Shark Handheld Cordless Vacuum Cleaner with Pet Tool, Crevice Tool & Dusting Brush, 80 W, 0.45 liters, 10 Minute Run-Time, Washable Filter, Black & Yellow, CH950UKT

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We don’t think it’s the best choice for cars or other awkward locations though, due to the long and rigid design. During testing, we found that it does a brilliant job at cleaning everything from pet hair to larger debris, due to the strong suction and powered brush bar. While it’s not the best, we found that the filter still does a decent job of preventing particles from escaping.

This means you need to touch the dirty filters, while also disturbing dust into the air, before you can clean them.The crevice tool was particularly helpful, as even though the CH950UKT is relatively compact, its all-in-one design still means getting into the harder-to-reach areas behind foot pedals or inside door bins would be tricky without it. The best models will suck up almost everything in their path, while others can suck up less than 10% of it. It’s intended for short bursts of cleaning, so it doesn’t need the same level of performance as an upright or cordless vacuum. Considering that I have two dogs, two children under four, and very little time to keep my car in an acceptable state, I managed to get through testing without needing to empty the bin, which is pretty good going.

We still think the Dyson V7 Trigger has better performance, but it’s considerably more expensive – and there’s not a huge difference in cleaning power. There’s a recent trend of handheld vacuums designed to be displayed on kitchen worksurfaces or lounge sideboards.The Shark has a quick and simple emptying system, which is important for a vacuum that’s designed for convenience.