Shark APEX DuoClean Zero-M Powered Lift-Away Upright Vacuum Product Review Video

[@Floppycats]

Buy the Shark APEX Upright Vacuum with DuoClean for Carpet and HardFloor Cleaning, Zero-M: amzn.to/2BpBTUk

[@jadeflowers4850]

I'm not sure if you know this but I just ordered one so I did notice this came as an accessory with my vacuum and is the same on yours. The brush which you call an upholstery brush is actually the pet multi-tool. That's why it had the brush ends on it. So in circumstances where the motorized brush might not work well perhaps that one will? Another thing to note is why it's called a multi-tool. It has the brush on it for pet hair but if you press the release button, under that is the regular upholstery brush. So it's really two in one. I learned this only after I bought the upholstery brush to go with my vacuum since it only seemed to come with a pet brush and I have not pets. haha

[@gunther955]

apex is a good machine BUT Shark dont stand behind there warranty . The wheels messed up on my power head an i went round an around with them to no avail . Im stuck with a 300 some dollar paper weight or i can buy the head at around 100 bucks . which with 2 yrs left on the warranty im NOT doin !

[@stefanjefferson73]

I emailed shark. The Apex model isn’t available in the uk. No plans to release it yet either. 😔

[@markmccormick4461]

I have a 2021 Shark Vacuum with Zero M Technology it's sage green best vacuum ever

[@Floppycats]

oh fun, they're making sage green ones?

[@derekbutler816]

So far, just a couple of weeks, I am having very good luck with this vacuum. I find it works great and is easy to use. I am still learning about all of its features but I like it very much. I have had no problem with parts breaking, so far. It does a very good job!

[@Floppycats]

yes, the suction power of this vacuum is impressive!

[@Deklectic]

I absolutely love this Vacuum, like under normal circumstances I wouldn't pay 400 bucks for a vacuum but this one was worth it for me!! 😉 My tip to anyone is if your gonna spend a few hundred dollars on an appliance whether its a vacuum, steam cleaner, what ever get every attachment available to the device because in the long run you'll get the most out of your device and use it with its full potential.. I purchased the model that came with EVERYTHING available at the time becsuse like I say I'm an All or nothing type of consumer, but I love this vacuum and if you have this vacuum already you have to get the NEW duster hose attachment if you love to dust with your vacuum it has simplified my cleaning soo much because its like a mini crevice tool that turn into a brush if you need it too.. I wish it was out when I originally bought it but I guess its something new I spotted it on Shark when I went to order some filters and its worth the 30 bucks now I can clean my dryer vents better because the regular crevice tool is too big to fit in such a tight space..

[@Floppycats]

Love it and love your detailed comment. I agree. It’s a great vacuum. Well worth the $

[@jafallica]

Wow, your cat is gorgeous!

[@henrybudziarski4404]

Thank you very much for showing the vacuum shark it was very good to see working 😃 it looks really good

[@jonblablabla1014]

Good video!

[@Floppycats]

thank you. this is a great vacuum.

[@maggiev5528]

I love the light feature and the swivel capabilities. Would seriously consider buying it after your review.

[@Floppycats]

yes, the lights are just awesome compared to what i had with my oreck!

[@818sakura]

Seriously the others just don't show u well it annoys me

[@staceyd9264]

I recently got the cordless powered lift away from Shark. It’s the P50 I think. LOVE it!! It doesn’t have the zero M technology so it does get hair wrap but it isn’t hard to take off. Being cord free makes vacuuming SO much faster. I still use my Miele for deep cleaning but the cordless lift away is awesome for quick daily stuff.

[@Floppycats]

nice - we are product reviewing two cordless vacuums right now - so i understand what you mean by the cordless stick vacuums.

[@PeterTroutman]

7:00 "whooops" lol

[@pooltuna]

Nice job thanks...I subscribed. I'm going to buy an Apex soon...thanks for your honest opinion...it's helpful to hear your experience with actually using the product.

[@Floppycats]

you're welcome. it's an awesome vacuum. please let me know if you have any questions.

