Bosch Unlimited 7 BCS711GB Vacuum Review

This arrived in a colourful branded box with details and specifications on the outside, along with images and listed features. The box opens at the top with everything being surrounded in card and wrapped in plastic for protection. 

First impressions: everything is extremely well finished in grey and black with red trim. I thought the “universal floor nozzle with free-standing function” larger and heavier than I expected. You get three additional attachments with two of them locking in place when connected, and releasing easily with the release button. I didn’t think the multilingual manual was the best as it reminded me more of the sort of manual you get with a power drill rather than a vacuum. I did go online and checkout their online manual and instructions which I found slightly better and more informative.

The battery charges while fitted to the vacuum and this does not come with a charging dock. I did like that the battery is a fairly standard cordless power tool battery so interchangeable. After charging the battery and having a read through the manual I gave it a good test with various different items on carpet and hard floor. I found the performance really good, with really strong suction and it had no problem at all picking up everything I tried. 

I really liked the flexible suction pipe feature allowing you to vacuum under beds; cupboards etc without having to bend down or crawl around with a small attachment. I liked the long rubber attachment which I found really handy for getting to hard to reach and access areas. 

Emptying is fairly straight forward although it does not have a quick release button as is the case with some I didn’t really find this an issue. A feature I did like was a small turn ratchet on the dust collection part that knocks the residue out of the filter really well, and everything is easy to clean.

The vacuum is just under 4ft, and the main pipe length can’t be reduced, I did not find this a problem as I am 6ft but my wife is under 5ft and found is was too long for her and awkward to use. The stand/wall fitting works really well and needs to be placed in close proximity to a socket for charging. The attachments clip into the wall holder and release with the same system used to release them from the vacuum.

Overall in my opinion this is a very powerful and versatile vacuum with some nice features. It is just under 4ft so if you are under 5ft tall you may find it too long as the length can’t be reduced. A couple of very minor niggle I had were in my opinion the manual was not the best, and the battery had to be charged while fitted as it didn’t come with a charging dock. Overall despite a couple of niggles I have been using it for over a week now and it has cleaned the house top to bottom, and I am impressed with its performance and features.  

About this item: Bosch Unlimited 7 BCS711GB ProHome MultiUse Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, 1 Battery 40 minutes runtime - Anthracite

• EXTREMELY POWERFUL: No compromise on performance as this rechargeable cordless vacuum cleaner is as powerful as a corded vacuum*.
• FLEXIBLE CLEANING: Features a flexible cleaning tube for easy cleaning under low furniture, transforms to a lightweight handheld cleaner easily thanks to quick release nozzle.
• 40 MINUTE RUN TIME: Convenient, fast and thorough, for more flexibility for everyday cleaning on carpets, hard floors and upholstery (Dependant on power setting)
• POWERED BY BOSCH: This multi-use vacuum cleaner battery pack is compatible with many Bosch products thanks to the Power For All Alliance.
• SUITABLE FOR ALL FLOOR TYPES: The AllFloor DynamicPower Brush ensures impressive performance, with a dust pick-up of more than 99.9%. Thanks to the integrated LED floor lights you can clean even the darkest spots.

Holife Robot Vacuum Cleaner Review

I purchased this for my mother as a mother’s day gift, I got myself a robovac a while ago but spent a long time before I did talking myself out of buying one thinking it was just a gadget, not practical, wouldn’t clean properly, would keep getting stuck, I would have to follow it round with a proper vacuum cleaner but I was so wrong they are great.

My mother is 83,  very independent and I wanted to get her something to make her life easier, she had seen mine working and been impressed with how well it cleaned so after a lot of searching I decided on this as she uses her iphone and ipad all the time so an app to control it is idea along with a remote control, she worries about her dog when she goes out even putting the dogs favourite radio channel on so the camera is an ideal addition to check on the dog while out.

I wanted to get it all set up and test all the functions and features before giving it to her so I could show her exactly how everything worked and set up the app on her devices. It arrived in a double box all securely packed in polystyrene cut outs with the manual on the top so I had a good read through, very easy to follow and in multi languages with English being the first. After setting it up on the charge base I installed the Huiba application to my phone, all very simple and straight forward and even includes a video help tutorial to assist.

I wanted to give it a good test and try out all the modes, the auto cleaning works well and it trundled off round the house covering all areas, the anti-collision and cliff detection works really well giving nothing more than a slight tap on an object before reversing, I tested it multiple times at the top of the stairs with it safely reversing away. Edge mode is good and it navigated round hugging and cleaning all round, the spot cleaning works as it should circling round on the spot until you stop it, zigzag does as the word suggests and vacuum seems to basically be the same as auto although you can remove the brushes and replace them with a suction cover should you not want/need the centre brushes running.

