Shark Corded Upright Vacuum NV612
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Shark Corded Upright Vacuum NV612 certainly works well – My review of the Shark Corded Upright Vacuum NV612. We have 4 people in the household and a very fury dog that sheds a lot, so a vac with Excellent suction is a must, and the Shark has stacks of suction. We mainly have floating floorboards, a couple of large mats and 3 bedrooms that have carpet. So a practical, manoeuvrable, easy to use vac with… Read more
great suction is a must.
Pro's: Strong suction, bright lights that help in dark areas and they do help with seeing dust on the floor too, bagless and easy to empty, long 8 metre cord which has a hook to hold it when not in use, 3 handy attachments with on-board storage for 2 of the 3 tools, these include a crevasse tool, soft brush tool and a small power brush which you cannot store on the vacuum. These are for use when you detach the wand and they easily slide onto the wand, the flexible hose is a bit short and tight though. When the vac is all connected together, its easy to handle and turns very easily and is quite manoeuvrable. Its quite light to use as the weight seems well distributed when used with the wheeled base, and also when you 'lift away' the body from the base unit, you instantly get quite a portable unit that is ok weight wise, so you can easily do stairs, windowsills and ceiling exhaust fan covers and get under tables, beds and the like. Not overly noisy as far as vacuums go.
Con's: as an upright floor vac, its a bit big and square, so the visual design is a little lacking. The dust bin looks dirty after use as its a clear'ish plastic, the 8-meter cord is not retractable, and you have to wrap it up and hang it off the side on a hook. As the main body of the vac is a little large, squarish and quite close to the power brush, you cannot get under anything low, you have to 'lift away' and use the wand with the short'ish flexible hose and attach either the small power head or the soft brush tool. The two suction power modes are really just one high suction mode and you slide a switch and that lets air into the wand which reduces suction, so its not a true two levels
Lastly: We have a Samsung Jet 90 cordless with clean station (auto empty) as well which we bought, not so clean though as the dog hair does not come out of the Samsung dust bin very easily. The Shark Corded Upright Vacuum NV612 on the other hand is easily much more powerful and much easier to empty and while the Samsung is extremely convenient, it just does not have the power of a corded unit and the battery runs out very quick. With the Shark and an 8-meter cord you can get almost everywhere, and there are no worries about running out of battery power. The Shark dust bin is also very easy to empty, the dust bin disconnects and reconnects easily and in a few seconds you can empty the dustbin and keep going. Works exceptionally well on the hard flooring, also works great on short, carpeted areas and long carpet/mats but particularly on longer carpet/mats you must select the lower suction mode or you wont be able to push the vac through.
All in all, we have been quite happy with its performance, the Shark Corded Upright Vacuum NV612 does a very good job and is like having two different vacs in one.
Great performer at an amazing price – This Shark vacuum worked incredibly well cleaning both hard tile and wood surfaces, as well as carpeted surfaces. It had an immense amount of power and was easily cleanable. Machine itself looks pretty modern and will fit any home decor style. Pros For the performance, the retail price is too good superior suction than that of standard stick… Read more
vacuums There is no need to consider battery life while vacuuming as it is corded Relatively easy to maintain and take apart
Cons Corded which largely makes it unable to replace my Dyson vacuum Is smaller than most corded units, but is still quite large and can thus be cumbersome during some periods of use
Great suction, neat design features, some things to consider but well worth a look – Update March 2024: After longer term use I can confirm that the Shark has exceptional suction which I find makes it quicker at picking up dirt, requiring less passes. The downside is either due to the strong suction, or possibly the wheel on the cleaning head or maybe its closeness to the carpet, or possibly all three, it is hard to push over… Read more
carpet. I don't consider myself particularly weak, but after vacuuming for a while I can really feel my arm. Im not sure if this was always the case, or if it has changed with time and use. However, you should consider the benefits of strong suction versus ease of use when looking at this as an option.
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I haven't used a corded vacuum since acquiring my two Dyson cordless vacuums, except for when cleaning the car. So I was looking forward to the opportunity to test the Shark.
