![]() In addition to these performance tests, I also tested each vacuum's suction power at the floor, via a sealed homemade box with a one-by-six-inch slot on top and a a two inch diameter PVC pipe connected to the side. We also conducted a torture test, scattering 1.25 ounces of bobby pins and small nuts on the low-pile carpet. We performed every test three times each on three different surface types: low-pile carpet, mid-pile carpet, and hardwood/laminate floors. Our tests included Fruity Cheerios, a sand-and-sawdust mixture (to mimic fine particulate debris), pet hair, and human hair, collected from a hair extension kit. We put each of the vacuums through a series of rigorous tests to assess how they would do with debris types you may encounter in your home. If you're using the vacuum without the extension hose, you'll appreciate the ease with which the attachments snap into place. This makes turning and moving around furniture a breeze. When you're using the floor cleaning nozzle and extension tube, the attachment pivots. ![]() If slaloming is your thing, the Rocket is certainly maneuverable enough for it. That said, the cord's placement, coupled with the vacuum's overall ergonomics, ensures that it will stay behind you, provided you aren't slaloming around your living room. ![]() The cord proved to be the only real annoyance while using the Rocket. After all, you have to carry the cord with you wherever you take the vacuum, including the trash can. Truly, with regard to emptying the bin, the Rocket's cord causes the most inconvenience. You'll need to manually close it, but the process is anything but difficult. A latch on the side of the Shark Rocket opens the hatch door to the dustbin. When considering the usability of a particular vacuum, bin and filter maintenance factor heavily in our assessment. Shark's Web site also gives you the option to purchase other attachments, such as a car detailing kit or an extension hose specifically designed to fit and reach under appliances. This variety of tools is comparable to the Dyson DC59's, but that unit lacks a dusting tool. The Rocket takes this concept to a higher level because of its portability. The Shark Rotator Pro Lift-Away vacuum also came with a wide variety of extras, and we appreciated the ability to use one vacuum for all of our specific cleaning needs. A storage bag keeps everything in one place. ![]() You'll find the extension tube, which can be used with different attachments, as well as a floor nozzle, dusting brush, pet upholstery tool, crevice tool, and the Dust-Away tool, which includes a removable, washable microfiber pad. Though this cord may feel clumsy and outdated, you'll appreciate other elements of the Rocket's overall design, namely the wealth of included attachments. It's not a deal-breaker by any means, but it does make the Rocket more high-maintenance than similar models such as the DC59, which docks neatly no matter what attachment is in place. This means that, if you want to stow the cord neatly with the Rocket in its dock, you'll also need to attach the extension wand. The prongs around which you wrap the cord are located on the extension hose. The problem with the wall dock is that it limits your attachment options as you'll still have to contend with the cord. Doubtless an attempt to make the cord less of a nuisance, Shark gives you two options for storing the Rocket: with the hand-held portion detached and hooked onto the base of the extension tube and floor nozzle, or locked into the wall dock. ![]()
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