Shark CarpetXpert StainStriker Carpet,Rug,Upholstery Cleaner, 3 Tools EX201 | For Carpet, Upholstery & Rugs, Dirt, Tough Stain & Odor Remover, Pro & OXY Formulas, 3.5" Stain, Crevice & Pet Mess Tools
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Style: CarpetXpert + StainStriker
Features
- ERASE BUILT-UP DIRT, GRIME & STAINS: Tackle carpets and area rugs in upright mode, then extend built-in StainStriker spot & stain remover and three versatile tools to erase dirt and grime throughout your home.
- LOOSENS & LIFTS AWAY EMBEDDED MESSES: Restore carpets with CarpetXpert Technology, combining a high-speed brushroll, high-pressure PowerSpray, and Shark's ultra-powerful suction for unbeatable deep carpet cleaning*.
- 20X MORE STAIN-REMOVING POWER**: Unlike premixed chemicals that lose strength over time, StrainStriker Technology fuses two formulas on contact to unleash powerful OXY stain removal and remove odors at the sourcenot just mask them.
- BUILT-IN SPOT & STAIN ELIMINATOR REACHES WHEREVER MESSES HAPPEN: The handheld spot & stain remover extends to quickly clean anywhere in your homefrom carpets and stairs to upholstery, couches, and more.
- REMOVES ODORS INSTEAD OF JUST MASKING THEM: Stubborn, lingering odors like smoke and pet urine arent just covered up, theyre trapped and removed.^
Description
The Shark CarpetXpert with StainStriker technology is designed to transform how you tackle tough messes, everyday dirt, and stubborn odors. Engineered as a powerful upright carpet cleaner and portable spot cleaner in one, it delivers a true whole-home clean, from wall-to-wall carpets to stairs, upholstery, and area rugs. Sharkβs breakthrough CarpetXpert technology combines a high-speed brushroll, high-pressure PowerSpray, and ultra-powerful suction to lift and extract embedded dirt, grime, and allergens for professional-level carpet cleaning results at home. What truly sets it apart is exclusive StainStriker technologyβa dual-activated formula that mixes two cleaning solutions on contact to unleash 20X more stain-fighting power.β‘ This advanced carpet stain remover targets even the toughest set-in stains like wine, coffee, mud, and greaseβno premixing required. The built-in handheld tool lets you instantly switch to a spot cleaner for carpets and upholstery, making it easy to eliminate spills wherever they happen. Whether you're refreshing high-traffic areas or deep cleaning after spills, itβs built to handle real-life messes with ease. Perfect for pet owners and busy households, Shark CarpetXpert is a go-to pet stain and odor remover, permanently eliminating tough smells like pet urine and smoke^ while restoring freshness throughout your home. Its ultra fast-drying carpet cleaner system avoids oversaturation, so carpets dry quickly and are ready for life again in no time. From everyday messes to deep-set stains, it combines deep carpet cleaner performance, spot cleaning precision, and advanced stain removal into one game-changing solution. β‘vs. Shark Deep Clean Pro Formula. ^When using Shark cleaning solution.
Brand: Shark
Color: Teal
Item Weight: 18.1 pounds
Product Dimensions: 13.15"D x 11.97"W x 43.5"H
Style: CarpetXpert + StainStriker
Brand Name: Shark
Model Number: EX201
Model Name: Shark EX201
Unit Count: 1 Count
Manufacturer: Shark
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UPC: 622356604758
Included Components: 12oz Shark CarpetXpert formula & 16oz Shark StainStriker formula, 3.5 inch stain tool, Crevice tool, Pet tool, Shark CarpetXpertTM Carpet Cleaner
Item Type Name: CarpetXpert Upright Carpet, Area Rug & Upholstery Cleaner with StainStriker, Built-in Spot & Stain Cleaner, Perfect for Pets, Deep Cleaning & Tough Stain Removal, Carpet Shampooer, Teal
Part Number: EX201
Item Weight: 18.1 pounds
Item Dimensions D x W x H: 13.15"D x 11.97"W x 43.5"H
Capacity: 30.4 gallons
Power Source: Powered by electrical plug
Color: Teal
Style: CarpetXpert + StainStriker
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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π Abunda's Overview
This is our summary and key points to consider based on customer reviews.
