Shark Navigator Deluxe NV42 review

The Shark Navigator Deluxe NV42 has powerful suction and performs excellently on both bare floors and carpets. It has 12 feet long flexible hose Shark Navigator Deluxe Upright Corded Bagless Vacuum for Carpet and Hard Floor with Anti-Allergy Seal (NV42), Champagne to clean difficult to reach areas. It is average in weight and doesn’t make a loud noise like other vacuums. The Shark Vacuum NV42 is a bagless corded vacuum cleaner. The features of the Shark NV42 include anti-allergic seal, dirt bin, and an air filtration system.


Features of Shark NV42:

Versatile and moves easily

The Shark Navigator Deluxe upright vacuum cleaner weighs 15 pounds. It is an average weight for a vacuum cleaner. It doesn’t have the lift away feature like the other vacuums currently in the market; however, it can be moved easily from one place to another.

Powerful cleaning

It can do the cleaning work from the start and until the finish without losing suction. This champagne colored upright vacuum is equipped with cyclonic technology. It uses the cyclone technology to spin the incoming flow of air at a very rapid speed; this throws the debris and dust directly into the canister that collects dirt. The canister is large with a capacity for collecting 0.53 gallons of dust and dirt. The cyclone technology keeps the filter clean for a longer period by keeping the dust and dirt away from it. The motor is powerful with 1,200 watts, and it produces around 10 amps to clean carpets and hard floor.

Dust cup

It has a dust cup with huge capacity. Also, it is easy to dispose of dirt and dust collected in the dust cup. This allows cleaning for a long period of time without any interruption.

Easy cleaning of the filters

The filter and the pre-motor are washable. In fact, it is advised that the pre-motor filter should be cleaned at least once a month and the post-motor should be cleaned once in a year. Before you assemble back the attachment, ensure it is completely dry.  

Shut-off brushroll technology

The shut-off brushroll technology deep cleans carpets and gently cleans the hard floor. When you’re vacuuming the carpet, you can turn on the brushroll and turn off the brushroll when you vacuum the bare floor. The brushroll is turned off on a bare floor to avoid scattering of debris and to avoid marks on hard flooring. The nozzle of this vacuum is easy to maneuver around. It can easily fit into tight and narrow areas to clean the difficult areas in your house.  

Accessories

The accessories include a crevice tool and dusting brush for better and versatile cleaning.  

Long and flexible hose

The Shark Navigator Deluxe NV42 has a long flexible hose of 12 feet. The long hose can reach areas where other vacuums find it difficult to reach. It can conveniently clean stairs, under the upholstery, and around the corners of the furniture and rooms.

Seal technology

It uses seal technology which doesn’t allow the air to leak out from the vacuum before filtering properly.

Pros of the Shark Navigator Deluxe Upright Vacuum

  • Powerful suction for a non-stop cleaning from the start till the end
  • Large-capacity dust cup that is easy to dispose
  • Brushroll can be shut Off on bare floors and turned ON to deep clean carpets
  • 25-foot cord length gives extra reach
  • 12-foot long hose to clean difficult to reach areas
  • It never loses suction as it is equipped with cyclonic technology
  • Dirt cup is large and can hold 0.53 gallons of dirt and dust
  • It has a cleaning path of 11 inches
  • Allergen filtration to avoid any allergies from dust and bacteria
  • Efficiently removes pet hair
  • Very quiet as compared to other vacuum cleaners
  • Washable filters
  • Easy to move around

Cons of the Shark Navigator Deluxe

  • Average weight and not lightweight as expected
  • All attachments cannot be stored in the vacuum
  • Motor-driven attachments are not included
  • The front cover of the post-motor filter falls off at times
  • Not a lift-away machine
  • No HEPA filtration
  • Narrow cleaning path as compared to other uprights
  • It takes more passes to clean one area

FAQs of the Shark Navigator Deluxe NV42:

Q: Can we adjust the height while vacuuming different floors and carpets?

A: Not, it doesn’t have the option to adjust the height. However, it has brushroll ON and Off option to clean according to your surface. You can clean hard floors by turning Off the brush roll and turn ON the brush roll while vacuuming carpet.

Q: How effective is it for cleaning pet hair?

A: It is very effective and can remove every tiny pet hair from furniture and floor.

Q: Are the filters washable?

A: Yes, the filters can be washed. The pre-motor filter should be cleaned once a month, and the post-motor filter can be cleaned once in a year.  

Conclusion:

The Bagless Shark Navigator Deluxe upright vacuum cleaner is an ideal vacuum for pet owners. It can clean every pet hair from the furniture and carpet. It has a strong suction that works effectively on bare floors as well as carpets.

Pets are uncomfortable around loud noises. This vacuum cleaner is quiet when compared to other vacuum cleaners. Hence, when it comes to sound, this is a pet-friendly vacuum cleaner.

This upright vacuum is not a lift-away machine. It weighs around 15 pounds, not particularly light in weight. It is of average height; however, you can easily move it around to clean every nook and corner of the rooms.

The suction uses the cyclone technology and hence, it never loses suction. The suction is quite powerful to clean every dust and debris that comes in its way. It can clean non-stop from the start and till you are done cleaning the entire house. Even dust can doesn’t need to be emptied now and then.

It has quite a good capacity to hold 0.53 gallons of dust and dirt. The filters can be rinsed. Just wash it once a month and ensure it is dried before you put it back in the machine. With the long hose and cord, it can clean areas beyond your reach. It is an excellent choice, especially if you have a pet.