It’s also packed with Shark’s premium features, such as the Powered Lift-Away canister and DuoClean floorhead.. We’re big fans of this vacuum cleaner for people with larger homes or pets that shed a lot.

incoming debris will start to build a barrier that quickly increases in size.Blockages can also be caused by sucking up debris when the vacuum is already full.

This type of suction loss will increase gradually as the clogging gets worse..If you can’t work out what’s causing your vacuum’s suction loss, take the time to check the vacuum hose, wand, tube leading into the dust canister, and anywhere else where there might be a hidden blockage.You may need a torch and a pair of tweezers to remove the debris..

Sometimes blockages are deep inside the hose.If this is the case, detach the hose from the vacuum, hold it straight, and shine a torch through it.

If light doesn’t get through then there is a clog inside (you may also be able to see the clog.)

A broom handle can be a useful tool for removing this type of blockage.. Be careful not to damage your vacuum’s hose though.Even so, the attachments available can reach right into the many corners and edges on a staircase.

And the battery should give enough run time to manage a whole flight, depending on how thorough you are.. Pet Hair.There isn’t a dedicated pet tool included with this model, but you can get it with the H-Handy 700 Pets.

If you have animals, we suggest you opt for the pet version instead, as we found the basic version of the 700 provides poor pet hair performance.. That being said, the H-Handy 700 Express can still handle loose pet hair.It’s best with the upholstery tool, but it doesn’t cope well with stubborn fluff and fur.. VIEW PRICE.