I tested a bunch of vacuums this year, and the Shark PowerDetect Cordless was hands-down my favorite – here's why

Among friends and family, I’m known for having a spotless house. Perhaps it’s because I work from home and I need a clean space to work. Or maybe my father’s obsession with cleanliness rubbed off on me. Either way, I find myself pulling out my vacuum at least once a day to clean up dirt, debris, or food crumbs. My need to clean is why I enjoy testing vacuums, and my favorite this year – the Shark PowerDetect Cordless Stick Vacuum, complete with an auto-empty dock and charge station.

When the box arrived at my house for my Shark PowerDetect Cordless Stick Vacuum review, it took a few minutes to unpack and assemble the dock, and I was off to cleaning my historic hardwood and laminate floors, as well as two large rugs in my living room and study.

The Shark PowerDetect ...