Shark Navigator Upright Vacuum
Key Takeaways
- Type:Upright Vacuum Cleaner
- Best For:Hard Floor, Carpet, Upholstery
- Features:Standard features
- Status:Out of Stock
- Weight:20.7 lbs
The Shark Navigator Upright Vacuum is an upright vacuum cleaner from Shark last listed at $179.99. It offers a 20.7 lb body. It is currently out of stock.
Shark is a mid-range vacuum brand founded in 1998, headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts, USA. Known for: Navigator series, DuoClean technology, Lift-Away vacuums.
Quick Specs
- Brand
- Shark
- Type
- Upright
- Power Source
- Corded
- Wattage
- 800 W
- Noise Level
- 80 dB
- Weight
- 20.7 lbs
- Filter Type
- Foam
- Power
- Corded electric (unlimited runtime)
- Cord Length
- 25 feet
- Design
- Upright converts to Lift-Away canister
- Dust Collection
- Bagless with removable cup
- Brush Roll
- Zero-M anti-wrap technology
- Surfaces
- Deep carpet cleaning, hard floors, above-floor
- Attachments
- Wide upholstery tool, dusting brush, 5.5" crevice tool
- Best For
- Medium-large homes, pet hair, mixed flooring
About This Vacuum
The Shark Navigator Lift-Away Zero-M is a corded upright vacuum that splits into two machines with one button press. The Lift-Away canister detaches to clean stairs, furniture, car interiors, and ceiling fans independently. At 20.7 lb, it's built to last. The 25-foot cord covers large rooms without frequent unplugging. An adjustable bristle brush system handles both carpet and hard floors. The bagless dust cup unlatches for quick emptying, and HEPA filtration with anti-allergen technology traps fine particles and pet dander. It works well in medium to large homes with mixed flooring and pets. The corded design gives unlimited runtime but requires outlet access. The dust cup is the weak spot: it can need emptying several times per room, and the release can feel awkward. The package includes a wide upholstery tool, dusting brush, and crevice tool.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. It pulls up a lot of dirt and hair from carpet and rugs, including in homes with dogs and long hair. Carpet is where the ZU561 does its best work, so it suits homes with wall-to-wall carpet and shedding pets.
No. It's easy to push, light for its size and quick to turn into tight spots and under furniture. Carrying is another matter: at 20.7 lb, the ZU561 is heavy to haul up a flight of stairs, so lift the pod off for those instead.
Not much. Little hair wraps on the roll, and on some units it clears wrapped hair by itself as it runs. With long hair in the house, the Shark ZU561 still needs a check now and then, but far less cutting and pulling.
It's mixed. In some homes it needs emptying several times per room, and the release can feel awkward, while others find the cup big enough. With pets or thick carpet, expect a few trips to the trash per session with the ZU561.
Stairs, couches and vents. Lift the pod off and switch to the dusting brush, crevice tool or wide upholstery tool, and the Shark ZU561 cleans places the upright can't reach without carrying the whole machine up each step or dragging the hose across the room.
Mostly. Many units run for years without issues, but occasionally the handle joint has come loose within the first year. Check the joint on the ZU561 if the handle starts to wobble, and keep the receipt in case it needs a warranty claim.
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Quick Specs
- Brand
- Shark
- Type
- Upright
- Power Source
- Corded
- Wattage
- 800 W
- Noise Level
- 80 dB
- Weight
- 20.7 lbs
- Filter Type
- Foam
- Power
- Corded electric (unlimited runtime)
- Cord Length
- 25 feet
- Design
- Upright converts to Lift-Away canister
- Dust Collection
- Bagless with removable cup
- Brush Roll
- Zero-M anti-wrap technology
- Surfaces
- Deep carpet cleaning, hard floors, above-floor
- Attachments
- Wide upholstery tool, dusting brush, 5.5" crevice tool
- Best For
- Medium-large homes, pet hair, mixed flooring
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