The AZ950UKT’s wider floorhead is useful for cleaning large areas, but it’s cumbersome in furnished homes. Many people will enjoy the extra dust capacity, however, as this reduces how often you need to empty the canister. The difference in a machine that does not have full sealing is that the air is pushed through any gap in the machine – leaving the air dirty. Our Filtration Test Results So, if you have floorboards with crevices or tiles, then the Shark AZ950UKT could be a great choice. It’s not so effective on laminate or vinyl floors though. Stairs

It really does help you to see any dust or dirt that has been left behind, especially in dark places like under the sofa. In addition to this, there is also onboard storage for any accessories that you want to take along with you when you clean. Our Weight Test Results The new technology does make this unlikely, but it is good to see that Shark has continued to make sure that customers are able to care for their machined efficiently.Pet Power Brush. This particular tool only comes with the UKT model. It is not motorised, but it is still great at collecting hair and fluff from around the home. It’s small and efficient, and you can read about how handy we found it to be. What this should show you is that the filtration system really is doing its job, and you can see how effective it is as collecting dust and allergens. The only time you’re likely to hit an issue is when you want to get under a dining chair, for example, since the large bin gets in the way. That’s where Lift-Away mode comes in: you can remove the entire cylinder and bin and hold it in your hand while cleaning. This lets you use the floor head and get it right under furniture. This is another Shark with an 8m cord, and it is something I do find mildly disappointing. I would love to see a 10m cord for more convenience, but at least it isn’t as short as 5m. For comparison, the AZ950UKT has considerably more capacity than the 0.83 litres of the popular Shark NZ801UKT. With that said, there are other options available with even more dirt capacity. The recently reviewed Hoover Breeze Evo, for example, is an affordable vacuum with a whopping 3-litre dust cup.

If you have a bigger home, then the way to get it cleaner faster isn’t necessarily to up power – although that is useful. It’s to super-size everything, as seen with the brand-new Shark Anti Hair Wrap Upright Vacuum Cleaner XL with Powered Lift-Away & TruePet PZ1000UKT. This vacuum cleaner has an extra-large bin and a wide floor head to make short work of any job. These are very similar True Pet models that, at first glance, look identical and have the same features. The only complaint we have about the DuoClean is that it could be easier to access the bristle brush roll. Other than that, it’s an excellent floorhead. Other Tools and AccessoriesLift-Away mode also makes it easier to get the tools where you want them. You can use accessories on the end of the wand, which provides far greater reach: I could easily clean around the ceiling in this mode. You can also remove the wand entirely, which is ideal for close-up jobs. What the powered part refers to is the fact that you can still use the main floorhead as normal because power will continue to be supplied to it. Ultimate cleaning power. This function is also great for floor-to-ceiling cleaning when you add the wand or tool. And, as this is a “Powered” Lift-Away model, the motorised floorheads still work in this mode. Carpet test: The wide floor head and powerful suction make light work of dirt in any type of carpet.