Question

I know this has probably been asked before, I currently have a Dyson hoover which I loved up until I broke ‍♀️ I have seen lots of people saying they love shark vacuums so my question is which vacuum is best a shark or a Dyson? I have 2 kids and 2 dogs!  

Answer 1

I’ve just sent my shark back. Wasn’t at all impressed  

Comments

@recaption8 can I ask what was wrong with it? X

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@radionuclide i was emptying it after every use, which isn’t normal in my mind! I have one dog and it just couldn’t cope with it. I just couldn’t be doing with needing to take the whole thing apart every time I used it just so it would pick up! I still have my Henry who has never let me down!  

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I would be happy emptying it every time because it means its ouccking everything up out the carpet that really shouldn't be there, I love mine it doesn't hold much and does need emptying more often however i think it means my carpets are cleaner the hoover is getting evverything up x

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I have to empty mine every 2-3 times I've used it, I agree with above, to me that just means its picking up what my old hoover wasnt ‍♀️

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@glycol Robyn I had the one with the small compartment, it’s not suitable for what I need. It drove me mad as it spat out everything I’d hoovered up. I maybe should have gone for the more industrial one, but unfortunately put off so have purchased another Dyson x

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@recaption8 ahh right. I looked at all sorts of different hoovers before I took plunge and ordered mine, I looked at cordless and corded stick vacuums, but what put me off is exactly what you said. Not big enough. My house is only 2 bed but 3 floors and I couldn't justify getting anything smaller than a normal size hoover x

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@glycol Robyn the stick vacuum just doesn’t suit my needs. I have quite a big house 4 beds, if I’d have got one of the bigger ones I’m sure it would have been better but now I’ve been put off  x

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@recaption8 it's just a case of a bad first impression isnt it I suppose. Xx

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@glycol yes definitely. x

Answer 2

Shark all the way u will be amazed how good it is x

Answer 3

Gtech. Amazing.  

Comments

The gtech is light and the cordless feature is great. But it’s suction and cleaning ability is nothing compared to the shark.  

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@moonmoonbeam I’ve never tried a shark so can’t really comment. But I love the gtech x

Answer 4

I have both shark and dyson and the dyson lives in the garage now. Shark all the way

Answer 5

I got a Shark today. I'd suggest going around with your normal hoover or sweeping brush first then use the shark  I didn't and had to empty it about 3 times for one room

Answer 6

I've used many vacs in my job. I have a Shark at home, and I use a Henry for most of my work. If clients have a Shark I will use theirs. I wouldn't have a Dyson given.  

Answer 7

Shark - best hoover i have ever had. And I have got/had Miele, Dyson, Henry and GTech.  

Answer 8

My boyfriend brought my a shark for xmas Would never buy another hoover

Comments

@glycol Parker wow really? Is he still your boyfriend?!?  

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@rufe2 I just thought the same question  

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@rufe2 ohh yes he is but i did ask for it for xmas

Answer 9

Shark lift away anti tangle is best vacuum I've owned. Although I still use my henry for fireplace as dont want to make shark to dirty with ash, even though you can strip it and clean it

Answer 10

Shark is amazing on carpet, not as amazing on hard floors  

Answer 11

I have a dyson but i bought a shark especially for dog hairs its brilliant ad definatly buy another shark

Answer 12

Shark lift away is amazing on flooring and carpet and we have a child and a dog and the little lights on the front show up all the dust and fur you can't always see, def recommend it

Answer 13

I’ve got a vax blade and it’s great in carpet, hard floors and picking up dog hair. Battery lasts ages on full power too. I did have the Dyson, would never buy again.  

Answer 14

What Shark would you recommend for a busy house of 4 kids 2 cats and a Siberian husky for fur reference?  

Comments

@bonaire176 this was going to be my next question seeing as the shark seems to be winning lol x

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@radionuclide I've just brought a shark anti hair wrap cordless and I honestly dont think the suction is that good, disappointed because I've wanted one for ages, if anyone recommends a better one I'll return it and pay the difference xxx

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@bonaire176 I have long thick hair and after having my son it falls out so much so I was looking at the anti hair wrap but looking online there are a lot of reviews saying it doesn't work :( I'm now thinking will I be wasting £100 to get the anti hair wrap when you can get the original for £150 xx

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I've got a long haired Sheppard who sheds for fun. I've got the corded shark duo clean lift away with the anti hair wrap and it is amazing and hasn't tangled once or blocked either which I am amazed as my previous hoover would be blocked off just my hair xx

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I have a border collie who has long fur and have the shark duo clean lift away pet. It's honestly the best hoover I've ever used. I'm surprised my dog has any fur left with the amount the shark picks up from the carpet.  

