Shark Navigator Lift-Away Vacuum - HEPA Pet Hair

Shark Navigator Lift-Away Professional Upright Vacuum: Versatile Cleaning for Every Surface

The Shark Navigator Lift-Away Professional NV356E is one of the most popular upright vacuum cleaners on the market, and its enduring reputation is built on a simple formula: powerful, versatile cleaning at a price point that makes sense. With its signature Lift-Away technology, HEPA filtration, and swivel steering, this vacuum adapts to the demands of real-world homes where carpets meet hard floors and pet hair is a daily reality.

Shark has built its brand on engineering vacuum cleaners that genuinely compete with premium models, and the Navigator Lift-Away Professional is a prime example of that philosophy. It is a vacuum that transitions effortlessly from deep carpet cleaning to above-floor tasks like stairs, upholstery, and tight corners, all without missing a beat.

Key Features

Lift-Away Technology

The defining feature of the Navigator Lift-Away is its detachable pod. With the press of a button, you can lift the canister away from the floor nozzle and carry it to clean stairs, furniture, ceilings, and other above-floor areas with ease. This transforms the vacuum from a standard upright into a portable cleaning powerhouse, giving you the flexibility that most uprights simply cannot match.

Anti-Allergen Complete Seal with HEPA Filter

For allergy sufferers and anyone concerned about indoor air quality, the Shark Navigator features Anti-Allergen Complete Seal technology paired with a HEPA filter. This system traps 99.9% of dust and allergens inside the vacuum, based on ASTM F1977 testing of particles 0.3 microns or larger. What goes into the vacuum stays in the vacuum, keeping your air cleaner as you clean your floors.

Swivel Steering

Swivel steering makes the Navigator remarkably agile for a full-size upright vacuum. It glides smoothly around furniture legs, into tight corners, and through narrow hallways. This responsive maneuverability means you spend less effort wrestling the vacuum and more time actually getting floors clean.

Brushroll Shutoff

A dedicated brushroll shutoff switch lets you instantly transition from deep carpet cleaning to gentle bare floor cleaning. When you switch off the brush roll on hard floors, you avoid scattering debris and protect delicate surfaces like hardwood and tile from unnecessary contact.

Performance & Design

The Shark Navigator delivers strong suction that pulls embedded dirt, dust, and pet hair from deep within carpet fibers. Its wide cleaning path covers ground efficiently, and the edge-to-edge cleaning design ensures you do not leave strips of dirt along walls and baseboards. On carpets, the brush roll agitates fibers to loosen stubborn debris, while the powerful suction channels everything into the extra-large 0.87-liter dust cup.

The extra-large dust cup capacity is a genuine convenience, especially in homes with pets or high-traffic areas. Fewer emptying interruptions mean you can complete your cleaning session in one continuous sweep. When it is time to empty, the dust cup detaches quickly and cleanly.

Weighing approximately 13.7 pounds, the Navigator is solidly built without being overly heavy. The plastic construction keeps the weight manageable while maintaining durability for everyday use.

Best For

• Pet owners: The included Pet Power Brush is purpose-built for removing pet hair from upholstery, stairs, and other surfaces.
• Allergy sufferers: HEPA filtration and Anti-Allergen Complete Seal provide clinical-grade allergen trapping.
• Multi-story homes: Lift-Away functionality makes carrying the vacuum to stairs and above-floor areas effortless.
• Mixed flooring: Brushroll shutoff gives you optimized cleaning on both carpet and bare floors.
• Large spaces: Extra-large dust cup reduces emptying frequency during extended cleaning sessions.

What's in the Box

• Shark Navigator Professional Upright Vacuum (NV356E)
• Pet Power Brush
• Dusting Brush
• 8-inch Crevice Tool

The included Pet Power Brush is a motorized attachment that agitates and lifts pet hair from upholstered furniture and car interiors. The dusting brush handles delicate surfaces like fans, blinds, lampshades, and keyboards, while the 8-inch crevice tool reaches into tight corners, along baseboards, and between cushions.

Why the Shark Navigator Stands Out

What separates the Navigator Lift-Away from many competitors is the balance it strikes between full-size upright performance and the portability of a canister vacuum. The Lift-Away pod gives you cleaning reach that most uprights cannot offer, while the HEPA filtration ensures your indoor air stays fresh. Combined with swivel steering, a large dust cup, and specialized pet tools, this is a vacuum that handles the full spectrum of household cleaning tasks with confidence and ease.