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Scotsman
14-05-2025
- Scotsman
What I really thought of the Gtech home cleaning gadgets
I tried Gtech home cleaning vacuum gadgets but how do they compare to my Shark vacuum cleaner | Gtech This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. If you are looking for a new vacuum cleaner then you need to read my review first. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... I've recently added two Gtech products to my home cleaning routine. The Gtech Multi K9 Cordless Pet Hair Handheld Vacuum £199.99 and the Gtech AirRAM 2 Cordless Vacuum £229.99 and after using them both for a few weeks, I wanted to share my honest thoughts. Gtech Multi K9 Cordless Pet Hair Handheld Vacuum Gtech Multi K9 Cordless Pet Hair Handheld Vacuum | Gtech Let me start with the Gtech Multi K9 Cordless Pet Hair Handheld Vacuum . In one word: amazing. I have a dog that sheds quite a bit, and I've tried several different vacuums for pets over the years. They either lost suction quickly, got clogged with hair, or were just too bulky to use comfortably on stairs or upholstery. The Multi K9 blew me away from the first use. 🆚 Quick comparison: Gtech vs Shark Gtech Multi K9 Pros: Excellent suction for pet hair, lightweight, long battery life, odour filter Excellent suction for pet hair, lightweight, long battery life, odour filter Cons: Small dustbin, not suited for full-home vacuuming Gtech AirRAM 2 Pros: Quiet, smooth glide, good for large floors and hard surfaces Quiet, smooth glide, good for large floors and hard surfaces Cons: No tools, limited reach for stairs or corners Shark Stratos Pet Pro Pros: Strong on carpets, anti-hair wrap tech, flexible wand, good for pet owners Strong on carpets, anti-hair wrap tech, flexible wand, good for pet owners Cons: Heavier and more expensive It's compact but surprisingly powerful. The suction is strong and consistent, and it handles embedded pet hair with no trouble at all. I used it on my carpeted stairs—normally a problem area for me—and I couldn't believe how much dog hair it pulled up. The brush head made a huge difference, and the range of attachments helped me clean areas that are usually hard to reach. What I really love is how lightweight and easy to use it is. It doesn't feel like a chore to pull it out for a quick tidy-up. It makes such a difference being cordless and the battery lasts a long time. Also, it's built for homes with pets, so the bin features a filter that actually helps reduce pet smells while you clean to keep your home smelling fresh. Once it's full simply empty into the bin. Gtech AirRAM 2 Cordless Vacuum Gtech AirRAM 2 Cordless Vacuum | Gtech Now, on to the Gtech AirRAM 2 Cordless Vacuum . It's genuinely a good vacuum, the design is sleek and modern and it glides across the floor effortlessly. Battery life is excellent I was able to clean all of my house in a single. It's also nice and quiet compared to many other vacuums I've used. That said, while it's a good product, I realised it's not quite the right fit for me. I found it better suited for wide open areas and general surface cleaning, whereas I tend to need more targeted cleaning (like pet hair on furniture, stairs, and smaller spaces). For someone without pets or with mostly hard flooring, I think it would be ideal. For whole-home cleaning, I still prefer my Shark Stratos Anti Hair Wrap Plus Pet Pro Cordless Vacuum £299.99 (£449.99) It's a bit more expensive but it's more powerful, better on carpets, and has features like a flexible wand and anti-hair wrap that suit my home better. I highly recommend the Gtech Multi K9 Cordless Pet Hair Handheld Vacuum for anyone who owns pets or is looking for a powerful handled vacuum. While the AirRAM 2 is a good cordless upright vacuum with its own strengths, it just didn't suit my personal cleaning style. Energy bills just went up – but this free tool could save you £388 a year With energy costs rising, Switcheroo helps you find cheaper deals in minutes. It's free, easy to use, and only shows tariffs that beat your current rate from suppliers like British Gas and Octopus. No calls, no pressure – just potential savings, with average users cutting £388 off their annual bill. To read our full article click here , or try out the Switcheroo tool straight away by clicking here . Natalie Dixon is NationalWorld's Lifestyle reporter . If you liked this article and want to read more about fashion, beauty and lifestyle you can follow Natalie Dixon on X here .
