A third generation family company with decades of experience, their parent company, Euro-Pro, originated in Europe, moved to Canada and are now based near Boston, Massachusetts. We liked the overall design of the CH950UKT, especially as it has an on/off button rather than a trigger system. The charging cable plugs into a hole below the handle, and you can’t remove the battery to charge it or replace it.

Replace the filters in the frame, the frame into the dust cup, and the dust cup onto the main vacuum body. This really is a five star item but because it has no stand and has to lay on the floor for charging it loses a star, sorry about the shark. Without an attachment connected, it easily gobbled up 26g of Cheerios on both carpet and hard floor.The filters should last a long time, but if they become torn or otherwise damaged then it’s important to replace them. This means you need to touch the dirty filters, while also disturbing dust into the air, before you can clean them.

In particular, we found that the pet tool makes it much more effective at cleaning carpets, sofas, and rugs than many other handheld models. These tools are standard, but the crevice tool is somewhat on the short side, so it’s almost useless for getting between car seats.The model we’ve reviewed is available in black only, though in the US you’ll find some similar models from Shark in a wider range of colors, with fewer tools and for a little cheaper too. Because of its size, shape and weight, the Shark Cordless HandVac isn’t as well balanced in the hand as rivals that have their handles in a pistol grip arrangement, such as the Dyson V7 Trigger or the Gtech Multi MK2 K9.

The Shark Cordless HandVac Pet Model lies somewhere between a small wand-shaped cleaner and a larger handheld device that you’d normally hold more like a watering can. The CH950UKT / Shark UltraCyclone Pet Pro Plus was the best-selling handheld vac in the UK in 2021 and it’s easy to see why.Now that the filter frame has been removed from the vacuum, you’ll be able to remove both filters individually. The bin mechanism isn’t the smoothest when you do need to empty it though, and we often needed to use both hands to help the bin to open. One of the standout features of the Shark CH950UKT is the mini motorised pet tool that clips onto the main nozzle.

Shark also seems to have been liberal with its quote of four hours for a full recharge, as in our tests we found it charged from flat to full in around three hours. as real users, posing a threat to a site’s security, so the site sometimes runs random security checks. It did a good job of cleaning our deliberate test messes, despite operating with a lower level of suction than some of its rivals. This isn’t a deal-breaker, as you should only be using it in short bursts for spot cleaning or getting to tricky spaces such as stairs, but the unwieldiness remains a constant if minor annoyance. With powerful suction and three clever attachments to target hard-to-reach areas and remove embedded hair, Shark’s HandVac Pet Cordless Vacuum Cleaner is designed for homes with pets.

If you need a handheld vacuum for managing pet hair between cleaning sessions with your regular vacuum, the CH950UKT is a great choice. The Shark Handvac is good for these areas of spot cleaning, but thick rugs and carpets will drain the battery life quicker. The CH950UKT is not one of these vacuums – it’s a more powerful handheld, but lacks the convenience and style of models like the Shark WV200UK or Hoover H-Handy. The Cheerios come shooting up the tube, loop around the container’s domed end and are fired back along the bottom.