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Shark Detect Clean & Empty Auto-Empty System

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The setup was easy and took 10 minutes.

The Shark Cordless Detect Pro Auto-Empty System with QuadClean Multi-Surface Brushroll leads against a table

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Plus, the visibility encourages me to clean more.

After my first pass with the vacuum, I immediately noticed how bright the light on the head was.

This makes the dirt, dust, and hair on my floorveryvisible.

Shark Detect Clean & Empty Auto-Empty System

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The self-emptying process surprised me at first, mostly because of the noise.

I quickly learned this is the self-emptying system.

If you’re worried about the noise from the self-emptying feature, don’t fret.

The canister on the Shark Cordless Detect Pro Auto-Empty System with QuadClean Multi-Surface Brushroll

The canister on the Shark Cordless Detect Pro makes it easy to see all the dirt you pick up.The Spruce

Theres a quiet-mode button on the canister to pause the emptying.

I use it in my two-bedroom apartment with one roommate and lots of city dust.

Another perk of this vacuum is the interactive LED panel on top near the handle (shown below).

Canister of Shark Cordless Detect Pro

On the side of the vacuum’s slim dock, you can see the garbage icon that you press to empty.The Spruce

It shows your battery life and lets you toggle between eco-friendly, intense, or normal modes.

Eco-friendly is a bit quieterotherwise, I opt for the normal mode.

Even on my high-pile carpet, I find the lightweight vacuum easy to maneuver.

A person places a battery into the Shark Cordless Detect Pro Auto-Empty System with QuadClean Multi-Surface Brushroll base

Here’s what the odor neutralizer on the Shark Cordless Detect Pro looks like.The Spruce

It just requires a bit of extra grit to move it back and forth than on smooth hardwood.

After nearly a year, I’m confident I can’t live without this vacuum.

I’ll be moving apartments this year and will absolutely be bringing the Shark Detect Pro with me.

Shark Cordless Detect Pro LED Panel

This pick’s LED panel shows the dirt and suction levels as you vacuum.The Spruce

Regardless of what my next space looks like, I know this vacuum can clean it.

Shark Cordless Detect Pro Crevice Tool

After removing the top of the vacuum, you can attach the crevice tool to reach small areas.The Spruce

Shark Cordless Pro Vacuum Dock with Crevice Tool

The vacuum’s dock has an attachment on the side to hold the crevice tool so it doesn’t get lost.The Spruce

Amazon Shark VM252 Vacmop Pro Cordless Wet/Dry Stick Vacuum

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Shark VM252 Vacmop Pro Cordless Wet/Dry Stick Vacuum cleaning wood flooring

Tackle light vacuuming and mopping in one with the Shark VM252 Vacmop Pro.The Spruce

Shark NV360 Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe Upright Vacuum

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Person using Shark NV360 Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe Upright Vacuum to clean a striped carpet under a wooden table

We’ve used the Shark NV360 Navigator Vacuum for over four years and still love it for carpets.The Spruce

Shark NV151 Navigator Swivel Pro Complete Upright Vacuum

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Person vacuuming carpeted stairs with the Shark NV151 Navigator Swivel Pro Complete Upright Vacuum

The Shark NV151 Navigator Swivel Pro Upright Vacuum is lightweight and ideal for pet-owners.The Spruce

Shark WS642AE Wandvac Cordless Stick Vacuum with Self-Empty Charging Base

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Person vacuuming stairs with Shark WS642AE Wandvac Cordless Stick Vacuum with Self-Empty Charging Base

Though lightweight, the Shark Wandvac Stick Vacuum is powerful on hardwood and carpets.The Spruce

Shark HV301 Rocket Ultra-Light Corded Stick Vacuum

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The Shark HV301 Rocket Ultra-Light Corded Stick Vacuum being used to sweep up hair and food from wood flooring

The Shark HV301 Rocket Stick Vacuum has a cord, so it’s more suited for longer cleans.The Spruce