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Scottish Sun
14-06-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Lidl will soon begin selling Shark carpet cleaner dupe that is £170 cheaper
Read below for more bargain Lidl dupes CLEAN UP Lidl will soon begin selling Shark carpet cleaner dupe that is £170 cheaper Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LIDL will soon begin selling a Shark carpet cleaner dupe that is £170 cheaper. The Vax Dual Power Carpet Cleaner is almost identical to the pricey branded version. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Vax hoover is available in Lidl stores from next week The product is set to land in stores next Thursday, June 19 giving customers just a few days to wait to get their hands on it. Like the original it comes with a powerful suction making it easy to lift dirt from your carpets. The product is part of the bargain stores "Middle of Lidl" offers, which land in stores every Thursday and Sunday. The items are usually sold at a low price and only available while stocks last. Lidl's carpet cleaner will cost £79.99 when it lands in stores next week. Its take on the Shark carpet cleaner gives customers the chance to save £170. The branded product is on sale for £249.99 on the Shark website marked down from its typical retail price of £299.99 If you are keen to pick up Lidl's cut-price version, you will have to act quickly, as it is a limited edition item; once it's gone, it's gone. It's one of many dupes rolled out by the discounter in recent times. Shoppers have been rushing out to buy a £3.99 dupe for the real Sol de Janeiro body spray, giving customers a chance to save over £20. Five Lidl rosés you need this summer, according to a wine expert - a £6.99 buy is as light & crispy as £22 Whispering Angel Elsewhere customers have been going wild for its take on Dyson tower fan The Silvercrest Bladeless Tower Fan is currently on offer for £54.99 when you use the Lidl Plus app. That's £15 off its regular price of £69.99. In comparison, it's £225 cheaper than the popular Dyson Cool Tower Fan, which will set you back a hefty £280. How can I save money when shopping at Lidl? Lidl reduces items at the start of the day and the best deals can be found between 7am to 8am, when most stores open. Shoppers can often find cooked meats, salmon fillets and breads reduced by 30% or more. Not only does Lidl have its own range of reasonably priced alcohol, it also has its own knock-offs of branded favourites – so say cheers to its bargain boozees. Everyone knows about the "Middle of Lidl" – it's here where you'll find a load of random stuff that you didn't realise you needed, at decent prices. But if you are hoping to avoid spending more than you planned, you can check what will be in the "Middle of Lidl" on the supermarket's website in advance. The Middle of Lidl is refreshed every Thursday and Sunday.
The Sun
14-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Lidl will soon begin selling Shark carpet cleaner dupe that is £170 cheaper
LIDL will soon begin selling a Shark carpet cleaner dupe that is £170 cheaper. The Vax Dual Power Carpet Cleaner is almost identical to the pricey branded version. The product is set to land in stores next Thursday, June 19 giving customers just a few days to wait to get their hands on it. Like the original it comes with a powerful suction making it easy to lift dirt from your carpets. The product is part of the bargain stores "Middle of Lidl" offers, which land in stores every Thursday and Sunday. The items are usually sold at a low price and only available while stocks last. Lidl's carpet cleaner will cost £79.99 when it lands in stores next week. Its take on the Shark carpet cleaner gives customers the chance to save £170. The branded product is on sale for £249.99 on the Shark website marked down from its typical retail price of £299.99 If you are keen to pick up Lidl's cut-price version, you will have to act quickly, as it is a limited edition item; once it's gone, it's gone. It's one of many dupes rolled out by the discounter in recent times. Shoppers have been rushing out to buy a £3.99 dupe for the real Sol de Janeiro body spray, giving customers a chance to save over £20. Five Lidl rosés you need this summer, according to a wine expert - a £6.99 buy is as light & crispy as £22 Whispering Angel Elsewhere customers have been going wild for its take on Dyson tower fan The Silvercrest Bladeless Tower Fan is currently on offer for £54.99 when you use the Lidl Plus app. That's £15 off its regular price of £69.99. In comparison, it's £225 cheaper than the popular Dyson Cool Tower Fan, which will set you back a hefty £280. How can I save money when shopping at Lidl? Lidl reduces items at the start of the day and the best deals can be found between 7am to 8am, when most stores open. Shoppers can often find cooked meats, salmon fillets and breads reduced by 30% or more. Not only does Lidl have its own range of reasonably priced alcohol, it also has its own knock-offs of branded favourites – so say cheers to its bargain boozees. Everyone knows about the "Middle of Lidl" – it's here where you'll find a load of random stuff that you didn't realise you needed, at decent prices. But if you are hoping to avoid spending more than you planned, you can check what will be in the "Middle of Lidl" on the supermarket's website in advance. The Middle of Lidl is refreshed every Thursday and Sunday. How to bag a bargain SUN Savers Editor Lana Clements explains how to find a cut-price item and bag a bargain… Sign up to loyalty schemes of the brands that you regularly shop with. Big names regularly offer discounts or special lower prices for members, among other perks. Sales are when you can pick up a real steal. Retailers usually have periodic promotions that tie into payday at the end of the month or Bank Holiday weekends, so keep a lookout and shop when these deals are on. Sign up to mailing lists and you'll also be first to know of special offers. It can be worth following retailers on social media too. When buying online, always do a search for money off codes or vouchers that you can use and are just two sites that round up promotions by retailer. Scanner apps are useful to have on your phone. app has a scanner that you can use to compare prices on branded items when out shopping. Bargain hunters can also use B&M's scanner in the app to find discounts in-store before staff have marked them out. And always check if you can get cashback before paying which in effect means you'll get some of your money back or a discount on the item.
