STACK #262 August 2026

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From self-emptying robot vacuums that mop to powerful cordless stick cleaners, today's vacs can do far more than simply pick up dirt. Here are four options designed to make cleaning easier and maintenance a little lighter. Words Bec Summer Find your perfect VACUUM

Dreame X3 Station Cordless Vacuum Best for: Busy homes with pets If you love the flexibility of a cordless stick vacuum but could do without the constant emptying, the Dreame combines powerful cleaning with a self emptying Dust Removal Hub that helps keep maintenance to a minimum. No more tangled hair TangleCut Dual Blades are designed to reduce hair wrap, making the X3 a practical choice for homes with pets or anyone constantly cleaning up long hair. Reaches where others can't The clever 90-degree folding tube makes it easy to vacuum under beds, couches, and low furniture without awkward stretching or bending, while powerful suction tackles everything from fine dust to larger debris across hard floors and carpets. Smarter everyday cleaning Smart dirt and surface detection automatically adjusts cleaning performance as you move between floor types, helping maximise battery life while delivering the right amount of cleaning power where it's needed. The dock does the dirty work After cleaning, the Dust

Dyson Spot+Scrub AI Wet & Dry Robot Vacuum Best for: Hands-free deep cleaning The Spot+Scrub is equipped with AI, intelligent navigation, and hygienic wet cleaning. It actively looks for dirt, adapts its cleaning routine, and can scrub those stubborn stains away. Sees what you can't

An HD camera and AI smarts can recognise household objects, identify hidden dirt and stains in real time, and avoid obstacles such as cables, shoes, and toys. Doesn't stop at one pass The Dyson checks its work and automatically returns to stubborn stains, scrubbing them repeatedly – up to 15 passes if required – for a more thorough clean.

Power where it's needed Powerful suction can remove dust, debris, and pet hair, automatically boosting performance on carpets while lifting the wet roller. Forget about maintenance A self-emptying cyclonic dock can store debris for up to 100 days, while heated-water roller washing helps keep the mop clean – even during cleaning cycles. That means no soggy mops, dusty bags, or constant emptying.

Removal Hub automatically empties the vacuum into a three litre dust bag that can hold up to 100 days of debris before needing emptying. It also recharges the vacuum, so it's always ready for the next clean.

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