Shark EX201 CarpetXpert Upright Carpet, Area Rug & Upholstery Cleaner with StainStriker, Built-in Spot & Stain Cleaner, Perfect for Pets, Deep Cleaning & Tough Stain Removal, Carpet Shampooer, Cyan
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Style: CarpetXpert with StainStriker
Features
- UNBEATABLE DEEP CARPET CLEANING: Shark's powerful suction and deep-cleaning innovation deliver unbeatable deep carpet cleaning along with the best tough stain elimination** results
- HANDHELD SPOT & STAIN ELIMINATOR: The first and only deep carpet cleaner with a built-in spot and stain remover designed to extend and clean stairs, carpet, upholstery and other isolated stains.
- STAINSTRIKER TECHNOLOGY: Two unique chemicals mix and activate on contact in the handheld tool to unleash the power of OXY for 20X more stain-striking power* delivering the best tough stain elimination**, no premix required.
- CARPETXPERT TECHNOLOGY: Combines the action of a high-speed brushroll, PowerSpray high-pressure spray and powerful Shark suction to deliver unbeatable dirt and grime removal
- PERFECT FOR PETS: Eliminates odors instantly and permanently, including pet urine and smoke^
- ONLY DUAL-ACTIVATED FORMULA: Precisely fuses two unique formulas together creating an unstoppable cleaning solution unleashing the power of OXY for effective on-contact stain cleaning.
- WHOLE HOME CLEANING: Extend the built-in spot & stain eliminator to remove stains on stairs, carpets, upholstery and and other isolated stains so you never miss a spot.
- ULTRA-FAST DRY TIMES: Shark's CarpetXpert technology and powerful suction deliver ultra-fast dry times without oversoaking your carpets
- WHAT'S INCLUDED: 3.5 inch stain tool, crevice tool, Pet tool, 12oz Shark CarpetXpert formula and 16oz Shark StainStriker formula
- Shark CarpetXpert models vs. consumer carpet cleaners based on ASTM F2828 using included cleaning solution as of May 15, 2024. **Based on TM110, vs. extractor market, using included stain cleaner and best-performing accessory. *vs. Shark Deep Clean Pro Formula.
Description
Shark CarpetXpert with Stainstriker, 2-in-1 deep carpet cleaner and handheld spot & stain eliminator, combines Shark's powerful suction & PowerSpray high pressure spray to deliver the best tough stain eliminationand unbeatable deep carpet cleaning‡. Two unique chemicals mix and activate on contact in the built-in tool to deliver 20X more stain-striking power. ‡Shark CarpetXpert models vs. consumer carpet cleaners based on ASTM F2828 using included cleaning solution as of May 15, 2024. Based on TM110, vs. extractor market, using included stain cleaner and best-performing accessory. vs. Shark Deep Clean Pro Formula.
Brand: Shark
Color: Teal
Item Weight: 18.05 Pounds
Product Dimensions: 13.15"D x 11.97"W x 43.5"H
Style: CarpetXpert with StainStriker
Brand: Shark
Color: Teal
Item Weight: 18.05 Pounds
Product Dimensions: 13.15"D x 11.97"W x 43.5"H
Style: CarpetXpert with StainStriker
Model Name: Shark EX201
Capacity: 30.4 Gallons
Power Source: Powered by electrical plug
Manufacturer: Shark
UPC: 622356604758
Item Weight: 18.05 pounds
Country of Origin: China
Item model number: EX201
Care instructions: Hand Wash
Assembly required: No
Number of pieces: 7
Batteries required: No
Included Components: Shark CarpetXpertTM Carpet Cleaner, Hose clean tool, 12oz Shark CarpetXpert formula & 16oz Shark StainStriker formula, 3.5 inch stain tool, Pet tool, Crevice tool
Frequently asked questions
The Shark EX201 CarpetXpert is designed with StainStriker technology and a built-in spot and stain cleaner that penetrate deep into carpets to remove tough stains and pet messes efficiently. Its powerful suction and scrubbing action work together to lift away dirt and stains, leaving your carpets refreshed.
Yes, the Shark EX201 CarpetXpert is versatile and can be used on a variety of carpet types, area rugs, and upholstery. Its adjustable settings and attachments make it suitable for different fabric types and pile lengths, ensuring a thorough clean without causing damage.
