Shark Upright Vacuum Cleaner | Navigator Lift-Away | Pet Hair, Carpet & Hard Floor Cleaning | Dusting Brush & Crevice Tool | HEPA Filter | Swivel Steering | White/Silver | NV356E
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Style: Navigator (White)
Features
- POWERFUL SUCTION FOR CARPET & HARD FLOORS: Clean carpets and hardwood floors with strong multi-surface suction. This lightweight upright vacuum cleaner lifts dirt, debris, and pet hair for a complete home clean.
- LIFT-AWAY FUNCTIONALITY FOR ABOVE-FLOOR CLEANING: Detach the pod to clean stairs, furniture, and moreattach the dusting brush or crevice tool to clean dust and debris from upholstery, baseboards, curtains, blinds, and other surfaces.
- PERFECT FOR PET HAIR CLEANUP: Powerful suction removes pet hair, dander, and debris from carpets, upholstery, and stairsideal for homes with pets.
- HEPA FILTER WITH ANTI-ALLERGEN COMPLETE SEAL: Advanced HEPA vacuum technology traps 99.9%* of dust and allergens**. *Based on ASTM F1977 (0.3 microns+), tested by IBR Laboratories per ASTM F1977-22 standard test method of a vacuum cleaner system, 2024. **Allergens refer to non-living matter.
- SWIVEL STEERING FOR EASY MANEUVERABILITY: Navigate tight spaces, corners, and around furniture with ease using smooth swivel steering for effortless control across floors.
- BRUSHROLL SHUTOFF FOR MULTI-SURFACE CLEANING: Instantly switch from deep carpet cleaning to gentle hardwood floor vacuum mode with brushroll shutoff for optimized performance across surfaces.
- EXTRA-LARGE DUST CUP FOR EXTENDED CLEANING: 0.87L capacity supports extended cleaning sessions. Easily remove and empty debris in seconds with this bagless upright vacuum cleanerless frequent emptying for uninterrupted cleaning.
- WHATS INCLUDED: Navigator Lift-Away Upright Vacuum, Dusting Brush, 8" Crevice Tool, and washable HEPA filter. Rinse filters under running water until clear and air dry for 24 hours before reinstalling. Do not wash in dishwasher or washing machine.
Description
Shark Navigator Lift-Away Professional NV356E 26
Brand: Shark
Special Feature: HEPA
Filter Type: Washable HEPA + Foam Filters
Surface Recommendation: Upholstery, Carpet, Bare Floor
Power Source: Corded Electric
Other Special Features of the Product: HEPA
Filter Type: Washable HEPA + Foam Filters
Surface Recommendation: Upholstery, Carpet, Bare Floor
Capacity: 0.87 Liters
Maximum Suction: 1 Inches, 73.58 Inches
Recommended Uses For Product: Floor,Sofa,carpet
Color: White/Silver
Noise Level: 80 Decibels
Style Name: Navigator (White)
Number of Speeds: 2
Cleaning Path Width: 9.25 Inches
Portable: Yes
Number of Power Levels: 1
Indoor Outdoor Usage: Indoor
Finish Types: Glossy
Number of Wheels: 4
Power Source: Corded Electric
Is Product Cordless: No
Item Weight: 13.7 Pounds
Item Dimensions L x W x H: 14.96"L x 11.4"W x 45.5"H
Controller Type: Push Button
Control Method: Touch
Brand Name: Shark
Included Components: Crevice Tool, Dusting Brush
Model Name: NV356E 26 Navigator Lift-Away Professional
Model Number: NV356E 26
Manufacturer: SharkNinja
Number of Items: 1
Series Number: 26
Global Trade Identification Number: 91,
UPC: 622356531191 622356531160
Manufacturer Warranty Description: Sharkninja five-year (5) limited warranty.
Item Type Name: Upright Vacuum with Crevice Tool and Dusting Brush
Unit Count: 1.0 Count
Voltage: 120 Volts
Wattage: 1200 watts
Amperage: 10 Amps
Hose Length: 5 Feet
Form Factor: Upright
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Top Amazon Reviews
š Abunda's Overview
This is our summary and key points to consider based on customer reviews.
