How does the CarpetXpert compare with a Bissell upright carpet cleaner?

Shark pairs a high-speed brushroll and pressure spray with a hose-mounted spot tool for stairs and upholstery. Bissell uprights often offer a wider cleaning path and larger tanks, so the Shark trades coverage per pass for maneuverability and spot cleaning.

Does it clean stairs and upholstery?

Yes. The built-in spot and stain remover extends on a hose so you can treat stairs, upholstery and other fabric surfaces away from the main carpet head.

How long does the carpet take to dry?

Shark designs the extraction for fast dry times to limit oversoaking. Drying still depends on carpet pile, humidity and how slowly you pass the machine.

What is the cleaning width?

The cleaning head is 10 inches wide, so expect more passes on large rooms than with wider upright extractors.

Do I need to use Shark's formula?

The machine uses a separate clean-water and formula tank, and Shark's formula is made to remove odors. Other carpet cleaning solutions can be used, but check they are low-foaming to avoid excess suds in the dirty tank.