Shark or Dyson - and which one?

[TheCatsWhisker]

Our old faithful Dyson has finally given up today 🤬

So we need a new hoover, we can't decide between another Dyson or a Shark.

We live in a really dusty area, lots of farmland around, and have 2 black cats which seem to be in a constant date of moulting.

Please can I ask for my fellow MNers recommendations for an upright hoover? (Can be another brand.)

Thanks

we have recently replaced our dyson with a shark. We have a long haired dog and 3 long haired women in the house.. we get a LOT of hair/fur around!!

TBH, they're both as good as each other, but the shark is SO much lighter, easier to carry around, and less stress on my arthritic joints and knackered back to use... and easier to clean imho.

I started a similar thread sometime in March/April... but for dog hair. Ended up with the Shark DuoClean with Anti Hair Wrap and Pet Tool. Got it from Very, but I think Shark are offering it for £199 at the mo. I paid £329!! It’s truly amazing, I love using it

🦈 Shark. No contest.

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/am_i_being_unreasonable/3931799-To-ask-what-is-the-best-hoover-for-pet-hair

Shark without a doubt

Miele cat and dog

Shark is rubbish on wood floor but amazing in carpets

Shark! I went with a dyson and can honestly say I've regretted that decision ever since

Thanks everyone, I think the Shark wins. I also have really long hair which was always getting stuck in our hoover, so the anti wrap thing sounds great.

Dyson for sure. I've been using it for several years

Dyson are great for getting replacement parts and keeping the machine going. Shark lose suction, the dust cup is tiny and I need to wash the filters every month or so to get half decent performance out of it. It's so much easier to use than a Dyson though and JD is an arsehole who's getting no more of my money.

Neighbour had a Dyson and replaced it with a shark. She has dogs and said the shark is miles better.

I know Sharks generally come out top on MN, but I have a Dyson and I absolutely love it. It's so light to handle and I love the satisfaction of seeing all the dust and dirt that you've just sucked up accumulating in the drum (though Sharks may do that too, I''m not sure).

I have a cat so need to vacuum regularly, and it honestly makes hoovering such a joy!

We bought a Shark about a year ago having had Dysons for 10+ yrs before.

• for Shark: lighter, very much quieter, more cleverly designed, better at getting under furniture, not owned by Brexit proponent (I care anyway)

• for Dyson: much bigger capacity, better suction, more sturdy, longer power cord, longer hose

oh, and the roller gets worse (much more quickly) clogged on the shark, but we still had to declog the Dyson roller regularly, too.

(My Dyson is one of the cordless ones btw)

We ordered the Shark, so we'll see! Thanks all!

I've had 3 Miele cat and dog. Never again. Got a battery shark atm. But there are ICU patients out there that need less delicate care

Rarely post on these but my Miele is worth is- WHAT A FLIPPIN PIECE OF KIT I love it!