Without the resources to test a number of vacuum cleaners, it's difficult to have a baseline for comparison. However I have owned a number of vacuums over the years, most of them not at all memorable and destroyed in under a year or two by heavy use. My Dyson V11, Dyson Omniglide and Miele cat and dog do not fall into that category and have all proved well up to the job. So I find it useful to refer to these in part for comparison, but remembering they are all more expensive units.
The Shark NV612 has a square-ish industrial look, suggesting function over form. The design is practical rather than elegant, and if you are after both you are probably not looking at this price point. It has quite a few moving parts (aside from the cleaning mechanism) but the plastic material appears and feels like it's solid and durable, unlike some of my previous vacuums.
The first two things I noticed were the powerful suction and the speed with which the dust chamber filled up. The suction is unquestionably more powerful than the V11, sometimes sucking the smaller attachments down into corners or flexible surfaces. Suction, I have learned, is not the only factor in a good vacuum, and the V11 is still up there for overall use, but the Sharks suction is undeniably strong. The bristles on the main head are also comparatively stiff, which probably also promotes an aggressive pickup rate.
The rotating joint on the head of the Shark makes it easy to use different angles while vacuuming. The two tool holders are also useful, being readily accessible without having to stop and open a lid to remove and replace accessories as with my Miele. You can only carry two accessory heads and one of them is a tight and less than perfect fit, but still it’s a nice design feature all be it not as nicely executed as with the V11.
The detachable head is also a great design feature, making the remaining vacuum unit light and easy to carry while using the flexible tube and head to reach difficult access. I have commented that the V11 was not well suited to car vacuuming, both due to suction and manoeuvrability. While one of these could be fixed with the Dyson flexi hose accessory, at additional cost, I still find myself using the Miele for cleaning the car prior to the Shark.
The Shark, with the main cleaning head removed, is probably better than either of these for car cleaning. The suction is more than adequate, and it's easy to manoeuvre around the interior of the car. The only drawback is you are forced to carry the detached vacuum body in your other hand as it is too light to leave on the floor (as you do with the Miele), unless you ignore it being pulled and dragged bouncing along the floor as you use the flexible hose.
The flexible hose is obviously designed for use when carrying the stand-alone unit in your other hand. It is too short to be practical otherwise. This isn't ideal when cleaning the car interior, but I think with practise I would get used to it. But it does mean whenever you are using the flexi hose for anything other than arms reach, you need to detach the body from the foot and carry it in your other hand. For the first clean of my car I decided it was overall easier than dragging the Miele around, and definitely better than the Dyson without the additional cost flexi hose.
I will have to provide an update after a longer period of use, after which I'd be looking at the many plastic fittings for signs of wear or failure, in particular the rotating head and clip that attaches the head to the body. The latter is just a piece of plastic, relying on it retaining its shape and elasticity over time to perform its function. I would also look at the bristles in the main head, which are very stiff (which is probably a good thing), but Im curious to know if this means they wear out faster than those on the Dyson for example.
There is nothing to suggest to me these would necessarily fail sooner than would be reasonable for the life of the vacuum, but still I might expect one of those to fail first.
The cord is a decent length and enabled me to vacuum each room using a single power outlet. It's disappointing the cord is not self-retracting, and coiling it added a significant amount of time percentage wise over the Miele self-retracting cord and the Dyson's total lack of cord. I also found I needed to coil the lead a particular way to minimise the number of times it fell off its hook.
While very subjective, the Shark is not particularly noisy especially considering it uses a powerful 240v motor. I have used other brands that are exceptionally noisy with apparently very little suction at all. The Shark does not fall into this category.
Although it is around 1.5kg heavier than the V11 (and again, orders of magnitude cheaper than the V11) it doesn't feel that much heavier in use, although carrying it around for a while I might notice the difference more.