Daily Record
03-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
Amazon cordless hoover that 'rates as highly' as Vax gets £20 price slash
Many Amazon shoppers have praised this cordless vacuum for being lightweight and easy to assemble. While cleaning is a tedious chore, many people try to find ways to make the experience easier and quicker to complete. One change that many Brits are making is swapping their traditional vacuum cleaner for a cordless device. Lightweight and easy to move around, cordless vacuums take away the struggle of annoying wires getting in the way and limiting the amount of space you can clean at one time. While these nifty machines are a game-changer for cleaning, they can cost shoppers a pretty penny to purchase. Thankfully, Amazon has dropped the price of one vacuum that shoppers are saying is as good as renowned brands such as Dyson and Vax. Normally retailing for £99.99, shoppers can now snatch up Powerffy Cordless Vacuum Cleaner for £79.99 in a limited time deal. As an appliance that is all about efficient cleaning, the Powerffy vacuum boasts a 2200mAh battery and delivers a robust run time of 45 minutes, reports the Mirror. While it takes 4.5 hours to recharge, the vacuum comes with the added bonus of being able to charge the battery separately rather than the whole device. With a 30KPA suction, shoppers will be able to clean up dust, debris, pet hair, cat litter and even dog food with ease. On top of this, all nooks and crannies will be sparkling as the hoover promises flexibility as it boasts a 0 to 180 degree lateral and a 0 to 90 degree vertical rotation. No spec of dust will be left behind as the vacuum comes with bright LED lights to reveal mess hidden in even the darkest of corners. The vacuum also comes with a range of attachments to make your cleaning experience as simple a possible. Powerffy Cordless Vacuum Cleaner Product Description Another hoover that has been reduced on Amazon is the VACTechPro V15 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner. Normally retailing for £129.99, shoppers can now buy it for £99.99. This lightweight and compact vacuum features a 35KPA strong suction and a run time of 45 minutes. Alternatively, Argos is selling the Tower Pro Cordless Vacuum Cleaner with Detangling for £75. Said to remove 99.95 per cent of fine particles, this vacuum's battery life ranges from 15 to 35 minutes depending on the setting selected. The device also comes with an anti-tangle floor head and a HEPA filter. The Powerffy Cordless Vacuum currently has a 4.5 star rating from Amazon shoppers, with many praising the vacuum for being easy to assemble and lightweight. One happy shopper said: "This seems good so far, very lightweight which is what I was looking for. Very easy to assemble and also has an attachment so can use on stairs. The green light is actually very useful as you can really see more dirt. Easy to empty. So far so good but I've only used every day- I do have high hopes though as it has good suction for a stick vacuum." Another five-star reviewer added: "Ordered this when Dyson died and a new battery (which we presumed we needed, but weren't sure) was going to cost about £80 from our local guy!! Read the reviews and hey presto, we got one. "Pleased with it, does the job just as well as the Dyson and it was a good price, the lights on it are helpful too, and the display for the battery is great. Easy to see, and charging is simple. I didn't bother with the wall mount as it is perfectly happy being propped up in the cupboard!" However, a three-star reviewer wasn't completely blown away, writing: "Ok for very light vacuuming. Good on high suction setting but very short battery life on high power." Whereas another shopper wished the device was more powerful: "This vacuum is easy to use, cordless, and great quality. The small attachment has excellent suction power, but I wish the main wand attachment had stronger suction. Overall, it's a solid choice for quick, efficient cleaning." On the flip side, another delighted shopper said: "I've had this cleaner for a week now, and, I have to say it's excellent. All the silly bits of cotton lint that's doesn't usually get sucked in, gets sucked in! It's so lightweight, which is brilliant as I have arthritis in my hands, moves round corners, easy to empty too. "The price was also great, it's a make I've never heard off, but will definitely buy from them again. I really can't rate this cleaner highly enough, it came in a small, very lightweight box, wasn't expecting it to be as compact. I've had Dyson, Vax cleaners before and in my opinion, it rates as highly as those makes. Try it, you won't be disappointed." Click HERE to buy the Powerffy Cordless Vacuum Cleaner. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! 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Daily Mirror
