It blitzed through dirt and grime with ease, without leaving messy steaks afterwards.
Its odor neutralizer and self-cleaning system is a bonus.
Plus, having to keep emptying and refilling a bucket always seemed like such a waste of water.
Shark HydroVac MessMaster on white tiled floor(Image credit: Future)
That was before I tried the Shark HydroVac MessMaster corded hard floor cleaner.
And the Shark HydroVac MessMaster is no exception.
Sounds like a win-win?
Find out what happened when I used the Shark HydroVac MessMaster around my home for a month.
It is currently priced for$249 on Amazonand onSharks website.
And slightly cheaper onLowes for $239andWalmart for $229.
In the UK, its name is slightly different the Shark HydroVac Corded Hard Floor Cleaner.
But besides its color variation, its an identical model/spec and available for279 on Amazon.
Its also available in a corded model should you prefer.
And the handle has a smooth, sturdy grip.
Another handy feature is it has a self-cleaning system that runs for about one minute on the charging dock.
This will ensure your roller and system are all clean and fresh between uses.
Overall, the Shark HydroVac MessMaster isnt as aesthetically pleasing as the more slimline, capsuleDyson WashG1.
However, its lighter to carry around the house (8 pounds) compared toDysons hefty 10 pounds.
The Shark HydroVac MessMaster was quick to assemble with a simple click-and-lock into place.
Shark HydroVac MessMaster on white tiled floor(Image credit: Future)
Shark supplies/recommends you use their own multisurface floor cleaner that you just add to the water as instructed.
After using this around my home for one month, I was very impressed with its power and results.
The minute I turned it on, I immediately felt the forward pull of the machine.
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Plus, the bright headlights were a bonus for spotting dirt in dark spots.
I was pleasantly surprised to see that the Shark HydroVac MessMaster quickly removed dirt and stubborn stains with ease.
In just two swoops, my white tiles were looking visibly cleaner and mark-free.
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Ive often found that wet and dry vacs were not as good as removing stains as a dedicated mop.
However, the Shark HydroVac MessMaster proved that it could perform exceptionally well on different types of surfaces.
This is always handy if you have certain rugs that are not machine washable.
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Although most wet and dry vacuums claim fast-drying time, Im not always convinced.
However, I was surprised to see my tiles and hard wood floors had dried in just minutes.
Whats more, the Shark HydroVac MessMaster didnt leave behind unsightly streaks or puddles on the floors.
The self-cleaning system is a handy bonus.
Just place it onto the charging base, power it on and it will automatically self-clean.
Additionally, floors dry pretty quick and there are no wet streaks, marks or lingering odors afterwards.
In fact, I haven’t used my trusted mop and bucket since using this vac.
Bear in mind, there are no advanced options or mod-cons.
Id go for the Shark HydroVac MessMaster floor cleaner any day.
