Shark Anti Hair Wrap Upright Vacuum Cleaner [NZ690UKT] Pet Model, Powered Lift-Away, Anti-Allergen, Rose Gold

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as real users, posing a threat to a site’s security, so the site sometimes runs random security checks. I found that I needed this mode, as I didn’t find the NZ690UKTDB as easy to push as the new models, as this vacuum cleaner suctioned itself closer to my test carpet.

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While raw figures give an idea of performance, it’s the quality of the floor head and suction path that can make a bigger difference. I’m pleased to say that everything in the cleaner’s path was picked up and no grains of rice dropped out at the end. I tested the Shark NZ850UKT with my standard tools to measure performance in airwatts (AW), an industry standard that combines both suction and airflow. Perfect for homes with pets, the dedicated pet tool removes embedded hair from upholstery using a mini air-driven brush roll.As there’s only one power mode, I found that the NZ690UKTDB was capable of 238AW, which puts it only a little behind the Shark NZ860UKT but ahead of the Vacmaster Respira. It’s mostly minor differences between this model and the newer ones, such as the Shark Stratos NZ860UKT. With the NZ690UKTDB, the main cylinder can be removed from the floor head, turning this into a more nimble cleaner for getting into those difficult-to-reach areas. The Anti-Hair Wrap feature actively separates and removes hair from the brush roll as you clean, so you don’t have to. First, I started with a teaspoon of flour on the carpet, and then I gave the NZ690UKTDB a push through the middle on carpet mode.

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Lift-Away mode is, as always, great to see, turning this upright into a handy portable cleaner for getting into tighterareas. Newer Shark vacuum cleaners put the controls on the handle, within easy reach of a thumb, but the NZ690UKTDB is old school, with a solid red rocker switch that moves between three positions: off, hard floor and carpet. Editorial independence means being able to give an unbiased verdict about a product or company, with the avoidance of conflicts of interest.

With the NZ690UKTDB, the floor head can’t be used in Lift-Away mode, so it can be tricky to get this vacuum cleaner under low furniture. There are a few compromises and the build and ergonomics aren’t quite as good here as on the latest models, but this is a great value option. This newer model has a better floor head, is easier to push around, is better designed and its Lift-Away mode is more flexible. With the cylinder off, you can clean more easily under furniture, quickly nipping around chair legs and the like.