Customer Reviews for Shark CarpetXpert HairPro Pet with StainStriker Upright Vacuum, Bagless, Gray (EX301)
Shark CarpetXpert HairPro Pet with StainStriker Upright Vacuum, Bagless, Gray (EX301) is New at Staples
Item # : 24648498
Model # : EX301
Unleash the power of Shark CarpetXpert HairPro Pet—the 2-in-1 deep carpet cleaner and spot remover that delivers unbeatable carpet cleaning, eliminates tough pet stains and odors instantly, and captures 3x more pet hair with zero clogs, clumps, or hair wrap for a whole-home clean that’s truly pet-proof.
- UNBEATABLE DEEP CARPET CLEANING: CarpetXpert technology combines a high-speed brush roll with Power Spray high-pressure spray and Shark's powerful suction to deliver the best dirt and grime removal with ultra-fast dry times
- BEST PET STAIN ELIMINATION: Stain Striker technology mixes two unique chemicals on contact to unleash the power of OXY for 20x more stain-striking power and elimination of the toughest stains even pet stains
Price is $334.99, Regular price was $369.99, You save 9%
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152 reviews
Most helpful positive review
Posted Dec 19, 2025
Amazing carpet cleaner
Love this new carpet cleaner. Gets stains out quick and efficiently, is easy to keep clean and powerful suction gets the carpet dry fairly quickly.
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Most helpful critical review
Posted Jan 10, 2026
second replacement and its broken stop dispensing solution Tryed to get a different of less valve and they didn’t seem to know how to really disappointed
Topl
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Posted Jan 12, 2026
None I can think of
I don't like this steam cleaner. Both tanks are too small. Not having the opportunity to rinse after cleaning in same session.. Its hard to dry the carpet because if you push forward it puts down more water.
The last cleaner I had you had to push a button to release any liquid.
I have many Shark products and this is the first one I don't like and can't return because I ...
The last cleaner I had you had to push a button to release any liquid.
I have many Shark products and this is the first one I don't like and can't return because I ...
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Response from Staples :
Hi Topl,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.
We’re truly sorry that the Shark CarpetXpert did not meet your expectations. We understand how frustrating it can be that the tanks are too small and that it's hard to dry your carpets. That’s not the experience we want for our customers, and we truly appreciate you sharing your feedback. We recommend putting the unit in Quick Dry mode after the cleaning cycle to reduce dry time and turning on any available AC units or fans to help circulate air in the room.
If you’d like to speak with us further, you can visit the following link to contact us: https://support.sharkninja.com/contact-us
Kind regards,
Shark Clean US
January 14, 2026
Brenda98ojitos
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Posted Jan 10, 2026
second replacement and its broken stop dispensing solution Tryed to get a different of less valve and they didn’t seem to know how to really disappointed
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Response from Staples :
Hi Brenda,
Thank you so much for sharing your feedback with us.
We’re truly sorry to hear that your replacement Shark isn’t dispensing the cleaning solution as it should. We completely understand how frustrating this must be, and we want you to know that we’re here to help make things right. Your experience matters to us, and we’ll be passing your feedback along to the appropriate teams to ensure it’s addressed.
In the meantime, we’d love for you to check out our troubleshooting guide below, which includes helpful steps that may resolve the issue:
https://support.sharkninja.com/article/EX300-Series-Shark-CarpetXpert-HairPro-Pet-with-StainStriker-Troubleshooting-Guide
If the problem continues after trying those steps, please follow the instructions at the end of the guide to reach out to our support team. We’ll be happy to assist you further and make sure you get the best possible experience with your product.
Kind regards,
Shark Clean NA.
January 10, 2026
Howie411
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Posted Jan 5, 2026
Horrible Suction
I'm a big fan of Shark/Ninja Products. I currently own 4 of their floor cleaning products including this one. Sadly this is probably my least favorite. It could be the perfect carpet cleaner except for the fact the suction on it is horrible. It leaves my carpet soaking wet, even when I go over the carpet multiple times on dry mode. I've owned multiple upright car...
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Response from Staples :
Hi Howie,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.
We’re truly unhappy to hear that you’re experiencing low suction with your Shark vacuum, which is making it take longer to dry your carpets. We completely understand how frustrating this must be for you, and we truly appreciate you bringing this to our attention.
Your feedback is incredibly valuable, and we’ll make sure it’s shared with the appropriate teams to help us improve our products and services. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to make things right.
In the meantime, we recommend referring to our self-help guide link below to troubleshoot the issue you're experiencing:
https://support.sharkninja.com/article/EX300-Series-Shark-CarpetXpert-HairPro-Pet-with-StainStriker-Troubleshooting-Guide?redirect=false
If the issue continues after trying those suggestions, follow the instructions at the end of the guide to reach our support team for further help.
Kind regards,
Shark Clean NA.
January 6, 2026
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Posted Jan 4, 2026
New machine is heavier, hard to carry upstairs, the pet shampoo has a weird perfume smell, don't like it, I like the other cleaning solution
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Response from Staples :
Hi there,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, and for bringing this to our attention.
We understand how inconvenient it must be that the upgraded Shark unit feels heavier and more difficult to carry upstairs. We know this can be frustrating, and we truly appreciate you sharing your experience with us.
Your input is invaluable as it helps us improve our products, services and better understand what our customers want and need.
Please rest assured that we will pass along your feedback to the appropriate teams, including your thoughts on the scent of the cleaning solution and your preference for the original fragrance.
If you should need any assistance with your Shark, you can contact us at https://support.sharkninja.com/contact-us.
