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Shark CarpetXpert EX1514.5
$199.99as of Jul 5The Shark CarpetXpert EX151 delivers strong suction performance, particularly at the nozzle, and offers easy maintenance with accessible brushroll and cleaning components. However, it performs poorly on certain stains like peanut butter and tomato sauce. The small dirty water tank limits coverage area, though it does feature a convenient hose storage system and integrated spot cleaning tool that enhances versatility compared to competitors. This model is best suited for users seeking a budget-friendly option with good suction but may not meet expectations for heavy-duty stain removal.
Strengths
- — Above average sealed suction at the hose and well above average unsealed suction at the nozzle
- — Brushroll is highly accessible and easily removable for cleaning
- — Hose stores on the carpet cleaner itself, which makes transitioning from upright cleaning to spot cleaning very easy
Watch-outs
- — Below average performer cleaning tomato sauce, grape juice, and especially peanut butter in upright stain test
- — Dirty water tank has exceptionally low capacity, which gives this cleaner a very small area of coverage before you need to empty this tank
