Shark - Rocket Pet Corded Stick Vacuum HV302

i’ve had the shark rocket pet corded stick vacuum for years, with the previous two years spent with a dog who sheds A Lot. it’s light, has a long cord, comes with diff attachment heads and converts to handheld. zero complaints provided i keep up with cleaning the filters and brushroll every so often. it’s half off at target rn, and i know some of their more expensive models are also marked down. i’ll also throw in that the bissell spot cleaner is a lifesaver—worth it if you spot it on sale this week!

I’m obsessed with my Shark, [this one](https://a.co/d/iSSnV1i) seems to be on sale right now (idk if it’ll come up for you as I’m in the US but it’s Shark Rocket Ultra-Light). I wouldn’t waste my time with a cordless tbh and would really recommend a normal size vacuum for effectiveness, but this is also a good option for a small place if you’re not willing to get a full size.

I'd avoid cordless stick vacuums because they can only run for 10-15 minutes on high, so you'd run into a lot of run time issues. I think a corded stick vacuum might be your best option if you are walking or using public transport to jobs. There aren't a lot of great options but I'd probably choose a Shark Rocket HV300C or HV370C. It's not the most durable but it's corded so you won't have run time limits. I'd avoid the Shark Ultralight and Shark PowerDetect because they have much smaller bins and a triangle where dirt gets stuck inside the bin. If you are using a car, I'd definitely look for better corded vacuums like a Sebo Felix. One mobile cleaner uses a foldable shopping cart so they are able to fit a larger vacuum like a Kenmore Intuition. What do you think?

Shark rocket or rocket pet pro. 10/10 recommend. works amazing, super light, long cord and can easily switch out the attachments. Amazon sells bulk packs of the filters.

Shark rocket or rocket pet pro. 10/10 recommend. works amazing, super light, long cord and can easily switch out the attachments. Amazon sells bulk packs of the filters.

I have been using a Shark Rocket pet since 2012 still have it, I did get a new one when I noticed on the “normal roller vacuum attachment” no clue what it’s called had a slight crack in the tubing and after 12+ yrs for a 200$ vacuum with large shedding machines I went and bought the same one. I kept the other and still use it in less traffic areas or with other attachments. Kill the filters (or if you’re lazy buy some replacements, clean the rollers by removing long hair bunches and it’ll last. I now mainly have hardwoods and throw rugs now but it works with carpet. I also have a Roomba that I run in the main area. This keeps my vacuuming to once a week.

Shark Rocket Pet Pro.  Long cord, lightweight,  swivel head, 2 lights, fits under lots of furniture.   Head and wand both remove for attachments.   Easy to empty and clean.

Shark Rocket is my go to.

Shark rocket!! I use the pet pro one.. has lights so you can see everything, you can unhook the long hose from the bottom with your foot and don’t have to bend over. Same suction as the lift away but much lighter in weight. Can get under most furniture. It’s been absolutely perfect. Only thing is I have to empty the dust cup more often than a larger vacuum, but I don’t mind for all the other perks

I hear ya but I just bring a trash bag along and dump when i need. Like I said I’m fine with that for all the other perks . I do this full time and have similar clients.

Shark Rocket Pro Deluxe. The maroon one. It’s easy and comfortable to use, and it’s a monster. Best thing for stairs (get the attachment) sand leaves no cat hair behind. A work friend recommended hers to me some years when I asked her about stairs. I bless her every time I used it. I have 2. I bought a third for the 3rd floor but I got the ultralight pet version. It’s ok but not as good. You can get for deep discounts on amazon. Keep watching. They ‘ll probably discount it soon for the holidays.

Same here. Roomba daily for main areas to pick small things here and there and Shark pet stick vac (more convenient than cordless to grab it and sweep around) to pick bigger hairballs.

I love the rocket but the tank size is way too small for what we do. I have several monthly clients that all have large long hair dogs. In one house I have to empty my full size canister twice per room, it would be triple that with a rocket. For my home though rocket is the best. It’s also great for stairs because you can detach the center rod from both ends and attach just the head to the motor. Probably my favorite vacuum.