I did notice a number of negative reviews online about shark post-sales support, and the durability of some units apparently having no filter, which allegedly is a factor in early motor failure. I can confirm the Shark has two filters and the instructions detail how and when to clean them. However the feedback, possibly for other models, suggested such problems were considered not warranty items by Shark. I cant comment on these opinions, and they form no part of my overall rating here. They were also all old posts, and often dissatisfied customers are the first to post their opinions. But this would be something to research further as a prospective buyer. One of the disadvantage of this type of review is that I can have no visibility of how the unit performs over time, I can only wait and provide updates.
In conclusion: In my comparisons above you need to remember both the Miele and the V11 are significantly more expensive than the Shark. With the Shark you get a powerful suction, a range of accessories and usability for cleaning the car. However the massively more expensive Dyson, despite seemingly less suction, does ultimately clean better in my tests with dust on hard floors. If weight and load on your arms and hands and ultimate performance is paramount, you might need to look at spending a lot more on a quality cordless such as a Dyson. But the Shark isn't especially heavy, particularly with the detachable foot, so for my personal choice it is well worth considering alongside your budget and represents good value. The biggest detractor for me is the messy cable and storage mechanism, but if you are armed with that point and the others above you can make your own call.
Funky System – Reviewed under the Ambassador programme. Please note that we only have wood and tile flooring. We did not have the capacity to test the vacuum on carpet. Beautifully packaged with mostly recycled/recyclable materials, smart and attractive colouring, parts felt robust and clicked together positively. Smaller heads used friction to attach to the… Read more
wand, however they held securely and were easy to detach as needed.
Manual was well translated, and unlike some products did not require you to have to go online to find answers. Seemed to be printed on recycled paper, in English only - so was quite thin. The machine was relatively simple to assemble and operate, and everything we needed to know seemed to be there.
Wow - did this machine look funky when assembled. Ours was predominantly black with a handsome dark green what seems to be anodised metal wand with matching green highlights (plastic though I think) about the body. The green blended with the black was very pleasing to the eye. Somehow retro, yet very modern and well endowed with tech all at once. Kind of a head scratcher ... in a nice way.
To get it going, you activate a red two way switch to the left of the body - the first detent for hard floor, the second for carpet, then place a foot gently on either the left or the right side of the base - there's a textured grey pad on either side to help you locate whichever foot you choose on the right spot, and bend the body gently over a detent slightly backwards to then use it as a guide to move the machine forwards. Bright white LEDs on either side of the vacuum head light the way cheerfully - a little redundant unless you're doing under the beds and need a bit of illumination ... or you like pretty lights!
On first use the weight distribution seems wrong - it's all down low. But after you use it for a very short while it all makes sense. On a machine of this configuration it actually works for the weight to be down low, over the wheels. Speaking of wheels, they glide so beautifully when going forwards that we genuinely thought they were getting some drive assistance from the motor. It's effortless ... perhaps the motor driven rotating brush head provides some sort of thrust assistance to the wheels??
Again things feel a little awkward as you manoeuvre the machine - movement of the wand/handle is either up and down or left and right - exactly like the joystick of a plane. You have to kind of lean the head left or right to change direction ... a lot like riding a motorcycle. But again, the system is strangely intuitive and predictable. That head unit does feel a little heavy and just a little unwieldy though, especially if you misjudge the gap you have and crash the head against a side. We noticed this a lot when doing under and around beds and their legs. You are able to very nearly use the vacuum in a completely flat orientation however, making those long sweeps under beds very easy ... so long as you're dextrous enough to get down that low!!
At any time you can press a broad switch to the right of the wand to allow it to be withdrawn from the base to suck up the odd spider, or even to temporarily pop on a smaller head from the 3 provided - including a miniature powered brush. Then you simply slide the wand back down into the base, positive click as it reunites with and reactivates the base and you carry on as if you were using an upright again.
