Shark StainStriker HairPro Portable Carpet Spot Cleaner PX251TGT Gray
$169.99
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The Shark Stainstriker cleaner is a versatile and powerful tool designed for tackling tough stains and pet messes. Guests appreciate its strong suction, ease of use, and effective stain removal capabilities. The self-cleaning feature and multiple attachments enhance its functionality, making it suitable for various cleaning tasks around the home. While some guests noted issues with the hose and cleaning efficiency on dried stains, the overall performance has garnered positive feedback, especially for pet owners.
Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
4.3 out of 5 stars with 205 reviews
61% would recommend
34 recommendations
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
15 October, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
Love the variety of attachments fit different type and size stains. Did great job getting dog poop out of our carpet
5 out of 5 stars
4 October, 2026
originally posted on influenster.com
Portable Mess Cleaner For The Win!
The Shark Stainstriker is an amazing portable stain cleaner that is compact, utilizes its storage well and comes with all the attachments you’ll need. It is not very noisy and has great suction to make short work of messes. Shark has created another hit and must have!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
9 September, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
We’ve been using this Shark StainStriker cleaner since day one. Unfortunately I have a cat that’s been peeing on our sofa and mattress. It works very well and leaves a nice scent. It was very easy to put together and use. There are different attachments for different jobs. Downfall is that it does take about three or four times to clean urine smell. Suction is good and you’re able to see how much liquid it picks up. I typically tend to buy Shark products so I’m not disappointed in this cleaner!
5 out of 5 stars
31 August, 2026
originally posted on sharkninja.com
BEST spot cleaner out there
this is spot cleaner is worth the money, It removes stains quickly. highly recommend this united.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
29 August, 2026Verified purchase
So much begger than the competitor
We had the big competitor version of this machine for years until it randomly stopped working. Let me tell you, this one is so much better! It solved the single biggest issue I had with the other one which is that the water tank was a huge pain to clean. That is no longer a problem with the Shark StainStriker because the water tank comes apart in 3 pieces! I no longer waste time trying (and failing) to get into every nook and cranny and then leaving the pieces out for days to dry. Because the dirty water tank comes apart, it dries in hours. The self-cleaning tool is handy and the oxy tank is a cool plus too. Every Shark product I have bought over the years has consistently outperformed its competitors and this one is no exception!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
28 August, 2026Verified purchase
Life saver
Hands down the best. Easy to clean spills!
5 out of 5 stars
24 August, 2026
originally posted on sharkninja.com
(no review title)
The unit is great! Strong suction, great stain removal, great at picking up pet hair.
3 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
12 August, 2026Verified purchase
Pet vomit vanisher
Consumer feedback touted this is stronger than the Bissell deluxe pet green machine, but it does not really have the cleaning efficiency, especially for dried stains. Works fine on non-carpet areas.
1 reply from SharkNinja Product Expert team - 2 months ago
Hi there, Thank you for your feedback. We're disappointed to hear that the StainStriker did not meet your expectations, particularly when it came to cleaning dried stains. This isn’t our usual standard, and we understand how frustrating this must be. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, and your feedback has been noted and shared with our team as we continue to improve our products. Thank you for choosing Shark. Kind Regards, Shark Home
4 out of 5 stars
5 August, 2026
originally posted on sharkninja.com
AS advertised.
Everything working as stated. Better that the old one from a different company.
4 out of 5 stars
31 July, 2026
originally posted on influenster.com
Suction vacuum works well
I purchased this item and it works well, the suction is amazing, the smell of the cleaner is wonderful, for a portable cleaner it actually gets a big surface area. It vacuums dog hair with a special attachment very well. It’s made very durable, easy to work all parts, and the noise is loud but not overly loud. What you would expect for a cleaner. The only downside of the product is it has a self cleaning function (which is great), but the hose doesn’t detach so although it cleans itself, gunk still gets trapped in the hose with no way of cleaning itself. So after it dries, smell residue can be overwhelming.
5 out of 5 stars
28 July, 2026
originally posted on influenster.com
Stains are gone!
This thing is like magic! Coffee, paint, juice, and pet stains don’t stand a chance!!! The attachments are great for every mess. It’s super convenient to use all around the house since it’s portable and light weight!
