Product Review-Shark 10″ Sweeper
I notice that the Shark 10″ battery operated sweeper is one of the advertised specials in Canadian Tire’s flyer this week. It is selling for $24.99.
Several months ago I purchased one of these sweepers, and have been using it diligently ever since. Even though I brush my cats every couple of days, cat hair still accumulates throughout our home. Our furnace has been working overtime with the steady cold spell we’ve experienced this winter. The heat and the dryness seem to contribute to the shedding, plus of course with the doors and windows closed, all the hair stays indoors.
This little machine has been a valuable tool in our home. It is lightweight, portable and very convenient. It picks up dust and dirt with ease and even larger bits such as litter and rock salt. It can also be used on floors and has a low noise level. The swivel handle is a great feature that makes it possible to clean under furniture, where my upright can’t reach. The handle can also be effortlessly removed to facilitate use on stairs and sofas. The dust cup can be emptied without trouble. It is a bit surprising but gratifying to see how much dust and hair is picked up in a single use.
My carpets are all low-pile, so I can’t testify as to how well the Shark sweeper works on thicker rugs. It comes with a cord and should be recharged only after the battery has fully discharged. By following their instructions and charging the battery for at least 20 hours before the first use, Shark claims that the batteries should last for up to one year. Replacement batteries can be ordered from their website, and hopefully can be purchased at Canadian Tire stores, though I have yet to confirm that.
The only complaint I have is that human hair tends to get wrapped around the roller, and has to be pulled off manually. I use a scissor blade to pry it off, therefore I do not find it much of a problem
Push the black button to remove the handle
The sweeper with the handle removed, ready to clean the stairs
All finished, slide out the dirt cup and empty