This Shark Vacuum has received high praise from most customers, noting its powerful suction and versatility. Users love it for tackling pet hair, being able to clean various surfaces efficiently, and its Lift-Away feature for harder to reach areas. However, some downsides include a bit heavier weight, a shorter cord than other models, and some quirks in its usability design.
Pros
- š Powerful and adjustable suction
- š¾ Excellent for tackling pet hair
- š Versatile with Lift-Away feature
- š Pet upholstery attachment for added convenience
- šGreat for allergy sufferers with advanced filter system
Cons
- š Aesthetics can be a bit industrial or cluttered
- š Cord is relatively shorter than other models
- š Slight difficulties in ergonomics and handling
- š« Lacking a crevice tool and extension rod for hard-to-reach places
Should I Buy It?
If you're looking for a vacuum that can handle pet hair and provides versatile options for cleaning various surfaces, this Shark vacuum is a good choice. It provides ample power, easy maneuverability, and important features for allergy sufferers. However, if cord length and some aspects of usability design are major factors for you, it may be worth considering other models. Overall, the Shark Vacuum has garnered quite a lot of positive feedback from customers, showing its value despite a few cons.
Style: Navigator (White)
I never thought Iād be writing a review on a vacuum cleaner, but in this case after having had Dyson's for over 15 years this one earns a mention. Donāt let the price or name fool you, this easily out performs the Dysons in many ways. The Dyson(s) this is replacing is the DC07 Animal and DC27 ball vacuum. I have no regrets. My reviews are normally pretty long-winded, but I feel there's a lot to cover here for a product you hope to only buy once and service you for many years. Build The product is fairly well constructed; however, it is not as heavy duty as the dyson. The clips are a little flimsier, and a little smaller. The Dyson is no champion in this department either as itās entirely plastic and Iāve replaced pieces many times over the years. This seems to be rugged enough in places that matter, and Iām pleased to find the extension tube is made of metal. Parts snap together well and easily, and it seems to require far less effort to reconfigure. Size-wise itās closer to the ball vacuum, power-wise the larger DC07. The powered floor brush is the same width as the Dyson ball, which is to say not very wide. It does have a window at the top so you can see if something is beginning to wind around the brush before it can cause trouble. Overall the weight and size make it an excellent choice for those with petite builds or senior citizens. Iāll say this right up front though, this is not a particularly good looking vacuum cleaner. Itās decent enough, and certainly thatās not what you buy them for. Some parts are quite handsome, but the general appearance of the tank is industrial at best, and just a bit cluttered over all. Ergonomics Here is a bit of a mixed bag. Ergonomically the Dyson has obviously had some top flight industrial engineers working on it, as everything is snug, streamline and compact in the ways all the parts fit together. Once you know how to reconfigure the Dyson to extend the hose, it makes sense but does have a bit of a learning curve. The Shark by contrast is simpler in many ways, if a bit fussier. The āLift-Awayā canister allowing it to detach from the base is absolutely brilliant, and makes cleaning things like stairs, blinds, ceiling cobwebs etc. much easier. Itās far lighter than the Dyson, and easier to use. The swivel feature is similar to the ball vacuum, less sexy but works just as well. Basically, this is like having a canister and upright vacuum cleaner in one unit. There are certain aspects that nearly appear to be tacked on, such as the cord holder. The Dysons have this on the back, and itās quite easy to access and use. Here itās on the side, and winding the cord really works best only going one direction as the lower clip is tucked in and a bit out of the way. The tool holder as well is not really integrated, rather a small ring with 2 friction holders for the crevice tool and brush that you put onto the upright extension during assembly. Assembly BTW is a very simple and straightforward proposition, and helps you to understand how to reconfigure. Additionally, the red 2 position on/off rocker switch looks like it came right off the parts rack of a radio shack. The handle is well placed, well configured and comfortable to use. The main roller head is easy to tilt and the balance is quite good. Removing the tank is straightforward, and definitely one of the biggest selling points of this machine. I never liked having the hose stretch from the Dysons, which would inevitably fall over. One thing the Shark is definitely lacking is the one hand or one finger type of ergos of the Dyson. For instance, the canister must be released via 2 flip style clips at the bottom vs