Shark Navigator Upright Bagless Vacuum Cleaner, NV22L
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Product Feature
- Upright bagless vacuum cleaner with lightweight design and smooth-gliding wheels
- Infinity Technology keeps dirt off the filter for consistent suction power
- Ergonomic grip; power nozzle with on/off brushroll for carpets and bare-floor surfaces
- Includes super-stretch hose, dusting brush, 2 crevice tools, turbo power brush, and lifetime filters
- Measures approximately 12-3/5 by 10-1/5 by 35-2/5 inches; 5-year limited warranty
Product Description
Lightweight and easy to maneuver at only 15-pound, the navigator rides on smooth glide rubber wheels for effortless maneuvering around furniture. Powered by infinity technology the shark navigator traps dust and dirt so the navigator never loses suction and cleans the last room as well as the first. A 30-feet power cord lets you clean multiple rooms from a single outlet. The navigator power nozzle makes quick work of pet hair on carpets. The exclusive pet hair power brush wipes hair clean off carpeted stairs and upholstery and the 24-inch crevice tool reaches hair in tight spaces. The navigator is ideal for bare floor cleaning; the electronic brush roll shutoff stops the brush roll for superior bare floor cleanup. The super stretch hose gives you a 12-feet cleaning reach and the large bagless dust cup means there are no bags to replace. Accessories include pet hair power brush, crevice tool, dusting brush, cleaning wand and extra 24-inch crevice tool.Shark Navigator Upright Bagless Vacuum Cleaner, NV22L Review
I think I read every review on Amazon and WalMart before I bought this sucker yesterday! The problem with most bagless vacs seems to be that the dust filters clog up quickly and greatly reduce the suction force available. Further, I priced those filters at WalMart yesterday and the range seems to be $8-$18- surely I will save enough over the lifetime of this vacuum to compensate.The fact that the box advertised the mighty power of "never loses suction" plus the 5 year warranty convinced me to spend the extra $$. This is engineered more like a shop vac, in that it bypasses the air filters on the intake, thus preserving suction.
Good stuff: 1. the filters are washable, and they've included an extra set so you have something to use while the originals are drying. 2. the "never loses suction" promise is true. Just pay attention to that max fill line on the dust cup. I'm guessing you could break the vacuum if you didn't empty it faithfully, but what the heck- it's darn easy and quick to do. 3. you are given the ability to choose whether or not the beater brush is on- and you can switch modes while the unit is in operation. 4. small head means you can get into all those weird tight places where your dirty family dropped slop. 5. a cord holder clip on the handle of the vac so you don't have to hold it.
My actual performance review: 1.) carpet- no height adjustment here, but don't worry, you won't need it- one less decision to agonize over. (That was a joke.) My main vacuum is a 30 year old, 5000 lb. Kirby- and after using this shark, the carpet looked newer than it had in years. Lots of nasty slop in the dust cup after. Got those linty things that were stubbornly clinging to the carpet despite repeated vacuuming. 2.) bare tile floor- normally, you can't use a vac with beater brushes in the head, because the brushes kick the debris back out the back of the vacuum at your feet- and with the shark, you don't have to because you can turn the brushes off. But wait- there's more! Because we live in Florida, yesterday it was 80 degrees out with lots of humidity (even though it's Dec. 13 as I write this), so would you believe, some of that dirt was clinging to the tiles because of the humidity, I guess. Now, I really have to praise the design of this vac- every time I got to a place with stuck-on dirt, I just turned the brushes back on- without having to turn off the vac or even put the vac back into the upright position. 3.) Of course I emptied the dust cup- even the kids will be able to do it, it's simple. And amazingly enough, even though the dust cup was frighteningly filthy, the filters looked pristine. (They have a screen in the loop, too.)
Pet hair- since my 12 year old is in training to be a crazy cat lady, we have a bunch of long haired cats. Not a problem, although if you have a long haired dog, I recommend getting the magical brush attachment for upholstery. (The pet brush doesn't come with the cheaper WalMart version- just the short crevice tool and a tiny cleaning brush.)
Not perfect: 1.) cord is not auto-retractable, so plan on spending a minute winding it up when you're done. 2.) there are holes in the crevice tool and brush, so to get optimal suckage when you're using them, place your thumb and forefinger over the holes.
And finally, I was so freaked out by the negative comments on even the BEST vacuums Amazon had to offer, I was thinking there's no way I would spend more than $50, but consider this: No bags or filters to buy, and a 5 year guarantee- when a company offers that, they're telling me they have a lot of confidence in the longevity and quality of their product. Would you believe, I actually prayed about this before I went into the store?
Will update if it turns out this vacuum sucks in the negative sense.
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