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
- π Versatile use with both spot cleaning and full carpet system
- π Easy to use with clear instructions and supportive videos
- π¨ Excellent suction power leading to quick drying
- π§Ό Easy cleanup with removable parts
- π Pleasant scent of cleaning product and effective cleaning performance
Cons
- π§ Small water tanks requiring frequent refills
- πΈ High costs for replacement cleaning solution
- ποΈ Limited availability of the cleaning solution
- π€ 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: StainStriker
Overall, this is an excellent carpet cleaner. The actual cleaning power is exceptional! Definitely cleans better than previous home carpet cleaners we have had, and seems to just as good of a job as the "rent for a day" models available. All the attachments you need are included and are easy to use. Now for the pro/con situation. This carpet cleaner is much lighter weight and easier to maneuver than other brands, so that's a pro. However, that seems to be achieved by making the water tanks small. I did not mind the small tanks at all while just using the hose attachment to clean upholstery. I felt like I got a very reasonable amount of run time in before I had to change tanks. However, when I switched to floor mode to clean a medium size area rug, I had to empty/refill the tanks multiple times. So that it the con. I will say, my rug had not been cleaned for a while and required multiple passes. I do think the lighter weight and ease of use of the machine will make me more inclined to clean the carpets more frequently, in which case they should be less dirty. If the carpets are less dirty, they should require less wet passes, which should make the smaller tanks less of an issue. I originally had this listed as another "con" but after further internet investigation I found a solution to my complaint. Based on the paper instruction, I was under the impression that "quick dry" mode was for lightly soiled carpets and delivered less cleaning solution. However "quick dry" mode is actually suction only! So after you clean in "deep clean" mode, make sure you switch over to "quick dry" mode and do some additional passes to suck further moisture out of your carpets! Overall, the cleaning power and suction of this machine are outstanding and far outweigh any complaint about tank size. The tank size is both a pro and a con because, while it requires frequent emptying/refilling in floor cleaning mode, it also makes the machine lightweight and maneuverable.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2026 by Emily
Style: StainStriker
Just do it! (Mid-pile carpet, stairs, car seats, upholstery.... is there anything it doesnt do and do WELL for that matter.) Step 1 order, also order replacement Shark soap and Shark oxidizer, receive shipment & open box Step 2 READ ALL THE DIRECTIONS THOROUGHLY. I get that this part sucks and borders an anxiety attack for some of us. Just do it! You will be glad you did. Follow one step at a time. Step 3 VACUUM whatever you are cleaning first with your vacuum cleaner. Step 4 Start it up, follow the directions and give it a go. *Try it out on a less important spot first, to get a feel for how long to spray/dry/etc. (The longer you sit over an area the wetter it gets but it really does dry reasonably fast.) Step 5 use a fan to circulate air and run the heater or A/C let dry for a few hours. VIOLA! All clean! Praise Jesus! P.S. Just as the instructions state... some users prefer to perform a "rinse" cycle after a cleaning. From what I experienced, if you have a heavily soiled area you might clean that area, then use the "dry" setting, and let the area completely, until fully dry. Then perform another cleaning cycle or rinse, followed by a "dry" cycle again, once again allowing it to fully dry. This will help prevent over saturation of the carpet or padding below, or too deep below the upholstery surface of the item you're cleaning while still achieving a fully clean rug/carpet/chair/auto seats/etc. If you really need to get it wet and get in there, I found if I went over that section using the hose attachment to suck up the majority of the liquid and then came back with the "dry" setting to suck up the remaining liquid that worked pretty great too! The hand-held spot treater does a great job and will not overly wet an area if you spray with a fast sweeping motion over the area, repeating to reach the desired saturation. Follow the instructions and take your time sucking up the liquid. Does a great job! ** Only drawback... the pet attachment must remain FLAT or