Shark CarpetXpert EX304
Highest stain reduction scores in independent testing. StainStriker dual-formula OXY mixing and a HairPro anti-tangle brushroll, with a fully onboard 12-foot hose.
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Our Verdict
Highest stain reduction scores in independent testing. Shark has since rebranded this exact model with StainStriker dual-formula OXY mixing and a HairPro anti-tangle brushroll that resists clogging on pet hair. 12-foot onboard hose for convenient spot treating.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- •Highest stain scores
- •StainStriker dual-formula OXY mixing
- •HairPro anti-tangle brushroll
- •12-foot onboard hose
- •Professional results
Cons
- •0.75 gal tank smaller
- •Shark ecosystem
- •Manual operation
- •$379 pricier than most on this list
Specifications
| Tank | 0.75 gal clean |
| Hose | 12-foot onboard |
| Feature | StainStriker OXY mixing |
| Heat | No HeatWave |
| Weight | Moderate |
Quick Answers
What is the tank of the Shark CarpetXpert EX304?
Shark CarpetXpert EX304 tank: 0.75 gal clean.
What is the hose of the Shark CarpetXpert EX304?
Shark CarpetXpert EX304 hose: 12-foot onboard.
What is the feature of the Shark CarpetXpert EX304?
Shark CarpetXpert EX304 feature: StainStriker OXY mixing.
What is the heat of the Shark CarpetXpert EX304?
Shark CarpetXpert EX304 heat: No HeatWave.
What is the weight of the Shark CarpetXpert EX304?
Shark CarpetXpert EX304 weight: Moderate.
Who is the Shark CarpetXpert EX304 for?
It suits maximum stain removal, spot cleaning ease, pet hair pickup. It is not the right pick for largest whole-home jobs, automatic operation preference.
Is the Shark CarpetXpert EX304 worth buying?
Highest stain reduction scores in independent testing. StainStriker dual-formula OXY mixing and a HairPro anti-tangle brushroll, with a fully onboard 12-foot hose. It ranks #1 in our Top 5 Carpet Cleaners & Extractors. Highest stain reduction scores in independent testing. Shark has since rebranded this exact model with StainStriker dual-formula OXY mixing and a HairPro anti-tangle brushroll that resists clogging on pet hair. 12-foot onboard hose for convenient spot treating.
Who Is This For?
Best For
- Maximum stain removal
- Spot cleaning ease
- Pet hair pickup
Not For
- Largest whole-home jobs
- Automatic operation preference
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