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‘It’s a game-changing addition to my cleaning arsenal’
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Photo: Melanie Mullan

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by Dominique McMullan
02nd May 2024
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Tired of ketchup stains and crayon marks on her sofa, mum-of-two Dominique McMullan reveals her favourite cleaning tool yet.

I have a confession: I’m one of those women who watches cleaning videos online, you know the type. In the evening as the kids go to sleep, I lie on the landing and watch people on the other side of the world lifting dirt off couches, carpets, curtains and coffee tables. I can’t get enough. Mildew on a shower door disappearing before my eyes makes me hot under the collar.

The thing is, the algorithm serving me these cleaning videos is simply reflecting my deepest wants, needs and desires. I’m a busy mum with two boys under four and I work inside and outside of the home. While cleaning is certainly not top of my priority list, I would really love to have a spick and span home to enjoy.

Enter the Shark Stainstriker. One month into using this device and I’m thinking of setting up a CleanTok account of my own. In my living room, I have a cream couch and rug (I know, not the smartest move with two smallies) and honestly, I had all but given up on keeping them clean.

Whether it’s tomato ketchup splattered on the sofa or crayon marks on the upholstery, this portable stain remover has your back.

I’ve tried more than one stain removal device so I was dubious about the Stainstiker’s claims. I decided to really put it to the test with these two items and let me tell you, this appliance works. In fact, the boys are now allowed to have jammy toast and Ribena on the couch, because I know how easily any spills or stains can be lifted.

Whether it’s tomato ketchup splattered on the cushions or crayon marks on the upholstery, this portable stain remover has your back. It penetrates deep into fabric fibres and effectively lifts and removes all those stubborn stains. The satisfaction when using this tool is next level.

It helps that it is also compact and easy to handle, without too many add-on fixtures and heads and unlike stain removal tools I have used before, it doesn’t damage delicate fabrics. It’s a game-changing addition to my cleaning arsenal, one that leaves me with more time to enjoy the things that matter most.

The Shark Stainstriker

Photography by Melanie Mullan

To discover more about Shark’s innovative cleaning solutions, explore their range online or inquire at your nearest electrical appliance store for expert advice and demonstrations.

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