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@bonaire176 get a true pet lift away, it's what I've got. I've got 2 very furry cats, 2 dogs and a 2 year old and its amazing x

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@radionuclide I dont think it's worth the extra money if I'm honest, with me my hair also falls out like mad, drives me crazy lol xxxx

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@bonaire176 thank you, it is a lot more, it's not like it's just £20\£30 where you would go ahh I will give it a try xxx

Answer 15

Hi I've always had Dyson's and loved them but hubby's just bought me a shark anti hair wrap corded and I'm soooooo in love with it I'm never going back to Dyson for anything

Answer 16

How has it broken, we've replaced so many parts on different dysons, works out lots cheaper than replacing. Even if it's the motor

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@fanfaronade I'm not really sure. It still work but the suction is VERY poor. I replaced the head on it as the brush stopped spinning. We replaced a hose that I managed to break but the suction is rubbish now so I am not sure what the problem is x

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Really silly but I'm guessing you've checked all the piping and seals from the bush to the cylinder. When our upright did that it was a small u shape plastic bit at the bottom had come away a bit when if accidentally sucked up a pencil, I'd taken it out to clean and not replaced it properly. Also try removing filters and giving them a clean. And thoroughly dry before replacing. Good luck

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These bits around the bottom? Not sure if yours is anything like this, we now have handheld dyson so got pic off ebay

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Did you fix the brush spin? That could be a belt slipped or cogs worn?  

Answer 17

I love my Dyson but battery has stopped working and can’t afford to replace it at moment  

Comments

@stefaniestefano I replace my battery from Amazon for £22 which is a longer lasting one hope this helps

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@egestion oh thanks I will go have a look

Answer 18

Go for a corded as opposed to a cordless as cordless just don't have the power whichever Hoover you choose

Answer 19

Ive got both and Dyson are by far the best Shark are over rated

Answer 20

This is what my shark picked up from 1 room That had been hoovered a few hours before. I couldn't belive it.  

Answer 21

I have both. My Dyson broke. So I purchased a shark. I then got my Dyson fixed. Have carpet and hard floors. A child and dog. Find the shark is best upstairs carpet. And use dyson downstairs hard floors with big rugs. Both are corded ones

Answer 22

I've got this one, its amazing x

Comments

True pet liftaway

Answer 23

I've got a shark but I'm not wowed by it. Swear by my beloved henry. By far the best out there imo.  

Answer 24

I hate my shark Dyson is way better

Answer 25

Our cordless dyson broke as soon as out of warranty!  

Comments

@childbearing697 mine too!  

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@radionuclide when I contacted dyson they just said nothing they could do except send out replacement battery for £65

Answer 26

I have 3 kids an a dog I have these two an I personally think the shark anti hair wrap is the bettter 1 plus u get 2 batteries packs with it (purple shark)

Answer 27

In my house we sing susie shark doo doo doo doo do do  I have 4 kids and I can't beat them so iv gotta join them , I always had Dyson hoovers and my mum always had them but I would never go back now xx

Comments

@formative I god I don't need any More of an excuse to hear that song. My 1 year old is obsessed with baby shark ‍♀️

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@radionuclide clean the floor doo doo doo do honestly I don't think i had sanity to begin with  xxx

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@formative if I had any its definitely gone with this lock down! Baby shark is on about 400 times a day ‍♀️ xxx

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@radionuclide try little baby but its better for a little while my 2 year old was the exact same now it lbb xxx

Answer 28

Just got rid of my shark, I wasnt impressed. Fine on carpet but not so good on hard floor. I found it extremely heavy aswell so being disabled that wasnt good. I had the liftaway duoclean corded

Answer 29

Since Dyson stopped production in the UK they’ve been rubbish. I’ve a Shark liftaway and it brilliant.  

Answer 30

Shark  

Answer 31

Defo shark, I have had a dyson roller ball before but would pay for it again as shark not cheapest but a lot cheaper than dyson and better in my opinion

Answer 32

Shark lift away xl is a game changer

Answer 33

Shark lift away anti wrap with pet hair head

Answer 34

I tried shark although it picked up it was too heavy for me to push so had to change it and got a Dyson which I love yes it hasn’t got anti hair wrap but you just twist side piece and remove hair so not hard but suction is good.  

Answer 35

x x

Answer 36

I live my shark corded, I have 3 dogs (2 samoyeds and a kokoni) my kokoni is the worst for fur, I also have an 18 year old daughter, she loves the shark as the hose attachment reaches under her bed so she doesn't need to pull it out anymore. Shes also recommending it to her friends parents/friends, I've never known an 18 year old to get excited over household products lol.  

Answer 37

I have a shark which I love but if I have to replace it I will buy another dyson.  

Answer 38

With 2 kids & a dog, I'd be inclined to get a vax carpet shampooer, if you have carpets.  

Comments

@goss3762 I have laminate and tiles down stairs and then all carpet upstairs. I did see a shampooer and hoover all in one yesterday

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@radionuclide I have the same layout, but my dog is so crafty! If he's been outside, & it's been raining or muddy, he's been known to run upstairs . oh the mess! I don't have kids, but they too can have little spillages, I know sharks & dysons are good for suction, but I'd rather go for nice, clean & fresh carpets, when the going gets tuff!  

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@goss3762 yes I do have a carpet shampooer which I stole of my mum  but at some point I ain't going to have to give it back I suppose. Our little jack has just come into her first season so I will be going around with the shampooer later  even though she's very clean.  

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@radionuclide I paid £129 for my vax, it's good as I can do the upholstery, it's good of ur mum to let u borrow it, I don't lend mine out, too precious!  

Answer 39

Have you checked with Dyson to see if yours is repairable?