Shark Corded Stick Vacuum Cleaner [HV390UK] Lightweight, Purple

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However, pet hair did cause us some issues. Frequently, big clumps of hair would get caught in the transition port between the cyclone and the bin itself, requiring reaching in and resulting in dusty fingers. Within EU regulations, Shark could have fitted a 750W motor and still had some watts left to power the floorhead. Using traditional motors that might have made the HV390UKT a little heavier, but not by much. Opportunity missed? We think so. Although, looking at it another way, it’s A+ energy rating means it’s greener and leaner on your electricity bill.

This Shark is rated at only 450W, including the floorhead motor. Around this level of suction isn’t dissimilar to the power from the best cordless cleaners, including Shark’s own battery powered models, so don’t expect a big uplift in cleaning power for the cable-connected inconvenience. The super-long 10-metre cable allowed us to get right to the top of our semi-spiral stairs in a single run, and performance of the pet tool is admirable. The motorised operation is far more consistent than air-powered ‘turbo’ brushes, and the rotation speed is far lower, ensuring a good clean without unnecessarily battering your carpet.If you can live with the above then there’s plenty of versatility and cleaning ability here for a relatively attractive price. Verdict The Duo-Clean floorhead is mighty heavy and its huge footprint makes it unwieldy on anything but straight flights of steps with open sides. You’re best to deploy the Motorised Pet Tool for stairs. Despite Shark’s intimation that you can use the main floorhead connected directly to the cleaner body on stairs, this isn’t an easy option or practical.

There’s also a handy cable tidy included to keep your cord out of the way when you’re not using the machine. 3. Shark DuoClean Weight and Handling The design of the HV390UKT might be excellent, but there are other things you’ll need to think about before you decide if this is the right one for you. For instance, how comfortable are you going to feel using the vacuum? Another great thing about this model’s design is that the controls are very straightforward. The bendy hose is excellent for compact storage. Therefore, it also means that there’s not as much hassle involved in getting underneath and behind furniture when you’re vacuuming, too. Overall, Shark has excelled from a design perspective. 2. Shark DuoClean Noise Levels and Cord LengthThankfully, this model also comes with Shark’s Motorised Pet Tool, which makes for a much lighter clean on steps. Overall, a single pass or two delivers a good surface clean on carpet, and another pass or two clears the remaining debris. Edge cleaning is very good indeed. Shark Duo-Clean TruePet HV390UKT – How does it cope with pet hair? Better still (for those of us with editorial OCD), Shark now refers to this ‘UK’ model with a proper ‘s’ in the Motorised badge, rather than a US style ‘z’ of previous incarnations. Yay!

Some final design flourishes to mention include the exceptionally long 10-metre cable and fold-up storage convenience. The Duo-Clean floorhead sports some very serious LED lighting, which worked admirably. Given the low power consumption of LED lights, we just can’t understand why so few brands have LED headlights. More manuals of Vacuum Cleaners Frequently Asked Questions about Shark HV390UK DuoClean Vacuum Cleaner

Specifications

The Duo-Clean head can be attached to the cleaner with Shark’s funky Flexology folding tube, or directly to the cleaner’s body. The head tilts, pivots and articulates nicely for easy steering, and the big rear wheels and small front rollers should keep things moving. To empty your canister, just press a button when aiming it over the bin. Remember, although the process for emptying the container isn’t hard, it’s also a bit messy. Thus, make sure you’re prepared for a plume of dust. Pet hair furballs and heavier dirt were equally well catered for. There isn’t the suction to pull loose dirt in from outside the direct path of the floorhead, but it cleans within its own edges admirably.