Shark IF200UK Review

Shark is a famous brand among homeowners who are into vacuum cleaning. A subsidiary of Euro-pro Europe company, the products rarely disappoint. Although it also depends on which model you buy and what your requirements are.

Let’s see whether this Shark vacuum cleaner makes cleaning easier or more difficult! Shark sells multiple vacuum cleaner models. So you need to pick the right one. In this article, we review the IF200UK DuoClean model.

What Is The Shark IF200UK Model?

The Shark IF200UK model is a cordless-cum-handheld vacuum cleaner designed and marketed by Shark under its DuoClean range. Many companies are battling in the cordless vacuum cleaner segment.

Shark has several models within this space that are more or less the same. First, you have the IF200UK model, which is reviewed here. Then you have the IF200UKHT which is the upgraded version of IF200UK.

Then you have the IF250UK and IF250UKT, which are also the upper models. So the IF200UK model is the ideal model for most homeowners looking for a cheaper stick vacuum cleaner. The vacuum cleaner ships with many of the features that the Shark brand is famous for.

It includes the DuoClean and Flexology technology that makes the vacuuming experience seamless. With its minimalist approach, it has a design that makes everyday cleaning more straightforward.

You can expect a faster turnaround too. Being cordless, you do not have to look for plugs in every single room. Just charge once and clean your multiple rooms in one charge. The battery capacity, which supports 22 minutes of uninterrupted cleaning is just enough to make it possible.

It comes in a unique design and appealing colour theme that will suit your needs perfectly, from a visual perspective. Here’s the complete product specification of Shark IF200UK.

• Model name – Shark DuoClean Cordless Vacuum Cleaner (Single Battery) IF200UK
• Colour – Blue
• Dimension – 120 cm X 26 cm X 44 cm
• Capacity – 0.33 L
• Weight – 4 kg approx.
• Charge-time – 3.5 hours
• Run-time – 22 minutes
• Filter – Washable foam & Felt filters
• Guarantee – 5 years

 

Top Features of Shark IF200UK

IF200UK is a cordless vacuum cleaner from Shark that competes with other products like Dyson D10 in the segment. But certain features help it stand out. Some of the features are proprietary to the Shark brand, and you’re not likely to find or experience them elsewhere.

DuoClean Technology

DuoClean is a start-of-the-cleaning technology from Shark that you’re going to find in most of its products. It is incorporated into this entry-level product too. And it had to because otherwise, the exclusion will make the vacuum cleaner incomplete.

With the DuoClean feature, you get two brush rolls that offer a superior cleaning experience. One brush has stiff bristles that thoroughly clean any carpet surface.

Then you have soft bristle brush rolls that are ideal for hard floors. This way, you do not have to worry about changing the brushes for every type of flooring you clean. Furthermore, you can transition seamlessly from carpets to a hard floor.

DouClean technology also enables you to be deep clean any surface. The two brushes work together to suck up dirt and debris, both small and large.

The brushes are capable of stripping off the stubborn stuck-on dust too. Thus, you’ll have a cleaner surface than what other vacuum cleaners offer.

Flexology Technology

Shark is known in the European market for its flexible approach to cleaning through its Flexology technology. And you’ll get to experience the same in the IF200UK model.

The stick is equipped with lock releases at multiple places. These allow you to bend the stick and reach the hard-to-reach areas for cleaning, whether under the sofas, beds, cabinets, or any low-lying furniture.

By pressing the Flexology Lock Release Button, you lower the wand’s angle that enables you to increase your reach. So let the vacuum flex for you while you remain constant.

You’ll also get to experience the flexible approach once you’re done cleaning. Just press the Lock Release button that’ll allow you to fold the cleaner. The unit will then lock itself in the storage mode. Hold the cleaner by its handle and store it anywhere you like.

Smart Response Technology

Apart from being flexible, the IF200UK is also smart. There’s a Surface Settings button that allows you to switch between floor types. Thus, the carpet will adjust the cleaning to suit the floor type. You can select either carpet or hard floors.

For carpets, it’ll prioritize the stiff bristles. For hard floors, you have soft bristles that get the job done quickly. But there will always be a mix between the two. Neither the soft bristles nor the stiff bristles will stop working at any given point in time.