the pushbutton release of the Dyson. When it comes to cleaning the Shark wins, but when it comes to those extra little amenities, youāll have to pony up a few extra hundred dollars. However, I believe the Shark does have some advantages beyond aesthetics. Filter This is one of the highlights of the Shark. The Dysons have a HEPA filter which consists of a little flat filter that rests on a ribbed plate and sits at the base of the canister unit. Comparatively the Shark may seem overly complex with its multi-step filter system in 2 different locations. With the very first use it was obvious how insufficient the Dyson was in this regard. It always smelled like I was vacuuming before. With the Shark, it smells clean. There is nothing going back into the air. One look at the base filter and you know how well itās working, it was positively filthy. Luckily these filters are made to be cleaned. The base āpre motorā filter consists of a felt filter with a foam filter on top, and then the āpost motorā air return filter is a HEPA filter inside of an egg crate style frame. This is the grill you see on the front, and is easily accessed. The pre motor filter is accessed when you remove the canister. For allergy sufferers this is 5-star stuff. Design Flaws I have a couple of issues when comparing to the Dyson. The first being potentially important for allergy sufferers. Typically, the bag-less canisters have a little door at the bottom you open up to empty it. On the Dysons, the release for the door is at the top of the tank. You can lower the tank into a trash receptacle with one hand and pull the little release ring with your index finger, releasing the contents well away from your face and hands. With the Shark, the release tab for the door is at the bottom of the canister opposite the hinge, which means you canāt drop the tank down into the trash can to release it, it needs to be up high enough so you can press the button. This means potential to get your hands dirty, or some of the dust and dirt to miss the can. Normally Iād go outside and do this right into the garbage can ā if you do the same just make sure itās not windy! Additionally, the interior design of the canister has a flaw compared to the competition. Towards the top of the unit there is an inverted tube which comes close to the outside wall similar to the Dyson. However, the Shark has interior braces that trap dog fur. It can be easily dislodged by banging it, but you might not have that option. Again, this means you might be having to deal with potential contamination and sort of nullifies the excellent filtering of the unit. Cleaning/Carpet The first thing I noticed when I switched it on was how quiet it is! I was positive that something like this would have to be far noisier. Itās most likely that newer models of Dyson are quieter, but Iāve had experience with 4 now and they all sound about the same. A higher pitched whirring sound with the Shark can be heard opposed to the deeper Dyson Roar on the carpet. As far as real cleaning, this positively outperforms the large Dyson. Itās easier to use and maneuver, and pulled far more out of the carpet than the Dyson did. Yuck! I had no idea. We have a medium pile carpet throughout the upstairs, and 2 long haired dogs. It was obvious that this thing was digging down much deeper than the Dyson from the tracks. The motorized brush also has an indicator light on it that lights green when the brush is working, and turns red if there is a blockage or jam. Another nice feature the Shark has is a little ring you can turn to cut down on the suction if itās becoming too hard to push. One thing worth mentioning could bother some people. On my cut pile carpet the Shark leaves brush marks, think of a rake on sand opposed to just the flat sweep I'm used to with a Dyson. I'm not sure if this really bugs me or not, and it probably varies from carpet to carpet. I don't have any other similar type to check this on. You can certainly tell in an instant that it has been vacuumed however. Cleaning/Hardwood Floors The supplied Dust Away attachment with the detachable pad is a clever little extra that acts like a Swiffer on steroids. It works quite well right up to the wall, as well as sucking up all that dust and grit that manages to make its way in between gaps of the plank style hardwood floors. There is basically an open section in front of the pad to get the big stuff, and behind it is the pad which gets the dust and fine stuff that is usually missed by a vacuum even with a beater bar. You will still need to do the occasional wet mopping as things just get stuck on the floors, but for regular cleaning this is a nice option to have. Cleaning/Pet Attachment This is a smaller attachment with a beater bar that is powered by suction. Itās rather cleverly constructed and works well on upholstery or stairs. Itās much smaller than the Dyson Animal attachment, and far more useful. The Dyson was too large to use for pretty much anything I ever found. Itās about 4 Ā½ inches