A major feature of this machine is that you can easily separate that wheeled base with its power brush from the rest of the machine should you choose to go mobile and perhaps vacuum some stairs or a mattress ... or whatever. Simply return the wand shaft back over the tactile detent to the upright position and press a conspicuous broad button with your left foot. You can then grab the well placed handle, lift the body off and use the machine as a lightweight portable. It's pretty easy to walk around holding the machine in one hand and the wand in the other to go into places otherwise difficult for an upright to navigate, and at any point you can sit the body down on its flat squared off base either to have a rest or keep vacuuming - say if you want to do along a window sill.
8 Metres of electric lead is provided and it's stored externally to the right of the main body by wrapping around opposing hooks - HURRAH ... I cannot stand the auto retract ones, whose mechanisms invariably fail a few weeks out of warranty!! The upper hook can very cleverly click downwards to allow the wrapped cord to easily slide off en masse to avoid having to physically unwrap the thing when you want to start work. Brilliant! Storage is consequently easily achieved either upright, or with the two separate sub components detached for storage in a cupboard/drawer or under a bed.
Onboard tool storage is provided, although strangely enough it's only for 2 of the 3 provided tools. The slender corner tool can only be stored vertically on the right, and I'm afraid it does occasionally mess with the cord. We are the types that rarely use onboard storage anyway.
Performance wise, the vacuum is very good for its claimed wattage - just 750W (one of if not the lowest I've ever seen) although for some reason it does struggle on very fine particles. Edges and corners are OK, but as I said earlier, the powered head base isn't very manoeuvrable when the going gets tight. It regains points being very good at pet hair collection.
Emptying of the bin is very easy albeit a little fidgety to get the thing back into place.
I see this machine as being a boon to folks that have widely variable work areas that call for portability between spaces - it really is like a hybrid upright/stick vacuum. If you're offgrid or otherwise rely on battery backup/generator you will love that low energy usage. The small power brush head is driven by what appears to be a turbine type of blade which then spins a belt drive to the brush head. The thing looks amazing in its design, but I reckon it'd cost a stack to replace should that belt perish over time.
Overall the Shark is a thoroughly modern take on an old concept with the added wildcard of remote portability. It's actually a very fun addition to our place, and a cinch to break down, pop into the car, and go do the mother in law's place!
Great corded vacuum cleaner for heavy duty cleaning – This vacuum cleaner is great for households looking for a deeper clean on their carpets and/or rugs. The Shark vacuum cleaner enables you to detach the head of the vacuum cleaner from the body to easily clean hard to reach places, and offers more consistent power than standard stick vacuum cleaners without needing to worry about recharging the… Read more
battery. This vacuum cleaner is great either standalone or alongside a stick vacuum cleaner (where you may use the Shark for deep cleans and the stick for spot cleans).
Pros More powerful suction than normal stick vacuum cleaners No need to think about battery life while vacuum cleaning Easy to detach and clean All pieces easily and intuitively click together
Cons Relatively heavier since it is a larger unit The stronger suction power also means dragging it is heavier across carpet/rugs Not as easy to move around because of the cord
Its all right – I can’t say too much about this vacuum, it’s not a BAD vacuum, it does a good enough job, but not a great job. It had been quite a while since I used a corded vacuum and I forgot how much I despise having to constantly change location and plug it in again so that it can reach everywhere. It does have quite a long cord but it’s not long enough… Read more
even in my small-ish house and even when plugged in at the most central location.
One thing I was surprised by was its lack of power, I expected much better from a corded vacuum. This isn’t a very expensive vacuum so I suppose you get what you pay for, but my (considerably more expensive) cordless vac is more powerful than this is which I wouldn’t have thought possible. It still does an acceptable job, you just might want to go over the same area more than once.
I don’t particularly like the way the cord is stored either, wrapping around the device cord storage point is annoying. I prefer the old retractable cord on my last corded vacuum.
The way the vacuum sort of comes apart to get to difficult spots could be useful us upright vacs are notoriously bad at fitting into some places, but it might be a little complicated for some, my teenager couldn’t work out how to put it back together!
Overall I find this vacuum incredibly inconvenient compared to my cordless vacuum, but for those who don’t mind dealing with cord and have a budget to stick to it is a good, basic vacuum.
