Shark HZ40000UKT Corded Stick Vacuum Cleaner

The first thing we noticed about the HZ40000UKT vacuum is that it straddles both worlds, so often stick vacuum cleaners are cordless and although that makes moving around the house easier it tends to sacrifice suction. This vacuum comes with a 30cm Crevice Tool, a Multi Surface Tool and an Anti-Hair Wrap Pet Power Brush and weighs less than 5kg. The slimline body makes it easy to manoeuvre especially getting up high, into the corners and under furniture, it features DuoClean Detect Technology which comes in the form of two brush-rolls and multiple sensors that react and adapt for optimal performance.

The Floor Detect function senses the floor type you are cleaning and adjusts the brush-roll speed and suction to give the precise cleaning performance, whilst the Reverse Clean Technology aim to tackle the issue of vacuums being pretty pants in reverse. This uses the built-in technology in the floorhead which is designed to sense the direction and works in both forward AND reverse. The vacuum converts easily into a handheld vacuum so you can tackle the stairs, furniture, cars, and included attachments help with this. For pet owners, the Pet Power Brush with Anti-Hair Wrap Technology is successful at removing embedded pet hairs from upholstery, such as sofas, cushions, curtains, and car interiors.

The Flexology feature allows you to bend the wand to get under sofas, tables and sideboards it also means you can fold it over for compact, freestanding storage. The 10m power cord gives you plenty of freedom however it can get in the way as it’s a bit stiff so kicking it out the way can become a bit of a battle at times. The Anti-Allergen and Anti-Odour Technology uses a complete seal that captures and traps 99.9% of dust and allergens whilst the Anti-Odour Technology guards against bad odours inside the vacuum.

The HZ4000UKT is good choice for someone looking for a powerful vacuum without the bulk, particularly those with pets, the stiff cord can get in the way however it’s a price we are willing to pay for the extra suction you gain. RRP £299.99

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