Graham Bonnett

In this article, we’ve created a step-by-step guide to removing and cleaning the Shark WV200UK’s filter.

The Shark also doesn’t provide the best edge cleaning performance we’ve seen, so you might have to follow up with the crevice tool to clean along skirting boards.. Hard Floors.While the Shark is above-average for carpet cleaning, it’s brilliant for hard floors.

It’s great at picking up dirt on everything from laminate to tiles, making it one of the best cordless options if your home has lots of hard floors..This performance is largely due to the DuoClean floorhead, as the soft brush bar provides similar benefits to Dyson’s “Soft Roller” without needing to switch heads manually.The vacuum also generates plenty of suction for pulling dirt from between floorboards.. Stairs.

Using the motorised pet tool while in handheld mode makes cleaning stairs much more convenient than a corded vacuum.We also like how easy the wand makes it to clean higher locations, such as ceilings and light fittings.. A minor drawback is that the relatively large bin can sometimes get caught on a step when using the motorised tool.. Pet Hair.

The DuoClean floorhead is excellent for picking up pet hair from both carpets and hard floors.

We also think that the motorised pet tool is great for removing embedded pet hair from sofas and car interiors..Miele claims the lithium-ion battery provides up to an hour of cleaning time.

Whilst manufacturer claims aren’t always accurate, the Triflex HX1 Cat and Dog really does provide around 60 minutes of cleaning on the lowest setting.Of course, this drops when using higher power modes and motorised tools, but this is true for all cordless vacuums..

If you choose the highest suction setting with headlights, you can expect around 17 minutes from the li-ion battery.This might not sound like a huge amount, but it’s plenty of time to cover some serious ground.