Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum & Mop

I'm in love with this cleaning marvel

We'd never really thought about getting a robot vacuum before, but when we saw this new Shark version which not only vacuums, but mops as well, we thought we'd give them a try. We have their latest Power Detect Auto Empty cordless vacuum and were impressed with that, so we were looking forward to using the robot version! The Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal Robot Mop and Vacuum has genuinely simplified my cleaning routine and has become one of my favourite home gadgets. Setting up was easy to do. Bear in mind you do have to set it up on a hard floor surface, so if all your floors are carpet then this is not the robot for you. This is not made clear in the listing details, but thankfully we have a couple of hard floors on our ground floor where it is located. Both the dock and the robot are pretty big, much bigger than we expected. However, when you think this is a mopper and hoover, it needs enough room in the dock for two water tanks (clean and dirty), plus the dust box. It mapped my home accurately, avoids obstacles, navigation is solid, it rarely gets stuck, and the app makes scheduling easy. It did get stuck against a dining room chair when it was first finding it's way around the house, but after a couple of weeks it now toddles around without any problems. The suction power is stronger than I expected for a robot vacuum, and the PowerDetect feature does a good job increasing suction automatically when it hits carpets or heavier debris. The UV light is surprisingly useful — it highlights dust and crumbs I didn’t realise were there, which makes the cleaning feel more thorough. The mopping function is decent for everyday maintenance. It won’t replace a deep mop, but it keeps hard floors looking fresh. The water control is consistent, and it doesn’t leave streaks. It did struggle with our rugs in the hallway and the kitchen and did get a bit stuck on those, but they are pretty thin, noting of course that My only real complaint is that you can’t seem to put the thing into some kind of standby mode. It’s either always on and draining battery just sat there, or you have to physically turn it off; the first couple of times I did this it lost connection to our wifi which was just a pain in the neck, but has settled down a little bit and does immediately connect. That said, for general upkeep and regular cleaning, it’s reliable, relatively quiet, and easy to use. If you go in with realistic expectations, it’s a strong choice despite it being rather expensive. To be fair I have fallen in love with it and adore the fact that I can set schedules and let it do it's thing early morning, so by the time we get up, the ground floor is sparkly clean.

Fraggle, 45 - 54, Forest of Dean

Loving our new housemate - Tony Shark

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Having been selected to test this new model of Shark UV robot vacuum, I did not expect any better performance than that I got from my existing, fairly high end, robot vacuum. It knocked the spots off my previous machine. Set up out of the box was quick and simple with a large clear quick-start guidance card. It also has a prominent QR code for the machine app. Once downloaded, it took me minutes to charge and connect the robot to our home WiFi network. It’s recommended you do an initial charge for 4 hours, but I couldn’t wait to try this pretty new piece of domestic kit. It charged to 50% plus, within an hour and off we went! The robot vacuum quickly scanned and mapped the whole single level house finishing within 10 minutes. This had taken my old robo vacuum over an hour, covering every nook and cranny in each room. Tony Shark (our newly christened fave gadget) was able to scan and map rooms far more efficiently. Once the house map was confirmed as correct in the app, we started the first vacuum session. This machine is superb at lifting any dirt and dust, bringing the pile of my carpets and rugs up beautifully. Its cleaning performance beat the old machine hands down. It has chunky, hydrolic wheels to prevent it from getting stuck anywhere, lifting the unit over thresholds and rugs with ease. Noise levels are moderate- you definitely know when Tony is prowling around. The only problem I’ve found is that the app and scheduling functions can be glitchy. I had to return the first model we were sent due to this. I don’t always get notification banners on my phone, and at times Tony ‘forgets’ to go to some scheduled areas. I wonder if the wifi signal in the more distant parts of the house is confusing him. On the whole, we appreciate not having to vacuum and mop as much as we did before. Having received this model for free, to test and review, I highly recommend the Shark RV3000XEUKWH, and would not be without Tony now!

