SIMPLE SOLUTIONS
Does the job for you Neato D7 Botvac connected robot vacuum cleaner (H10xW33.5xD32.1cm), £699.99, Currys PC World Download the free app on your tablet or smartphone, power the Neato up and watch it map your room, cleaning as it goes, finally returning to its charging base when the job’s done. It’s both Alexa and Google Assistant compatible so you can literally order it to start vacuuming whenever you fancy. THE BEST BIT It runs at a hushed 70dB so you can schedule it to vacuum at night without waking up the whole house.
Pet owner’s friend TruePet AZ910UKT (H118xW30.5x D27cm), £349.99, Shark If your moggy or pooch moults hair all around the house, this is the vacuum for you. Not only does it boast super-powerful suction, it has a pet hair removal tool too.
Clean up quicker with a clever vacuum
THE BEST BIT The genius Anti-Hair Wrap design removes hair from the bar – so you don’t have to!
It’s usually the least popular chore but with the latest machines offering a wealth of new features, from extralong battery life to voice assistant connectivity, doing the vacuuming is the easiest it’s ever been Filter away impurities
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POWERstick Jet (H113.6xW25x D21.5cm), £549, Samsung With a five-layered HEPA filtration system that captures 99.999% of micro dust, mould and pollen, the POWERstick Jet is an excellent choice for homes with allergy sufferers. THE BEST BIT The telescopic wand that extends out by up to 21cm so you won’t have to bend and crouch while you’re using it.
Long battery life Blade 4 cordless vacuum (H115xW24xD18cm), £219.99, Vax Fully charged from flat in three hours, this vacuum features a 45 minute run time and if you buy direct from Vax, it comes with a free toolkit worth £50. THE BEST BIT The handy LED headlights brighten up dark corners and under the sofa so you see exactly what dust and dirt it needs to suck up.
Convenient & cordless Unlimited Serie 6 BCS612GB (H122x W20xD26.5cm), £329.99, Bosch Lasting up to 30 minutes on one charge, the battery can be used on any other Bosch Home & Garden products. It also comes with extras like an upholstery tool, mattress nozzle and flexible crevice tool. THE BEST BIT It comes with two lithium batteries so you’ll always have a back up if one runs out mid-clean.
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