Dyson V11, €541, dyson.ie
“The first cordless vacuum cleaners were a little less reliable when it came to their suction power. This one, however, has more suction power than most corded vacuum cleaners do,” she says. “Even if quite a bit of dust has accumulated, it’s enough to go over the floor with it just once.”
Waterford-based cleaning blogger Ellen O’Keeffe (@ ellenokeeffe on Instagram) favours Shark’s lift-away models (currently €299.99, reduced from €449.99, currys.ie), highlighting their suction power and LED headlights. “The addition of headlights make vacuuming in low light or under things much easier,” she says. “With the lift-away option, you can detach the handle and the bin from the main body, making it much easier to use on the stairs or the car.”