[@willowtheragdollcatakawill1558]

Thanks for the review, Jenny! I am looking to replace my Dyson as it doesn't seem to pick up all the cat hair in my home. I noticed this weekend that I had to pass over a spot on the carpet several times and it still let evidence of cat hair. Time to shop for a new vacuum!

[@Floppycats]

cool, this is a great one. please do let me know which vacuum you decide on and whether or not you like it.

[@interccessorful]

Beautiful cat

[@Floppycats]

Thank you!

[@dawncierelli1510]

Looks like that would be great on tile too!!!

[@Floppycats]

yes, i showed it on tile - it's great.

[@markmccormick4461]

Pretty cat by the way

[@chelseac6787]

Great review. We have the same one. The Zero-M definitely does make a difference with hair wrapping. Nice improvement, Shark. If you buy directly from the Shark website, you get a discount along with a Honey browser code, if you have that installed.

[@hisimagenme]

Just got mine... can't wait to give it a go!

[@Floppycats]

fun - hope you like it!

[@Jim-tj5lq]

I recently purchased a Hoover And I hate that vacuum, If I have to replace the belt one more time it's going in the garbage. This one looks really good but I'm waiting for you to finish your test of the stick vacuum. I like this one to because it won't break the bank. Cool Video

[@Floppycats]

sorry you hate your hoover. this one is totally different than the stick vacuums. i don't think they're comparable to be honest.

[@dawncierelli1510]

BTW: Lilly Brush is the bomb! for stairs! for stairs!!!!!! :))))

[@Floppycats]

yes, it's the bomb!

[@3653john]

What is a Lily Brush

[@montyv9801]

thank you so much for this vid! even though this vac is a bit pricey this vid convinced my mom to get it haha we also just got a long hair kitten so might as well invest in a good vacuum

[@Floppycats]

Sweet. Hope you guys love it

[@PattiJohnsonpabpaj]

SUPER FABULOUS & PAWESOME PRODUCT REVIEW VIDEO, Jenny! WOW!!! AMAZING VACUUM! I'm SOLD!! But, it's very pricey for my budget so I have added it to my Wish List and will save my money! Brilliant job detailing the features and performance! Great job, honey. Thank you soooo very much for all the great info and your hard work to make this video!! Big hugs & lots of love! :)

[@Floppycats]

thanks, patti - this video took over 20 hours of my time. crazy

[@PattiJohnsonpabpaj]

@@Floppycats I can understand THAT! Very comprehensive info so I figured the labor in putting all this together was pretty intensive. Hard work but the resulting info was absolutely wonderful and very helpful! :)

[@Floppycats]

@@PattiJohnsonpabpaj =)

[@PattiJohnsonpabpaj]

@@Floppycats ;)

[@blackice7408]

Its a good vac. The only thing ive heard is an issue with the apex and the apex zero m is the lil plastic rubber coated wheels under the main brush head. Ppl have said that they will break and crack later. Also its important not to judge how good a vacuum is based off its suction. Its all in the design of the brush head and average suction is more than enough to get average homes clean. Its nice to have extra suction power, but what if you need to clean thick carpet? Sometimes, strong suction can be hard to push. It takes more electricity to power a vacuum with strong suction. Just sayin

[@Floppycats]

yes, i watched other youtube videos by more experienced vacuum reviewers about the wheels and how some guy made new ones in a 3D printer. pretty cool. it wasn't hard to push, so i don't think that's a problem, but i appreciate the input.

[@andrewthepanda95]

that's why shark has a switch that lets you switch between low-pile and high pile carpet it's on the high pile carpet reduces the suction to make it easier to push on high pile carpet

[@blackice7408]

@@andrewthepanda95 yeh i know that. I forgot to mention that

[@richardbotha777]

Great review. It's to the point.

[@Floppycats]

thanks - are you going to get one?

[@srizki]

I do not care for the vacuum cleaner, I love your siamese ragdoll mix.