I was very pleased with the tests and it was time to take it over to my mother, I set up the Huiba application on her phone and she was soon controlling it and is very happy with it even using it to check on her dog while visiting me :)

• ALL-IN-ONE VACUUM -- Patented gyroscope technology ensures robot cleans along a rational path and covers every corner of your home. Sweeping, rolling, sucking, moping all in one vacuum robot with 5 cleaning modes provides a thorough & concentrated cleaning.
• TOTAL CONTROL IN HANDS -- 4 flexible control ways: "Huiba" APP, remote controller, Amazon Alexa voice control & self-buttons offer you greater convenience to control vacuum cleaner anywhere anytime. Enhanced "Huiba" App allows you to set cleaning schedules, monitor its progress, switch cleaning modes, even view every corner of your house when you work outside.
• VIDEO CHAT -- Vacuum cleaner adopting advanced audio & video technology can catch synchronous real-time data, which allows you to chat with your family members, pets & monitor your home environment while controlling vacuum to clean the floor.
• AUTOMATIC RECHARGE -- A long-lasting 14.4V 2600mAh lithium-ion battery provides up to 120 minutes of continuous cleaning on a single charge. It will return to dock station and recharge automatically when power runs low.
• SMART ROBOT CLEANER -- Vacuum equipped with anti-collision & cliff detection sensor can avoid obstacle and detect cliff effectively for safe & efficient cleaning. Also, slim robot can move smoothly over 10mm tall obstacles, 15-degrees slope, and clean under furniture, sofas, other unseen dark areas throughout your home with ease

Overall a great bit of kit, the remote that comes with it takes two AAA batteries not those silly flat round ones I never seem to have a replacement for, the cleaning quality is superb and my mother has several rugs and a half inch step down into her kitchen which the robovac has no problem at all going up and down as it goes from room to room, it has returned home without fail thus far when the battery gets low. As I said at the start when I first got one I had reservations but now I wouldn’t be without one as they save so much time and my mum loves hers.

Price: £149.99

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DIGGRO KK320 Robotic Vacuum Cleaner Review

I have been wanting to buy a robotic vacuum cleaner for nearly two years now and every time I have decided I am going to buy one I have talked myself out of it, my main concerns being would it clean properly, would it keep getting stuck, can it really clean and find its way back to the charge point on its own, is it going to be able to make its way round and clean all areas, is it just another gadget that in reality isn’t very practical. After wrestling with my reservations and spending a silly amount of time looking at different ones I decided bite the bullet and purchase the Diggro KK320.

It arrived in a branded lift top box all tightly packed and protected, I was surprised how heavy it was but also pleased as it seemed very robust and not the sort of flimsy device that would break easily. After unpacking it I had a read through the manual, the manual is clear and easy to follow and I removed all the plastic, rubber protection blocks and the dry mop attachment which just clips in over the power switch then put it on charge for 24 hours as recommended.

First impressions where it’s very quiet and quite nippy round the floor and I was surprised how well it navigated its way round the various objects around the rooms, the controller is nice and simple and uses two AAA batteries rather than those silly flat ones I can never find a replacement for. I have several areas that drop around an inch from wooden floor to kitchen and a couple of rugs in the bedrooms and it had no problem at all going up and down the step and on and off the rugs, it gets stuck now and again but so far has managed to find its way out again.

I tested all the modes and they work well with the edge mode hugging the edges round the room nice and tight, the automatic mode and random mode work as described, it always seems to manage to find its way back to the base charging unit either with the return button or when it runs low on power which was something I was concerned about before purchase I would keep finding it run out of power in the bedroom which hasn’t happened.

When I first got it I kept checking to see if it was picking up properly but now I just leave it to get on with the job as I am really pleased with the amount it has picked up every time I empty it, I have no doubt I will get the old vacuum out now and again to go under things it can’t get to. The detection works well and I ran it at the top of the stairs and it stops before the edge every time so it won’t be flinging itself down the stairs :)

Overall I am more than please with it and it certainly cleans properly, gets itself out when it gets stuck, cleans the edges really well and finds its way back to the charge point all the things that concerned me before purchase so it gets full marks and is a welcome addition to my home.