For optimal performance and to maintain the warranty, it is recommended to use Shark-approved carpet cleaning solutions or shampoos with the Shark EX201 CarpetXpert. These are formulated to work effectively with the machine's technology for deep cleaning and tough stain removal.
Yes, the Shark EX201 is designed with ease of maintenance in mind. It has a removable brush roll for easy cleaning, a washable filter, and a no-mess disposal system for the dirt and debris it collects. Regular maintenance will help ensure the longevity and efficiency of the cleaner.
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The carpet cleaner in question has received high praise for its versatility, ease of use, and effective cleaning. Users note that it performs exceptionally well compared to other machines, even on pet messes, and emphasize the importance of watching instructional videos and reading the manual for optimal performance. Although the water tanks and initial cleaning solution quantity could be larger, reviewers find these minor inconveniences tolerable given the machine's overall functionality.
Pros
- 🌟 Versatile use with both spot cleaning and full carpet system
- 🚀 Easy to use with clear instructions and supportive videos
- 💨 Excellent suction power leading to quick drying
- 🧼 Easy cleanup with removable parts
- 👍 Pleasant scent of cleaning product and effective cleaning performance
Cons
- 🔧 Small water tanks requiring frequent refills
- 💸 High costs for replacement cleaning solution
- 🛍️ Limited availability of the cleaning solution
- 😤 Spot cleaner hose and unit storage may be cumbersome
Should I Buy It?
If you value efficiency and thorough cleaning in a carpet cleaning machine and don't mind paying a bit extra for the cleaning solution, this product comes highly recommended by users. Especially for pet owners or anyone in need of a robust cleaning tool, the pros clearly outweigh the cons.
Style: CarpetXpert HairPro w/StainStriker
This is a great product, really. It feels like a quality build without being excessivly heavy or complicated. It simply works, and it works rather well! However the purchasing process was a pain, resulting me me losing a lot of trust in Shark/Ninja as a whole, and I was sort of invested in their environment. Pros: *No need to manually spray when not using the hose, the action of pushing and pulling automatically sprays and vacuums it up. *Uses a soap and an oxy clean product, in separate containers ad used at different rates. Mix the soap with the water (or dont if you are rinsing), but put the oxy container in it's own slot. *Uses minimal amount of water (seriously, very small tank and it doesn't last long, but you get a lot more clean than you would think and the waste water is straight up NASTY) *There are not a plethora of functions. At first this seems like a bad oversight, but really it greatly simplifies the process. You have Deep Clean (which could simply be called clean, but you know...marketing) and Dry. The Dry function uses no water and is GREAT to remove more water from the carpet for faster drying. *The low water requirement and Dry option can reduce carpet dry time drastically, mine was only damp for a few hours. *There are multiple latches, doors, and traps to catch the pet hair. These are surprisingly effective, and very well designed with the user in mind. With the push of a latch you can remove the front of the vacuum head, then flip open the spray nozzles tray and remove the brush. This leaves the entire brush head open for a wipe down and/or rinse, and the brush itself can be easily removed and cleaned. Then there is a trap that you can remove at the hinge joint of the brush head that directs the vacuum force from the head to the hose, this comes out and you can easily remove trapped hair and replace it with minimal effort. Then in the tank there is another trap for hair to build up on. It sounds like a lot but it is so easily managed that you will be happier at the longer lasting product as a result. *The choice of hose attachments is very helpful, with one of them designed for pet hair capturing the hair at the attachment in a tray. Like the rest of the device each attachment can be broken down easily and cleaned. *There is a clear label with barcode to order more of the cleaning supplies with a scan of your phone. After the warranty period you may decide to use your own, but their soaps work pretty decently. *There is a storage tray to prevent drips from ruining your floor when not in use. Cons: *Larger device, but this is expected. It is only larger than