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On test here, to give it its full meaty moniker, is the Shark PowerDetect 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum and Mop with NeverTouch Pro ...

As a seasoned vacuum tester, I put the Shark PowerDetect 2-in-1 through its paces to see how well it vacuums, mops and cleans ...