LornaT, 55 - 64, Ayrshire

Shark power detect uv reveal wet and dry vac

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Modern technology is brilliant shark is 100% top of its league for its amazing products this vac connects to your phone so you can monitor its daily performance , im so impressed with its heated mop cleaning never touch pro base automatically washes the mop with 85 degrees centigrade water and dries with 80 degree centigrade air , ot has six intelligent power detect settings and batterie life of 3 hrs and edge to wall derection so i gets every bit of dust or debris leaves amazing hoover lines perfect , id highly recommend would definitely buy this and give 5/5 stars genius Thank you Shark CarolF1969 quality item

CarolF1969, 55 - 64, Newcastle UK

Shark UV Reveal PowerDetect Wet & Dry - Love it!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am not unfamiliar with robot cleaners I have another well known robot cleaner (vacuum only) but I have never owned dry and wet vacuum cleaner and I have always wanted one!. When vacuuming the Shark is much quieter than my previous one and definitely looks more sophisticated, it even drops a little bow before heading off to clean! It has a unique UV-powered stain detection mode which is fascinating to watch, it tackles hidden mess which only show under this UV light and it then starts a scrubbing motion! I love the fact it even cleans its own mop! Infact once you have it all set up it can truly be hands-off experience by handling almost all maintenance for up to 60 days. It not only self-empties the dustbin into a bagless container but also automatically refills the robot's water tank and washes and dries the mopping pad with warm air to prevent odour. It also has a built in air freshener so it never smells over those 60 days! Perfect! It has “NeverStuck" technology, which allows the robot to lift its rear to navigate over high thresholds and thick rugs, my old one regularly got stuck and I had to go off and rescue it! I won’t miss that! I few minor points: While its vacuuming performance on hard floors and carpets is generally very good, I was hoping its performance in corners would be a little better than my previous machine, as I have found some debris left behind. On the other hand we have cats and it has kept up really well with the dirty paw prints and cat hairs. Its also early days, so maybe a tweak is needed! Whilst I appreciate the all-in-one functionality for dirt, rubbish and water, the base station is large and tall so you need to think about where this will be long term, it states it cannot be on carpet and obviously it needs to be near a socket. It is expensive, however well worth it if you have a busy lifestyle, children and pets etc! You can fire it up on the app whilst out if someone unexpected is going to drop around! On the whole I would certainly recommend the Shark UV Reveal PowerDetect Wet & Dry Robot Vacuum (RV3000XEUK).

Loumur, 45 - 54

Amazing tech

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We received this product with some trepidation, we're of that certain age where technology scares us half to death, what if we break it while setting it up? The hefty price tag made us question wether this would be total overkill for us to get the full benefit of its groundbreaking features! Thankfully, we had this gem of a machine set up, app downloaded and running within about 15 minutes, it was stress free and relatively easy even for technophobes like us! We set the machine running to cover the 4 areas in our largish flat. It is mostly carpeted with an area in the kitchen & landing which is hard wood flooring. So as per instructed we set the base unit up from there. The initial test run was largely faultless, the only issue really was a large rug with tassels that it didnt like too much, quite happy to actually replace the rug to be fair. It took about 40 minutes from start to finish. Really liked the self cleaning process, happy with the amount of debris it picked up, so quite powerful for a relative small moving appliance! Over the next few days we experimented with the app to schedule cleaning modes while we were out. All these processes where done without fault with the process from start to finish took about 35 mins. Have to say, we just love this machine, so easy to use and stress free In all honesty, this item would not have been on our shopping list mostly due to the size of our flat & budget. However, we would recommend this machine to anyone with a sizeable house/flat due to the ease of set up, use and absolute reliability of the hoover to clean well & efficiently every time. We've even set up the app whilst away at our caravan to clean up before we get home, genius!

Traceynspike, 55 - 64, Hull East Yorks

Sleek robot hoover

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This robot hoover is really good - it's made a huge difference to the manual hoovering required downstairs in our home to this now being on the rare occasion (huge time saving!). We found the hoover set up slightly tricky with it mapping part of the house at first but once set up it's done great. It easily picks up dog hair from the rug, and the cleaning fluid in the mopping function is fantastic. The UV function is interesting - we've seen it really go at some stains and others it appears to just point them out to us vs doing real scrubbing. Overall, a really good hoover that looks sleek and works well on hard floor, carpet and for homes with pets.

