Samsung cordless pet vacuum that rivals Dyson now £185 off
The cordless vacuum is designed with high-powered suction and is aimed at homeowners with pets
Samsung is mostly known for its mobile devices and high-tech washing machines. However, the brand also sells vacuums, and currently one of its most popular ones is on sale for £185 less.
The Jet 85 Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum has been reduced to £294, down from £479 on Samsung's website. The brand' describes it as a 'powerful but lightweight vacuum cleaner', with a multitude of features including a filtration system that promises to suck up 99.999% of dust, as well as four attachments - including a pet tool+, an extension crevice tool, a flexible tool and a combination tool.
The pet tool+ promises to suck up even the finest of pet hairs from carpets, hard floors, sofas and mattresses. The Jet 85 Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum is offered in a woody green colour, and has a runtime of one hour when fully charged.
The Samsung cleaner has an overall customer satisfaction rating of 4.5. One reviewer compared it to their previous Dyson, writing: "Only had it a week so far, but really liking it so far. Easy to use, very light and good suction compared to my old Dyson V8.
"Emptying to bin is also better on the Jet, you don't get the waste everywhere. Performs much better than my Dyson and has a much more solid feel."
However, another shopper reported an issue with the vacuum's filter, writing: "This vacuum is light and versatile - works reasonably well but has one flaw which anyone buying should be aware of.
"It has a super fine particle filter - under normal use, this is probably a good thing, but if you have any building work, the filter constantly clogs, requiring disassembly."
The Dyson V8 is a stellar carpet cleaner in itself, with high ratings and reviews from customers for its suction, especially its effectiveness in sucking up pet hairs. The Dyson V8 Avandace is £80 off right now on the brand's site - was £329.99, now £249.99.
For vacuum cleaners less than £100, look to Amazon where this Vax Mach Air Upright Vacuum Cleaner is on sale for £69, was £89.99. The corded cleaner comes with a 2-in-1 dusting brush/crevice tool, and has a bin capacity of 1.5 litres.
Back to Samsung's reviews for the Jet 85 Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum, another added: "Performs much better than my Dyson and has a much more solid feel." An additional buyer concluded: "Good vacuum, has all the features you would expect."
They continued: "Very mobile and light to carry around the house. Would have liked it more if a little more power to it but good for the discounted price I got it for."
Elsewhere, Shark has a handful of offers on its vacuum cleaners, including the Anti Hair Wrap Upright Vacuum Cleaner, now £149.99 down from £229.99. It can be used as an upright or as a lightweight portable vacuum.
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