We may not like cleaning up, but vacuuming is a necessary chore that just has to get done, particularly if you live with furry family members. To make cleaning your floors less of a chore, it's important to find the right kind of vacuum cleaner for your specific needs.
How do you choose, though? There are so many different kinds of vacuums these days! From the corded barrel vacuums to powerful cordless stick vacuums, and then there are the robot vacuums too. Let's not forget all the very many brands that are competing against each other.
To help you choose, TechRadar's experts put all the vacuum cleaners they possibly can through rigorous testing and you'll find all the information right here on this page. You'll also get helpful tips on how to choose the right vacuum for your home, and how best to maintain your new machine so you can prolong its life.
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Forget Dyson – this Shark cordless vacuum cleaner for just AU$217 is the Black Friday vacuum deal I can personally vouch for
The Shark IZ102 is one of the better stick vacuums you can buy on a budget and it just hit its lowest price ever in this early Black Friday deal.
This multi-faceted wet-and-dry vac is the best I've ever used
The Roborock F25 Ultra features sanitizing steam and grease-busting hot water modes, to tackle the toughest cleaning tasks.
I've tested dozens of vacuums, and these are hands-down the best at cleaning pet hair
These vacuums had no trouble pulling pet hair from carpets and furniture, and some are especially good for allergy-sufferers, too.
Dyson's V15s Detect Submarine for just AU$724 is my favourite early Black Friday deal – a new all-time Aussie low
A price-beat and an additional checkout code gets you a whopping 53% off the Dyson V15s Submarine Detect from The Good Guys.
I tested the new Dyson V8 Cyclone vacuum against the old V8, and these small upgrades make a big difference
The upgraded version of Dyson's bestseller introduces some welcome changes.
This cordless upright vacuum blends power and portability – it's perfect for small homes
The Shark Freestyle Max is nimble, very affordable, and packs a punch when it comes to cleaning power – just watch out for the short battery life.
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