STACK #251 September 2025

FLOOR CARE

TECH FEATURE

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Ready to upgrade your vacuum cleaner? From the grab-and-go convenience of a cordless stick, the full automation of a robot, or the do-it-all versatility of a wet–dry model, there’s a vac to suit your budget, household, and lifestyle – and make cleaning the floor feel less like a chore. Words Bec Summer Vacuums to suit ALL BUDGETS

STICK VACUUMS

Cordless stick vacuums are the all-rounders of the cleaning world – lightweight, easy to store, and versatile enough to handle both quick clean ups and whole-house jobs. They’re ideal if you want something ready to go at a moment’s notice.

Shark Clean & Empty Stick Vac

Dyson gen5detect Absolute Cordless Vacuum

If convenience is high on your list, this stick vac delivers it in spades. The standout is its 1.3L auto-empty base, which empties the bin every time you dock it. That means no messy dust clouds, no shaking the bin into the rubbish, and no wondering if you should have worn a mask. It charges in the same dock too, so you’re never caught with a flat battery.

Dyson takes cordless cleaning up a notch, combining suction power and precision. The gen5detect is armed with a motor that spins at 135,000rpm and a Fluffy Optic cleaner head

that shines a narrow blade of light across the floor, revealing dust you wouldn’t normally see. A piezo sensor measures dust particles in real time, so the vac automatically adjusts suction for the task at hand, and an LCD screen even shows you the results so you know exactly when the job is done. The 10-cell battery offers up to 70 minutes of runtime, and you can choose from three power modes to balance energy use with performance. The Digital Motorbar head handles all floor types and automatically detangles hair, while the built-in dusting and crevice tool means you’re never without the right attachment. Its whole-machine HEPA filtration captures particles down to 0.1 microns, which is excellent for maintaining clean air in the home.

On the cleaning front, Hypervelocity Suction provides strong pickup power, and the MultiSurface brushroll automatically adjusts the speed depending on whether you’re on carpet or hard floors. In ECO mode, you get up to 40 minutes of run time – enough for most households in one go. It’s light to manoeuvre, and with a click, it can convert into a handheld vac for furniture, stairs, or car cleaning. With HEPA filtration and an Anti-Allergen Complete Seal, it captures 99.97% of dust and nasties to keep the air fresh. LED headlights on the nozzle help you spot dust particles you might

otherwise miss, and it comes with a crevice tool and pet multi-tool for those tricky or hairy jobs. This is a smart, low-maintenance choice for households that want reliable, strong suction and minimal upkeep.

If you want top-tier cleaning with smart features, this is an impressive cordless option. It’s particularly well suited to larger homes, pet owners, and anyone who wants to get the most out of a single vacuum without switching between appliances.

22 SEPTEMBER 2025

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