It’s a shame the IZ251UKT isn’t able to stand up unaided when fully extended; the weight of the battery and bin tilt it over.

After enjoying much success with the introduction of its Anti Hair Wrap technology, which prevents rollers becoming clogged with hair, Shark is now rolling out the tech to other products in its range.Aside from the advantages presented for storage, the Flexology tech also makes it easy to get under furniture – you can bend the wand away from you, sliding the floor head along without having to bend down yourself. The UK Battery and this US Battery look to be identical, which makes me strongly suspect I should just be able to use this charging cable. Love this it is so easy to use and is easily powerful enough it will go under beds and furniture with legs. Ideal for carpets and hard floors, Shark’s signature DuoClean floorhead combines two motorised brush-rolls, working together to glide seamlessly across all floor types with no need to stop or change floorhead. The addition of the second soft brush roll means you can enjoy a continuous deep clean between carpets and hard floors without stopping to switch heads.

My one minor complaint is that the bin protrudes slightly, which can make it hard to get the right amount of contact with the motorised pet brush.

It seems like we should just be able to find an appropriate charging cable to replace the cable that goes into the charging base. Two DuoClean brush-rolls work together to clean carpets and hard floors, with no need to stop or change floorhead.