Shark IP1251UK Cordless PowerDetect Handheld Vacuum Cleaner
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About this product
Experience Shark's best cleaning cordless vacuum, and most powerful cordless suction, with Shark PowerDetect. The Shark PowerDetect is a powerful, intelligent, deep-cleaning cordless vacuum. Enjoy smart, fast, efficient cleaning with PowerDetect Intelligence. (Compared to Shark's previous cordless vacuum ranges. Based on average performance when empty, across IEC 62885-2, Clauses 5.1, 5.2, 5.4, and 5.3, 5.5 in forward and backward starting directions. Measured at the hand vacuum, tested in Boost mode. ).
DuoClean Detect: Two brush-rolls and multiple sensors react and adapt for optimal performance. DirectionDetect: Designed to work in both forward and reverse. DirtDetect: Senses embedded dirt and boosts cleaning power.
EdgeDetect: Senses edges & corners and increases suction. FloorDetect: Senses floor type and adjusts brush-roll speed and suction. Flexology allows you to bend the wand to easily clean under furniture and for compact, freestanding storage.
Reverse Clean Technology: Many cordless vacuums only pick up debris efficiently when you push them forward. With a patent-pending fin design, the DuoClean Detect floorhead was designed to work in both forward AND reverse.
Anti Hair Wrap Plus provides powerful hair pickup and anti-hair wrap performance - removing hair as you clean, with specially engineered bristles.
- 21.6 volts.
- 70 mins running time on full charge.
- Charging time: 360 minutes.
- Low battery indicator.
- Ideal for pet hair.
- Variable power.
- Total capacity 0.42 litre.
- HEPA filter - traps small particles and pet dander, making it excellent for allergy sufferers.
- 1 x Duster Crevice Tool 1 x Lithium-Ion Battery 1 x Charger.
- Size H78.3, W20.6, D30.5cm.
- Weight 3.71kg.
- Manufacturer's 5 year guarantee.
- EAN: 622356405874.
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4.7
15 reviews
93%
Recommended this product
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Amazing product!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've used this product for over two weeks now and I wanted to wait until I used this product on more than one occasion to give my honest feedback. I think its performance is unbelievable. The suction power is amazing. I really love that it has the light detection, the light technology to get rid of dirt that is not visible to your eyes from a distance. It's amazing that it just glides on your carpet and floorboard. It feels like it is effortless to actually vacuum the house. I've done the carpet area, I've also got floorboards, and I think it works amazing on both. One thing I do like about the product is that you can empty the collected dust/debris straight into the dustbin and once charged, you can clean the whole house, which gives me reliability that I don't have to worry about losing its battery. I would definitely recommend this product.
Vinanti, 35 - 44, Leicester
Very poor design good vacuum until it's not.
I bought this 3 months ago and it was great, worked really well, i would have given it a glowing review, but then invisible nylon thread got caught in the roller and just like that it's useless. You cannot take the large roller out to untangle it you have to buy a new head. It's all one way clips and even with the star screwdrivers it's impossible. Im very disappointed because I really liked the edge detect vacuum. Now I wish I hadn't bought it.
Kims, 65 or over, Kent
1st Class Cordless Vacuum
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I found this Shark/Ninja vacuum easy to click together in 3 parts, though you must charge the battery fully before use. Quick style guide that comes with the product, has easy to read diagrams and explaining instructions fully. I like the effortless ease of the vacuum to move around, it is lightweight, has great suction, and the transition from carpet to hard floor with the detect mode makes it much easier than looking for a button to press. I haven't tried the boost mode yet as I found the eco mode sufficient. I liked the edge detection feature, picks up dirt and debris like a magnet with ease. The handheld detachable part for cleaning stairs and the car is great, not having to worry about the cord is a bonus. I would have liked a clip/slot to fix the upholstery attachment to the main body of the vacuum when not in use. The flexology feature of the wand is handy to reach under furniture and hard to reach places and folds over for better storage. I would highly recommend this cordless vacuum from the Shark/Ninja range.
Di2903, 55 - 64, Morecambe, Lancashire
Excellent all-rounder — battery life and suction r
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The battery life is genuinely impressive; I’ve been able to get through a full cleaning session without needing to stop and recharge. Suction power is strong across all surfaces, and the auto-detect feature that adjusts suction depending on the floor type is a great touch — it means you’re not constantly fiddling with settings, it just adapts as you go. With two dogs in the house, pet hair pickup was a big test for me, and it’s passed with flying colours — picks up hair from rugs and hard floors without clogging or losing suction. Emptying the bin afterwards is quick and easy too, no fuss or mess. Overall, a really solid cordless vacuum. Five stars.
