With that said, its average carpet performance means you can probably get greater value from other vacuums if your home is mainly carpeted. Hard floor cleaning was a similar story, though fewer Cheerios were collected on the first pass, with only 24 of 26g showing up in the collection bin. The missing Cheerios appeared as I reassembled the device, having got caught up on something internally, though again it was nothing that a subsequent pass couldn’t gobble up. Flour on hard flooring fared better than carpet, collecting 49 of 50g on the first pass. The rest fell into crevices between floor tiles that most vacuums struggle with, without resorting to handheld tools. READ NEXT: The best vacuum cleaners you can buy Shark Anti Hair Wrap with Flexology and TruePet HZ500UKT review: What’s it like to use?

A feature on many of their new vacuums, Shark's Anti-Wrap technology gathers hair at the base of the vacuum, allowing it to be drawn straight into the cylinder. At the touch of a button, go handheld to easily clean stairs, soft furnishings and surfaces with the included attachments. Simply use the wand in handheld mode to reach up high. The floorhead has powerful suction and two motorised brush rolls, which allows you to easily move between different rooms without the need to swap for different attachments. So, if you’re looking for the best carpet vacuum cleaner, the HZ500UK isn’t the one to choose. But if you’re happy to accept average cleaning performance in return for great hard floor cleaning (see next section) and advanced features, then it’s an option to consider. Hard Floors

Two technologies work together to clean all types of flooring and help to prevent hair becoming tightly wrapped around the brush-roll. We rated the Shark hz500uk 5 out of 5 according to its overall hard floor cleaning effectiveness. It will be an excellent choice if your house is mostly hard floor. Is the Shark hz500uk better for cleaning carpet floors? The HZ500UK comes with Shark’s excellent DuoClean floorhead that allows you to move between carpets and hard floors without changing heads.

When you’ve finished cleaning, fold down for compact freestanding storage. No need for storage hooks or leaning against walls. Very Protect - Replace insurance excludes some situations including not following the manufacturer’s instructions and wilful neglect. Further Relevant Information But before we go any further, it’s worth repeating that this is a corded vacuum cleaner – despite having a design that’s similar to most modern cordless vacs. The 10-metre cord means you can vacuum for as long as necessary without recharging, although it also reduces the convenience of the vac. In general, we think corded vacs make more sense for larger homes or extended cleaning sessions, although cordless vacuums are more convenient. The Shark HZ500UK comes with a HEPA filter. This is brilliant news for people with allergies, as HEPA filters are effective at preventing dust, pet dander, and other allergens from escaping into the air. It’s also designed with Shark’s Anti-Allergen Complete Seal. The combination of the two also leads to a deeper clean which was instantly noticeable, as rugs and carpets looked cleaner and brighter.

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As the outstanding balance, plus the interest now form part of your payable balance they will attract interest No, the HZ500UK is the basic version of this vacuum cleaner and doesn’t come with a pet tool. You’ll need to spend more to get the HZ500UKT (known as the True Pet version) to get this extra accessory. Verdict Priced alongside Dyson's V7 Model, the Shark's HZ500UK is a worthy competitor, and well worth your cash.

Ultimately the most impressive feature was that our room physically felt, smelt and looked miles cleaner after just one use; what you would expect a vacuum to do, but the Shark really performs.The Shark HZ500UK is an average carpet cleaner. While it isn’t terrible on carpets, we don’t think it can match the cleaning performance of more powerful upright vacuums. As we mentioned, there’s no motorised pet tool included with the Shark though. This makes it difficult to get rid of hair from furniture, stairs, or car interiors. For this reason, we don’t recommend it for pet owners, particularly if your dog or cat sheds a lot. When in use, the vacuum is 260 x 410 x 1,180mm (WDH), although the handle can be folded down to a height of 680mm for storage when not in use. It can stand self-supported in this configuration and should be small enough to fit into most under-stair cubby holes. You can also use this flexible joint to send the floor head under low-lying furniture without having to bend over. Note, this Shark HZ500UK is undoubtedly well performer for hard floors but not ideal for mostly carpeted houses. We rated it 4.2 out of 5 according to its overall cleaning effectiveness on different carpet types. Also, it has no height setting to adjust the cleaning head for different pile types. Is the Shark hz500uk better for pet hair? The Shark HZ500UK is a powerful, versatile, and efficient vacuum cleaner, duo clean brush roll system to effectively clean a wide range of surfaces, including carpeted floors.