Kjamie, 25 - 34, North East

Efficient Smart Cleaning with Impressive Features,

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I recently had the opportunity to use the Shark UV Reveal PowerDetect Wet & Dry Robot Vacuum, and overall, my experience has been positive with a few areas that could be improved. One of the standout features is its ability to handle both wet and dry cleaning in a single cycle. This has been particularly convenient for maintaining hard floors, as it effectively picks up dust and debris while also mopping light stains. The UV Reveal and PowerDetect technologies are a nice touch, helping identify hidden dirt and adjust cleaning performance accordingly. I also found the navigation system to be relatively efficient, with the robot covering most areas methodically and avoiding major obstacles. In terms of usability, setup was straightforward, and the controls (whether via app or manual operation) were intuitive. The design feels modern and compact, allowing it to clean under furniture with ease. Battery life has been sufficient for standard cleaning sessions, and the automatic return-to-dock function works reliably. However, there are a few limitations worth noting. While the wet cleaning feature is useful, it may struggle with tougher, dried-on stains and sometimes requires a second pass. The robot can occasionally miss corners or edges, which is fairly common among robot vacuums but still noticeable. Additionally, in more cluttered spaces, navigation can become slightly less efficient, requiring some manual tidying beforehand for optimal performance. Overall, the Shark UV Reveal PowerDetect Wet & Dry Robot Vacuum is a versatile and convenient cleaning solution, particularly suited for routine maintenance rather than deep cleaning. With some minor improvements in edge coverage and stain removal, it could be an even stronger performer. I would recommend it to users looking for a smart, time-saving cleaning device for everyday use.

ALI-UK, 45 - 54, London, United Kingdom

Great Product

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My new favorite household item! As a newbie to a robot hoover I was a bit concerned how hard it might be to set up when it arrived but I was pleasantly surprised and pleased at just how easy it was. Once you complete a few simple setup steps, it gets going, exploring the home and mapping the house very well as it goes. I added a tiny couple of tweaks to a larger area knowing one side gets used more often and it was all so easy via the app. After setup, the app is simple to use, allowing selection for either a full clean or individual areas. It then further impresses with its great cleaning ability, the hoover leaves little lines as it goes. It's not too loud, and its ability to detect carpet and hard floors is super impressive. The mopping leaves floors very clean, no residue, and the smell from both the air filter and the mopping solution is lovely and fresh. My only suggestion for the product is that a longer power cable would be very helpful but overall I'm so impressed with this product and very pleased to have it, I can get on with other jobs and this is doing the hard work for you. Just need another one now for the upstairs of the house

Sally, 35 - 44

Amazing!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Brilliant little helper around the house, its taken so much off my to do list around the house The app is absolutely amazing and easy to setup and use. It will speak out or alarm on the app if something is wrong. And very easy to sort out. Love how you can choose on the map which rooms to clean. Vacuums and cleans my floors beautifully. Very powerful, a little noisey but ive gotten used to it. Dust pan is small but it cleans 5 rooms before I have to empty it out. Love that i can control it from my phone. Super impressed with it! Picks up everything on the floor and a god send for dog hair!!!! Never had any issue with no picking up anything. Mopping the floor was easy to use from the app and done a brilliant job!

Mich2026, 35 - 44, Kent

Love it! Would recommend!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have to say that I was more than sceptical that a hoover of this kind would do as good a job as the old tried and trusted upright hoover that I have always been used to, but wow, I can honestly say that I now have a vacuum that has altered my whole house cleaning routine. Upon activation the hoover left the docking station and mapped the whole of my house and unbelievably followed the line of every wall and object so that no area of the floors wasn’t covered even under furniture that the near to floor slim design of the vacuum allowed. It’s unbelievable that I can activate the hoover and leave the house and when I return the whole house, every room, every area of carpet and every area of uncarpeted floor has not only been vacuumed but mopped and cleaned,the unit even returns to its docking station to empty dirty water and replenish with clean water. I can’t recommend the vacuum enough and believe once tried people will never go back to the old upright type of vacuum. It is a fantastic addition to my home.

Katie1985, 35 - 44, Chesterfield, Derbyshire