[@Floppycats]

why don't you care for the vacuum cleaner? my cat is a Ragdoll - he's not a mix - but thank you =)

[@aaronmccardie8795]

I have 3 birchilla /silver birmans cats and they shed alot of fur from day to day.After watching your review am very Interested in purchasing the shark apex a great rev6by a pet owner .👍

[@Floppycats]

thanks, aaron - i think you'll love it - i still love this vacuum and am so impressed by the suction power.

[@CC_Marauder]

TFS. The under bed viewing that is longer than 1 second, is what I was looking to see in action. As well as the motorized pet tool.

[@Floppycats]

cool, think mine was longer than 1 second =). the motorized pet tool is not great with hair wrap - it's terrible, actually, so I recommend using a Lilly Brush BFF first - kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6SnqGmBep6DkNE

[@magical.melody674]

I watched this video and then went out to buy this vacuum almost immediately! I have a Kirby, and hate it. It’s too heavy, too difficult to change attachments, just overall a big pain. I hav 3 cats and a dog plus 3 kids and one in the way. So that tells u how big of a mess my house can get. I can’t wait to try it. I just put it together today.

[@Floppycats]

fun. i hope you love it as much as i do - please do let me know how you like it. congratulations on your pregnancy.

[@_httpantwon]

Magical Melody how was it?

[@mjp23]

I've seen many Amazon reviews that claim this vacuum breaks after a few uses, or the roller stops working, etc. Have you noticed any of these events?

[@Floppycats]

no, i used it for 6 weeks straight without any problems.

[@LP-ej9ys]

Is this loud rolling on hard floors?

[@Floppycats]

I don't recall to be honest. I don't think any louder than a normal vacuum - I would have remembered that.

[@dathyr1]

Hello, I watched your video on the APEX vacuum plus several other videos and I just got my APEX AZ1000 today and works great. I tried the APEX on my most used carpet which has allot of dust and amazed how much dust it picked up. Note I dont have any pets, so my carpets just have accumulated dust over time. I do have a question on your APEX from watching other videos. Since you have had the APEX since 2018, are you still using that vacuum and have you had any problems with the small front wheels breaking or becoming defective? From a couple of videos which are from people that do industrial cleaning, they said the original tiny front wheels would crack or become defective. Just wondered how yours is doing for just home use? Thank you and thanks for your video. Dave

[@Floppycats]

Oh, I am sorry to report that I got rid of the Apex shortly after the review. I am also sorry I got rid of it! I decided to keep my bagged vacuum instead because bagged vacuums are better for fleas. However, I really loved that Apex - it was awesome. I went to my sister's house yesterday, the gals that clean her house were there. I was asking her about water vacuums (because we are reviewing one right now - kzbin.info/www/bejne/raepl3-rZtaMask) and Dysons, etc. She said hands down, Sharks make her favorite vacuums. I agreed with her that I have not ever experienced a vacuum with more suction power than that thing.

[@dathyr1]

@@Floppycats Thanks for your reply. Thanks for your info and that you didnt hold onto the APEX after this review. take care. PS: I might of watched this Hayla video or something similar. Your house gets quite allot of soil and hair accumulation with having your cat. i am lucky I dont have any pets at this time.

[@Floppycats]

@@dathyr1 yes, I’m working on the review video for the Hyla. Lots of dirt. I should vacuum more regularly with it, but I get lazy and only use my Dyson.

[@TheFrnchrn99]

Does it come with filters that have to be cleaned or replaced?

[@Floppycats]

It has 2 pre-motor filters (foam and felt) and an exhaust HEPA filter. These filters are washable. To wash the pre-motor filters, rinse thoroughly in lukewarm water until the water runs clear. Squeeze out excess water and let air-dry completely for at least 24 hours before replacing. To wash the HEPA filter, rinse under lukewarm water, dirty side down, until the water runs clear. Allow the filter to air-dry completely for 24 hours. Do not place filters in the dishwasher or washing machine.

[@nbl9935]

Is it self-propelled like the rotator?

[@Floppycats]

Sorry for the delay, I was waiting to hear back from Shark. Here's what they said, "The Shark APEX DuoClean Zero-M Powered Lift-Away Upright has incredibly strong suction and deep carpet engagement, which can make it feel like the vacuum is driving itself!"

