy situations.  The multi-surface speed is going to work best on hard floors and low pile carpeting.  Here is what one reviewer had to say about the Shark VX3.

“It’s lightweight, very quiet, convenient, and effective for picking up visible crumbs if used correctly.”

There are a couple of things that you might not like about the Shark Cordless VX3 Sweeper.  The first is that the lifespan of the battery is not very long.  Their company website says that the battery is only going to last 6 months to a year, and then need to be replaced.  The cost to replace it is nearly half the price of the machine, so keep that in mind before buying it.

Another reviewer commented on the handle.  Remembering that this is a sweeper (and not a vacuum cleaner), will help you to not have problems with your handle.

“The handle is flimsy and makes it difficult to maneuver the Shark.”

Will This Sweeper Replace Your Broom Or Get Wedged In A Closet?

The VX3 is not going to replace your vacuum cleaner, and once you realize this, you are going to enjoy it even more.  There are very few sweepers out there that are going to be able to replace a vacuum cleaner, especially if you have a lot of rugs.  The Shark VX3 Folding Handle Sweeper is good for cleaning up messes when you don’t want to get out your big vacuum cleaner.

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Shark Turbo Stick Vac Review

Shark EP604 Retractor Convertible Lightweight Stick Vac
  Manufacturer: Euro-Pro
  Model: EP604
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  Reviews:19
  Retail Price: $89.99
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If you don’t have that large of an area to vacuum, you might be tempted to get a smaller vacuum. Stick vacuums are good for those people who just have an area rug to clean and who have a lot of hard floors. Shark EP604 Retractor Convertible Lightweight Stick Vac, but is it going to work as well as it should?

Shark Turbo Stick Vacuum Specifications:

  • Type of Vacuum: Stick Vacuum
  • Power: 1000 Watts
  • Filter: HEPA-type dust cup filtration
  • Cleaning Path: 7 inches wide
  • Dust Collection: Easy empty dirt cup
  • Attachments: Deluxe floor to carpet attachment
  • Warranty: One year warranty

The Shark Turbo Stick Vacuum is only $50, so you might be tempted to pick it up without reading reviews. If you just bought it and are wondering whether or not to keep it, here is the answer.

The best feature is that you can turn this vacuum from a stick vacuum into a hand vacuum by detaching the handle. Reattaching the handle is as easy as snapping it back into place.

You won’t ever have to buy bags with this stick vacuum, making it easy to maintain. The dust cup is small, so you are going to have to clean it after every use.

Another good thing about the Shark Turbo Stick Vacuum  is that it has a lot of power. The problem is that you would think that with 1000 watts, you would think that you have enough to clean a large area, but if you try to clean carpet, the machine will overheat, and you will need to wait for it to cool down to use it again. If you are trying to do a larger sized room, it is going to take a while.

The negatives for the Shark are probably going to convince you to take this stick vacuum back while you can. The first is that the cleaning path is only going to be 7 inches wide. If you have hard floors, it is probably going to be easier to sweep up the mess than drag out your Shark Turbo. If you have carpet, getting out your vacuum cleaner is going to be just as easy, so why not get the job done quickly.

When you do decide to use your Shark Stick Vac, be prepared to pick up the clumps of hair that it leaves behind. Here is what one Amazon.com reviewer said, and there are several other reviewers who complain of having to pick up hair clumps, too.

“Doesn’t work very well, it clumps all the hair on my carpet in a spot and i have to pick it up myself.”

To Buy Or Not To Buy?

With a three and a half star rating, you probably won’t know whether to buy the Shark Turbo Stick vacuum or not. If you have a small apartment in the city, this might be a good choice, but otherwise, you are probably going to want to find a better machine.

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Hoover S2220 Flair Upright Vacuum Review

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Stick vacuums are going to be a necessity if you have decided to get rid of your broom and dust pan. You are probably going to form a love-hate relationship. On one hand, you are going to love not having to bend over, but on the other hand, your life would probably be a lot [...]

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Electrolux Pronto 2 in 1 Stick Vacuum Review

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Shark Transformer Deluxe Vacuum Review

You may be wondering what a $60 vacuum is going to be able to pick up. You probably won’t think that it is going to be able to pick up much.
The Euro-Pro Shark EP602 Transformer Deluxe Bagless Stick Vacuum is in that price range and you might want to think carefully before buying it.
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