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Perfect for Hard Floors, but no carpets – I recently received the Shark Vacuum Cleaner to review, and overall I am very happy with its performance. There are several aspects that I absolutely love, but there are also a couple of drawbacks that stopped me from giving it a perfect 5/5. One of my favourite features of this vacuum is how quiet it is. Compared to other vacuums I've owned this… Read more
is by far the quietest, making cleaning a bit gentler on sensitive ears. I also love the extra-long cord because it means I can plug it into the center of my house and reach every corner without the hassle of changing plugs.
The Shark's suction power is amazingly strong, maybe a bit too strong for carpets. It was great to see how well it picked up larger pieces without flicking them around like some other vacuums do and was really easy to push around on wood and tiles.
A couple of other great features are the headlights, really easy to empty cannister and automatic brush stop which came in handy when I got a bath mat caught in the roller.
Now for the negative part, with soft flooring (rugs in my case) I couldn’t push it along at all. It seemed like the vacuum was getting caught when moving along the pile direction. I finally figured out that if I pushed across the pile it is a bit easier, but I think this is a pretty big flaw. I wouldn’t recommend this vacuum for people with carpeted homes. When I got my husband to clean the rugs it was really good at fluffing up the pile and extracting lots of invisible dirt though.
The crevice wand was fine, but I found it a bit too thick to reach some tight spaces around my home. Also, it was disappointing that a crevice brush attachment didn’t come as a standard accessory.
One last point I’d like to make is about the size of the barrel. I found it a bit of a problem when trying to clean spaces between chair legs and under furniture like coffee tables or vanities. It meant I had to move the furniture around more than other vacuums I’ve had in the past.
Pros: - Extra-long cord for convenient cleaning in every corner of the house. - Quiet operation. - Exceptional suction on both hard and soft floors, efficiently picking up dirt and debris. - Integrated lights on the front highlight areas for thorough cleaning. - Easy to empty, with minimal mess. - Automatic brush stop when something like a mat gets caught in the roller. - Packaging was all paper bags and cardboard, very eco-friendly.
Cons: - Struggles to move on soft floors. - Crevice wand is a bit too thick for reaching tight spaces. - No brush attachment included as standard. - Large size makes it challenging to clean between chair legs and under furniture without moving them first.
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My Dyson doesn't hold a candle to this vacuum – I've been converted. As a previous Dyson loyalist, I've been so overwhelmingly surprised at how well this vacuum performs, and for a small fraction of what you'd pay for a Dyson; I see absolutely no reason to go back. I've spent the last 2 weeks testing the Shark NV612 on hardwood floors, carpeted floors, bathroom tiles, two shag carpets, couch,… Read more
house ceilings and car using a combination of the vacuum upright, lift-away (detached from unit) and each of the accessories (crevice tool, pet power brush, multi-surface tool) and I'm extremely pleased at how well it has performed and how easy it was to use.
THE GOOD STUFF:
- EASY TO SETUP: Unboxing and setup was simple thanks to the manual, which was concise, simple and full of diagrams. The vacuum was up and running within 10 minutes of opening the box.
- SUCTION POWER: I have NEVER used a vacuum with suction this strong. The first time I used it, seeing the dust bin fill up was cathartic. It was able to pick up significantly more dust and dirt than my Dyson v11, which I had used only days prior. The Shark was even more impressive on carpet and rugs; picking up a significant amount of powdery dust and dander that my Dyson must have been missing for years. I was seriously blown away (no pun intended) on how well this vacuum performs compared to my Dyson.
- DETACHABLE MODE (LIFT-AWAY): One of my favourite things about the Shark is that the top half of the unit (including dust bin) is able to detach from the base unit and carried around, which makes it ideal for vacuuming stairs, car interiors and ceilings.
