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Most people living in urban areas would prefer owning a robot or handheld vacuum cleaner due to its compact design and portability, allowing busy urban citizens to clean their house whenever they want.

However, these two vacuum models cannot be compared to other types when it comes to suction power or the ability to clean various surface types. Hence, you still need to opt for a powerful upright vacuum cleaner in numerous situations.

Born to solve the problem of many upright vacuum cleaners - being bulky cleaning machines, the Shark Apex Uplight Lift-away Duoclean gives its promise to offer powerful suction yet only within a compact design. According to Shark - the manufacturer, the Shark Apex Uplight would be the optimum solution for busy people in these modern days.

Is this vacuum cleaner really worth the praise or just a product of false advertising with asymmetric information? We have tested out the Shark Uplight Apex and are ready to give you the answer. Let’s check out our full Shark Apex Uplight Review below!

Overview

Shark APEX UpLight Corded Lift-Away is an all-in-one vacuum cleaner, suitable for a multitude of surface types, from your bare floors, carpets, to the ceiling up above your head. It’s convertible between the two configurations: stick or upright vacuum, and is accompanied by a lot of useful cleaning tools, for example cleaning wands, cleaning hose, duster crevice tool, self-standing wheels, or a pet multi-tool, to name a few.

You can assemble the vacuum in less than five minutes. In addition, because the vacuum is so lightweight, it is very easy to transfer it from one place to another while cleaning.

The only noticeable issue with this vacuum is its small-sized dust cup, which requires you to empty it frequently.

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Shark Apex Uplight Vacuum Review

1. FeaturesTop-notch Air Filtration

Together with its high-speed motor, the Shark Apex Uplight Duoclean is compacted with a simplified airflow that has a good impact on both the suction and efficiency of the machine. The feature brings about not only powerful suction, but also a reduction in weight and top-notch air filtration for the vacuum cleaner.

In addition, Shark Apex Uplight Lift-away Duoclean also comes with air filters that can be cleaned and reused, as well as a strong seal that can deal with almost every allergen. This seal can also ensure that no air can escape back into the atmosphere before going through the filtration system.

There are three main parts responsible for the filtration system, including the pre-motor foam, post-motor HEPA filters, and other filters. Depending on how often should you vacuum, you can wash the filter once or twice a month. It can save you a huge sum of money because you can wash the filter and reuse it, unlike vacuums requiring regular replacement of filters.

However, it is still advised by the manufacturer that you should replace all of the above components every three years for consistent performance. Also, one tip for filter cleaning: before reassembling the cleaner, all filters must be totally dry; if you operate the vacuum with wet filters or no filters at all, you may damage the machine and shorten the life of the vacuum cleaner.

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2. Lift-Away Pod

Areas that are difficult to reach with a traditional upright or canister vacuum cleaner can be dealt with by using the Lift-Away pod. Cleansers can be attached directly to the cleaning tube or to a cleaning instrument using the hose, and then you can clean far-flung areas in the blink of an eye.

It is possible to totally dismantle the Shark Apex Uplight Duoclean and leave just the main pod for use. As a result, you'll be able to vacuum your stairs, drapes, and furniture with ease. If you like, you may connect a brush to the wand or remove the nozzle and use the wand in conjunction with your pod.

Like its name, the Shark Apex Uplight Corded Lift Away has a lift away pod that can be removed when using. Yet, some users find it hard to lift the pod. However, in my opinion, this isn't a significant problem if you compare that to bearing with the weight of a full-size vacuum - even with the power cable and an additional tool.

Detaching this pod is easy, however, it may be a little more difficult the first few times for many people. Try again a few times and you will get the hang of it!

3. Duoclean feature - An innovative cleaning solution

As in the name Shark Apex Uplight Duoclean, the superstar of this vacuum cleaner is the DuoClean floor nozzle with two brush rolls operating simultaneously, ensuring cleaning efficiency while reducing users’ effort in cleaning.

One brush is designed for bare floors, and the other is designed for deep cleaning. Thanks to these two brushes, nothing is impossible with the Shark Apex Uplight. The vacuum is able to work well on any type of surface, from bare floors, and carpets, to ceilings.

Moreover, as the two brushes work simultaneously, you can clean the entire house with different types of surfaces at once. The deep cleaning brush roll also features a self-cleaning ability, which enables it to get rid of hair, dirt, and debris automatically.

However, cool as it may seem, you still have to check the brush roll on a regular basis and remove the hair clogs that haven’t been cleaned.

Furthermore, there are retractable wheels, allowing users to store the vacuum cleaner without worrying it may fall out over the place. Nevertheless, you still have to be careful or you might trip over and damage the vacuum.
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4. Power Cord

The power cord of the Shark Apex Uplight is super long, enabling users to clean a wide area and don’t have to change the socket often. You can use only one socket to power the whole vacuum during one cleaning section.

Moreover, according to Shark, the vacuum has a mechanism that protects users and the machine as well, which is to automatically turn off the motor power if the vacuum gets too hot to handle.

In case you run into an accident like that, it is advised that you should cut the power, detach cleaning tools from the vacuum to check and remove any possible clogs, and then let the vacuum cool down before getting back with your cleaning.

However, it’s a pity that the Shark Apex Uplight Lift-away Duoclean doesn’t include an automatic power cord shortening feature. This may cause inconvenience when storing the vacuum cleaner and the long power cord can make your trip over.

5. Cleaning Tools and Attachments

In every Shark Apex Uplight Vacuum package, we have:

- A dual-function duster crevice tool

- A pet multi-tool specially designed for pet owners, helping them deal with a huge amount of pet hair.

Final Words

To sum up, we believe that this vacuum is a good choice for those who prefer the powerful suction, convenient configuration, and affordable price that it offers. We hope that our in-depth review of the Shark Apex Uplight Lift-away Duoclean will be of great help to you.​