Shark StainStriker Portable Carpet Upholstery & Area Rug Cleaner, Bonus XL Tool & Full-Size Cleaning Solution, Stain & Odor Remover, Perfect for Car Interiors, 4 Cleaning Tools, Nordic Blue, PX202BRN

As a parent and pet owner, I needed a portable cleaner that could actually remove stains and odors, not just mask them. The Shark StainStriker PX201 exceeded my expectations. It’s compact, powerful, and makes cleanup a breeze whether it’s carpet, car seats, or a messy couch.🔹 First Impressions:The unit is sleek, lightweight, and ready to go right out of the box. It includes 3 different attachments and a starter cleaning solution, which was a nice touch. Everything snaps together easily, and the instructions were clear.🔹 Performance:This little machine works. It tackled old pet stains and recent spills like a pro. The dual-tank system keeps clean and dirty water separate, and the suction is surprisingly strong for such a compact design. The included Pet Mess Tool was especially helpful for targeting ground-in grime and odor.🔹 Cleaning Attachments:Wide-area tool worked great for rugs and larger spacesDetailing tool got into tight corners and car interiorsPet Mess Tool handled tough stains and pulled up odor effectively🔹 Pros:Lightweight and easy to carry aroundStrong suction power removes deep stainsTools and attachments make it versatileCleaning solution smells fresh, not overpoweringEasy to empty and rinse after use🔹 Cons:The water tanks are a bit small, so for big jobs you’ll need to refillCord length is average — could be longer for reaching around furniture🔹 Final Thoughts:If you have pets, kids, or just a high-traffic home, this cleaner is a total game-changer. It’s easy to store, quick to use, and powerful enough to keep furniture, car interiors, and rugs looking (and smelling) fresh. Highly recommend!

I purchased this after getting extremely frustrated with a similar Bissell unit that constantly leaked and stopped working. This thing in comparison blows the Bissell pit of the waterFirst of all, the unit is so easy to use - it's well designed, and has QR codes and written instructions everywhere so you know exactly how it works.The suction power is WILD. Where I'd get some mildly gray water using the Bissell, the shark will pull so much dirt out of the same spot the water turns almost black.The tanks are square so you can easily fill or empty them and can place them on a surface without them falling over. The system doesn't leak even when you take off an attachment. Every single part can be disassembled easily so you can clean it thoroughly and not worry about it getting clogged and stopping working like some other units (cough cough Bissell.)Best of all the included spray smells wonderful. I get huge migraines with scents but this one smelled lovely and light without being perfumey.Very happy with this purchase and glad I made the switch

Does very well. Owned a Bissel before and it did not work well and quit working in less than 6 months brand new out of box. I definitely recommend this Shark. It's lightweight, compact, doesn't take up much space at all (1 sq ft), easy to take apart and clean, easy to reassemble after cleaning. It cleans up very well, as if the accident never happened. And my nephew says my house smells good weeks after using it (I don't use any other scents in my house because I'm sensitive).

::EDIT:: This review is for both the PX202 and the PX251 HairPro.PX202 -- I initially bought the PX202BRN to replace an old Bissell that has started leaking from the clean water container (second tank I bought for it...I've had several Bissells and they all leak after a while). After looking at pretty much every review and Youtube video I could find, I picked this Shark PX202 because it had all of the features I wanted including a self-cleaning attachment for the hose. My old Bissell didn't have any way to clean the hose and it was disgusting after several years of cleaning up pet messes.When I unpacked it I discovered that it was missing the self-cleaning attachment. I searched the reviews here and it's a pretty common issue. Other reviews mentioned that Shark did not have the part available when they were contacted about it. Shark also doesn't show this part on their website so it's not even available to buy separately. I found this unusual because you can find parts for pretty much any Shark product all over the place. Parts for their carpet vacs in general seem to be hard to find though.It's possible that Shark customer service can send this part out if you call them but I didn't want to deal with the hassle so I ordered a PX251 HairPro instead.PX251 HairPro review -- 5 stars for this one. It had all the accessories and attachments as advertised. Fortunately or unfortunately I got to try it out right away because my dog got a very upset stomach and woke us up at 1:30 a.m. when he had a pretty large accident on the carpet. I grudgingly work up, filled up both tanks and got to work. Everything worked great, first with the pet mess tool, then with the regular cleaning head. It picked everything up without any problems and was much easier to clean the dirty water tank and the cleaning heads than my old Bissell.The self cleaning system on the PX251 is very easy to use and doesn't require the external attachment like the PX202 does. Just press the cleaning head or plain nozzle on the top part of the cleaning tank and it does its thing and flushes out the hose. Very well designed system.Very happy with the PX251. The only minor negatives are that the PX251 doesn't come with a lot of cleaning solution and niether the PX202 or PX251 come with anything in which to store the extra attachments. A minor but noticeable oversight. In contrast, the PX202 comes with almost double the amount of cleaning solution than the PX251. You would think the more expensive top-of-the-line one would come with more solution. But that's minor because I usually just make my own DIY solution. I'll be buying more of the Oxy Multiplier though.Overall both are a good choice but be aware that the PX202 might not come with the cleaning attachment. If that is important to you like it is for me, the PX251 is the better choice.So, 5 stars for the PX251 but rated everything 4 stars overall because of the missing attachment on the PX202, the lack of any storage for the various cleaning attachments, and the miniscule amount of cleaning solution the PX251 comes with.I like Shark products and have several of them including a stick vac, a regular upright vac that is still working great after almost 15 years, a robot vac, now the PX251. Overall I think they make decent stuff for the money.

I bought the Stain Striker Hair Pro to clean my sofa and carpet, and I honestly loved it!Despite its compact size, it has strong suction and works very effectively.I used it on food stains and dirt, and the results were amazing — the fabric looked like new.It’s easy to use, lightweight, and quick to clean after each use. Perfect for small homes or apartments.Totally recommended if you want spotless furniture with little effort.