• FOUR CLEANING MODES There are 4 available modes to clean: powerful mode, automatic mode, edge mode and random mode, it will automatically navigates in a methodical pattern, making sure it covers every area of your home.
• 900PA POWERFUL SUCTION With two frequency conversion and 900Pa suction power, it can be easy to clean pet hair, dust, paper and other particles. It can protect you from hair allergy.
• AUTOMATIC CHARGING The vacuum cleaner works up to 60min, covers 100-200 square meters. If the battery power is less than 20%, it will automatically returns to the charging dock and recharges again.
• LESS THAN 60DP NOISE When the machine is working, the noise is less than 60dp, so it it will not disturb your rest or affect your daily life.

Price: £119.99

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BESTEK Cordless 4400mAh Handheld Vacuum Review

I purchased this as a gift for my wife from my daughters for Mother’s day, I know some will raise their eyebrows at this as a Mother’s day gift but I had strict although indirect instructions from my daughters that this was what mummy wanted so I ordered this and added an additional ‘best mum in the world’ mug along with the cards.

The vacuum arrived in a nice branded box with a little carrying handle on the top, the vacuum was in a plastic sleeve in the middle with the manual, connections and power charging lead in in the bottom, my wife was delighted with it and said it was exactly what she needed :) The manual is clear and easy to follow with a few diagrams showing and explaining how to empty and clean the filter etc.

After it was fully charged I decided to give it a good test and was pleasantly surprised how powerful it was for a handheld vacuum picking up coffee, sprinkles and sugar with no trouble at all and giving great suction, the attachments just slot in and out of the front making a nice addition for hard to reach places, the filter is plastic and very simple to wash and clean in lukewarm water.

I ran it for 38 minutes non-stop until the power ran out just to test the battery capacity but also to see if it faded and right up until the last minute it was still giving good suction and picking things up. Overall this is a nice portable and powerful handheld vacuum that does away with a trailing power lead and best of all my wife loves it.

Price: £55.99
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Hikeren DC 12-Volt 106W Wet & Dry Car Vacuum

Cracking little vacuum with plenty of power, with two young children I needed something to keep the car clean as it gets messy with all sorts from their feet and crumbs etc from whatever they are eating in the car as I gave up a long time ago trying to stop them eating in the car and from my side while they are eating they are not constantly asking me ‘are we there yet?’

With the good reviews and that fact the Hikeren car vacuum will also pick up liquids I decided this was the one for me, it arrived all packed in its own neat little box and after checking the contents and reading the instructions I decided to give it a blast, I did try it in the car which worked great but as it wasn’t very easy to video and lack of light I decided to give it a test indoors with a three pin to car adaptor indoor plug I had. I used some coffee, pink salt, hoop breakfast cereal and some water, I have uploaded the video but please be aware with Amazon’s conversion you often lose quality so hopefully it all shows well.

I found the power very good and it quickly picked up everything I threw at it, I did find with liquid I needed to put the small attachment on to get all the little drops up but was very pleased with the results, I found the cord a good length and it was plenty long enough to get right round the car and to the boot without running out of flex. The emptying and cleaning was very simple and the fact you could just wash the filter and detachable parts is great.

• POWERFUL SUCTION: Hikeren Handheld Car Vacuum Cleaner 12volt, 106w, 3.0KPA suction. 75db low noise can effectively clean the dust inside the car.connector to Thoroughly Clean the inside
• MULTIFUNCTION:  Hikeren car vacuum supports dry and wet application.It is easy to clean every corner of your car for Hikeren car vacuum.
• EASY TO USE: Hikeren Vacuum Cleaner With brush to clean away dust，and this car vacuum  with two HEPA filter which is detachable
• CONVENIENT STORAGE:Hikeren Vacuum Cleaner with a storage bag, easy to keep either in the garage or in the back of your car. Easy to operate, just turn on/off.
• PACKAGE INCLUDING: 1 * Car vacuum cleaner,   2* HEPA filters， 1* Hose,1*Brush,1*Crevice,1* Carry Bag.Hikeren Greatest  Service

What I liked
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- Nice and powerful
- Decent length to the power cord
- Picked up everything I threw at it
- Also picks up liquids
- Nice little case to store it in
- Different attachments
- Easy to clean and washable filter

What I Didn’t Like
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- I normally find something to put here but so far I haven’t found anything but if I do I will add it.

Summary
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Overall this is a really nice and powerful car vacuum cleaner that is easy to clean, picks up liquids then stores away in its own little case. If you have any questions please feel free to ask I will do my best to answer.

Price: £28.59
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