To buy: $160 (was $220); amazon.com. In addition to its suction, the vacuum’s nifty brushroll flicks dirt and debris up from your floors right into the intake port. The brush roll even has an on and off function to adjust to the surface you’re cleaning; you can deep clean your carpets and rugs to make them look fluffy and new with it on, or do light touch-ups on tile and hardwood floors when it’s off. The vacuum is made with a HEPA filter that traps allergens you’ve vacuumed up, like pollen, dander, and dust. This is especially important if you suffer from allergies, because without a HEPA filter, there’s a risk of all those irritants getting back into your air. But with the Shark Navigator, once it’s sucked up, it’s gone for good. If you’re looking for a vacuum cleaner that can also be great for multiple surfaces, keep reading. The middle section (also called a pod) can be removed from its shell to work as a handheld vacuum to remove layers of dust from your shelves, dirt from your blinds, and even food scraps from tight corners around kitchen appliances. The vacuum is also compatible with handy attachments like an upholstery tool to get pet hair off the couch and a crevice tool for hard-to-reach spaces.
