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Shark Rotator Powered Lift-Away Canister Vacuum (NR96) | Reviews

January 5, 2017 by  
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Shark Canister Vacuum

Shark Rotator Powered Lift-Away Canister Vacuum (NR96)

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The Shark NR96 is Shark’s Rotator lift-away canister vacuum with a powered brushroll. The powered brush operates in both the Canister and Hand-held modes. The lighweight canister is easy to move around with its wheeled caddy. The “never loses suction” Technology gives this vacuum consistent suction power. To prevent you from breathing in the dust and dirt you are vacuuming, Shark has an Anti-Allergen Complete Seal Technology(tm) + HEPA which traps 99.99% of dust inside the vacuum.

Included Canister and Tools

Lift-Away Canister

Cleans carpets, area rugs and bare floors. On Board Convenient Storage for Crevice Tool & Dusting Brush. Five year warranty. fingertip Brushroll on/off capability for powerful carpet and bare floor cleaning. Two power settings, one for bare floors/area rugs, and one for deep cleaning carpets. The 2 motor system deep cleans carpets. There is also a suction control switch. Advanced features include fingertip controls and LED headlights. Automatic card rewind. The included Pet Power Brush assists in the removal of Pet Hair and ground in dirt from stairs and upholstery.


Vacuum Includes: Powered floor brush, Pet Power Brush, crevice tool, dusting brush, and straight suction floor tool.
Shark Upright Vacuum Cord Length: 23 feet.
Shark Canister Vacuum Warranty: 5 years.
Canister Vacuum Weight: 10.3 lbs.


Smart-Review Commentary: The Shark NR96 Rotator Lift-Away Canister combines a lightweight canister vacuum with wheeled caddy, with the ability to detach the canister for cleaning stairs, drapes, and other hard to reach cleaning. To keep the air clean while you vacuum, the Shark has a sealed system along with HEPA to filter out allergens and dirt. LED headlights will show you where the dirt and dust are under furniture. Fingertip controls allow you to switch the brushroll on/off when transitioning to rugs or hardwood floors. Swivel steering makes it easier to maneuver than traditional fixed wheel vacuums. The straight suction nozzle will help you clean bare floors. The Pet Power Brush will get ground in dirt, pet hair, and dust off your upholstery and stairs. This model has received excellent reviews by consumers. This model is a Smart-Review top pick and a great value for canister vacuums.

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    Vacuum Features

  • Lightweight Vacuum
  • Detachable Canister Vac
  • Fingertip Controls
  • Suction Control
  • 2 Motor System
  • No clog bagless system
  • Powered Brushroll
  • Sealed System
  • HEPA Filter
  • 23 foot cord
  • Automatic Cord Rewind
  • Swivel Steering
  • Brushroll on/off
  • 5 year warranty

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