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Review on Shark DuoClean IF201 Ultra Light Cordless Vacuum Cleaner by John Rocha

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Compared to the Dyson DC44, the Shark IONFlex is a big boy, not a toy, and the Flex Neck is more than just a gimmick.

If the Dyson DC44 is a Ferrari, then the Shark Ion Flex is a Ford F-150. The shark is 70% heavier, weighing 8.8 pounds. Compared to the 5-pound Dyson Shark, the Shark is also larger, more powerful, and has a broader hand. Most of this weight difference is in the brush head; When using devices in manual mode, Shark is only 20% heavier at 3.4lbs. Compared to Dyson 2.8. Why is a flexible neck so good? The first reason is that if you break your neck, it folds into a compact and easy-to-store 28-inch body and stands on its own without the need for a wall mount. The second reason is that you don't have to crouch and there's no limit to how far you can crawl under that shelter you call a sofa. As long as your furniture is only 3.35 inches off the floor, you have a range of 30 inches. Shark and Dyson work equally well with tile and wood, but Shark eats Dyson's lunch on carpet. It even has LED lights, which Ms. J. really likes. What does Dyson gain?Battery because you can easily replace it with another. Intuitive easy assembly and connection. A powerful Shark that fits the bill with a larger, heavier battery. Bad Shark: Terrible instructions and awkward connections. Bad Shark: The down tube is too long, making it a bit unwieldy in tight spaces. Vacuum cleaner for hardwood and small carpets. Dyson becomes our handheld vacuum. Because with its light weight it is easier to handle than a massive shark. We'll still be using the Shark on the carpeted stairs because while it's heavy in manual mode, it's a lot better than the Dyson. Nothing beats a cordless vacuum, of course, but the stand is too heavy and takes up too much room for a ladder. tool range. Extra tip for vacuum cleaners for allergy sufferers: As I already knew and as the new trend towards transparent trash cans proves, we vacuumed carpets too quickly! No, three fast passes are NOT as good as one slow pass. Try this test: Swipe back and forth quickly, just like you do, for ten minutes. Empty the dust container. Then you suck up another square meter at the excruciating, discouraging, demoralizing speed of a slug in the same area. See? You have a container full of MORE hair, dust and dirt. Bite the bullet every third or fourth time, put on your headphones and listen to an audio book while you slow down all the carpets. Sure, wipe, wipe, wipe on a regular basis, but take a deep sip every month or every 6 weeks or so. You can test the effectiveness of my advice by doing the square yard test again. Take a look at your trash can and make sure it has less residual dirt. To attempt. You won't like the effort, but your nose and lungs will.

Pros
  • Floor-to-ceiling versatility
Cons
  • Some bugs