wide so itās perfect for chairs and sofas. I was actually sort of surprised at how much it actually got off of the upholstery compared to just a regular brush attachment. This was a pleasant surprise inclusion; I didnāt know it would be in the package. Pros - inexpensive - lightweight - easy to use - swivel base easy to maneuver - incredibly powerful - suction control - fantastic filter system - bag free design - 2 position power switch (motorized brush head on/off) - motorized brush head with blockage/jam indicator light - motorized brush head viewing window - portable lift-away canister for easy cleaning of stairs or hard to access areas - hardwood/tile floor attachment - pet upholstery attachment - 30ā cord - easy cord release - 5 year warranty Cons - questionable aesthetics/ergonomics - fussy design - some materials a little flimsy - no soft brush attachment - dustbin door release at bottom means possible contact with contents - motorized head only 11ā wide Wow, thatās it. I suppose one more con would be this is not a proven commodity. After a year Iāll check back in, but I would imagine Shark would have another model out by then. I can say in the last few days this little thing has really impressed me. Enough to write a review about a vacuum cleaner, which I never thought I would. But for $180, I honestly thought I was making a mistake. Instead itās one of the smartest things Iāve done, thanks to the excellent reviews from Amazon customers. In summary, besides the astounding power and cleaning performance of the Shark, there are 2 things I really love about it. The first is the Lift-Away design. I canāt say enough about how cool this is. Itās like having a canister vacuum you can carry around and get cobwebs, stairs etc. with without having to drag something around behind you. The second is the fantastic filter system. While Iām not a huge allergy sufferer, I had no idea how much crap was being blown back in the air with the Dyson. Combine these features with a lightweight, easy to maneuver and hard-sucking product theyāve fulfilled their promise. While ergonomically lacking behind the Dyson, theyāve hit a good balance of features and performance, cutting corners where it would be least noticed and giving the consumer every bit from their hard earned dollar. I was dubious of Shark because of infomercials etc., but now I know theyāre not throwing their money away on fancy packaging or industrial design with questionable returns. 5 stars, highly recommended. [edit 1/19] I apologize to anybody that asked me in the comments how I still felt about this vacuum. For some reason I haven't been getting notifications regarding review comments. TBH, our housekeeper and destroyer of all things made short work of this vacuum in about 2 years. For regular people, who do crazy things like maintain their products, (check the pathway when vacuuming up string or large metal objects etc. when they hear terrible screaming and clattering sounds), I would assume this vacuum will give 5 years easy. (I don't miss her one bit.) She would basically cause any warranty to be voided. Seriously, she destroyed a broom after 3 uses. I've moved into a small townhome, and will be back to doing my own cleaning. I have one of the Dysons she destroyed (seen in picture) after some repairs it's limping along. However, I plan to purchase this very same vacuum again because of its clever design and ease of use. If I had one complaint, the power brush attachment is belt driven, so if you are a ham fisted klutz who tries to use it for things besides upholstery, the belt may come off of its track. I basically hid this tool from the housekeeper after a few weeks of abuse.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2016 Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2016 by Anthony M
Style: Navigator (White)
I don't get paid for reviews. I just want to put that up front. So I've had the same Dyson vacuum for many years and it's still great, however, we moved into a quad-level home and hauling that thing up and down stairs was a no-go. I picked up this vacuum, which I lovingly now call my Sharknado, on a special for $150 on Amazon, not sure that I would even like it but the deal was good and there was a video of a guy vacuuming pet hair. I have two large German Shepherds who shed a ton and from the video it looked like it was high quality suction. So long story short this was the most amazing purchase ever. I really love how the head is narrow .. I can get into a lot more tight spaces than I can with my Dyson. It picks up loads of dog hair with no problem, has adjustable section settings, and is just beyond powerful. I waited a few weeks before I wrote this review so that I could be the most help to someone else. I easily would have paid the full $200 price knowing what I know now and still may pick up another one so that I don't have to go up one flight of stairs. Although it is very much lighter than my Dyson and much easier to transport around. This is a great vacuum!