5 out of 5 stars
24 July, 2026
originally posted on influenster.com
Walityu
This product is EVERYTHING I needed and more. I used to have a different product that was similar to this but Shark changed the game. The amount of attachments it comes with is awesome. The machine and attachments are so easy to take apart, clean, and put back together. It's light weight and has a pretty long cord. I cleaned a few older cat vomit stains and my desk chair. Look at all that dirt!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
24 July, 2026Verified purchase
Game CHANGER
I used to have the Bissell green machine and it worked great. But this is a game change. You can really see the dirt being pulled out and it is so so so easy to clean. Almost every part is able to be taken apart and cleaned. It has a section for catching hair to prolong the cleanliness and life of your machine. Obsessed!!!!
5 out of 5 stars
19 July, 2026
originally posted on sharkninja.com
Excellent cleaner
I bought this to replace my 9 yr old Bissell spot cleaner. I love how much easier to clean after use the Shark stain striker is. I have an elderly dog who has accidents often and with the Shark, I can clean them up quickly and thoroughly
3 out of 5 stars
16 July, 2026Verified purchase
PX251TGT is not the same as PX251
Nothing wrong with the item, I didn’t even use it. But it turns out the PX251TGT is not just a Target-specific model with a color change but it doesn’t come with the Pet Mess Extractor tool (it has the Pet Hair Extractor though). The whole reason I went with the model PX251 is because I have pets but the bundle at Target just doesn’t come with it. Not to mention the cardboard inside says it’s PX250-T, which Google says swaps the Pet Mess for a bigger standard stain tool. You would think all of that would be more clear in the description somewhere. Sorry Target, this was a really annoying experience.
1 reply from SharkNinja Product Expert team - 3 months ago
Hello Katrina, thank you for your review. We're sorry for the confusion surrounding the PX251TGT model and the included accessories. We understand how frustrating it is when a product doesn't match expectations, especially when specific tools influence the purchase decision. We appreciate your feedback regarding the product description and accessory differences, and we'll share it with our team for review. Kind Regards, Shark Home
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
11 July, 2026Verified purchase
Skip this one.
This is just dissapointing. The spray portion sucks and doesn't suction the fluid it puts down. It sucks. The hoover one is better I regret buying this.
1 reply from SharkNinja Product Expert team - 3 months ago
Hello there, Thank you for sharing your review. We're deeply sorry to hear about the poor suction performance with your Shark StainStriker. We understand the disappointment when spray feature doesn't work as expected, and experiencing concerns where the fluid isn't picked up can definitely add to the frustration. We'd like the opportunity to complete troubleshooting, and we encourage you to contact us at 1-855-427-5127. We're available Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Kind regards, Shark Home
5 out of 5 stars
27 June, 2026
originally posted on sharkninja.com
Wish I’d bought it sooner!
I have three cats, so stains are inevitable. This cleaned stains so well that I don’t have to worry to clean the carpet so often anymore. I cleaned my sofa and carpet as soon as I received it. I wish I’d gotten it earlier!”
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
20 June, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
This is by far the best portable carpet cleaner. It has better suction than any other cleaner I have used.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
9 June, 2026Verified purchase
Most horrendous machine I've ever used in my life!
Doesn’t pick up the water it drops horrible sucking ability. The amount of water it gives you will let you clean a 2 foot area only at a time. The amount of parts your have to take apart and clean each time is ridiculous there are three filters to pull out each time you use this machine. Mind you these are covered in whatever filthy things you have tried to clean up with the machine and you get to now touch each one to remove and clean them. I hated this thing so much I took it back to the store. Wouldn’t clean up puppy pee on carpet at all. Don’t waste your time or energy. I’ve used several machines and this one is by far the worst design I’ve ever used in every way. Oh and to make things even more complicated they make you use two different cleaning solutions when cleaning your floor and they go in two different spits on the machine not just in the water tank. So you’ll spend a bunch on cleaning supplies. Just a joke! Nothing but trash!
1 reply from SharkNinja Product Expert team - 4 months ago
Hi Heather, Thank you for taking the time to share your review. We’re really sorry to hear about your experience, especially with the suction, water pickup, and overall maintenance this is not the level of performance we aim to provide. For troubleshooting assistance, please give our support team a call at 1-855-427-5127, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., so we can take a closer look and assist you further. Kind regards, Shark Home
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
1 June, 2026Verified purchase
Leaks
Leaks out the side ): I got covered in dirty water...
1 reply from SharkNinja Product Expert team - 5 months ago
Hello there, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're truly sorry to hear about your challenge with the Shark StainStriker. We understand the frustration when it leaks dirty water, especially when it interrupts your cleaning routine. We're committed to making this right, and we encourage you to contact us at 1-855-427-5127. We're available Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET. Kind regards, Shark Home