Best Hardwood Stick Vacuum

The Shark Multi-Vac provides consumers one of the most versatile floor and above floor cleaning experiences available in the world by effortlessly converting from a hand vac to an above floor canister to a maneuverable stick vac. Never Loses Suction Technology is now available in a portable vacuum. With it's amazing suction power this unique system picks up large and small particles from all types of surfaces. The onboard power brush grabs pet hair from furniture and upholstery. The Shark Backsaver folding handle takes convenience to a new level allowing cleaning under and around furniture like never before. This powerful hand vac easily transforms into a portable canister vacuum or a stick vacuum depending on your need. It's like having 3 vacuums in one!

Amazon Sales Rank: #60052 in Home Color: Lavender Brand: Euro-Pro Model: NH15 Number of items: 1 Dimensions: 8.90" h x 14.00" w x 23.60" l, 14.90 pounds Versatile vacuum transforms from a hand vac to a portable canister vac to a stick vac Picks up large and small particles from all types of surfaces; never Loses Suction Technology Remove pet hair from carpets and furniture with turbo power brush; versatile attachments for tackling any cleaning task Large capacity dust cup easily empties with the push of a button Measures 45 by 12 by 10 inches (HxWxD) when fully assembled and weighs 11 pounds; backed by 5-year warranty

Most helpful customer reviews 135 of 137 people found the following review helpful. Disappointing By L. Fielack From [...] I really wanted to like the Shark Multi-Vac, but, God help me, I'm about to throw it out the window! At first I thought having a vacuum with multiple uses (hand vac, upright vac, and canister vac) would be great, but changing from one configuration to another takes a degree in rocket science and a lot of energy. I'm generally a very tech-y girl, but I really don't want to be deconstructing and reconstructing a robot when all I want to do is vacuum the kitchen floor!! Deep breath. For ease of reading, I'll list the pros and cons (of which there are many): Pros: * Low Price: With one of those 20% coupons Bed, Bath and Beyond sends in the mail what seems like every day, I was able to buy the Shark Multi-Vac for about $80 at the BB&B on Queens Blvd. * Small Size: Petite for a small home/apartment * Powerful Suction: The suction was so strong it actually got hard to push on some of my carpets. (Wait, does that make the suction a con in this instance?) * Back Saver Attachment: This attachment, used in canister mode, allows you to get under furniture without moving heavy pieces or straining your back. However, I couldn't even figure out how to convert the vacuum to canister mode and I strained my back with frustration anyway! * Purple Vacuum: Need I say more? Cons: * Crazy Swivel Steering: I would have thought swivel steering would be a pro, but it is actually really hard to steer the vacuum where you want it. I had a hard time pushing the vacuum straight ahead and actually needed to lift it and replace it down on the floor a couple of times. * Complicated Design: As I said above, it is difficult to transition from one vacuum format to another and putting the vacuum together out of the box was like building a spaceship (I exaggerate a little, of course). You also need to remove the entire hand vacuum from the stick to empty the dust cup, which is supremely annoying. * Inconvenient Power Switch Location: Unless you have some serious monkey toes, you'll need to bend down to the bottom of the vac to reach the power switch, which out of multi-use necessity must be on the hand vac canister. This pregnant lady did not appreciate that. * No Beater Brush: The upright vac does not have a beater brush, which means the vac won't kick up things and I had trouble picking up even a feather from our extremely low-pile carpeting. (I did have more success with the upright vac in our tiled kitchen.) * Heavy: Despite being advertised as "light-weight," this Shark is actually a bit of a chore to push around. Perhaps this is an unfortunate side effect, however, of the difficult steering and super suction. * Short Hose: Forget about cleaning your curtains when the vac is in upright mode. The most you're stretching this hose is two feet and it doesn't come with a long-reaching nozzle attachment. The bottom line is that I must return this vacuum before it drives me crazy. I was blinded by how cool and gadgety the Shark Multi-Vac Looks, but I've learned a lesson that simple and dependable is generally the way to go with household appliances. 62 of 62 people found the following review helpful. Good Buy for your Buck By Likes a Clean House Well, I just purchased (and finished using) the Shark "UltraLite". My girlfriend was in need of a new vacuum cleaner so I was looking around for one to purchase for her. She has a cat and her house is always in need of cleaning and vacuuming and after reading reviews and the information about the Shark UltraLite Multi-Vac, I decided to give this one a try. I saw one advertised at Bed, Bath and Beyond for $119.00. It was on sale for $99.99 and with my 20% off coupon, it brought the price down to $79.99. (Not a bad price for this unit) My girlfriend is not mechanically inclined AT ALL, so when I got the vacuum to my home, I decided to put it together and try it out before I gave it to her. It was lucky I