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Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2026 by RulesVixen
Style: Navigator (White)
So far, so good. This vacuum cleans well and picks up hair and dust effectively, especially on hard floors. I like the ability to turn the brush roll on and off depending on the surface I'm cleaning. The downsides are that there isn't an easy way to clean the roller brush, and the included tools are just okay, they're a bit stiff and not very maneuverable. On some carpets, the vacuum tends to get stuck and can be difficult to push. Overall, it does a good job cleaning, but I'm not sure I would buy it again.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2026 by KW
Style: Navigator (White)
tl;dr Best vacuum ever. Buy one! After 9 years (next month) of daily use (and I'm sorry to report I am not gentle at all), I've started to notice a few concerns with my Shark NV356E Navigator Lift-Away Professional Upright Vacuum. About a year after purchase, I broke one of the clips that holds the dust bin onto the base. But you know what? Didn't matter. The dust bin sits on the base with a tight seal, so the loss of one of the clips has made no difference for the 8 years since it broke. The real concern began when the roller brushes occasionally weren't spinning... I'd take apart the vacuum to be sure it was clean and unobstructed, wouldn't find any problem, but then the brushes would work again. Weird. Then one day a couple weeks ago, it just stopped in the middle of vacuuming. I'm telling you, I almost cried right then and there, but I walked away to calm down. When I came back, it turned on and worked fine. Weird again. I thought I'd better order a replacement. I love this vacuum so much, and it has been such an excellent workhorse, and one never knows when a company will stop manufacturing a certain model, so I ordered a second one to have as a replacement for when the sad time of the death of my first one comes (but you'd better believe I'll consult a repairman before fully giving upāthat's how much I love this vacuum). (Also, just yesterday, I believe I've identified the problem: I think the switch has somehow gone bad. I'll be looking into how to replace it.) Other "problems" I've had include the splitting of the hard part of the little hose at the bottom of the unit 2 years ago next month (7 years after purchase). Black electrical tape held it together until the replacement hose came. I have no idea why it broke, but there's about a 75% chance it was a user-generated problem. And the boy somehow vacuumed up the cord with such force that it damaged the protective outer coating. Again, black electrical tape "fixed" it. Speaking of the boy, he has at various times vacuumed up Legos, paper, dog food, rubber bands, spiders, gravel in the driveway (just to see if it worked), the occasional sock, powdered sidewalk chalk (I thought that one might have killed the vacuum, but no, he miraculously survived), soggy cereal directly from the bowl, and I can't tell you how many times he disassembled the vacuum during his "Deconstructed" phase (remember that TV show? ugh, our aspie boy failed to heed the subtitle: "we take it apart so you don't have to")... my Shark has valiantly kept on working. Some people think the vacuum tips over too easily. True. The hose is stiff and doesn't stretch much. When using the wand, the vacuum will tip over as you pull on the hose, because it's quite top heavy and the hose is attached toward the top. The fix is to "lift away"ādetach it from the floor base. Just takes depressing a release latch. Simple. Emptying the dust bin seems to throw off some users who experience the dirt billowing out as they empty it. Again, an easy fix: lower the dust bin down into the waste basket (don't want to empty it into a full waste basket, you guys), and then depress the release button. The bottom swings open and the dirt and debris fall out into the waste basket. Then, turn the dust bin upside down, lower it into the waste basket again, and depress the release button for the lid to dump out any debris that has gathered in the upper chamber (Labrador undercoat hair seems to get stuck in there, so I do have to tap it so the hair falls out). Maybe you live in a new house, but I don't. My house is very old, and we have the windows open as much as possible, so between the Kansas wind and the old house, we have dust like you wouldn't believe. I dust using the vacuumm and the dusting brush. We also have two dogs, one of which (a Labrador Retriever) sheds enough that I could probably knit a whole new dog each week with his sheddings. Therefore, we vacuum every day. The bedroom where the kennel sits fills the dust bin with hair at least once and sometimes twice per vacuuming. Speaking of the dust bin, here's one thing I consider a design flaw: the fine mesh filter up inside the upper chamber of the dust bin is not removeable. It can get clogged with super-fine dust (especially if your child has vacuumed up something slightly wet, but also just with regular use), which lessens the suction power. It would be so nice and much easier to be able to remove that mesh cup to wash it. Since you can't, the way to keep it unobstructed or to clean it once it is clogged is to use a long-handled nylon