You can also change the suction settings. You have an extended runtime ideal for everyday cleaning and max power that delivers the ultimate power.

Powerful Motorized Cleaning

The Shark IF200UK might be an entry-level product and compact, but that’s not to say it’s gentle. You’ll have a powerful suction motor at your disposal as you walk through the room, cleaning up the dust and debris.

As mentioned above, you can choose from two types of suction levels and adapt to the cleaning surface. One is the Extended Runtime which is cleaning on low power.

Max Power delivers the ultimate suction power and is suited for heavy-duty cleaning. But this also affects battery life. Max Power is going to drain the battery life sooner than Extended Runtime.

Full Cordless Design

IF200UK is a compact cleaner with a full cordless design. You do not have to stay in the vicinity of a power source to operate it and have to worry about managing cords. There’s just a stick along with the tools. The only cables you’ll have to deal with are the charging cords.

The vacuum cleaner is equipped with one set of 25.2V lithium-ion battery that can continuously deliver power for 22 minutes straight.

Although that might not be too impressive when you compare it against alternative options, the power it delivers is consistent for the 22 minutes. You will not experience any slowdown when the vacuum cleaner is low on charge.

2-in-1 Cleaning

You can use this vacuum cleaner as a stick vacuum or a handheld cleaner, whichever best suits your cleaning requirement. You can completely detach the wand, and you’ll be left with the central unit that has the motor.

You can use it as a handheld device to clean sofas, beds, and car seats. You can also take the wand out and use the central unit directly with the head. It widens the cleaning area even in the handheld mode.

Experiment with other attachments that come with the IF200UK product set and see which ones perform the best for a specific cleaning task.

 

What Accessories do You Get?

When you order the vacuum stick from Shark, you must wonder what all the accessories you’ll be receiving in the box are. It’s essential to know beforehand so that you can check for any missing parts. If found lacking, you can report to the company accordingly.

Well, here is the list of items you can expect:

• Central unit – This is the gun-like unit that you’ll be receiving. It’ll come with parts separated from each other. You need to join them together to have the vacuum cleaner in a single piece.
• Dusting brush – 1X brush with soft bristles to clean the surface.
• Upholstery tool – 1X upholstery tool that is the attachment with a wider mouth. It is the one used for coaxing dust from mattresses and sofas.
• Crevice tool – 1X crevice tool that will be thin with an angled tip. You can use it to clean hard-to-reach, tight spots like baseboards, corners, and vents.
• Extension wand – a 1X extension that allows you to extend the vacuum cleaner and clean the vacuum if you will
• Lithium-ion power pack – 1X lithium-ion power pack that you’ll be attaching to the central unit. The pack will provide the required electricity to run the stick.
• Powerpack charger – 1X power pack charger that allows you to charge the lithium-ion batteries
• Accessory bag – An accessory bag to keep all the items safe in one place when not in use.
• Quick start guide – A short version of the product manual. Read it once before you proceed with your first task.
• Instruction booklet – A booklet that walks you through the process of setting the stick step-by-step. Whenever things get confusing, refer to this booklet before calling customer support.
• Check for all the items, especially for the top four mentioned tools. Those are the core components of the stick vacuum. If you find them missing, register a complaint immediately.

Shark IF 200UK: The Cleaning Experience

After going through the specs, features, and product description, you must be wondering what the cleaning experience is actually like. It is a lightweight stick vacuum cleaner that’s more of an entry-level product. So it’ll have its pros and cons.

In this section, we’ll walk you through the cleaning experience and customer reviews.

To start, you have to assemble the different components first. Take the central unit and connect the battery and wand at the required places.

You can skip the wand if you’re performing a short-reach cleaning. Next connect the accessories like the dusting brush, crevice tool, and upholstery tool.

In the next step, you have to select the surface setting and suction setting. If you’re cleaning the carpets, opt for the Carpet Setting. And if you’re going to clean the floors, choose the Floor settings. Similarly, choose between Extended Runtime and Max Power.

When you press the start button, you’ll notice the Brushroll indicator light up. A solid green would indicate that brush rolls are working just fine and you’re good to go.

A solid red means there’s a jam in between the brush rolls. If there’s no light, then chances are you have poorly connected the components.

