How to Maintain your Shark® Stain Striker™ HairPro® Pet - PX250 Series

Make sure to clean the unit after every use to avoid odors, bacteria and mold. Keeping your unit clean will maximize the life of your unit.

Before storing the unit:

  1. Use the rinse and go feature to clean the hose.
  2. Insert the tip of the mini or 3.5 inch stain eliminator tool into the rinse and go groove on the carpet expert tank, press it down on the blue button to suction cleaning solution through the hose and tool. 
  3. If the hose is still dirty, gently shake it back and forth.
  4. Hold the tool upright for 3 seconds to let any remaining fluid drain into the dirty water tank.

Emptying the dirt water tank:

  1. Lift the handle up to remove the tank.

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  1. Rinse under the lid and rinse off the cone-shaped air filter.

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  1. Pull the tab to remove the hair filter. Pinch and pull the basket to empty debris into the trash.

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  1. Pour out the tank and rinse thoroughly with soap and water. A black and white drawing of a device

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  2. Press the button to detach the stain tool and remove the cover from the tool to clean air path. Wash the bristles on the tool.

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  1. Clear any clogged debris. Remove the clip on the bottom of unit by pinching the sides and pulling. 

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Note: Allow all parts to be completely dry before reinstalling.