bristle scrub brushāwith the bristles dry, of courseāto brush/scrape the mesh, then lower the dust bin into the waste basket and tap it to remove the fine dust. Fine dust is also, guaranteed, going to fill up your filters, so my suggestion is to buy one or a few spare filter sets. Don't throw them away. We blow them out with our air compressor (although you could probably just beat the dust out of the two triangular filters like an old-fashioned housewife beats a rug), tie themāthe two triangular filters, not the hepa filterāinto a pillowcase, wash them in the washing machine, and dry them in the dryer with no fabric softener. (Update: I no longer wash my two triangular filters in a tied-closed pillowcase like a caveman. Now I use a mesh lingerie bag.) Another tip: If your vacuum begins to smell not so fresh (say, like a giant dog butt), put a few of those fabric softener pellets/beads (like Downey Unstoppables) between the two triangular filters. They are dry, so they won't harm anything, but they will cause the vacuum to put out their scent each time you use it, which is much, much more pleasant than giant-dog-butt scent. When their scent wears out (or when you replace the filters with clean ones), just replace the beads with new. Aaaaanyway, I did finally order a spare vacuum, just in case. When it arrived, I opened the box to find I had been sent a used vacuum. Gross! Hair in the brushes, hair and dirt in the dust bin. Oh my gosh, so disgusting. Hubs made it worse by pointing out I could have been sent a vacuum someone WITH BEDBUGS had used and returned. (The strangest part is that the box had a label from another department store.) The Amazon customer service representative facilitated a return and replacement, which I received yesterday. You'll be relieved to note it was brand new, never used. I assembled it (took approximately 1.35 minutes), and I plan to keep it upstairs, mostly unused until my original one finally gives up the ghost.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2023 by Merideth Baker
Style: Navigator (White)
After using this vacuum just a handful of times, I completely understand why it has so many great reviews. It has incredible suction power and easily picked up pet hair, dust, and dirt that my old vacuum was clearly leaving behind. It works really well on both carpet and hard floors without constantly needing adjustments. The Lift-Away feature is probably my favorite part ā it makes cleaning stairs, corners, and under furniture so much easier. The swivel steering also helps it move smoothly around furniture without feeling bulky or hard to control. If you have pets, the pet power brush is a game changer. It removed hair from couches and rugs quickly without getting tangled up. I also noticed the HEPA filter makes a difference in keeping dust down, especially for allergies. Assembly was simple, it feels sturdy and well-built, and the attachments are actually useful instead of just taking up space. For the price, this vacuum performs like a much more expensive model. Definitely one of the best home purchases Iāve made.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2026 by Mary Williams
Style: Navigator (White)
I am amazed with this vacuum itās so cool and works so well itās hard to push on shaggy rugs because it sucks up so well but itās a workout in that. Regular floors itās not hard at all. :) it picks up So much dirt and hair itās jaw dropping and easy to clean. Plus itās beautiful
Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2026 by hannah cathryn adams
Style: Navigator (White)
I have owned so many different vacuums in my search for the "right" one. Like Goldilocks with the bed? Things just don't feel right. Dont get me wrong, the Shark brand is a good one, better than the pet Dyson, the super Hoover, most all brands have been here. Shark is the best I have found. I finally decided on which model would be right for me, and my household. I did research, & for the price point this seemed to be the best bet. But there is/was another model that was WAY more $$$ than this and honestly? Very similar within many equal comparisons. This has good suction, but it is not quite as I thought it would be. The ability to take the canister off the frame for stairs/drapes is nice? Efficient in many ways, but lacking the "za za zoo" I was sure I would have. I very much appreciate a cleaning tool! The better the abilities? The happier I am! In the first fifteen of use with a new item, I know. I knew this was not really for me in five minutes. But it is NOT due to inadequate outcomes in performance by this Shark? My mistake in identifying which model had what features. The feature most mistaken in my choice is the other would not allow any type of hair to become all tangled up underneath? While this model allows the hair to wrap around the beater brush. I thought this model had the fragrance pod? My mistake as it does not. The ability to fully execute under furniture is what I would describe as an "almost"? But removing the canister from the frame does allow a full flow, just unable without removing from base. Where I am concentrating on the half empty of the half full I have been handed. I apologize I saved for this, and not being all I had confused with another new model? Just a small let down. But