We’ve seen much worse though!.

The suction power is impressive in all settings and it doesn’t dip as the dust cup fills.The removable wand and range of tools make above-floor cleaning a much easier task, although you do feel the weight after a while.. Carpets.

Carpet cleaning is a mixed bag for the Shark AZ950UKT.. It’s highly effective at surface cleaning, but deeper cleaning on thick carpets is more of an issue.The strong suction picks up top-level dirt with ease, but the bristles don’t agitate fibres enough to fully dig beneath the top layer.Stubborn and embedded dirt often manages to survive another day, unless you’re willing to do several passes..

The Shark does leave thick carpets and rugs fluffed up and refreshed, just not as thoroughly as we’d hoped for.Still, there’s a good balance of cleaning and movement, as the Shark is easy to push around when used on the right setting.. Hard Floors.

Again, it’s a tale of two sides for hard floors..

The Shark is great for removing larger debris on hard surfaces.Cleaning Performance Rating: 4.3/5.

The Miele Triflex HX1 Cat and Dog provides impressive cleaning performance.Regardless of the floor type or how you choose to configure the vacuum, the suction is seriously powerful for a cordless.. You can choose from low, medium, or high suction settings with a simple slide of the switch.

We think the lowest setting is just about strong enough for day-to-day cleaning, although most people will use the medium mode for regular cleaning.The high suction setting provides a noticeable boost at expense of battery life, but it’s great for tackling stubborn dirt.. A bonus on the two higher settings is that the vacuum will automatically adjust the brush bar rotation speed to the type of floor.