Author: Kathryn

A good cordless stick vacuum should be the vacuum you actually reach for. It needs enough power to properly clean carpet, a floor head that works well across timber and other hard floors, enough battery to get through a meaningful clean, and a design that doesn’t turn emptying the bin into another chore. That’s particularly…

Living with a shedding dog or cat means pet hair has an impressive ability to appear everywhere, including five minutes after you’ve vacuumed. A robot vacuum can make a real difference by cleaning frequently enough to stop loose fur building up in the first place. But pet hair is also one of the areas where…

If your home has mostly timber floors with rugs scattered throughout, choosing a robot vacuum gets surprisingly complicated. You want something that cleans hard floors exceptionally well, can move onto and maintain your rugs, and, if it mops, knows how to keep those rugs dry. After comparing current Australian models, manufacturer specifications and independent testing,…