Get rid of muddy paw prints and stains with the discounted Shark StainStriker – we’ve tried it and it restores carpet colors to their former glory, and it's currently under $100

Carpets, sofas, and pet beds can be made immaculate with this nifty device

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Muddy pawprints, stains, and general mess building up on carpets and furniture isn't fun for anyone. But cleaning them up can be made much easier with one miraculous gadget: A spot cleaner.

And right now, the Shark StainStriker is discounted by $41.05 at Walmart. It's a portable carpet and upholstery cleaner that's able to suck stains and spillages right out of fabric, leaving them spotless and odor-free in minutes.

Even if you already have the best vacuum, the Shark StainStriker will keep your soft furnishings pristine for years to come.

The Shark StainStriker is your solution to dirty carpets, sofas and upholstery

Shark StainStriker | was $139.99, now $98.94 at Walmart (save $41.05)
Rapid stain removal

Shark StainStriker | was $139.99, now $98.94 at Walmart (save $41.05)

We've tested the Shark StainStriker as part of a Shark CarpetXpert package, and it was fantastic at cleaning new and old stains.

Read more about the Shark StainStriker in our Shark CarpetXpert review.

Instead of the arduous mud carpet cleaning technique – the drying, wiping, and rinsing that often provides limited results – a spot cleaner can do it in seconds.

So, whenever your pets have tracked muddy pawprints through the house and your best pet hair vacuum won't cut it, or the kids have spilled their food all over the sofa, grab the StainStriker, and you can do it in less than half the time.

The Shark StainStriker doesn't only work on carpets, either. After just two quick rounds of spraying and scrubbing, the StainStriker cleared two very old stains when cleaning outdoor furniture, leaving the soft material looking as good as new.

It does this using specialized cleaning solutions, costing as little as $13.99 from Shark (and included in the box), with each bottle lasting for weeks or months at a time. Fret not, you can still use the suction function if you run out, with the tool able to pull fresh spills and stains from carpets and upholstery before they dry to help prevent lasting marks.

At 9lbs, it's light enough to take around the house, and it takes up hardly any space in storage. Plus, emptying it is as simple as pouring out the dirty liquid. Trust me – if you find yourself dealing with stains a little too often, this is your new best friend.

The Shark StainStriker is available for $98.94 at Walmart.

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For more cleaning goodness, here are six more of our favorites that help achieve a spotless home.

All prices were correct at time of publication.


For more cleaning inspiration, see our guides to the best robot vacuums and the best Dyson vacuums.

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Dan Fauzi
Home Tech Editor

Dan is the Home Tech Editor for Homes & Gardens, covering all things cleaning, smart home, sound and air treatment across the Solved section. Having worked for Future PLC since July 2023, Dan was previously the Features Editor for Top Ten Reviews and looked after the wide variety of home and outdoor content across the site, but their writing about homes, gardens, tech and products started back in 2021 on brands like BBC Science Focus, YourHomeStyle and Gardens Illustrated.

They have spent more than 200 hours testing and reviewing vacuums for Homes & Gardens, and have even visited Dyson's engineering labs for the full low-down of the ins and outs of our trusty cleaners.

Dan has a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Magazine Journalism. Outside of work, you'll find them at gigs and art galleries, cycling somewhere scenic, or cooking up something good in the kitchen.

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