Shark Navigator Upright Bagless Vacuum Cleaner Review


Shark Navigator Upright Bagless Vacuum Cleaner Review

Upright vacuums are designed for cleaning larger open areas of floors and carpeting but the Shark Navigator Upright Vacuum by Euro Pro has a whole bunch of features and attachments that enable you to use this machine on furniture, drapes and upholstery.  The Shark Navigator, model NV22L, is a bagless vacuum that is popular because of its affordable price (under $150), powerful suction, and ease of use.
Bagless vacuum cleaners like the Shark NV22L eliminate the need for dust bags that can be expensive to buy.  This upright vacuum is also economical to use, thanks to its washable lifetime filters.
Product Features
  • Upright, bagless vacuum cleaner
  • Lightweight; weighs 18.3 pounds
  • Powerful suction
  • Power nozzle features an on/off brush roll for carpets and bare floor surfaces
  • Includes a super-stretch hose, dust brush, small crevice tool, 24-inch crevice tool, turbo power brush and lifetime filters
  • 30-foot non-retractable power cord
Strong Suction
With its 12-amp motor, the Shark Navigator creates an extremely strong suction power.  It can easily pick up dirt, pet hair, dust and other debris.  It does a particularly good job on bare floors.  The power nozzle comes with a beater bar or brush roll that can be turned on or off.  You don't see this feature very often in sub-$200 upright vacuums.  When cleaning bare floors, the brush roll can be turned off to avoid scratching the floor.
The Shark Navigator bagless upright is powerful enough to tackle carpets.  The beater bar helps shake and loosen dirt in carpets, making it easier for the vacuum to pick up dirt and pet hair.
Easy to Use
The Shark NV22L is relatively light at 18.3 pounds.  It has wheels that glide smoothly on both carpet and hard flooring, making it easy to get your vacuuming done.  The vacuum has a 12.6” cleaning path, which is quite narrow.  Because of this, it can take longer to clean a large area of flooring.  The advantage of a narrow power nozzle, however, is that it can clean under chairs, tables and other furniture more easily.
The extra-long hose and attachments that come with the upright vacuum increase the usefulness of this cleaning machine.  The powered turbo brush is best for picking up pet hair while the dust brush is useful for dusting furniture, upholstery, drapes, etc.  The crevice tool cleans tight spaces.  When attached to the hose, the 24-inch crevice tool allows you to clean ceilings and hard-to-reach spaces.
Edge Cleaning
The power head of the Shark Navigator is designed to clean up to the edges of carpets and bare floors.  You won't find dirt or dust bunnies lurking along the walls and baseboards after vacuuming with this bagless upright.  This means you don't have to bring out any of the on-board tools to clean around the perimeter of the room.
Filtration
The Shark NV22L is equipped with lifetime washable filters and comes with an extra set of filters so you can wash one while using the other.  These filters, however, are ordinary foam and felt filters, and not HEPA.  They do a decent job of filtering dust and other particles but not at the same level as a true HEPA filter.
Easy-empty Dirt Canister
Being a bagless upright, the NV22L comes with a detachable dirt canister to collect the dirt and dust picked up by the vacuum.  After detaching the canister from the vacuum, hold it directly over a garbage can and press the small purple button.  The bottom of the canister will open up and the debris can fall out.  After cleaning out the canister, reattach it to the vacuum.
Pros
  • Strong suction and cleaning ability on carpets and bare floors
  • Extra long power cord and stretch hose
  • Comes with attachments
  • Brush roller can be turned on or off
  • Lightweight
  • Dirt canister is easy to empty and clean
  • Cleans up to the edges
  • Washable lifetime filters
Cons
  • Narrow cleaning path
  • Tips easily with the hose
  • Filtration system is not HEPA
What Customers Say
Customers on the Amazon website give the Shark Navigator NV22L a rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.  It has impressive cleaning capabilities not only on carpets and bare floors but also corners, edges, furniture and drapes.  A number of customers reported that it is not great for high-pile carpets.  Nevertheless, many people say it is a great value buy.
The washable filters are not HEPA types, and you will have to look elsewhere if you want a HEPA filter.
Perhaps the biggest concern is Euro Pro's poor customer service and practically useless warranty on the product.  Still, the Shark Navigator is a very good bagless upright vacuum that comes at an affordable price.