the premium model I so wanted is just too much $$$ at this time, so I will be okay with having a "fine" vacuum, when I really wanted "wow". Petty I know. If you are considering this model? I will tell you this, if you have all the pets, all the little & big ones in/out of your home as I do? And the additional fact I quite possibly have enough HAIR from humans as well as pets for me to combine into yarn!. Lol. If this is also present in your home? I really think you would be better advised to go with the model that does not allow that hair issue you end up having to cut away. However? If you do NOT have the extra as I do, including high traffic daily? And maybe just a two adult household with stairs & want to do the highest portion of your curtains occasionally, plus some hard flooring instead of full carpet? I believe you will be very happy with this Shark. It has good abilities, cleaning higher up is easy with the canister removal feature. A pet brush is provided , as well a crevice tool. It IS great going from carpet to hardwood without missing a beat. The noise I referred to is just a personal issue, it most likely would not be anything for other people. It doesn't take up space, and the cord is long enough to fully clean a large LR/dining room to kitchen without redoing to another electric outlet. With no pets (I have many) the addition of the fragrance pod will most likely not be thought of as a necessity. Again, I messed up as made the mistake in thinking this had that, as with dogs, cats, children of all sizes & smells? I feel I would have benefited from. But it's too late in my choice now. I will recommend the entire Shark brand, as I feel MUCH better in performance than the "others" aforementioned . Possibly, the Shark gentleman that appears on my TV at the oddest hours and originally attracted my interest in his brand of floor cleaning machines? He will see my review and realize my longing for the new Stratos model is not involving disappointment within all this model offers? Understanding it is sincerely related to what I misunderstood in usage and what would be best suited to my needs? Contacting me in a friendly way and offer to switch out models to the new premium Stratos after we go to brunch! Lol... Nah, my liking to Goldilocks contains no Prince Charming, just hairy bears I have to vacuum after. So know this is a very efficient vacuum, not anything incorrect with it, or the results it provides! Just not the correct model for my needs. Thank you!
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Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2024 by Tree Gallagher
Style: Navigator (White)
Before buying this Shark NV356E V5 Professional I read the reviews on it. I was pretty much convinced after one reviewer said that she had vacuumed her carpet with the other unit (some other brand I think ) she had and after going over it again with her new Shark, she was amazed at how much MORE the Shark picked up. So, I wanted to do the same experiment. I vacuumed our small bedroom, the hallway runner carpets, two thick āMuddy Matā (for dog paws) area rugs by the slider, runner near front door, living room rug and our large den carpet with my Kenmore Pop-up canister vacuum very slowly and thoroughly with a new dust bag in it. When done, the bag was full. Then I vacuumed the bedroom, hallway, runner near front door and living room rug. However, even with the suction collar completely open, the Shark wouldnāt even move across the āMuddy Matsā as they are very thick. (more about this later.) The dust cup on the Shark was already about 1/3 full (!) with even MORE dog hair, dirt and dust before I even got to the den! So I moved on to the den-one carpeted step down into the den. The Shark was easy to lift up down to the den and to lift up onto that step. I only did half of the den carpet and the dust cup was full - more hair and dirt and dust! I had to empty it to finish the rest of the den. It was almost half full again! To re-vacuum those two Muddy Mats, my husband suggested using the pet hair attachment and it worked! Brought up a good amount of hair, etc. Problem solved! I like the way I can switch to bare floor setting without having to turn it off, find the floor attachment and then put it on a wand. I really thought the Kenmore had great suction but this Shark puts that thing to shame! I just never liked how cumbersome the Kenmore is to pull the canister around; really hate how the wand with the motorized swivel head always falls over when I try to stand it up by itself, for example , when finding the floor attachment. Then I had to remove the motorized swivel head to put any attachments onto the wand. My carpets are 9 years old and now after using the Shark on them, they not only look like theyāre been shampooed, they look new! The air coming out of the Hepa filter actually smells sweet! Also, I am 80 years old (and not decrepit nor feebleāstill kind of youthful, people tell me) and this Shark is not too heavy nor awkward to use for me. I am so stinkinā glad I decided to order this GREAT and so affordable Shark. (I got the Black Friday price š.) Photo is of the living room rug after using the Shark. So, yes, obviously I highly recommend this vacuum cleaner.
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