Shark StainForce Cordless vs StainStriker Spot Cleaners

Best for
Lightest cordless option for small spills

Best for
Cordless cleanup with a stated warranty

Best for
Grab-and-go spill rescue at the desk

The Shark StainForce Cordless Portable Spot, Stain and Odor Remover System, model HX105, is a renewed unit sold through Amazon Renewed. It is cordless, so you can clean a rug, chair, car seat or outdoor cushion without finding an outlet. The workflow is spray, scrub, extract, and the grab-and-go caddy keeps everything ready.

Shark describes a low moisture system that lets you control the spray so fabrics are not oversoaked, and dual-activated formulas that mix on contact for what Shark calls 30 times more stain-fighting power. The box includes the StainForce, a Stain Eliminator tool with reversible bristles, a crevice tool, the caddy, a full-size StainForce Dual-Activated Solution, a reusable spray bottle head and a charging cable. The feature text calls it Shark’s most compact stain cleaner at under 3 pounds, but the spec sheet lists 6.3 pounds, which may include the caddy and solution. The listing does not say which.

The Shark StainForce HX105 suits gamers who want a spill kit next to the desk for fresh messes. For deep, set-in stains across a whole room, the corded StainStriker models have more suction and larger tanks.

• Cordless spray, scrub and extract
• Low moisture spray control
• Full-size dual-activated solution
• Grab and go caddy

The Shark StainForce Cordless Portable Spot, Stain and Odor Remover, model HX101, is also Amazon Renewed. Its feature list matches the HX105: cordless operation, low moisture spraying, dual-activated formulas with the 30 times stain-fighting claim and strong suction for fresh and set-in stains.

The included items are the same as the HX105: the StainForce, reversible-bristle Stain Eliminator tool, crevice tool, caddy, full-size solution, reusable spray bottle head and charging cable. This listing states a 90-day limited warranty and names SharkNinja as the manufacturer. It shares the same weight conflict, with under 3 pounds in the features and 6.3 pounds in the specs, and measures 3.78 by 2.68 by 19.84 inches.

The HX101 suits the same buyer as the HX105. Based on the listings, the practical differences between the two are hard to identify, so pick based on availability and the warranty terms shown on the product page.

• Cordless portable stain cleaner
• Same accessory kit as the HX105
• 90-day limited warranty stated

The Shark StainForce Cordless Spot, Stain and Odor Portable Cleaning System, model HX100 in white, is the third renewed StainForce. It shares the cordless design, low moisture system and suction claims, but its accessory kit differs.

Instead of a single full-size dual-activated solution, the HX100 includes a 6-ounce Deep Clean Pro solution and a 6-ounce Oxy Multiplier, plus a foam filter, a reusable spray bottle and sprayer head, the reversible-bristle Stain Eliminator, a crevice tool, the caddy and a charging cable. It lists a weight of 2.2 pounds, dimensions of 17.75 by 3.9 by 3.1 inches, a capacity of 0.14 liters and a 90-day limited warranty.

The Shark StainForce HX100 suits anyone who wants the lightest cordless option for small, frequent spills. The small capacity makes it a spot tool rather than a room cleaner.

• 2.2 pounds listed
• 6 oz Deep Clean Pro and 6 oz Oxy Multiplier
• Foam filter included
• 90-day limited warranty

The Shark StainStriker Portable Spot & Stain Cleaner, model PX221BRN, is the entry to the corded StainStriker line. StainStriker Technology fuses two formulas on contact for OXY stain removal, which Shark rates at 20 times more stain-removing power compared with its Deep Clean Pro. It targets odors like smoke and pet urine and uses ultra-powerful suction on embedded messes.

Its standout feature is onboard self-cleaning: click the hose and tool into place and the system flushes water and solution through them. It weighs under 9 pounds, carries a 3-year limited warranty and ships with 6-ounce Deep Clean Pro and 12-ounce OXY Multiplier formulas plus a 3.5-inch Stain Eliminator. The listing is inconsistent about the second tool, naming a crevice tool in one place and a Mini Stain Eliminator in another, and it labels the model name StainStriker HairPro even though the title does not.

The PX221BRN suits anyone who wants corded suction and easy maintenance without a big tool kit. For more tools and larger formula bottles, the PX202BRN is the step up. Our Shark stain remover guide covers the formulas in more depth.

• Onboard self-cleaning
• Dual-formula OXY system
• Two tools
• 3-year limited warranty

The Shark StainStriker Portable Carpet Upholstery Cleaner, model PX202BRN, has the biggest kit in this group. It includes a crevice tool, a 3.5-inch Stain Eliminator, a 7-inch XL Stain Eliminator and a Pet Mess Extractor, plus 16 ounces of Deep Clean Pro and 32 ounces of OXY Multiplier.

It shares the StainStriker dual-formula OXY system, odor removal claims and ultra-powerful suction. The listing gives a weight of 8.5 pounds and dimensions of 12.83 by 11.57 by 15 inches. It does not mention onboard self-cleaning, and it does not state a warranty.

The Shark StainStriker PX202 suits homes with lots of carpet, rugs, stairs and car interiors, where the XL tool covers larger stains faster. If you have pets that shed heavily, the HairPro PX251 adds anti-clog features.

• Four tools including 7-inch XL
• 16 oz and 32 oz formulas
• Pet Mess Extractor
• 8.5 pounds

Best for
Pet owners fighting hair and stains

The Shark StainStriker HairPro Portable Stain Cleaner,4 Tools, Self-Clean PX251 is built for pet owners. HairPro Technology is designed to pick up deeply embedded hair without clogging, clumping or tangling in the bristles, and Shark says it captures three times more pet hair, wet or dry.

It includes four specialized tools and self-cleaning, plus the StainStriker dual-formula OXY system and odor removal claims. It weighs under 9 pounds and carries a 3-year limited warranty. The listing does not specify which four tools or which formula bottles come in the box.

The Shark StainStriker HairPro PX251 suits households where pet hair and accidents are routine. For a pet-free gaming room, the PX202BRN or a cordless StainForce may be all you need. For daily hair on the floor between deep cleans, a Shark cordless handheld vacuum handles dry pickup.

• HairPro anti-clog, anti-tangle design
• 3x more pet hair capture claim
• Four tools and self-cleaning
• 3-year limited warranty