31-05-2025
- Daily Mirror
'I've used this Shark Mop for 6 months - my floors have never look cleaner'
'My floors have never looked more sparkling' - The Shark Steam Mop Tech Commerce Editor Harriet uses at home is now on sale Gone are the days of a mop and bucket, steaming hot appliances have swiftly become the go-to in many households to get the floors gleaming while banishing germs at the same time. Often dubbed a 'must-have' brand, Dyson has its washG1, an all-in-one vacuum and mop which sucks up dirt and mops floors but at £499 the price is certainly eyewatering - I use one of Shark's rival products and not only does it cut cleaning times it's £400 cheaper. The Shark Kick n' Flip Automatic Steam Mop uses hot steam instead of the traditional bucket of soapy water, and because of the heat there's no need for chemical-infused cleaning products. Usually £139.99 it's now on sale for £99 - hundreds cheaper than Dyson's much pricier alternative. Unlike Dyson's model this doesn't have a vacuum, so that's a huge feature it's missing, but when it comes to mopping this nimble device has been game-changing. I swapped to the Shark Kick n' Flip at the beginning of the year, my floors are less grubby, the bathroom tiles come up shiny, and it can cover my whole flat in about 10 minutes. It's simple to use, all I do is fill up the container with water and choose the steam setting - I personally always go for 'hi'. There's the choice of three options; low, medium, and 'hi.' These can be used on a variety of different floors like the wooden laminate in my living room kitchen and tiles in my bathrooms. Looking at the size of the Shark pads, they also seem more nimble than other options. For example, this cheaper Steam Fresh Combi from Vax (now £79.99) has a bigger triangle-like mop head which may be slightly bigger but looks trickier to get under furniture. Shark Kick n' Flip Product Description If there's a particular mark or spot then the steam blast technology is great for this - in homage to its 'kick n' flip' name all I do is flop over the mop head with my foot and press down on the handle, which blasts out concentrated, high power amount of steam to help get rid of stubborn stains. Once done with cleaning, the dirt pad (or mop head) can be released with a click of a button, which releases it from the mop. It goes face down, meaning I don't have to touch any of the grime, just chuck it straight into the washing machine on a warm wash. The only thing that I've found is it's worth buying more of the detachable mop heads than what comes free with purchase (two) as this is good for switching up between the kitchen and bathrooms. I've used the Shark Steam Mop for nearly six months and not run into any major problems. It's still working as well as the first time I unboxed it, which is why I decided to flag a product I've bought with my own money, instead of it being something I've been sent to review. I'd recommend it to anyone in need of an affordable cleaning upgrade. Shoppers online have also shared their delight with it, and especially like the unique steam sprayer. As one person said: "Brilliant love this so easy to use. Does a great job of cleaning my floors, love the option to trigger more steam which is simple to do . "Only four-stars as the cord is not long enough and water tank could do with been a little bigger so less refills however wouldn't put me off getting another one." Another shopper said: "This is our third purchase of this steam mop because it really is the best we have found of its kind. it does not remain upright unless propped or held up. It is really easy to knock or pull over when switching plug sockets which may damage it." Like the above shopper, I've also come into the same issue with it not being able to stand on its own, but I personally don't mind this. Instead of propping it up I make sure to lay it flat, and no water has ever leaked out of it when doing this.