I like b/c we have limited living space. So this may not be a con to you. *The right side of the cleaning head has about 3 1/2 inches of non-cleaning space that is needed for the gearing. In most places simply turn around and use the other side. But for compact areas this can be a problem as the right 3 - 4 inches will not get cleaned. Experience: This is where I had a very bad time. I tried to order from their website. Loved the deal that they offered. Heck, I was even getting a steam mop and extra cleaning soaps for free! This on top of a sale. So I created an online account, verified the email address, and made a purchase. *Problem 1: They do not ship to PO boxes. This is normal, actually, so I put an alternate address so that I could receive the item. So I placed my order, and they took their money immediately. I was excited. Then I received an email stating that my order was cancelled. I called them 4 times before I was finally connected to someone so that I could learn WHY it was cancelled (the email did not provide a reason). *Problem 2: Apparently the system will not allow a PO box to be used even as a billing address. This is my legal address as mail cannot be sent to the physical location. *Problem 3: I use an obfuscated email. It works, and I verified my email (see above), but my REAL email address remains private. This is to reduce my online footprint and help prevent ID theft by being able to shut down problem addresses that have gotten sold. However Shark refused to accept this email, even though I was allowed to create an account with it, and proved that I can receive emails sent to the address provided. When I asked why this occured they used a bunch of corporate speak which amounted to: "We also make money by selling your information" which is exactly why I obfuscate my email. *Problem 4: Since I would not provide my actual email address, only one that works properly, I was informed that I may not get a refund. So they took almost $400, cancelled my order, and threatened not to return the money b/c I provided an email that functioned, verified that it functioned, and told them that I did not want my information sold. I wanted to BUY a product, I do not want to BE their product. However, three weeks later the charge did drop. So I looked for this on Amazon.com and I found it for about the same price as their model without all the extras that were included on their website. I make a purchase and discover that they will actually ship to my PO Box! . Problem 5: I received the unit without the hose, which is required for the system to work (even when not in use it plugs the hole so that the suction works). I contact Shark, they require me to register the warranty before they replace the part. It gets registered to the same, obfuscated email that I used previously when they cancelled my order. It is accepted, and I receive my part 2 weeks later. So now I have to wonder, why all the fuss when I order directly from Shark (giving them a higher profit margin) but not a single complaint or comment when I need to use it for the warranty? In sumary: I still love the Shark/Ninja products, but now I will never buy from them directly as the scheme that they have is manipulative and misleading. I never wanted to be an additional income to them by letting them sell my information, but they would not let me complete an order until I did. Shady!
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Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2025 by L. McNerney L. McNerney
Style: CarpetXpert HairPro w/StainStriker
Yes..this is what I’m talking about! The way this cleans, YES. I previously had a Hoover Smartwash, used it on my area rug and could never get it clean. Water always dirty, hair clumps being thrown everywhere. I was annoyed. Decided to go with this and sell the other. Holy cow! For the 1st time ever, I had clean water after cleaning my area rug! It looked brighter, the dog smell was GONE, thank goodness. But I’m just excited that it cleaned that well! And even cleaning the machine after was a breeze! No messy roller tangled in hair, the dirty water tank is easy to remove and clean. I love this thing. If I had to point out one thing, it would be that the dirty water tank isn’t the biggest, so I did feel like there was a lot of back and forth of emptying the tank BUT, I’ll deal with it. It’s worth it for how well it cleans! No complaints here after dealing with that Hoover!
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Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2025 by Lexus D.