Kind regards,
Shark Clean NA.
January 5, 2026
Cjf1
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Posted Jan 2, 2026
When it worked it was great! Doesn’t work any more
When this worked it was a wonderful carpet cleaner. It has stopped working and despite all the fixes offered by support it has proven to be a colossal waste of money. Not sure I can recommend Shark products any longer.
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Response from Staples :
Hi there,
We’re truly sorry to hear that your carpet cleaner stopped working after performing so well initially. We understand how frustrating and disappointing this must be, especially after investing in a product you trusted. We regret to hear that the support you received did not resolve the issue. This is not the experience we want for our customers, and we appreciate you sharing your honest feedback with us. Your comments are important and help us improve. Please feel free to reach out to us so we can assist further and explore options to make this right. You can contact our customer care team at https://support.sharkninja.com/en-CA/contact-us.
Kind Regards,
Shark Clean US.
January 2, 2026
Namida
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Posted Dec 19, 2025
Amazing carpet cleaner
Love this new carpet cleaner. Gets stains out quick and efficiently, is easy to keep clean and powerful suction gets the carpet dry fairly quickly.
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Aeryn
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Posted Dec 18, 2025
Any pet owners dream!
We have cats who like to….mark whose human owns what furniture. This machine is works great! The extra fur protection is a god send! So many of my machines get gummed up by fur. Even after a lot of vacuuming!!
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Bcall
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Posted Dec 15, 2025
Easy use and easy to clean!
My favorite carpet cleaner to date. Much easier to clean than others I've owned in the past. If you inside pets you can't go wrong with this investment!
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Brit and Scarlett
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Posted Dec 13, 2025
Love the versatility and effectiveness!
I have used this a few times now and I never realized how much dirt gets left behind to the naked eye! I used it on my dog's bed ramp that I have owned for 5+ years and never cleaned because I never owned a carpet cleaner before, and the filth that this vacuum picked up was shocking. I also used it on my car driver's seat. So gross. I was intimidated about using this va...
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Nadira
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Posted Dec 9, 2025
Awesome
😍 the product definitely met expectations. My carpet was long plush n almost a year i couldn't wash it i don't Really like the renting wash instead i would like to have my own.i believe it worked very well.
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Catv
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Posted Nov 30, 2025
Best carpet cleaner ever!!!!
I love this!!! I use to have a bissell pet pro and didn’t like it. This new shark you don’t have to pull any triggers and wonder if your putting the correct amount of solution down. I always put way too much. And I absolutely hated the smell of the solution. This shark is a dream all you do is push the machine and pull back and the machine figures that all out for you....
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Sam Mangabat
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Posted Nov 28, 2025
WORKS
WORKS SO WELL take a look at the pictures I’m impressed
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ERide
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Posted Nov 25, 2025
Good Product With Potential Carper Damage
The shampooer works great. T he capacity is kinda small so refills are required more often than expected. Also, it appears that, like the Shark Vacuum, some of the carpet fibers are being pulled off carpet while cleaning. Not sure how much damage this is causing since I just started using bother pieces of cleaning equipment.
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Amber290
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Posted Nov 22, 2025
I love this machine but they literally send me a broken tub that is for the handheld and they wouldn’t reach out so idk can’t even use that option
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kf67
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Posted Nov 17, 2025
Great!
Does a great job for an in-home carpet cleaner. Love the tools, they work great!
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Jo43
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Posted Nov 16, 2025
Not enough cleaner with the vacuum could only do half a room. Also it kept turning off on me and I had to keep resetting i
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Response from Staples :
Hello,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.
We appreciate your suggestion and will forward it to the teams involved in future development. If you need any help with your product, please don't hesitate to reach out to our team by phone at 1-855-427-5127.
Our team is available:
📞 Monday–Friday: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. ET
📞 Saturday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. ET
Kind regards,
Shark Clean
November 18, 2025
pb82004
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Posted Nov 13, 2025
Happy with this product!
I just bought this product within the last week. I have already used it to clean my two bedroom carpets. Overall, and considering what you would pay to have your carpets cleaned by an outside company, this is a high-value product. It is easy to use as well. The only reasons I did not give it five stars are 1) the CarpetXpert tank (contains dilute carpet cleaner) empties...
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EmCHammertime
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Posted Nov 10, 2025
Does the job
It’s okay. Not what we expected at all but it works for what we need. It continuously sprays water out so you have to move kinda fast or you have a soaked floor.
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Response from Staples :
Hello,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.
Your concerns have been noted, and we’ll take the appropriate steps to get this resolved. We’ll pass it along to the relevant teams for future development. If you need any further assistance with your product, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our team at 1-855-427-5127.
Our team is available:
📞 Monday–Friday: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. ET
📞 Saturday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. ET
Kind regards,
Shark Clean
November 11, 2025
M.A. 1010
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Posted Nov 9, 2025
Buy it! You won't regret it.. .
My new favorite toy! Works amazingly well. Not quite sure how I cleaned without it before.
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Forklifter
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Posted Nov 6, 2025
It does a great job!!!!
Hello Shark. I am taking a break from using my new CarpetXpert Hair Pro with Stain Striker. I am kinda old and old people need a break. YOU GUYS have hit a GRAND SLAM with this machine. I am using it in a bedroom that has been neglected.
The suction is AWESOME!! I know others have mentioned the smaller dirty water tank. I will change it more often to have great results...
The suction is AWESOME!! I know others have mentioned the smaller dirty water tank. I will change it more often to have great results...
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