Wales Online
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Restaurant with no tables or plates where food is served straight from the floor
Restaurant with no tables or plates where food is served straight from the floor The new restaurant has opened in London and serves multi-course gourmet meals inspired by contemporary Asian cuisine directly from a spotless vinyl surface Gok Wan recently hosted the launch of a new restaurant without tables or plates, where meals are served directly from the floor. This innovative multi-course gourmet experience, inspired by modern Asian cuisine, replaces traditional plates with a pristine vinyl surface right next to diners' feet. The restaurant, named FLOORS, has opened in Angel, Islington, London, offering adventurous food enthusiasts the chance to step outside their comfort zones and enjoy a truly distinctive dining experience. Instead of standard tableware, dishes are presented in protective casings made from natural, sometimes edible materials, artistically placed directly on the floor. The tasting menu includes delicacies such as lychee ceviche served in a chilled oyster shell, lotus leaf steamed meats with black bean-peppered beef, duck and oyster mushroom with black sesame mochi cake, fuyu sour cream, and an edible rice paper receipt. The restaurant is part of a celebration of Bosch's new Unlimited 10 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner (Image: PinPep ) Article continues below This bold concept was conceived by Bosch, who conducted a survey of 2,000 adults and discovered that while three quarters would never eat food that had fallen on the floor in a restaurant, 23 per cent would consider dining in a place where food was served off the floor if they could be sure it was properly clean. When posed with the idea of a "Floor Dining Experience," over two thirds respondents found it odd, even if they knew the floor was clear. Nevertheless, Bosch, who are responsible for the unique experience, remain hopeful that diners will feel differently: "This dining experience is all about pushing boundaries and reimagining what's possible. "With the right tools, even the floor can become the star of the dining experience. We're excited to challenge perceptions and bring a new level of cleanliness to unexpected places." Diners are not only encouraged, but required, to eat food served on the floor (Image: PinPep ) Over one in 10 individuals admitted that they would consider eating food off the floor on a dinner date, as long as the infamous five-second rule was applicable. However, the majority of those quizzed said this was a definite no-no if you were in a restaurant setting. Article continues below TV star Gok Wan confessed: "I'd eat most things off the floor – in five seconds – if I knew how clean the floor was, unless it was soup. "Many of us wouldn't eat food if it's fallen on the floor, especially in a restaurant – but personally, I'm not that fussy." For those curious about the concept, reservations are open for the exclusive one-night Floor Dining Experience scheduled for Friday, May 9th.
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Amazon Spring Sale cleaning deals: Discounts on vacuums and robot vacuums from Dyson, Shark, iRobot, up to 50% off
Don't you just love spring? The days are longer, the temperatures milder, the clothing breezier ... and don't forget about spring cleaning! Okay, that last one's admittedly a little polarizing; while some of us look forward to giving our homes a post-winter refresh, others see it as a groan-inducing ordeal. If you fall into the latter camp, here's something that might help you warm up to the cleaning process: deals! More specifically, the deals I'm seeing from Amazon's Big Spring Sale. Dyson V8 Plus Cordless Vacuum for $330 (was $470): Rare sale Black & Decker Dustbuster AdvancedClean Handheld Vacuum for $47 (was $60): Lowest in months iRobot Roomba i5 Robot Vacuum & Mop for $200 (was $350): All-time low Shark Cordless Pro Vacuum for $200 (was $400): 50% off Black Diamond Ultimate Grout Cleaner for $18 (was $27): Close to all-time low Khelfer Electric Spin Scrubber for $30 (was $50): Editor-approved The seasonal savings event kicked off yesterday and runs through the end of the month — but I wouldn't wait to grab anything that catches your eye, since individual deals can come and go. I'm seeing deep discounts on everything from vacuums that'll make your life easier to handy gadgets, organizers and household cleaners that really work. Speaking of work — want to do as little of it as possible? (Don't we all?) An iRobot Roomba vacuum and mop is here to clean your floors for just $199 (an all-time low). And this Yahoo editor-approved extendable electric scrubber will make elbow grease practically obsolete — it's down to $32 (from $55). Been dyin' to try a Dyson? This sleek stick vac's a rare 30% off. Now that's what I call cleaning up. If you have Amazon Prime, you'll get free shipping, of course. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here. (And by the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $35 or more.)
Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Roborock Remains the #1 top selling Robot Vacuum Cleaner Brand globally in 2024
HONG KONG, March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2024, Roborock, the global leader in ultra-intelligent home robotics engineered to simplify daily life, ranked once again first in global sales volume and turnover amongst Robotic Vacuum Cleaner (RVC) Brands, according to IDC on its 2024 Q4 Worldwide Smart Home Device Tracker released earlier this week. Roborock's global market share for the year in terms of sales volume was 16%, with the brand's total turnover reaching 22.3%. This represents a YoY increase in the amount of unit shipments by Roborock of 20.7%. Roborock's leading position is obvious across United States and China. Also, Roborock ranks as the top #1 selling RVC brand in volume and value in Denmark, Finland, Germany, Norway, South Korea, Switzerland, and Turkey. According to IDC, Roborock's overseas expansion prioritizes developed markets with high demand for smart home products equipped with the latest technology. The brand also emphasizes both online and offline distribution that can provide adequate returns to its intensive R&D efforts. Also noted by IDC, Roborock's wide product portfolio covers low, medium, and high-end market segments, and its flagship OmniGrip robotic arm has become a symbol of the industry's accelerated development. The IDC paper comes a few weeks after Roborock won several prestigious global media awards at CES 2025 based on the launch of its new revolutionary Roborock Saros series, including the Roborock Saros 10R, the Roborock Saros 10, and the Roborock Saros Z70, the most cutting-edge robotic vacuum cleaner of the year featuring an OmniGrip, the first-of-its-kind mass-produced* foldable robotic arm with five-axis that can deploy itself to clean areas previously obstructed and (1) put away small items such as socks, small towels, tissue papers, and sandals under 300g (1). Source: IDC Quarterly Smart Home Device Tracker, 2024Q4 Based on internal testing carried out by the manufacturer. Actual results may vary depending on environmental factors. Contact: SOURCE Roborock Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Energy Capital Group's ECG2.0-Fund2 Acquires Dar Al Balad Contracting (DAB), Strengthening Its Industrial Services Platform
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, March 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Energy Capital Group (ECG) has announced the successful acquisition of Dar Al Balad Contracting (DAB) through its investment vehicle, ECG2.0-Fund2. This acquisition marks a significant milestone in ECG's strategy to build a leading industrial services national champion, with plans to list the platform on Tadawul within the next two years. The acquisition further solidifies ECG2.0-Fund2's position as a key player in Saudi Arabia's Power and Water Industrial Services sector. This move aligns with Vision 2030, reinforcing ECG's commitment to enhancing the Kingdom's industrial infrastructure and supporting national energy and utility initiatives. DAB: A Leading Provider of Industrial Services DAB has established itself as a premier engineering service provider, specializing in maintenance solutions for the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) and other key industrial clients. The company's expertise ensures the reliability, efficiency, and operational integrity of critical infrastructure in the Power and Industrial sectors. DAB's core services and products include: Inspection, Overhaul, and Repair of Gas and Steam Turbines, Supercritical boilers, Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSG), and their auxiliaries. Supply and install Steam Water Analysis System (SWAS), chemical cleaning, and specialized manpower supply. Equipment Installation – HVAC systems, cooling towers, ID / FD fans, pumps, and valves. GT Compressor Water Wash skids for gas turbine, Cyclone Vacuum Dust collection system. Manufacturing Mechanical Seals, Supply and installation of Expansion Joints Fire Protection Systems – Supply and installation of fire protection, fire alarm, and firefighting systems Electrical & Instrumentation – Cabling, CCTV, control panels, and temperature control instruments Strategic Expansion Through STEGIS-KSA Joint Venture In 2013, DAB entered into a joint venture with STEG-IS, forming the Saudi Tunisian Electricity, Gas & Industrial Services Company (STEGIS-KSA). DAB holds a 50% stake in the partnership, focusing on turbine maintenance, while STEG-IS specializes in Turbine and boiler maintenance. This collaboration enhances service capabilities and unlocks new growth opportunities by leveraging cross-client relationships. ECG's Vision: Building a National Industrial Services Champion The acquisition of DAB represents the latest addition to ECG's Industrial Services National Champion Platform, a strategic initiative aimed at consolidating and scaling leading industrial service providers into a single, high-growth entity. ECG plans to list this platform on Tadawul within the next two years, creating a publicly traded entity that will drive sector-wide innovation, operational excellence, and long-term value creation for stakeholders across the region. Leadership Perspectives Akram Alrabayah, General Partner of ECG, stated: "The acquisition of Dar Al Balad Contracting is a key step in ECG2.0-Fund2's strategy to build an integrated industrial services platform that supports Saudi Arabia's economic growth and infrastructure development. DAB's strong reputation, technical expertise, and client relationships make it a valuable addition to our portfolio. We look forward to accelerating its growth and enhancing its operational capabilities." Bassam I. Ibn Salamah, Managing Director of DAB, commented: "This partnership with ECG2.0-Fund2 is a transformative moment for DAB. With ECG's support, we are well-positioned to expand our service offerings, strengthen our market presence in GCC, and further enhance our contributions to Saudi Arabia's Power and Water sectors. We are excited about the opportunities ahead as part of ECG's national champion platform." About Energy Capital Group (ECG) Founded in 2008 by Ali Abdulaziz Alturki, Energy Capital Group (ECG) is a Saudi-based investment firm specializing in industrial services and global technologies. In 2021, ECG launched its latest fund after merging with Cayan Holdings (co-founded by Akram Alrabayah) and partnering with Abdulwahab Al Betairi, both of whom serve as Co-General Partners. With a strong track record of building strategic partnerships with local and global service providers, ECG has significant investments across Saudi Arabia and the region. The firm is supported by a network of experienced operating partners and industry leaders, positioning it as a key player in the Kingdom's energy and industrial sectors. For more information, visit or contact us at info@ Photo - - View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Energy Capital Group Sign in to access your portfolio