Style: CarpetXpert with StainStriker
We've had this for a few months. We bought it because we got a new puppy, and we've gotten a lot of use out of it! It's easy to set up, use and clean. The tank fills up rather quickly, but it works so well, it's worth emptying and refilling fairly frequently. I've read that people mention that it leaks. The only issue I had with leaking is when I used a different carpet cleaning solution (out of desperation). It waaaay over foamed and spurt out a bit. If I use the unit as recommended, it works amazing. Another thing I love is that it has a mode that just pulls up water and that really reducing drying time. It pulls up thr water very well.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2025 by Jennifer Fortino
Style: CarpetXpert with StainStriker
I have the Shark brand Vacuum which did help influence my purchase for this carpet cleaner. I have three cats & a family (it can get messy). I've used this thing for five straight days. For one bedroom. This room really needed it, quality carpet but neglected, pet abused, and a nearby bathroom remodel (drywall dust anyone?). So we couldn't really spring for the costs of new carpet at this time. I've re-read the instructions to verify I didn't miss anything. The steam cleaner does get the dirt up, the used water tank looked like mud water. Every. Single. Tank. I had no idea how much dirt this carpet was holding. I had to go over the walkway areas several times. I spread this out over the week so it could dry between. The complaints online focus on the fresh water tank being relatively small, yes it is. I needed two fills for single day on one room (partial area), it's not a big room. Not a big deal. What is kind of annoying is the "undercarriage" or what is better visualized as the brush roll area (similar to your upright vacuum). Pushing carpet cleaner forward, it puts down the water with cleaner, pull back, it sucks up the water/dirt from the carpet. There is a "dry only" mode where it continues to pull up more dirt/water. The brush-roll spins the entire time, good for loosening things up. So all this action kicks up dirt - think about the wheel wells in your car. So this brush roll area becomes just filthy. Since this is carpet "cleaning" and not dirt-redepositing day- you gotta clean out this brush roll area, as you clean, as often as you refill that clean water tank or even more often. The directions don't really mention this wheel well housing - they mention the brush roll, the cover, the other parts (all easily unclipped and rinsed, those parts are clear plastic parts so things are easy to see) the brush roll housing gets filthy and you gotta wipe this out, really well. So unclip the top suction thing (clear plastic/rinse) open brushroll area, pull out brush roll (simple left-hand knobby thing) clean that, cut any long hairs off and then remember to try to wipe out the housing which is dark plastic (difficult to see dirt, just wipe it and be disgusted). I was running through half roll of paper towels. You could probably put this cleaner outside and gently rinse that housing area & then wipe. Then put all back together and start your next clean tank. It's better if you can tag team this: one person do the back/forth of the carpet cleaning, then when it's time to break it down & refill tank, pass this off to someone while you go get a frosty beverage, you come back to freshly cleaned carpet cleaner with new tank of water, you're all refreshed and ready for round two. So.. brush roll housing gets filthy, that needs regular cleaning during your carpet cleaning adventures. Second thing I wasn't crazy about but not sure there's any solution to it: Wet Dust Bunnies. Yes, yes, I did exactly as the manual stated and I vacuumed beforehand (Shark vacuum too). Apparently dust bunnies are forever. So, as you are suctioning up this dirt and dust and micro everything, the dust all reconvenes around this wetness, so the brushroll, and/or the wheels of the cleaner, kick out these wet dust bunnies back out onto the carpet as you are carpet cleaning (picture the dust layer you clean off ceiling fans, but in wet clumps). This room has short, berber carpet. It was pre-vacuumed. I supposed you can say that the carpet cleaner works soooo good, as to suck up enough dust/etc to create wet dust/hair clumps that then get flung back out once they reach a certain size/density? My carpet is very light colored so this was easy to see & pick up when it happened and possibly a sign that the brush roll housing was getting filthy? Idk. The manual/directions continually reminds you that this is a carpet "cleaner", not a vacuum. (Yes, again, I vacuumed every area I cleaned). So keep this in mind. Ya gotta pause to clean the cleaner, multiple times for one room (frequency could be filth dependent) and you gotta catch those wet dust bunnies. But yes, I would recommend this machine, my carpet looks almost new (it really is old so I can't boast "new" but that's not any fault of this cleaner as the carpet, impressively, looks better than I thought it could). I used a lot more of the Cleaner solution than the stain treatment (stain treatment sprays out from the hose attachment only for hand scrubbing, & although I used quite a bit, I didn't spray out an entire bottles worth) I did use more than one bottle of the carpet cleaner, so buy accordingly. The directions are easy, breaking down the machine is easy, cleaning is easy (except brush roll housing area, that's the least easy to clean & never mentioned in the manual). Once you read the directions and use it and put it away, I don't think you'd need the directions again, it's intuitive design so it's easy to remember. Pics above are Day zero (before clean) Day 1, and Final (bright spots are sunlight, not a bleached area). I'm happy with the results.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2024 by Kindle Customer Kindle Customer
Style: CarpetXpert with StainStriker
This works like a charm compared to my last shampooer. It was easy to set up and use. It is easy to clean. I love the look and having the hose for spot cleaning. I like that it is the size of your average vacuum cleaner, so it is easy to store. Worth it for the money. Cleans pretty quickly and efficiently.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2025 by Selena Runge