Popular 'lightweight' cordless vacuum cleaner plummets in flash Amazon deal
Cordless vacuum cleaners have surged in popularity in recent years, mostly due to best-selling models from industry leaders such as Shark and Dyson. The stick-designed cleaners fit round bends and get underneath furniture more easily than bulkier cleaners.
Consumers hoping to upgrade their cordless vacuums can currently save money on a model from a lesser-known brand that shoppers often compare to Shark. Ultenic vacuum cleaners are popular on Amazon, thanks to their budget-friendly price tag and performance.
Currently, the Ultenic U12 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner is reduced to £99.99, down from £139.99 in a limited-time deal. Designed for both carpets and hard floors, it features an anti-tangle roller brush, a spotlight for detecting hidden dust, six cleaning modes, and a handy accessory kit complete with interchangeable tools such as a crevice tool and combi nozzles.
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It also comes with a wall mount for easy storage. However, one potential drawback for busy households is the 45-minute run time, which might not be sufficient for those with young children who need to vacuum multiple times a day.
The 45-minute run time may not be adequate for continuous daily use, as the vacuum would require charging almost every day. Alternatively, Shark's Stratos Cordless Vacuum has a significantly longer two-hour runtime, making it potentially more suitable for daily use, reports The Mirror.
One Amazon customer who purchased the Ultenic U12 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner said they were 'blown away', adding: "The suction power is incredible, picking up dirt and dust with ease. The cordless design makes it so convenient to use, and the battery life is impressive. I've been using it to clean my home, and it's made a huge difference.
"The vacuum is lightweight and easy to manoeuvre, making quick work of messes. Overall, I'm thoroughly impressed with this purchase - it's a game-changer for cleaning!"
Another purchaser compared it to Shark and Vax models, writing: "Browsed across this on Amazon, came very quickly. Very easy to set up as it comes with a detailed manual book in several languages and pictures. It comes with a wall stand so I can vertically store it."
They continued: "The stick is very handy, it extends and shrinks, making it easy to store but easy to clean. It also has a strong suction, lifts the dirt with ease, and it has a long battery life, in my opinion, compared to other cleaning devices I've used from other brands, I.e Vax or Shark.
"I definitely recommend it to others, and I'll be purchasing more for the home. As the price is affordable compared to other similar vacuums."
Elsewhere, Vax fans can save £100 on the brand's Glide 2.0 Cordless Hardfloor Cleaner model at Very, now priced at £249, down from £349. Described as the brand's 'best performing' cleaner for hard floor spills, stains, and deep cleans, it is specifically engineered for wooden, laminated, and tiled floors.
Another Ultenic U12 user said: "It's lightweight, powerful, and easy to use. The suction is strong (45,000Pa), and it works great on both hardwood floors and carpets.
"The battery lasts long enough for me to clean the whole house, and I love the LED display and light on the brush head, which helps me see the dust clearly. It also handles pet hair very well. The extra accessories are useful for cleaning furniture and the car."
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