Cordless vacuum cleaners: a buyer’s guide
Hate doing the hoovering? Make your life easier with Good Homes’ pick of some of the best cordless vacuum cleaners on the market.
What is a cordless vacuum cleaner?
These handy hoovers don’t require an electrical outlet when it’s in use, meaning you should be able to clean the house at a much faster and more efficient rate without the hassle of a cord.
How much does a cordless vacuum cleaner cost?
Cordless vacuum cleaners can range anywhere between £50-£1,000 depending on which model you choose.
Who are they designed for?
They are great for people who want to shorten the length of time that they spend hoovering their home. It’s also good for homeowners with awkward shaped houses that find it difficult to reach certain areas.
5 of the best cordless vacuum cleaners
Hoover H-Free 500, £199.99, Argos
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The H-Free 500 is the lightweight yet powerful cordless model from Hoover, with a turbo boost function to tackle tougher cleaning tasks.
It’s compact so can fit in tight spaces when it needs to be stored away and has up to 40 mins continuous performance time, so should make light work of hoovering the entire house.
Eureka Swan cordless vacuum cleaner, £139, ao.com
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With a 0.5 litre dust capacity, the Eureka Swan has a 22 minute run time, so should be able to tackle each room without having to stop and recharge.
It also features swivel steering which lets you get under your sofa and even tougher places you wouldn’t normally be able to reach. The LED lights wil illuminate your pathway, too, making it easier to see any dust or dirt.
Gtech AirRam MK2, £199.99, Gtech
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Powered by a removeable 22V Lithium-ion battery, the Gtech AirRam gives you up to 40 minutes of runtime with each 4 hour charge.
It also has a handy four stage LED display, which indicates how much charge is left in the battery, as well as an easy-empty bin for optimum efficiency.
Dyson V11 cordless vaccum, £599, ao.com
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Dyson claims that its cordless vacuum has the most suction power of any on the market! It also has up to 60 minutes of powerful cleaning time with just one charge and adapts the suction on different floor types for the best result possible. It also comes with a 2 year warranty.
Tineco A10 Hero cordless vacuum, £199, Amazon
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Enjoy the cordless conveniences of the Tineco A10 Hero vacuum. It has a lightweight body that easily converts into a handheld hoover meaning you can reach up high and satisfy all of your cleaning needs.
It’s also ultra quiet so you can avoid the conventional annoying noise of a standard hoover – ideal if you have nervous pets or a baby in the house.