Effortless Pet Hair Pick-Up

The Shark Handheld Pet Vacuum promises ‘effortless pet hair pick-up’ and ‘fast, easy cleaning’. And after testing it out for a year, it’s safe to say it’s lived up to its promise – I still use it daily.

• • The handheld vacuum is lightweight and ergonomic, making it perfect for quick tasks like cleaning up around the cat litter box or giving the stair carpet a swift spruce-up.
• • It’s much lighter than our corded vacuum, making it perfect for those rushed clean-ups and spillages.

A Convenient Cleaning Solution

When you need to clean up a mess and fast, a handheld vacuum is far more convenient than locating and then lugging around a full-sized machine. The Shark Handheld vacuum has become a staple in our home, proving invaluable for quick tasks like cleaning up around the cat litter box or giving the stair carpet a swift spruce-up.

1. • It’s designed for pet-friendly homes, with a motorised pet tool that promises to extract embedded hair from cushions, curtains, soft furnishings, car interiors and more.
2. • The compact vacuum is perfect for tackling those hard-to-reach areas, like between the grooves in the base of the car boot.

Tested and Proven

I decided to tackle a real challenge – my husband’s car boot. This hadn’t been hoovered in some time and frequently serves as transport for our beloved greyhound, whose fine hair has a knack for lodging itself into soft furnishings.

‘Despite numerous attempts with various vacuums, this stubborn hair has always proved difficult to remove.’

The pet attachment did have some difficulty picking up debris lodged between the grooves in the base of the car boot. Despite multiple passes, it didn’t seem to make much difference.

However, it did manage to pick up larger bits like pine needles quite well. The vacuum really excelled when used on flat carpeted areas along the edges and the seat backing, where it didn’t need quite so many passes to remove the pet hair.

A Few Quibbles

That being said, Shark claims that the Handheld Pet Vacuum has ‘up to 10 minutes of run-time per charge,’ which is why it’s great for quick clean-ups. It also boasts ‘no-fade Lithium-ion technology ensures lasting power and performance’. In this regard, it exceeded Shark’s claims, but a longer battery life would be beneficial for more extensive tasks.

• • The Shark Classic Handheld Pet Vacuum is currently available for £59.99 from Shark, or £41 after cashback for new members.
• • The 8% cashback applies across the site, so shoppers aren’t limited to getting the handheld hoover for a fraction of the price.
• • Existing members aren’t left out either, as they can secure one for £56 after cashback.

Alternatives

Alternatively, the Tower Optimum Handheld, which has received 79 five-star reviews, is currently on sale for £39 on Amazon. Meanwhile the Black + Decker Dustbuster BHHV315J-GB Handheld Vacuum Cleaner has £15 off making it £49.99.

How to Get the Deal

To take advantage of the Top Cashback deal, follow these steps:

1. • Sign up for TopCashback and get a free £15 new member bonus on all purchases over £15.
2. • Head to Shark Clean and click on the Shark Classic Handheld Pet Vacuum.
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