Shark LA300 Navigator Lift-Away Vacuum (Open Box)

My quest for the perfect vacuum has finally reached its end. My standards are insanely high, as I’m a little OCD, and I expect a lot from a vacuum. This vacuum has GREAT suction, a narrow head (which I really like because it can get into the corners without having to move all of the furniture all the time), excellent maneuverability, is super lightweight, and does stairways better and more easily than any vacuum I’ve ever had. I have a lot of stairs in my condo, so this was important. It’s also actually the lightest Shark that I’ve encountered (and I tested 8) so I was shocked at how thorough its cleaning was. Vacuuming my home has never felt so effortless. It has the lift away feature, which basically turns it into a canister vacuum that you can carry around if desired. Its design is pretty and sleek. Dumb to mention that maybe, but aesthetics matter to me. There’s no reason an appliance can’t be pretty and also high functioning. Also, I test drove it first, before two other contenders, and the other two vacuums (including a Dyson), picked up hardly anything on their subsequent runs, which means that it didn’t miss much. A few caveats: This is perfect for my home, but maybe not for everyone’s. The vacuum’s lighter weight and maneuverability mean that it can be more difficult to control on hard floors. Also, Shark needs to get a clue and lengthen the cords on their vacuums. Everyone complains about them being too short, and this one was, sadly, no exception. 5-10 more feet would’ve made it a better vacuum. This was a learning experience. There’s no such thing as a perfect vacuum, just the perfect vacuum for your home. I hope you enjoyed reading this novel. I’m dedicating it to my vacuum. 😁