[@nbl9935]

@@Floppycats Thank you & love your kitty! ❤

[@3653john]

Do you still like & use this vacuum?

[@Floppycats]

unfortunately, i decided to part with it shortly after the review - i have reviewed something like 7 vacuums and have a small home - i didn't have a place to store them all - so i had to downsize. i loved this vacuum. i talk about it in our new shark arrival video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2fEaKNvoKiYbJY

[@TheLhester1965]

I'm so glad you addressed the pile of fruit loops. I have a lab and a doberman. Both would do a faster and better job of that. Who really does that??? I would love to know about long human hair. I'm sure it's been addressed, but I haven't read all the comments.

[@Floppycats]

yes, i know - i don't have long human hair anymore - my hair is about to under my ears - and wasn't a problem.

[@TheLhester1965]

@@Floppycats Thank you so much for the very timely answer. I just bought mine on Kohl's. I can't wait to pick her up. I think I have a legitimate, medical vacuum obsession! I've had the Duo Flex Cordless and I spend 25 minutes on the floor with a Clover Seam Ripper cutting hair out of it every other day. My husband had enough, plus he lives in another city for work. And wants to retire his heavy Dyson, that we bought ten years ago. He has no pets and he's bald, so it will be great for him. My grandson uses my hair as a security blanket, so I can't cut it at all. He's 10 and still will sneak a snuggle. I promised him I would never cut it until he was over it. I hope they let GiGi's in the dorm. He's my one and only and lived with me while his mom worked so I was with him full time. It stuck. Anyway, thank you so much for your great review. You were the clincher!

[@Floppycats]

Linda Hester ha ha ha “GiGis in the dorm” 😂. Hope you love the vacuum like I did.

[@TheLhester1965]

@@Floppycats we just tested her out. She's amazeballs!!! And, no hair wraps. Tomorrow we shall test my vanity area and my quilt studio!

[@Floppycats]

Linda Hester yay! What’s her name? 😂

[@amyisraelbarry2963]

I'm gutted they don't sell zero m in the UK, NOT HAPPY !😡😭

[@Floppycats]

...i am sure it's coming!

[@amyisraelbarry2963]

@@Floppycats i hope so

[@ix.cryo1]

What's your opinion about the Shark ZU780?

[@Floppycats]

don't know anything about it to be able to comment.

[@ix.cryo1]

@@Floppycats Oh, that's fine. Thank you for replying though! 🙌

[@Floppycats]

@@ix.cryo1 you bet - are you from New Mexico? ABQ?

[@ix.cryo1]

@@Floppycats I'm from China currently living in America 😁

[@Floppycats]

@@ix.cryo1 oh nice! "505" is the area code for Albuquerque and Santa Fe, New Mexico - so that's why I asked.

[@dilipkhednah]

Any tips on how to dry the brush roller once washed in cold weather. I tried it in the summer and within 24hrs it was tried. Done it recently,and its not tried.

[@Floppycats]

Shark said, "It’s recommended that to wash with water and to let it air-dry for at least 24 hours. " Maybe give it more time in the summer?

[@jafallica]

I have this vacuum and the orange brush roll popped out. I’m trying to figure out how to put it back in. My hair is constantly getting stuck in the roller and I have to cut it out.

[@Floppycats]

how interesting - i never had that problem. my hair is shorter - doesn't go much past the start of my neck. i wondered if longer hair had that problem.

[@Floppycats]

oh, did you pop it back in?

[@jafallica]

Floppycats i I haven’t. That’s what I’m trying to figure out.

[@Floppycats]

@@jafallica this video seems to show how to access them at this point - kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6eqaKGvhZuAatk - so maybe see if that helps?

