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Vacuum cleaners advice guides

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Wondering which vacuum cleaner to buy? Our buyer's guides explain everything you need to know to buy the best vacuum for you.

Are cheap vacuum cleaners any good?

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Buying a cheap vacuum cleaner can be a gamble. Find out if it pays to spend a little extra, and how to find the best-value options.
1 October 2020

Which vacuum cleaner brand to buy in 2021

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Our unique survey data reveals which brands, including Dyson, Shark, Hoover and Vax, develop the fewest faults over time and which ones make customers happy
13 April 2021

Your top 10 Dyson vacuum cleaner questions answered

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We answer your burning questions about Dyson vacuum cleaners, from how to empty them to which model is best.
13 October 2020

How to fix a vacuum cleaner that's lost suction

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Vacuum cleaner lost suction? We explain how to get it up and running again with our step-by-step guide.
25 November 2020

Are Kirby vacuum cleaners worth buying?

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Get the lowdown on the Kirby vacuum, including how the claims made in the sales demo stack up vs rivals, and owner's views.
13 October 2020

How we test vacuum cleaners

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Learn more about how we test vacuum cleaners for our vacuum cleaner reviews.
13 October 2020

Vacuum cleaners glossary

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Need to know your hepa filter from your mini turbo tool? Read our glossary of terms for everything you need to know about vacuum cleaner terminology.
21 October 2020

Vacuum cleaners energy label explained

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Everything you need to know about the EU vacuum cleaners energy label and where it stands following Dyson's successful appeal against it.
12 January 2021

Best vacuum cleaners for 2021

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From the best cheap vacuum cleaner to which Shark is best, we recommend the top models to buy in 2021.
23 March 2021

Vacuum cleaner buying guide

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Get the lowdown on the different types of vacuum cleaner and find the best option for your home.
19 March 2021

How to choose the best Dyson

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Our expert guide reveals everything you need to know about buying a Dyson vacuum cleaner.
15 April 2021