This helps prevent water damage and potential warping.. 10.

Heavy for an upright vacuum due to the XL design.Wide floorhead can be difficult to manoeuvre.

Expensive (especially for an upright vacuum).Relatively short 8-metre power cord.Thinking of buying the Shark AZ950UKT?

Read our full review to find out whether it’s the right vacuum cleaner for your home..The Shark AZ950UKT is the XL version of the popular.

, so it has a wider floorhead and bigger 1.65 litre dirt capacity.

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.But if you turn it off too soon after cleaning, you may find a few pieces drop out..

Even with our concerns about the narrow opening on the floorhead, the vac is effective at actually picking dirt up, rather than just bunching it all under the front of the brushbar.The powerful boost mode is also handy for getting up bits that fall between the floorboards.. Stairs.

You can remove the main wand and convert the Halo Capsule into a handheld vac for cleaning the stairs.This makes it a versatile vacuum – although the handheld feature is standard for cordless stick vacs..