The €39.99 Lidl Ireland buy that will banish germs and keep home spick and span – it's ready for use in only 30 seconds
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is set to stock the shelves with a range of affordable household cleaning equipment and one of them is set to be a major hit.
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Lidl Ireland set to sell the perfect item that banishes germs in just seconds
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The steam cleaner is priced at €39.99
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It can be used for various cleaning tasks
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The Silvercrest 1500W Steam Mop & Handheld Steam
And the best thing is that no bucket is required for it, making it seamless and easy to clean your floors and tiled walls.
It comes with an adjustable spray mist, a removable water tank and mop covers that can be easily washed.
The mop is very compact as the handle can be lowered down, and it's suitable for all floors.
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It also has a detachable handheld mode, meaning you can use it for various cleaning tasks around the
And it comes with a wide range of accessories, including a nozzle with a brush that can be used to clean dirt from your BBQ grill racks.
The product can also be used to clean your sofa with dedicated fabrics by using their special accessory, which is designed to remove stains and banish germs without damaging the fabric.
The water tank capacity is 350ml and will last up to 15 minutes, ensuring you have enough to clean every room of the house with one tank of water.
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And the best thing is that it comes with a power of 1500W, meaning it can heat the steam in just 30 seconds.
The product comes with a three-year guarantee.
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It'll be available to purchase in stores nationwide from July 14.
And the best thing is that it is available to purchase until August 31, meaning you don't have to rush to the stores when it hits the shelves.
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BBQ GAS PIZZA OVEN
Meanwhile, Aldi Ireland is set to launch
Aldi Ireland's chiefs said: "Cook up a storm with a pizza party and impress your family and friends. Show off your favourite toppings combinations and enjoy."
It is crafted with a powder-coated steel exterior and comes with a double-wall design to retain heat inside the cooking chamber.
The listing reveals that it can be equipped for 15,000 BTU heat output, reaching over 900 degrees.
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The pizza oven also comes with a built-in thermometer.
And it has a cordierite pizza stone to ensure the pizza is properly cooked in the cooking chamber.
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It comes with a vast range of accessories
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THE HISTORY OF LIDL IN IRELAND
LIDL first opened in Germany in 1973.
Back then, it employed just three people, stocking 500 product lines.
The first Irish store, located just off Molesworth Street in Dublin, was opened in 1999.
This was Lidl's first entry into the Irish grocery market.
Then, Lidl opened more stores in 2000, in Limerick, Letterkenny, Mullingar, Athlone, Cavan, Ballinasloe and Portlaoise.
Now, the retailer has over 180 stores and three distribution centres, employing over 6,000 people.
They work with a network of more than 260 Irish suppliers from the communities they operate in.
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