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From handheld to corded, self-emptying to stick models, these are our resident cleaner’s favourite vacuums for a spotless home • The best cordless vacuum cleaners, tested • How to make your vacuum cleaner last longer Buying a vacuum cleaner isn’t as easy as you might think. With so many brands and models to choose from

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After putting 15+ budget vacuums through realistic at-home cleaning tests, we found three affordable robot vacuums that actually work hard.