Jeremiah Brent ‘lives to vacuum’—find out what his go-to Shark pick is
The 'Queer Eye' star shares his vacuuming obsession—and the Shark model he keeps reaching for from the brand’s new Luxe Collection.
Kyley Warren- Jeremiah Brent of "Queer Eye" has partnered with Shark to promote its new Shark Home Luxe Collection.
- The new collection features vacuums designed to be aesthetically pleasing and blend with modern home interiors.
- Two new models are available: the Shark PowerDetect Speed cordless vacuum and the Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop.
When it comes to maintaining a tidier home space, Netflix's "Queer Eye" star Jeremiah Brent swears by two of his most beloved everyday essentials: a Shark vacuum and his husband, fellow interior designer (and apparent cleaning connoisseur) Nate Berkus.
"I highly recommend marrying a Nate Berkus, because he is basically a vacuum cleaner and every cleaning product you've ever heard [of]; he just walks around like one of these little robots behind you cleaning," Brent joked in a call with USA TODAY Shopping.
While his latter recommendation might be trickier to replicate (alas, we can't all have our own Nate Berkus), Brent's favorite Shark vacuum is very shoppable. In fact, it's one of two new models available in the just-launched Shark Home Luxe Collection, the latest floorcare line from Shark Ninja that reimagines the brand's most advanced performance cleaning tools with elevated design flourishes and colorways. The result? Beautified utility vacuums so stylish, you'll no longer want to hide them in your storage closet.
Ahead, Brent dishes on his new Shark partnership, vacuuming obsession and his pick for the most home-enhancing colorway in the new Shark Home Luxe Collection.
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Meet the Shark Home Luxe Collection
Designed to complement modern interiors, Shark's aesthetic new cross-category color collection delivers what Brent himself has always dreamed of: beautiful vacuum cleaners that can elevate your home, rather than stick out like an eyesore within it.
"I've always believed fundamentally that the best products balance form and function beautifully, and I think that really speaks again to this next evolution of the Shark product," says Brent.
It's also why the home designer has partnered exclusively with Shark to help spotlight the launch, including its two hero products: the Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop and the Shark PowerDetect Speed cordless vacuum.
A stylish departure from the glossy and "harsh" finishes of vacuum's past, these new floorcare solutions pack the same power and efficiency of Shark's most advanced vacuum technologies, with more digestible finishes and color palettes that feel thoughtful rather than disruptive.
"I think what people are going to find really special about this [collection] is that we put so much thought into the pieces that we bring into our house—our furniture, lighting, art, accessories, but cleaning products have traditionally been left out of that conversation. And these [vacuums] really feel like something that can stand alone in your home, and not be something you need to hide," says Brent.
Jeremiah Brent's go-to Shark vacuum cleaner
The acclaimed designer and award-winning TV personality says his love for vacuuming is not only well-known, but well-documented—if you sift through enough "Queer Eye" B-roll, you're sure to find endless BTS bits of the star reaching for a vacuum and cleaning whatever's in sight.
"I love to vacuum—I feel like this is my 'coming out' story. Like I live to vacuum—it's sad."
While Brent joked that picking a favorite model (or colorway) from the Shark Home Luxe Collection would be like "choosing a favorite child," he did admit that the PowerDetect Speed has been his go-to as of late—even using one this past weekend while working on a home install. And perhaps shocking to no one: the ivory is his favorite shade!
See the key specs for each Shark vacuum below:
- Shark PowerDetect Speed: A lightweight 7-pound cordless vacuum with an auto-empty dock built for modern interiors. PowerDetect Intelligence senses dirt, floor type, and cleaning direction in real time, with up to 60 minutes of runtime and hands-free emptying that holds debris for up to 45 days. Available in colorways Walnut, Oatstone, Sagewood and Harbor Slate.
- Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal 2-In-1 Vac & Mop: A robot vacuum and mop that uses UV light detection to identify and clean hidden messes—dried spills, pet accidents, residue invisible to the naked eye—while vacuuming and mopping in a single pass. Available in colorways Espresso, Evergreen, Deep Harbor and Ivory.
Who are these new Shark vacuums best for
These new Shark vacuums are designed for a multitude of spaces, design styles and even home layouts. And as Brent notes, the longevity of these products is "just as important as the beauty."
"I was at a client's house the other day and she had a Shark vacuum from, I don't know how long ago. She was like, 'I can't get rid of it, it just works.' To spend the money on a product like this—to bring it into your house, for it to be intentional, to be thoughtful, for it to be something that blends into your space, but that can also transition with you—is a big deal."
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