- ON-BOARD FEATURES AND STORAGE: The Shark comes with three attachments, two of which can be secured on the base unit itself. This is great for quick and easy access to the most used attachments (in my case, the crevice tool and pet power brush) and means I don't need to stash them separately to the unit. Also, the entire length of the power cable can easily coil around the back of the unit and this doesn't impede the attachment storage prongs, which speaks to the thought that went into the design of the unit. Likewise, the dustbin is quick and simple to detach and empty.
- BUILD QUALITY: The Shark looks and feels solid, not cheaply made like some of the vacuums I've used in the past. It feels strong in my grip and seems like it can take a beating over time. Despite this, the unit doesn't feel like a chore to push around because it's upstanding, so it supports it's own weight, which makes it much less of a chore to push around compared to carrying the full weight my Dyson v11. It's a good looking unit too (see attached photos).
THE BAD STUFF:
I can't think of anything to put here as I've evidently been very pleased with this unit. Potential buyers should be aware that the unit is a bit louder than stick vacuums, but this is a small trade-off for what has turned out to be significantly better suction power.
Baby shark has big bite – This is a review of the Shark NV612, which was provided by the manufacturer for independent review purposes. It's the entry-level model in the Corded Upright Vacuum Cleaners range, henceforth to be referred to as "Baby Shark." I have been using it for about two weeks now. Unboxing Baby Shark was a pleasant surprise as all the packing materials… Read more
were eco-friendly, without any plastic or styrofoam in sight. Taking the unit out of the cardboard packaging revealed an attractive machine with appealing green accents.
After briefly reading the clear and concise manual, I effortlessly assembled Baby Shark. Each piece clicked into place with a satisfying clunk, indicating its well-engineered construction. I easily operated the levers and buttons, quickly understanding how everything worked. The user experience has clearly been well thought out but I do have some minor concerns over longevity with some of the pieces feeling "plasticky". It's a bottom-of-the-line model, so I'm not expecting the highest quality build. The fit and finish is flawless, though.
I do have a few minor gripes, regarding design. The indicator light to signal the brushes have jammed is located on the right-hand side, which is obscured for right-handed users unless they lean over to check it periodically. The power switch is on the "pod," but having one on the handle would have been more convenient. These are minor complaints from a finicky user.
The 8m long power cord is a commendable detail, showing respect for the consumer. It can be easily coiled and stored using the pegs attached to the pod.
I put Baby Shark to the test by using it on a deep shag rug that had been manually vacuumed only 24 hours prior. Switching it on and placing it on the edge of the rug, the red light promptly indicated that the brushes were jammed. I turned it off and on again, and repeated the same mistake a few times.
Eventually learning my lesson, I lowered the suction power and Baby Shark effectively brushed my rug. Within seconds, the dustbin started filling up. As I continued, the clear plastic bin turned grey, but I pressed on, gradually increasing the power. The upright mode vacuum head effortlessly manoeuvred around chair and table legs. However, once full suction was enabled, the swivel occasionally caught, causing Baby Shark to veer in unintended directions. I adjusted the power down accordingly.
When finished, detaching and emptying the dustbin was a breeze. I was astounded by the amount of dust, hair, and pet fur that this machine had collected from a 5m^2 area that had been vacuumed the previous day. It was both shocking and revolting. Truly, we humans are but animals; our houses, zoos. The rug looks the best it has since we bought it many years ago. Thank you Baby Shark.
Using the lift-away function, which allows us to detach the suction wand from the vacuum head for long reaching, I effectively cleaned cobwebs and dust from cornices and door frames. The pod wasn't too heavy for a short period of use, although those with weaker arms may feel the burn after a few minutes.
Navigating under furniture isn't perfect, with the vacuum head unable to tilt enough to sneak far under a sofa. It can also be little bit difficult to achieve on carpet at higher suction settings.
Running Baby Shark over hard floors is a delight. It glides with the precision of a skilled slalom skier, effortlessly picking up everything in its path. Even invisible strands of pet fur find their way into the dust bin.
The results are outstanding, surpassing our high-end robot vacuum cleaner that diligently sweeps the hard floors each night. I might place Baby Shark next to the robot, to invoke a sense of shame within it. Perhaps it will strive to meet Baby Shark's exceptional cleaning standards.
