Shark Navigator Lift-Away Professional Vacuum - Model NV356

by Shark

Product Features

• Anti-allergen complete seal system; traps 99.99% of dust and allergens
• Extra-large dust cup capacity
• Never loses suction
• Lift-away detachable canister
• Bare floor cleaning attachment

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 45.4 x 15 x 11.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 19 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B005KMDV9A
• Item model number: NV356
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (118 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #340 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen)
  • #1 in Industrial & Scientific > Janitorial & Sanitation Supplies > Floor Care > Vacuums > Indoor Vacuums > Upright Vacuums
  • #11 in Home & Kitchen > Vacuums & Floor Care > Vacuums > Upright Vacuums

Product Description

Introducing the next generation of the Shark Navigator Lift-Away Series! Clean faster, easier and better than ever before with this versatile upright vacuum that never loses suction

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

141 of 143 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best vacuum for any money!, October 22, 2011

By 

Bigant - See all my reviews

This review is from: Shark Navigator Lift-Away Professional Vacuum - Model NV356 (Kitchen)

I am not one to leave reviews, i normally just read what others say. But right now my friends and neighbors look at me funny when I start talking about my new vacuum because I can't stop with the accolades. I did read reviews on this vacuum, but they do not do it justice, this is a bada$$ piece of machinery. I have medium pyle carpet, and I can turn the brush off and it still pulls at the carpet! When you turn the brush on, it almost feels self propelled as the brush pulls it forward. I caught the end of a scarf(by mistake) and it sucked the entire thing into the hose before the brush shut off- looked like a cartoon it was so fast! with the canister 3/4 full, it still picked up loose cat litter and pet food. My carpet did not look dirty, but the first 5 feet I went back & forth I went over twice filled the canister a quarter of the way. My carpet runners have never been so clean, they look refreshed, newer even. My 20 yr old son commented on how much better our carpet looked and also said that it felt better, softer, "fluffier". My daughter made the smart-a;ec comment that I sound like an infomercial! My last vacuum sucked because it didn't suck, this vacuum doesn't suck because it sucks better than any other I've tried. This vacuum is absolutely awesome, print yourself out a 20% Bed, Bath & Beyond coupon and go get yourself one!!!(Sorry Amazon, but $160 for this vacuum is a steal!)

Their slogan should be "Your vacuum sucks, but ours suck better!"

80 of 82 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Difference Between Professional and Navigator Liftaway, November 30, 2011

By 

David Kavic (Pittsburgh, PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Shark Navigator Lift-Away Professional Vacuum - Model NV356 (Kitchen)

Although the differences are subtle, they could be very important to the customer. Nobody really has mentioned the differences, so here we go!

From Vaccum Cleaner Advisor Site:

"The Shark Navigator Lift Away NV350 and the Shark Navigator Lift Away Pro NV356E are similar machines but the two can quickly and easily be differentiated by their color. The NV350 is lavender in color while the NV356E is white and silver. The "Pro" is also a little heavier at about 14 lbs compared to 12.8 lbs for the NV350, and the "Pro" dirt canister is larger with a capacity (to the fill line) of 0.55 gallons while the NV350 dirt canister capacity (to the fill line) is 0.3 gallons. It should be noted that the canisters on both units can actually hold more but the recommended capacity before emptying is as stated above. There are a few other differences as well, such as vacuum dimensions."

Had I known this before, I would have probably gotten this model for the extra capacity. Don't get me wrong, the NV356 is a great vaccum. If you don't have a thick carpet the 0.3 gallon capacity is probably fine. Either way you can't go wrong with either one.

76 of 78 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars AMAZING!, October 25, 2011

By 

applelove - See all my reviews

This review is from: Shark Navigator Lift-Away Professional Vacuum - Model NV356 (Kitchen)

I love this. I am expecting my first baby and have become insane about cleaning. I wanted a new vacuum because the pet hair mine seamed to be leaving on the carpet. I looked at reviews all over. I debated between this and dyson. This was way more affordable so I decided to give it a shot.

I put this together in a flash(pregnant)It seamed a little "cheep" So I was kinda worried about the parts being flimsy. So far they are not, its just very light weight.

I wanted to do a test and see how good it was.(crazy prego mind I vacuumed part of my carpet with my old vacuum. I emptied the content of the old on a paper. Then I vacuumed the same swatch of Capet with my new shark. First thing I noticed was how easy it was for me to maneuver at 38weeks pregnant. Then I dumped the content of this vacuum on the paper to compare what had been lifted. I was amazed.

First the pile of dirt was about 4-5times larger than the pile from my old vacuum.

Second the dirt was different. My old vac pulled up pet hair and dust bunnies. The new vac had pulled up more pet hair, dust bunnies and also dirt! A lot of DIRT. I was amazed! Still am a few weeks later.

Third My house gets very dusty. I dust weekly and at each dusting the new dust is thick enough I can write in it. I always thought it was from living in the country. Well now I don't need to dust! I guess the vacuum pulled so much dust out of my carpet that I actually have less in my house! Each time I dust I find less and less...its vanishing from my life!

I have so much more wonderful things to say ...I spilled wet plaster on my carpet and this vacuum got it out! it dose wonders on hard floor too. My mini blinds are clean from the attachments. The cord is so long that I hardly have to move it.

I LOVE THIS!