Scottish Sun
25-05-2025
- General
- Scottish Sun
I tried out mops – a £30 high street one beat Vax and Vileda when cleaning my kitchen
Scroll to see how the premium mops got on SOAK IT UP I tried out mops – a £30 high street one beat Vax and Vileda when cleaning my kitchen Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MOPPING floors is a tough job but essential for a sparkly clean and hygienic home. And to help make lighter work of the chore in hand, you can invest in a spray or a steam mop. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 9 We tried out different mops to find the best Credit: Oliver Dixon There are a wide range of tools available on the market, and you can spend quite a bit on them. But does paying top prices guarantee better results? I decided to try out a selection of best-sellers to find out. Here's what happened... Read more on tests PAY LESS I tried bargain new £250 mobile - why you DON'T need to waste money on a new phone Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop and Bucket System £49.99 9 The Vileda mop was expensive Credit: Oliver Dixon I loved this spin mop and bucket but I thought it was quite expensive at nearly £50. The Aldi one does basically the same job - but for £35 less. It works in the same way with two buckets to separate the clean and dirty water. The microfibre mop head was great at clearing tough dirt and grime and seemed durable. It was triangular in shape which was good for getting right into corners. The best thing was the foot-pedal operated winger which allows you to control the dampness of the mop head. Performance: 3/5 Value: 3/5 Total score: 6/10 Mrs Hinch loves it but it's the most toxic cleaning product ever… I've seen it do so much damage & I'm a pro cleaner Minky 4-in-1 Action Spray Mop £22 9 No bucket needed for this Minky spray mop Credit: Oliver Dixon No need to waste time filling a bucket with this spray mop. Simply fill the bottle with your cleaning solution, spray the floor and wipe away. The triple action pads were super effective and left my floor gleaming. The non-scratch heads were great at getting rid of stubborn dirt and it easily reached under furniture and around skirting boards. The only issue is I found the spray bottle leaked a little bit of solution and it's a shame it doesn't come with replacement mop heads, which would boost its value rating. Performance: 3/5 Value: 3/5 Total score: 6/10 Flash Speed Mop Starter Kit £12 9 The Flash mop is a good budget option Credit: Oliver Dixon If you need a fuss-free, budget-friendly option, it is worth considering this Flash mop. It doesn't feel the sturdiest. The handle is quite thin and you can't adjust it. But the head does pivot into tight corners and the cloths were fantastic and picking up and trapping dirt. The cloths were easy to fit and remove. It did a good job of cleaning tiles and glided beautifully around a wood laminate floor, providing a very happy and productive cleaning session. No fancy bells and whistles but it got the job done. Performance: 3/5 Value: 4/5 Total score: 7/10 Aldi Easy Home Spin Mop £14.99 9 Aldi offered a good budget option Credit: Oliver Dixon What impressed me most about Aldi's wallet-friendly option was this mop's incredible ability to clean right into tight corners and under furniture. The two separate buckets mean you can separate dirty water from clean and it is suitable for all hard floors. The downside is the bucket is quite large, so it's not the easiest to store if you are tight on space. But for less than £15, you all get two mop head refills. It's great value. Performance: 3/5 Value: 5/5 Total score: 8/10 Karcher SE1 Upright Steam Mop £69 9 Karcher mop was small and got to work quickly Credit: Oliver Dixon One of the best steam mops I've tested. Not only is it small, compact and lightweight, the water tank sits on the head of the mop and it gets hot enough to start generating steam within 30 seconds. Others took a lot longer to heat up. It has a built-in descaling cartridge, so there will be no limescale or scum left behind on your floors, either. I liked that the mop pad has a hook and loop fastening, so, when you're removing a dirty pad, you won't have to touch it, keeping your hands free from any dirt and bacteria the mop has picked up from the floors. The only negative I have is that the water tank is too small and needs to be topped up quite frequently, which was a pain." Performance: 4/5 Value: 4/5 Total score: 8/10 Bona Premium Spray Mop £42.99 9 This mop sprays just the right amount Credit: Oliver Dixon This mop was brilliant - performing most effectively on wooden floors, giving them with a nice shine with minimal effort. The mop sprays just the right amount of liquid on the floor so it dries quickly and there is no slippery or damp floor to manage afterwards. It's lightweight with a good swivel head, so it can manoeuvre easily into tight spaces or under furniture. The handle and trigger are nicely designed, so it's comfortable to hold and spray cleaning solution as and when you need it. The handle isn't adjustable and is quite tall so you might need to bear that in mind if you are shorter. I'm 5ft 7ins and it was comfortable for me. The microfibre pad was great at picking up dust and hair - but I found it best to give the floor a quick vacuum beforehand. Performance: 4/5 Value: 4/5 Total score: 8/10 Vax Steam Fresh Total Home Cleaner £99.99 9 The Vax mop costs a lot but can be used for other areas Credit: Oliver Dixon Pricey, but this will clean more than your kitchen floor. It comes with a whole host of accessories designed to clean everything from windows and tiles to grout and hard-to-reach areas. It can also be used on carpets and rugs. I found myself blasting steam at every stain I came across and it made light work of most of them and was deeply satisfying to use. It even got rid of a tough stain on the floor by my kitchen island that I've been battling to get rid of for months. All the attachments are easily stored on board the unit so it wasn't too big to store. It also kills 99.9 per cent of bacteria so I felt like my entire home had had a deep clean after using this. Worth every penny. Performance: 5/5 Value: 4/5 Total score: 9/10 Lakeland Double-Sided Floor Mop £29.99 9 The Lakeland mop was the most impressive Credit: Oliver Dixon This double-sided mop has a chenille side and a microfibre side so you can scrub away and deep clean your floors. Once clean, simply flip over and use the other side to dry your floors. This means you don't have to wait around waiting for it to dry. It's a sleek, light weight design weighing just 0.8kg and yet it has a generous 750ml water tank so you didn't have to keep refilling it in the middle of the job. Very effective, leaving floors shiny and dirt free. An excellent product for less than £30. Performance: 5/5 Value: 5/5 Total score: 10/10