Jng153, 35 - 44, Barnsley
Great to have a shark cleaning up all your debris
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Shark Power Detect cordless Vacuum Cleaner This arrived in a sturdy box with very easy to follow instructions- but we did not really need them as it was very easy to assemble. We put the battery straight onto charge which was very easy. The green lights started flashing to allow us to notice it was charging and then went to a solid light to let us know when it was fully charged. The running time suggests that it last 70 minutes and we found it did if you were doing a light clean throughout the house. We live in a large house with many rooms and the rooms are quite large and found that we could do half the house on a deep clean charge for an hour and then finish the rest of the house. If it was an average semidetached house, it would easily clean the house within the runtime without having to recharge. I found that the machine is not too heavy being that I have mobility problems. I’ve found that it’s light enough for me to use easily, to push around and easy for me to take it on and off of charge. Another member in the household found it very easy to move and use on the stairs taking the pole out and using the handheld section and head of the Shark really made it easy to get up and downstairs and it was much more lightweight than any other cleaner I have used before. The light on the vacuum cleaner is so useful, especially when cleaning under the cushion covers to be able to see what you are doing in dark corners or under the table. It was very useful and we really like this feature. It’s not very noisy it’s a noise that you can put up with. It’s not a drone like some machines. It has a very good suction, and also detects the different kinds of surfaces that you are using so when we were using it on the carpet then onto the rug it detected it and got more powerful. We went straight onto our kitchen tiles and it knew it was on a different surface and changed to different suction. It was brilliant in the bathroom and again using it on the stairs. It was fantastic. We have a working springer spaniel and he gets extremely dusty and mucky when he goes out on his long walks and this Shark Cleaner managed to pick up all his hair and all the dust. I would say, after two rooms we needed to empty the dustbin which is really easy to do - very straightforward you just click it straight out. I took the battery off because it was easier for me to unload and not as heavy but it is a fantastic machine for getting the dust and the hair up. When I was emptying the dust container, I also took out the filter. I thought it very easy to take out and o washed it put it outside to dry and in a few minutes I was able to carry on with the job in hand. The Shark is very elegant, nice colours, nice and lightweight and the buttons on it are very straightforward. You can see where they are. Very useful button on the head of the vacuum that you can just press and the roller comes out for you to make sure it’s clean and there’s nothing stuck around it like dog hairs or human hair. I found this a very useful feature I feel that this is a good price for the Shark considering what you’re getting. It has a very powerful suction. It really does clean your house and make it look nice. It picks up the dog hair and dirt. It’s light enough to be able to use and push around ideal for all the different rooms and surfaces in your house. The attachment that comes with the Shark is ideal for dusting around the house. It’s great for getting into the corners onto your mantle piece and into your window sills, as it is lightweight. You can use it at height. It really is a good machine and again because you take the handle off and put the attachment on. For someone who has a disability I found this machine exceptional easy to use, easy to push around ,easy to put the different attachments on. I love the fact that when you take the head off the pole it stands up and actually doesn’t fall over. it’s brilliant the fact that you can press the button on the pole to allow it to bend to go underneath surfaces so I’m not having to struggle to get down and underneath. Also, this machine not having any cord is fantastic as it does not get stuck on anything not tripping over it not having to unplug it and keep moving it. It’s very good long running time. Just a little tip I had for myself, as I said, I struggle with walking - remember to push the head of the vacuum down before you turn on and then you are ready to go straight away. My dog doesn’t like having a shark chasing him around the house, but it really does clean up his dog hair
Becky, 45 - 54, Wiltshire
Overall solid vaccum
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received the product for free. I like the light feature that shows you how dirty the carpet is as well as the auto detect feature when you are vaccuming against the wall. Quite easy to use and maneourve. Empty dustbin is a breeze. Only slight downside is the battery capacity as one charge only enough to last 1 vacumn. Good suction power. Would recommend overall
Jeremy, 25 - 34, Glasgow
Great product and goes up against the best
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have been a loyal Sebo customer so was not expecting this to beat my trusty vacuum brand. But congrats to Shark. This has cleaned my carpets, rugs and laminate really well. I have two dogs and it picked up their hair really well. The deep pile rug was left with stripes, always satisfying. I am not sure how the plastic catches will survive long term but they seem firm when clipped together. Having the motor at the top of the handle can make it heavy to use after a period of vacuuming. But for convenience and easy to store this is a great cleaner.
Powerful vacuum, 55 - 64, Derbyshire
A great first cordless vacuum
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've been using this for about a week now and I'm really impressed. We live in an apartment building where there's always dust collecting in the corners and around the edges of rooms, and the detect technology has been brilliant at picking it up. This is my first cordless vacuum, so I wasn't sure how it would compare to a corded one, but it's exceeded my expectations. It's so lightweight and easy to manoeuvre that I actually don't mind getting it out for quick clean-ups. It transitions between our hard floors and carpets without me having to change any settings, which makes vacuuming much easier. The unit is also absolutely tiny when folded, which has made a huge difference for space saving compared to our old bulky corded one. I've used it three times already, and the dust bin still isn't full, and the battery has lasted well for cleaning our house. Overall, I'm really happy with it so far. If you're thinking about making the switch to a cordless vacuum, I'd definitely recommend giving this one a try. My only real negative is that because it's so lightweight, it can sometimes feel a bit unstable or like it's running away from you on hard floors. I'm unsure whether this is a cordless feature, but its definitely taken some time to get used to.
ccsc, 18 - 24, Warrington
Great vacuum!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Recently got one of these. Excellent performance. Like the sensor technology - automatically swaps between carpet and hard floors and detects when near skirting for added suction and easy to move around. The lights changing colour to let you know how much cleaning it is doing is good too. Great suction for such a small vacuum and collects dust with ease and the filters keep it in the machine. Easy to use and put together. Dust collection container a little awkward as the button for the release of the container is next to the opening the container button so be warned! Same when emptying the container in the bin - the cartridge opens from the side risking dust spillage. Battery lasts a good time but does take a while to recharge. Would be good to have the option to have the attachment fixed to the main body to keep it tidy and at hand. Overall, an excellent vacuum and would recommend.
Shed123, 45 - 54, Bedfordshire
Very Impressed
This is my first cordless vacuum cleaner as I have always been put off by reports of short battery life and loss of suction., however, so far I am extremely happy with it. All of the packaging was recyclable. There is a QR code to scan for a quick guide on how to use it but there is also a printed guide. The vacuum was very easy to put together. It's much lighter than I was expecting too. I had already vacuumed my carpets that day so I was amazed at how much extra dirt the Shark Power Detect collected. It has 3 modes, Eco, Detect and Boost. The Eco mode apparently maximises running time but I haven't had a chance to test this out yet. All in all, I'm very impressed with ease of use, suction and how light it is
Jaccster, 65 or over, Hampshire
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