[@stefanjefferson73]

Do you have a link for the proper apex one as the link you give isn't the Apex with zero m tech. But The DuoClean 801UXT model which is the older style brush head...Thanks

[@Floppycats]

Thank you for letting me know! Are you sure? I show it's Shark APEX DuoClean with Zero-M Powered Lift-Away Upright Vacuum (AZ1002) amzn.to/2Mu5Bi3

[@stefanjefferson73]

Positive just clicked it again and it comes up with Shark Upright Vacuum Cleaner [NV801UKT] Pet Hair, Powered Lift-Away, Powerful, Navy. (Uk Amazon)

[@Floppycats]

@@stefanjefferson73 OH! You're in the UK - that changes it. I just did a search on Amazon UK and couldn't find it - maybe it's not available there yet. You might reach out to Shark and see where it's sold in the UK?

[@pamelarichardson935]

Does the hair get clogged around the cylinder where you have to put your hand up there to loosen it up. I have the Shark Navigator and I hate it.

[@Floppycats]

i did not experience that - however, i have shorter human hair - what kind of hair are you talking about?

[@pamelarichardson935]

I have 8 Australian Shepherds @@Floppycats

[@Floppycats]

@@pamelarichardson935 interesting - ok, well, we didn't have that issue - have you thought of asking Shark on their Facebook page?

[@itsallbiznz155]

Sooo, when you say it has a male and female end, does that mean it's a hetero machine?

[@Floppycats]

ha ha ha.

[@1000kennedydk]

bought one today and used it three times in two days. Zero M does not work. I cut out the pet hair both times.....

[@Floppycats]

Wow! What kind of pet do you have?

[@dawncierelli1510]

Hey Jenny! Charlie is so dang cute--I want to just bite his cheeks!!!!!! (I do on my 2). I've actually been looking at this shark. I'll let you know which one I get. Still shopping. Thanks for the video! :))))

[@Floppycats]

i bite my cats' ears.

[@e2U]

Take your cheap plastic bag wrap it around the container all the way up to the top and then grab the handle through the plastic bag don't get your hand inside the bag drop it open shake it down knock it so all the vacuum trash comes out into the bag but it's settle for a little bit and then slowly close the vacuum container let it settle for a couple more seconds and pull it out but don't do it inside do it outside in the backyard and I suggest wearing one of those cheap little man ass so the desk doesn't go into your body

[@jeepkid518]

RIP headphone users.

[@Floppycats]

ha. or just turn down the volume on the video.

[@jeepkid518]

@@Floppycats Eh? What? Did you say something? Lol. JK. But seriously, thanks to you and that "other youtuber" you mentioned, I've decided to purchase this vacuum. I just wish it had a retractable cord. But I'm buying it mostly for pet hair so thanks for the video.

[@Floppycats]

@@jeepkid518 you're welcome. i always think of something like the cord as an arm workout...so i don't hate it as much. hope you love the vacuum!

[@jsigmo]

Audio is probably the least understood and least considered part of most KZbin videos made by amateurs. It's too bad KZbin doesn't have an automatic audio level "normalizing" feature that is switched on by default so that the average level for videos is adjusted for the KZbinr. In addition, it would be nice to have an audio compression feature as well, and again, switched on by default, to even out the soft and loud parts of people's recordings. Of course, you need to be able to switch both of these off if you want to so that people who do have a good grasp of audio production can control everything exactly the way they want. As it is, you almost have to adjust the levels by trial and error, comparing against other videos and then adjusting the levels for your video, and then uploading it again, so you can test-play it once more. This was a very useful and well-done video. The fact that the audio is very "hot" is just something that takes some experience to get right. When watching KZbin, because so many of the videos are home-made by amateurs (and isn't that really the point of KZbin?), you need to expect wildly varying audio levels, and always start off with your volume set low as you begin any video, and adjust from there. Personally, I never feed KZbin to my stereo system directly because you never know what to expect. Instead, I feed it through an audio compressor set to limit the upper loudness quite strictly. This saves my ears and my speakers feom damage. The cell phone manufacturers need to implement adjustable audio compression in the phones so users can switch to "KZbin Mode" to even out the varying loudnesses of different videos to protect people's hearing and headphones. I think people would love this feature, and it would be a good selling point. And, it would be fairly trivial to implement such a feature completely in software.

[@Floppycats]

@@jsigmo yes, excellent suggestions especially for helping the amateurs =)