Once you’ve resolved the issues, the vacuum cleaner should start with mild noise. Yes, it doesn’t produce much noise and works around the 84 dB range. To aid your cleaning, the nozzle comes with LED headlights. They illuminate the floor surface as you clean through the floors.

The dust cup has 0.33 litres of capacity, which is enough to handle a sufficient amount of dust. You can release them outside by releasing the cup.

Once finished, press the Lock Release button, fold the vacuum cleaner, and keep it inside. So that’s basically how you’ll be working with the Shark IF200UK.

Battery Life

IF200UK is a cordless cleaner. So the battery capacity is crucial for most buyers. This model is equipped with a 25.2 V lithium-ion battery. It takes about 3 hours to charge completely. Once fully charged, it can deliver 22 minutes of uninterrupted power supply.

But if you’ll be using it in Max Setting which increases the suction power, expect it to last between 10-15 minutes. You can see the battery left in the vacuum cleaner by referring to the battery indicator.

The indicator will show either full charge, mid charge, low charge, nearly empty, or no charge. A full charge will indicate that it’s fully charged and will last for 22 minutes. Mid-range would mean you have 11 minutes left approximately.

IF200UK is a single battery variant, and you have only one battery to work with. It comes with a 1-year manufacturer guarantee coverage. So you do not have to worry about changing the battery anytime soon.

 

Performance

IF200UK might look like a timid, lifeless machine that is only meant for light duties. But you’ll be proved wrong once you start working with it.

As mentioned above, it delivers 22 minutes of interrupted cordless vacuuming. In those 22 minutes, you’ll get to see its versatility as a cordless vacuum cleaner.

As you vacuum your way through, it’ll have trouble picking up the dust and debris, no matter how big they are. This package includes the debris that gets stuck in between the floorboards. They’re often hard to clean, but IF200UK cleans them up effortlessly.

Thanks to the flexible joints and wheels, you can quickly move it around to fit into the cleaning area. The flexible joint also allows the head to adjust to various shapes.

You can completely detach the wand, and now you have a handheld cleaner. This unit is suitable for cleaning any spills or upholstery. So overall, the Shark IF200UK offers the highest quality performance in the product category range.

Value

At the time of reviewing this product, Shark IF200UK shipped for £430. While this may sound too much for a stick vacuum cleaner, but it’s reasonable when considering the features it has in place. You can convert it into a handheld cleaner. So you get two cleaners for the price of one.

Lastly, IF200UK is covered with a five years manufacturer guarantee coverage. This model is unbeatable in the stick vacuum cleaner market. So for five years, you can be sure that the product will perform the best to its ability.

 

IF200UK vs IF200UKT

If you’re confused between the 200UK and 200UKT model, then the difference is subtle, yet significant. The T version comes with a motorized pet tool that allows you to clean pet hair.

The motor is designed to suck in the pet hair along with other debris. You won’t find this tool in the IF200UK model. So if you have pets in your house and their hair shedding is bothering you all the time, IF200UKT is a better alternative.

Furthermore, the IF200UKT model will require an additional battery to function. It is to ensure the proper running time. For the IF200UK model, a single battery is all you need to keep operating for 22 minutes.

So these are the differences you need to consider when selecting between IF200UK and IF200UKT.

200 vs 250

Another confusion buyers have to deal with is whether to go with the 200 model or the 250 models. Both the models are marketed in the cordless vacuum cleaning product category.

The notable difference between the two is the 250 models have a 30 cm crevice tool, 200 models have a 20 cm one.

250 models ship with an anti-allergen brush. 200 models have standard brushes. 250 models have two batteries and thus come with double charging docks. In 200 variants, you’re only going to find one.

So these are differences you need to consider when selecting between the two.

 

To Sum up

Shark has a considerable fan base worldwide and they’d all agree that the products deliver on their promises. The DuoClean IF200UK Stick Vacuum Cleaner is the right vacuum cleaner to get started to experience the Shark brand’s beauty.

Lightweight, yet powerful, the IF200UK will fit into most vacuuming jobs effortlessly.

So if you’re starting with vacuum cleaners or have only used the Dyson or Vax cleaners, then Shark is a brand worth considering. Hope you had fun exploring the Shark IF200UK with us!