Shark - Navigator Lift-Away XL Multisurface Upright Vacuum Cleaner, CU512
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"Have had my shark lift away for 7 years now"
"the dogs ’ hairs don’t get stuck in the rollers"
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"I've had mine for 10 years so far."
"My first Shark Navigator lasted 9 years and I actually gave it to a friend when I “upgraded” to the Apex and I regret it."
"Have had my shark lift away for 7 years now"
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"it sucks up everything"
"the dogs ’ hairs don’t get stuck in the rollers"
"we also use this one to vacuum their kennels."
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"I then bought the 3m model Navigator, which lasted a year before it stopped working completely ... and finally tried out the old faithful, base Navigator, didn 't even make it 6 months."
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"very heavy and cumbersome"
"it ’s heavy, so it stays in the basement"
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"the rollers are a little hard to clean ... mine do 💀"
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"the rollers are a little hard to clean ... mine do 💀"
Legitimate-Bobcat646 0.1There isn’t anything out there that has enough power to really clean carpets but also be lightweight like a battery powered vacuum cleaner. I would look at a shark corded vacuum with the brushroll shut iff capability. They’re lightweight enough and easy to use.
Prize_Imagination439 0.1I have the Shark Performance Lift-away. Best purchase that I ever made. I wish that I would have made the investment much sooner in life. It was gross to see how little my previous vacuum(s) was doing. It took probably 5 separate vacuuming sessions before I got everything up. It was less and less each time, but it was a lot lol.
Abrupt_Pegasus 0.1My shark has lasted 5 years with 3 huskies.
beechic 0.1Shark navigator lift away does the job, and will have more power than a stick vacuum to suck up pet hair. I have had two of these vacuums in 20 years, vacuuming dog hair weekly or bi-weekly.
caffeinatedchickens 0.1I use the shark navigator lift away as well, I am yet to find a better vacuum
Disastrous-Yoghurt38 0.1For LVP/tile + area rugs with multiple pets, I’d honestly do a 2-vacuum setup: Robot vacuum daily for crumbs/hair (Roborock / Roomba). This is what made the biggest difference in our house. A real vacuum for deeper cleans: Shark Stratos / Shark Navigator Lift-Away (great value) or Miele C1 if you want “buy it for life”. Also: avoid super cheap stick vacs — they die fast with pet hair. And make sure whatever you get has a HEPA filter + easy-to-clean brush roll. If you only want ONE vacuum, I’d go Shark Stratos + add a cheap robot later.
DrLewdyBits 0.1Shark navigator lift-away for the win. Does great. It’s survived a decade of husky hair. Reasonably priced and currently on sale.
FudgeElectrical5792 0.1I have 2 broken shark lift away navigators one so far is just the head replacement and the other is the hose to the vacuum elbow connector but I can't tell if it includes the hose. Then I have an orange ball dyson I can figure out how to engage the beater bar. I bought the navigators refurbished. One lasted years the other more recent 1 lasted maybe a year. They keep making them so much less quality it seems. What can I do with these vacuums? I literally got a vacuum graveyard growing in my living room.
Illustrious_Dig9644 0.1What’s worked best for us is the Shark Navigator Lift-Away. It’s surprisingly forgiving when it comes to accidental “non-dust” items like EGO bricks, crayons, and even a sock or two. and is pretty easy to unclog and take apart.
I'm with you! I finally switched to a Shark with a cord (the Navigator) last year and it’s been a total game changer. I have a big, hairy dog and two messy kids too, and it picks up everything without getting clogged or losing suction.
Omg yes, the HEPA filter is such a lifesaver! I never realized how much of a difference it made till my allergy-prone brother could actually hang out without sneezing constantly 😂
IminLoveWithMyCar3 0.1I LOVE my Shark Navigator Lift-Away. I’ve heard that Bissell’s pet vacs are great also.
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