Although Baby Shark comes with various nozzle attachments, similar to those found in most cleaners, there is no on-board storage for them. They inevitably found themselves relegated to a cupboard, rarely used or seen again.
Baby Shark isn't flawless, but it comes astonishingly close. Priced at $499, it's a little much. But shopping around can get it for much less. At $299 it's the steal of the century and every cent is well worth it. Now I'm intrigued to explore the higher-tier models within the product line to discover their additional features. Good work, Baby Shark.
Outstanding suction performance – I am very impressed with the suction performance for this model Vacuum. This model has the best power suction I have experienced to date. I own a Dyson V15 cordless stick vacuum and had a hover barrel vacuum which died on me after 2 years. This is my first experience with an upright vacuum cleaner, and this is what I found after using it for 2… Read more
weeks. The vacuum cleaner comes with 2 heads, one long cleaning tool which is useful to clean between couch cushions and hard to get to spots. One cleaning toll with a brush, useful for cushions, the top of some furniture and top of the couches, curtains. One small upholstery head and a large floor head.
Floor cleaner head: amazing performance in picking up from large particles to dust and hair. But I struggled with half a pistachio shell that took quite a few goes to be picked up. There is a button for increased or reduced suction. Even on reduced suction, the power is too great for vinyl (lino) floors and you can barely move the vacuum cleaner. Amazing performance on hard floors, I have wooden floors and tiles and it's amazing for both. The maneuverability of the heads on hard floor is great. You can also detach/disconnect the stick from the vacuum base to clean curtains (using the brush tool) or to clean under furniture using the floor head or tool with brush. As I no longer have carpets, I had no need to change the setting on the button for rug/carpet. But I can imagine this vacuum would do an outstanding cleaning on rugged floor given its incredible suction performing. There is a vent on the vacuum stick that can be closed or open. I was able to vacuum the lino floors with the vent open on the stick but the amazing suction power still made it difficult to move the vacuum around and maneuverability is reduced because the suction is very strong.
What I love about this vacuum cleaner:
- LED lights on the cleaner head which makes it easier to see dust on the surfaces - Crevice tool: makes it easy to clean the gaps between the cushions and arm on the couch and other hard to reach tight spots. - No bags that need to be replaced (compared to my old barrel vacuum). - Amazing air filtration. Having 2 asthmatics in my family, I love the Anti-Allergen Complete Seal captures which traps dust and allergens. - So easy to empty the dust bin, no contact with the dirt. - Pushing the weight of the vacuum cleaner around is easier than carrying it if I compare it to my Dyson stick vacuum. This makes it easier on my hands since I have developed carpal tunnel syndrome on both wrists. - I like the extra-long cord which allows me to vacuum the entire house without changing power points. - It is easier to use in tight spaces than a stick vacuum. I am not saying this vacuum would be great for a house with tight spaces, I think the barrel models are still the best for tight spaces. - The vacuum detaches easily from the floor head and becomes a light weight portable vacuum cleaner. This makes vacuuming the car, walking up stairs to clean them so much easier. It also makes cleaning curtains easier.
Cons: - Loud: this model is noisier than all previous vacuums I have owned. This could be because of the greater suction performance. - Amazing power suction and cleaning performance. But similar to my Dyson stick vacuum, the power suction is localized to the path where the cleaner head is traveling on. Dirt under furniture does not get sucked up. To clean under furniture, we need to detach the stick and attach one of the tools. - Corded: I love not having restriction from cords. But the down side of cordless vacuums is the added weight of the battery.
Overall, the Shark Corded Upright Vacuum NV612 is an excellent upright vacuum cleaner. It has the best suction and cleaning performance I have seen, and excellent filtration for asthma sufferers. THE BEST SELLING POINT FOR ME is how easily the vacuum detaches from the floor head and becomes a light weight portable vacuum cleaner. It's so much easier to clean the car now.
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