This article contains the FAQs for the PX200 Series Shark® StainStriker™ Portable Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner. This supports the following SKUs: PX200, PX200C, PX201, PX204, PX202BRN, PX225BRN and PX201C.
General Questions
What temperature should the water be when filling my CarpetXpert tank?
We recommend that you fill the CarpetXpert tank with hot water, but do not use water above 140 degrees fahrenheit.
Can I use the StainStriker in my car?
Yes! The StainStriker is designed for use on upholstery. We don't recommend using it on leather, and we always recommend a patch test on a hidden area of the fabric.
Can I use the StainStriker to clean a full room of wall-to-wall carpet?
The StainStriker is designed for spots, stains, and smaller messes on your carpets & upholstery. For cleaning a house full of wall-to-wall carpet, check out the Shark CarpetXpert for the best deep carpet cleaning.
Can the StainStriker be used on hard floors?
The StainStriker is only designed for carpets, rugs, upholstery, & fabrics.
Can I use the StainStriker like a vacuum to clean up dry debris?
We recommend that you always vacuum with a traditional vacuum cleaner first, to pick up loose dry debris before cleaning with the StainStriker. The StainStriker is designed for spots, stains, and wet messes on carpets & upholstery.
Can I put the dirty water tank in the dishwasher?
No, do not put the dirty water tank or any other component in the dishwasher. It is not dishwasher safe. Follow cleaning instructions in Instruction Booklet
Cleaning Questions
Can I use solutions in my StainStriker that aren't Shark brand formulas?
We recommend that you only use these two Shark brand solutions in your StainStriker: Shark CarpetXpert Deep Clean Pro and Shark StainStriker Oxy Multiplier.
Do I need to use both CarpetXpert Deep Clean Pro and StainStriker Oxy Multiplier formulas with my StainStriker spot cleaner? Why?
We encourage to use both CarpetXpert Deep Clean Pro and StainStriker Oxy Multiplier to provide the best remove tough stains. You are welcome to use just CarpetXpert Deep Clean Pro for cleaning heavy traffic areas.
How do CarpetXpert Deep Clean Pro and StainStriker Oxy Multiplier work together?
Both formula combine provide a dual-action stain elimination system to deep clean spots your carpets, rugs, & upholstery
Can I use the StainStriker on all types of carpet and fabrics?
Check manufacturer’s tag prior to cleaning area rugs for any specific cleaning guidelines. We do not recommend deep cleaning delicate rugs (including cotton, wool, silk, antique, natrual hide or leather, or area rugs that do not have a manufacturer’s tag).
What if I use Shark HydroVac Multi-Surface Concentrate in my StainStriker spot cleaner?
We recommend that you only use these two Shark brand solutions in your StainStriker: Shark CarpetXpert Deep Clean Pro and Shark StainStriker Oxy Multiplier. Using other solutions may cause harm to your spot cleaner.
How long does the chemical last in the bottle?
We recommend replacing the chemical if it has been opened for longer than 1 year
Can I store unused chemical in the tanks. How long?
You can store unused chemicals in the tanks.
For long term storage we recommend to store unused StainStriker in StainStriker tank off of unit to prevent clogging/build up of the machine. Unused Carpet Xpert Deep Clean Pro should be discarded.
Product Specs
What is the weight of product?
8.51 lbs
What is the length of the cord?
The cord is 12 feet long.
Product Dimensions
12.83" (L) * 11.57" (W) * 15" (H)
What is the capacity of the clean water tank?
40.58 fl.oz
What is the capacity of the dirty water tank?
24.35 fl.oz
What is the Wattage?
450 Watts
What is the Voltage?
120 Volts