Shark NV352 Navigator Lift-Away Upright Vacuum, HEPA Filtration, Lavender

Some cleaning routines focus on open floors, others also call for attention to stairs, upholstery and narrow spaces. The Shark NV352 Navigator Lift-Away brings upright carpet and hard-floor cleaning together with a detachable pod for above-floor tasks, so one vacuum can move between these parts of the home.

Its swivel steering helps guide it around furniture and corners, while the wide upholstery and crevice tools support more targeted cleaning. The lavender finish gives this full-size upright a distinctive look.

Pros

Multi-surface suction is designed to lift dirt, debris and pet hair from carpets and hard floors. For a living room clean, use the upright format across the floor, then detach the pod to tackle the sofa, stairs or other above-floor areas. The separate tools help reach different kinds of mess: the wide upholstery tool is suited to furniture and pet hair, while the crevice tool focuses on narrow gaps, baseboards, curtains and blinds.

HEPA filtration with Anti-Allergen Complete Seal Technology traps dust and allergens inside the vacuum. The manufacturer defines allergens here as non-living matter. This filtration approach is useful when cleaning is part of a regular effort to reduce airborne household particles. Swivel steering adds control when working around furniture and through tighter spaces.

Buyers often praise the suction and its ability to pick up hair and dust, along with its carpet cleaning and handling. Feedback on weight and manoeuvrability is mixed, so individual preferences vary. The vacuum’s detachable pod offers a practical change of format for jobs that are awkward to do with an upright floor head.

At a glance

• Type: Upright vacuum with Lift-Away detachable pod
• Colour: Lavender
• Filter: HEPA
• Capacity: 1.1 quarts
• Power: Corded electric, 1,200 watts
• Included tools: Wide upholstery tool and crevice tool
• Cable length: 300 inches
• Recommended use: Carpets, hard floors and above-floor cleaning

Getting the most from it

Use the upright configuration for floor cleaning, then detach the pod when moving to stairs, furniture or other above-floor surfaces. Fit the upholstery tool for broader coverage on fabric surfaces and pet hair, use the crevice tool to direct cleaning into tight spaces. The brushroll shutoff lets you switch between carpet cleaning and a gentler approach for hard floors. Its washable HEPA filter supports ongoing care, while the easy-to-empty dust cup helps make routine cleanup more straightforward. Buyers also mention that the vacuum is easy to take apart for deeper cleaning.

Should you buy it?

A solid pick if you want one corded vacuum for carpets, hard floors and the furniture or stairs between them. Its key advantage is the combination of upright floor cleaning and a detachable pod, backed by dedicated tools for upholstery and narrow spaces. Choose the Shark NV352 for a home cleaning routine that benefits from that change of format, with HEPA filtration and swivel steering as useful additions for everyday use.