![]() I still recommend it as a great little vacuum for the price. The Dyson is obviously bigger and heavier, but it’s more convenient to use because you don’t have to completely disassemble it to use the tool attachments and remember to wash the filter, which I’ve only done once or twice with the Shark. I have continued to use this vacuum, but I have a feeling that I’ll be using it less often now that I have a Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal + Allergy vacuum. Combine that with their 5 year repair or replacement warranty and it’s hard to go wrong with this one. In my opinion the Shark Rocket is a very good vacuum for an excellent price. I do wish they would have included a hose for the hand tools. I like that it is easy to carry up and down the stairs compared to my other sweeper, doesn’t require bags and can also be used as a hand vac using the included tools. This arrangement does not work with the dust-away attachment.Īfter using the Shark Rocket ultra-lightweight upright vacuum for several days, I am impressed by the amount of dirt it is able to pick up. ![]() It’s also important to note that storing the Rocket requires installation of a wall hook (included) or you can remove the main unit and snap it onto the bottom carpet attachment section as shown in the image above. She agreed that the Rocket feels a little awkward when using the hand tools and also that she wished it would stand upright when you need to stop to move something while sweeping. She commented that she could hear the vacuum picking up dirt as she ran it across the floor and that she didn’t notice that with the Kirby. Next I had Jeanne sweep all the floors upstairs so I could hear her comments on the vacuum. I wish a long flexible hose had been included so I could set the base on the floor and use the hand tools more naturally.Īfter I finished sweeping just the basement floor and couch, I looked at the cup and could see that it was half full of gunk.Īnd here what it looks like when you dump the dust cup. The Shark Rocket can also be used as a hand vac, but when I removed the bottom portion and used the hand tools on my couch, it felt awkward and a little bulky. As I swept the floors, it felt like it couldn’t be doing that thorough of a job because it didn’t feel heavy enough. The one thing I did notice is that all the weight is in the upper area of the vacuum, so felt different than a typical upright vacuum. I love that it is able to sweep under most of my furniture like chairs and beds. It has a swivel base that let’s you maneuver it without feeling like you’re wrestling it. The Rocket is noticeably lighter weight and easier to navigate than my old sweeper. To test the Rocket, I swept all the floors in my house and the furniture as well. The pad wraps around the back part of the attachment and helps pick up fine dust on the floors, while the front section vacuums up the larger dirt particles. ![]() The dust-away attachment is for hard floors and comes with a reusable microfiber pad. Screws allow access to the bar in case there is a blockage. The carpet attachment has two large wheels in the back and two tiny wheels up front. There’s also an LED indicator on the top that lights up in green when the brush is rolling. This comes in handy for checking to see if you’ve accidentally ran over something that has wrapped around the brush. This attachment has a window in the front so that you can see the brush. The carpet attachment is the one I used most since the majority of the floors in my house are carpeted. The Shark Rocket comes with the main attachment designed for carpets, rugs and bare surfaces, and a dust-away attachment just for hard floors like wood, vinyl, tile, etc. Could this light weight stick vacuum that performs like an upright and a handheld work better than my old Kirby. When I read that the Shark Rocket can clean carpets better than a full sized Dyson vacuum, I was intrigued enough to try it. We’ve tried various light weight stick vacuums, but none of them pick up dirt as well as the Kirby. When we had a one story house it was no big deal, but since we moved to a house with a basement, and an upstairs bonus room, the Kirby is a hassle to carry up and down the stairs. It’s served us well, but it is built like a tank and weighs about as much as one too. Back then I think we paid $800 for it, which was crazy expensive, but we figured buy once, cry once. ![]() Our main vacuum is a Kirby, which we purchased over 20 years ago when we were first starting out. Weight: 8 lbs 11 oz with carpet attachmentĪttachments: dusting brush, pet/upholstery tool, crevice tool and dust-away +1 pad Note: Images can be clicked to view a larger size.
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