The IZ251UKT is also brilliant for cleaning hard floors, pet hair, and staircases.

This performance is largely due to the DuoClean floorhead, as the soft brush bar provides similar benefits to Dyson’s “Soft Roller” without needing to switch heads manually.The vacuum also generates plenty of suction for pulling dirt from between floorboards.. Stairs.

Using the motorised pet tool while in handheld mode makes cleaning stairs much more convenient than a corded vacuum.We also like how easy the wand makes it to clean higher locations, such as ceilings and light fittings.. A minor drawback is that the relatively large bin can sometimes get caught on a step when using the motorised tool.. Pet Hair.The DuoClean floorhead is excellent for picking up pet hair from both carpets and hard floors.

We also think that the motorised pet tool is great for removing embedded pet hair from sofas and car interiors..If you’re looking for a powerful cordless that can handle pet hair, then the Shark IZ251UKT is definitely an option to consider.. Shark IZ251UKT Price & Value for Money.

Value Rating: 4/5.

The Shark IZ251UKT is an expensive cordless vacuum cleaner.In fact, on the highest power, it can feel like it’s going to pull the carpet right off the floor.

It may be satisfying to see the dirt coming out, but it can make it tricky to push around on high pile carpets.We noticed a similar issue with the Dyson V10 Absolute..

However, the medium power mode is still great for your day-to-day cleaning, so you probably won’t often find yourself moving up to the higher setting too often.. Hard Floors.Miele has used Vortex technology (which is also found in the Miele Blizzard CX1 cylinder vacuum) with a single cyclone to promote added airflow.