Shark StainStriker Stain & Spot Cleaner - PX200UKCP

Carpet cleaners usually force a choice: a bulky upright machine for deep cleans, or a spray bottle that masks smells without shifting what's underneath. The Shark StainStriker sidesteps that compromise by combining a dual-activated cleaning formula with powered suction in a handheld unit — meaning it doesn't just dissolve food spills and embedded mud, it physically extracts the liquid and residue. That distinction matters on upholstery and car seats, where leaving moisture behind creates the mildew problem you were trying to avoid in the first place.

Who Is This For?

This is aimed squarely at households with children, pets, or both — the kind of home where a red wine spill on a cream sofa or muddy paw prints on the stairs is a regular occurrence, not an occasional disaster. It's also a practical choice for anyone without space or budget for a full-sized carpet cleaner. If your messes are rare and minor, a good enzymatic spray and a cloth will do the job for a fraction of the cost.

What Buyers Say

Owners consistently praise how quickly it tackles fresh spills on fabric and carpet, with several noting it outperforms dedicated spray-and-blot methods on coffee and pet stains. The most common criticism is that the clean water tank is small, which means frequent refills during a longer session tackling multiple stains — it suits targeted spot cleaning rather than treating an entire room in one go.

The Deal

The StainStriker is currently £129.99, down from £184.99 — a saving of £55. Because this product is newly tracked on our site, there's no price history to confirm whether that £184.99 figure is a genuine long-term retail price, so treat the "30% off" claim with caution until we accumulate more data. For further context on Shark pricing trends, our best Shark deals guide is worth a look. At £130 the product is reasonably priced for what it does — but wait a few weeks if you want data to back the discount.