DO NOT use as an attachment to power tools for dust collection. Self-cleaning brushroll which is claimed to tackle long & short hair with no hair wrap issues. According to Shark, the IZ440H runs up to 50 minutes when using as a hand vacuum whereas the IZ462H runs up to 60 minutes. Shark vacuums tend to have a plasticky build and certain parts, like their dirt compartments, seem especially prone to cracking if dropped. Shark vacuums tend to be reconfigurable into a smaller, handheld mode so you can access more difficult-to-reach messes. We purchase our own vacuums and put them under the same test bench, so that you can compare the results easily.
Suction performance remains consistent even as its fairly large dustbin fills up, so it shouldn’t need emptying very often. The vacuum’s ‘Lift-Away’ design allows you to decouple its canister from its body and carry it around while allowing you to clean hard-to-reach shark cordless areas with its wand. There are quite a few attachments that come in the box, including a turbo brush and a crevice tool. The vacuum’s lack of a dirtbag and washable, reusable pre-motor and allergen-trapping HEPA filters keep recurring costs to a minimum.
Place it on its side with the lid open to air-dry for at least 24 hours before reinstalling. To prevent unintentional starting, ensure the vacuum is powered off before picking up or carrying the vacuum. DO NOT carry the appliance with your finger on the power switch. The IZ662H and IZ682H are mechanically the same, the difference between them is the color scheme, the number of battery included, the charger and crevice tool they come with. The Pro version IZ662H and IZ682H also equipped with a dust cup that has much larger capacity. The dusting brush allows you to adjust the angle of the brush head to clean surface like baseboards, countertop, shelves, etc.
Its power cord is fairly long, so you can clean large areas without worrying about swapping electrical outlets. This vacuum’s ‘Lift-Away’ design makes it easier to clean hard-to-reach areas since you can pick up and carry its canister body separately from its upright portion while cleaning with its hose and wand. It has a couple of attachments, including a turbo brush with an adjustable suction slider and a telescopic wand to help clean hard-to-reach areas. The shark cordless Pet Stick Vacuum combines deep-cleaning suction with cordless convenience. Powerful suction delivers deep cleaning on both hard floors and carpets while its lightweight design and removable hand vacuum allow for cleaning from floor to ceiling.
However, this vacuum does have quite a few parts that need regular cleaning. Thankfully, its lack of a dirtbag and use of washable, reusable pre-motor and HEPA filters keep recurring costs to a minimum. Its bulky front-mounted canister body makes it difficult to clean under tables and chairs. While it does have a brushroll on/off switch, you should still be careful when maneuvering over obstructions like rug tassels, which can get easily sucked into its floorhead. Take a look at the Shark APEX UpLight if you’re looking for something more maneuverable, but it doesn’t have a floorhead height adjustment function or any way of changing its suction power.