nearly flat, or it will not work right. So if you need to scrub pet-"ick"/human-"ick", then first use the regular hose attachment to spray that area. Then TURN OFFFFF the carpet cleaner and use the scrubber on the standard hose attachment on the spot you are treating. After giving it a good scrub, remove the standard hose attachment. Then attach the pet hose attachment. Now, turn on the vacuum and spray/suck up the liquid until clean. Also, keep an eye on the "FULL" line on the pet resevoir to make sure the pet-"ick" doesn't end up getting in your vacuum hose making it stink. After you are done, follow the instructions and take nearly every part off. It is SUPER EASY & STRAIGHT FORWARD! You can clean nearly every part with some warm dish soap in the TUB/BUCKET/SINK/DRIVEWAY/ETC. with a scrub brush/sponge/rag/running water/hose. It seems really complicated the first time you run it, but after that first use & cleaning you will find it is SUPER SIMPLE to use & clean.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2026 by Lovely Days
Style: StainStriker
Color me impressed. My business switched office space and the existing berber carpet needed a good cleaning. Keep in mind that this wasn't a home with children or pets -- just an office with a low volume of visitors and residual dirt tracked in from the gravel lot after people made it past 2 welcome mats. My past experience with consumer "steam cleaners" wasn't great - they spit out a lot of water, did a half-hearted job at cleaning and really couldn't compare at all with a professional steam clean. But 2 things convinced me to buy this -- 1) I've had great experience with a Shark handheld that has done the best of any vacuum I've owned over the years and 2) the cost of this unit was equal to a single pro carpet cleaning session. Figured worse case we'd have a carpet cleaner on hand and we had some upholstery that needed to be tackled anyway (past experience with hiring pros to steam clean upholstered furniture felt like we paid a premium for 5 min effort per chair and they looked about the same before / after) Wow. This "carpet xpert" does a great job, easily rivaling a professional steam clean, at least in the application we used. Cleaner arrived almost fully assembled. Took a brief moment to snap on handle and push in hose. Pre- vacuumed as instructed before firing it up. (cleaner is not designed to pick up hair, crumbs, paper shards, etc. so you'll need to make sure they're appropriately vacuumed up with a clear surface to start). Operation was pretty intuitive (I did glance at instructions) with the exception of the hand held unit (the "stain striker" hand held piece has 2 buttons - not at all clear which was for spraying and which for drying. But the main unit has a very simple push forward to spray, pull back to extract/dry. The "deep clean" choice on the machine is a bit gimmicky since there is no "standard clean" option, just "deep clean" but okay, I won't dock for that. The unit does hesitate to power off - my machine takes a full second or two after the power off button is depressed before it actually turns off. So much of a delay that I actually tried at first to depress the power button more than once with the effect that I kept turning it back on before it turned off. For now I'm assuming that's not a genuine issue but I'll repost if it becomes a problem. Haven't used it on upholstery yet, but did a great job tackling the berber carpet. The water came out... disgusting. Which is exactly what one wants from a carpet cleaning machine. Oh, unit warned about water temp not exceeding 140. I didn't much follow warnings about water temperature because I'm not really sure what 140 degree water feels like exactly or how much below this maximum is intended. I know boiling is ... well 212 degrees F and 100 F is bath water. And most water heaters max at 140. But the warnings intent or preferred operational temp wasn't clear. Should the water used be... as hot as can come out of the tap? mildly warmer than bathwater? much warmer than bathwater just not hot enough to burn you? And what exactly happens above the 140 degree cut off? Does the unit melt? or is it just a warning so that people don't burn themselves? I decided to go a notch below the max temp out of the faucet to get nice hot water, hot enough to work the dirt loose but not so hot that I'd get burnt if it spilled on me and that seemed to work.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2025 by Still_Improving
Style: 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
Style: StainStriker
