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I've been using this budget-friendly cordless vacuum to suck up my dog's hair — and now it's discounted by 40% post Prime Day
I've been using this budget-friendly cordless vacuum to suck up my dog's hair — and now it's discounted by 40% post Prime Day

Tom's Guide

time5 days ago

  • Tom's Guide

I've been using this budget-friendly cordless vacuum to suck up my dog's hair — and now it's discounted by 40% post Prime Day

Having a furry companion comes with some serious pros and cons. As a dog mum to my five-year-old rescue pup, I've been blessed with both sides of the coin. I receive endless cuddles, sloppy smooches and literal puppy-dog eyes, but at the same time, my beige couch is constantly covered in thick black fur. Thankfully, in the past month, I invested in a budget-friendly cordless vacuum that's rescued me from having to work too hard every day cleaning up the fluff — and now it's more affordable than ever. Dreame, a lesser-known brand here in Australia, has a great line of wet-dry, robot and cordless vacuum cleaners, but my saving grace is the Dreame U20. It's already remarkably affordable at AU$399.99 when at full price, but it's now discounted by 40% on Amazon, bringing it down to just AU$239.99. That's AU$160 off RRP and even more affordable than the very popular Shark IZ102 right now. Available in a gorgeous gold and beige colourway, the Dreame U20 is everything pet parents need and more, especially if you're constantly sucking up fur from your hard floors and furniture. You'd better act fast if you want to suck up these savings (pun absolutely intended) — this deal is only available on Dreame's Amazon storefront while stocks last. Knock a massive 40% off at checkout on this Dreame U20 cordless vacuum. Complete with a 100,000RPM high-speed motor, LED blue-light optic tech and up to 60 minutes runtime, this vacuum can tackle hardwood floors with ease. Plus, if you have pets, the U20 specialises in sucking up pet hair thanks to a tangle-free V-shaped brush. The Dreame U20 comes with a range of great accessories, including a combination crevice tool, a wall dock/charger and a multi-surface brush with LED blue lights that reveal hidden dust and debris. This particular attachment is paired with the extension rod for easy floor cleaning, flexible cleaning on blinds and walls, or hard-to-reach places. That's excellent value for money, even if you bought it at its RRP. My favourite attachment — and the main intrigue to the U20 — is the motorised mini brush, which clips into the main motor of the vacuum for handheld use. I particularly enjoy using this brush on my couch and decorative pillows, as it easily picks up pet hair and is extremely manoeuvrable. The aforementioned motor is also so powerful that it makes pet hair vanish in one stroke — cleaning up after my beloved pooch has never been easier. The 60-minute runtime on the device is great for most homes, and I can easily vacuum my living area, two bedrooms and two bathrooms within that time. I do find that my U20 performs better on hardwood floors and tiles compared to carpets, so do keep this in mind if you're making this purchase. It's also worth noting that the U20 doesn't have an LCD screen to show battery life or time remaining before the next charge. Instead, the battery life is displayed by a small vertical light on the back of the motor, which flashes when it needs charging. The motor is capable of running at three different speed modes, indicated by three lights on the top of the vacuum. So, if you're after a budget-friendly stick vacuum, I promise you that the Dreame U20 sure is dreamy.

Ackermann talks up star quality of Junior Bok players included in Rassie's training group
Ackermann talks up star quality of Junior Bok players included in Rassie's training group

The Citizen

time5 days ago

  • Sport
  • The Citizen

Ackermann talks up star quality of Junior Bok players included in Rassie's training group

Junior Springbok loose forward Bathobele Hlekani, winger Cheswill Jooste, and scrumhalf Haashim Pead will join the senior side for a two-week training camp. Johan Ackermann has sung the praises of three U20 players who have been included in the upcoming Springbok training group. Loose forward Bathobele Hlekani, winger Cheswill Jooste, and scrumhalf Haashim Pead join 37 Test-capped Springboks for the two-week camp in Johannesburg starting on Sunday. It follows the side's triumphant World Rugby U20 Championship campaign, where Pead (six tries) and Jooste were two of the most dangerous backline players in the tournament. Hlekani was also solid in his carries to help lift the trophy. Ackermann served as a consultant for the Junior Springboks from January to July, finishing his stint on a high with their title win. Now appointed head coach of the Bulls, he leaves with fond memories from his time with the Junior Boks. 'I hope the future will have the same' 'It was a privilege working with them,' Ackermann said. 'The outstanding thing was the hunger they had. Even the players who didn't make the 30 [championship squad], the players we had to release, they were so hungry to do well. They were so eager to learn. I hope the future will have the same.' He said there was not one argument or incident of grumbling among the group, adding that coach Kevin Foote, assistant coach Melusi Mthethwa and captain Riley Norton were special in how they turned a talented group into one that could achieve greatness. Ackermann discussed the strengths of each player included in the Bok group at length. He said Jooste had 'tremendous feet'. 'He's extremely fast, and he's tough. If he needs to run through a guy, he will do it. Even if he doesn't have the size, he will take him on. He is not afraid in defence. If you give him space, he's gone.' The coach commended Pead, who broke France star Antoine Dupont's U20 record for running metres by a scrumhalf in the pool stages of the tournament. Pead ran 232 metres from 15 carries, surpassing Dupont's 227 set in 2016. Ackermann described Pead as an outstanding nine and one of the team's leaders. 'He brings a lot of calmness. He doesn't get fazed. His demeanour is relaxed and he takes that over to the game.' He said the youngster could see space like few could, and was good in his box kicking. Ackermann sees potential in powerhouse Hlekani 'Batho is a big man, strong. Good ball carrier, physical. I used him a lot for the mauls and we got him jumping, because when I got there he wasn't jumping in the lineouts. 'In a one-on-one tackle he can hit you. Probably his biggest work-on is that he sometimes tends to think he can keep everybody up because he is so strong, and then he loses metres.' He said the big man also needed to ensure his work rate didn't drop during the course of a full match, like it did in the semi-final against Argentina. 'So if he can keep his work rate up, he's got all the physical attributes to be a very good flanker.'

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