Very long answer: Every vacuum has their pros and cons, it’s really about your personal preference and needs. These are my opinions- please don’t come at me with pitchforks. Miele- I have never owned one but I have used them at clients homes. Pros- they last an incredibly long time. If you like bagged vacuums they have some pretty hefty bags that really trap fine dust. Very long cord, some models even have a retractable cord that winds up with a button, which is insanely helpful. Cons- they are expensive but if you’re having to replace vacuums often then it can pay for itself after a few years. It’s a bagged vacuum, the canister size and bag capacity couldn’t hold up to some of the houses I do. I have one client that I have to empty my canister vacuum twice in every room. You have to either manually empty the bags or replace them- which is an added expense. Look at the style, it’s not an upright vacuum, it’s a separate canister vacuum. I personally despise this style of vacuum, yes they have uprights but they are battery powered with a run time of about 60-90 minutes. Canister vacs like these are very difficult to maneuver, you have to pull it around like a resistant dog on a leash or if you are vacuuming out of a room you have to kick it behind you. It’s very difficult to do large sections of carpet, especially if you are trying to leave nice carpet tracks, because you have to deal with the vacuum head and the canister separately. Rainbow- they are very similar to the Miele. Pros- no bags. Its uses a canister of water for filtration which in principle I love. I think it has the absolute best filtration method of any vacuum. Cons- all of the cons I listed with Miele. However you don’t have to replace the bags, but you do have to empty, clean and refill the water reservoir constantly, usually after every room. I really don’t recommend using them for a house with stairs- huge pain. Kirby- Pros- ? Um great warranty? Good if you skip the gym and need to do some strength training? Really good sales people/ pitch. I was almost tempted to get one even though I can’t stand them. Cons- expensive, heavy, loud. No attached hose. You have to use it like a transformer toy every time you want to use the attachments. Belt driven, and the belts are a pain to change. Dyson- Pros- They last a decent amount of time, not too heavy or bulky. No bags. Pretty good filtration. Have all of the attachments on the vacuum. Most vacuum repair shops will work on them and they have a decent warranty. Personally I really like the older dc models without the ball, but they are hard to find. Cons- expensive. The newer models have a very wide vac head track. It can be a good thing if you are doing a large open area, but it’s way too wide to get into tight spaces. The suction. It has very strong suction which should be a good thing but on the newer models you can’t adjust it. You need 2 people to move it across high pile carpet. I consider myself to be decently strong and it really hurts to use it because of the suction, unless I’m only using it on hard surfaces. Sharks- Pros- large variety of styles. Good suction, but it can lose suction if you don’t change the filters often. Prices range from $150-400. The lift away models are great for stairs and getting to very high up areas. Lightweight. Not very loud until they start to get older. Ok warranty 2-5 years. Overall not a bad vacuum if you take care of it. Cons- I’ve never used a warranty on them because they usually die at the end of it. However I am using them on 2-3+ houses a day, 5-6 days a week. I really run them into the ground. Like everything they are being built with cheaper and cheaper materials. I really wish they would stop trying to come out with new features and just stick with a good solid design. Over the years there have models that I loved but then they discontinued them. Nobody will work on them, and if you find someone who will, it’s usually cheaper to just buy a new one. Oreck- Pros- variety of styles including canister style like Miele. Super suction- the commercial that showed it picking up a bowling ball is no joke. But because of the suction they can be very difficult on high pile carpet. Decent price. The uprights are pretty light. Good warranty and every vacuum repair shop will fix them. Because they are very light they are actually ok on stairs. Cons- I’m not a fan of bagged vacuums. The uprights don’t have a hose. It’s belt driven and the belts break often. Hoovers and Bissell- Pros- inexpensive. Been around for a long time, so people must like them? Cons- they are just kind of meh. Poor suction. I’ve cleaned clients carpet with them and then vacuumed again with my shark and can pick up a whole canister of dirt and hair. Hair wrap. Every vacuum has the problem no matter what they try to do but Hoovers and Bissels are the worst. Loud, bulky and clunky. Difficult to get into tight spaces, forget trying to use them on stairs. Sorry for the long response and hopefully this helps.