This Shark is easy to use, lightweight and really does a good job at cleaning the carpets & rugs we have. Some of our stains were older as the old Bissel couldn't get these out after multiple treatments. With a kid & 2 dogs in the house I like to keep things clean, but it's harder. This Shark has 2 cleaner solutions that are used and there is no holding the button or pressing a lever to distribute the cleaner. You load it up & it does the work for you. It pulls up the water & solution up VERY well! The carpets do not stay soaking wet & dry faster. You do not have to go over the area multiple times to pull up the wet as it's done the job usually on the first pass. It is not as noisy as some carpet cleaners we have had in the past. It is not heavy or hard to push/pull. When cleaning a room, both tanks may need to be changed at about half the room on deep clean. I was glad to see all of the yucky brown ick that it pulled out of our carpets and we vacuum often. The carpets are softer and definitely fresher. This Shark seems pretty durable; will see over time. There are just the right amount of attachments to do the chairs & sofa as well. I shopped around and even on the Shark website the price Amazon had beat their 'sale'. It arrived quickly & very well packaged.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2026 by Amazon Customer
Style: StainStriker
This model Shark CarpetXpert is a very well thought out design--very practical and easy to use. This manufacturer makes very durable and pet friendly equipment to start. The actual power cleaning part is a very pleasant surprise. You can rest assured that this model is not only very effective, but the solution that was formulated for this vacuum is surprisingly good. I received the item at a discount due to "like new" condition, yet I saw it in as "new." Portable design with minimal leakage. I attacked a pet stain immediately and was able to evidence excellent value for the price of the vacuum. Please watch the instructional video prepared by the manufacturer, it will make this a very cool hands-on experience.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2026 by MiguelAngel
Style: StainStriker
I thought this would be a slam dunk because I love shark vacuums and it had good reviews. I was replacing my Bissell, which I liked but it was getting old and not getting the suction it used to. But I hate this carpet cleaner. There's so much I hate about it. The top tank holding the cleaning water is so small I have to refill it twice just for one small room. The head of the cleaner is pretty narrow. To be fair, the measurements are on the description so that shouldn't be a surprise but it made more of a difference than I was expecting. The suction is terrible. It will suck up satisfyingly dirty, gross water. However, I'll go through two whole tanks of clean water before I have to empty the dirty water, meaning I'm putting significantly more water on my carpet than I'm getting out. I know that's inevitable, but this is extreme- it's like a 4:1 ratio of water on my carpet vs water out. And I use the quick dry mode after deep clean, every time. I might as well just dump soapy water on my carpet and walk away. But the very worst part is the process you have to go through to clean this thing. I have dogs so I clean it after each use to avoid dog hair build up. It's impossible to remove the cleaning head from the unit so I take off the cover and the brush roll, and then set the whole darn thing in my walk in shower to rinse the part the brush roll sits in. If I didn't have a walk in shower I don't know what I would do, probably just throw it away. Lastly, the method of using the cleaning formula is wasteful. You pre-mix the formula right in the clean water tank, so if you don't use up the entire last tank you will have to dump it out/waste it. Plus, there's a second oxy boost type formula in a separate container, and much less of that is dispensed, so at least it's in a separate container so it's not wasted. But the two formulas are sold together- so even though I'm going through the first formula like hotcakes, I have to keep buying the second formula. This is maybe the third or fourth carpet cleaner I've owned. I didn't realize I was picky about carpet cleaners until this one exposed everything I can hate about a carpet cleaner.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2026 by Sara Listworse
Style: StainStriker
Very impressed with its performance. This machine has strong suction and was easy to use and clean. Light weight, but, heavyweight in itβs cleaning ability.
Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2026 by Lori K