Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I'm writing this because we initially returned ours, only to later realize that it's the best bagless option available. How did our opinion change? My wife and I own a cleaning company catering to mid to high end residences. She runs it's on occasion steps in to help clean. Half of the homes have central vacs. To avoid cross odors from house to house, she requires the other half to purchase their vacuum cleaners. They can buy any model. Most purchase either Dyson, Miele, Shark, or Kirby. My wife filled in for an employee who was out for a couple of weeks. She had the chance to really compare models. The Shark came out as one of the best. Instead of pros and cons, I will go over what she first didn't like, leading to returning the Shark. I'll compare that with the reality of using the Shark and discovering the things that made it worth repurchasing. At first we were disappointed because: - the vacuum felt top heavy - the lift away hose was too short - the canister was to hard to clean - the stick was too tall and couldn't be adjusted After using on cleaning jobs at other homes, here is the reality: - the weight posed no major issue. It was easier to carry than a canister vac. - the hose extended further than originally thought - the canister can be washed or rinsed after emptying - the stick could use an adjustable height but was tolerable We now recommend the Shark as the best current bagless convertible. One more comparison to other models: - the Shark tangles less than canister vacs like the Miele - the Dyson in our opinion is bulky, heavy, and is overrated. We've seen more mechanical issues with the Dyson brand than any other. - bagged vacuums eventually smell, regardless of the claims of filters Hope this helps you in your decision One more item: someone mentioned their hands getting tired after vacuuming for awhile. We recommend wearing garden gloves with grippable, breathable material. Sounds strange, but Her hands don't slide, and she is less fatigued.