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We found the best stick vacuum cleaners for a spotless clean

At the risk of sounding seriously daggy, I love nothing more than a good deep clean. While younger me would probably have cringed at the thought, these days, at least some portion of my ideal weekend involves music blaring as I attack my apartment with various cleaning products in preparation for the week ahead.

I've also come to realise that there are a few non-negotiables for me when it comes to cleaning. At the top of that list? A stick vacuum. Nifty, powerful, and light, my stick vacuum lets me breeze through my home, dodging furniture and swivelling around corners – a far cry from the heavy, corded vacuums that preceded it. I will admit, however: when it comes to vacuum cleaners, it's definitely not a one-size-fits-all approach. But with so many options on the market, how can you decipher which one is right for you? Below, we're breaking down the top-performing stick vacuums in Australia, highlighting their features to help you find the perfect match for your home and lifestyle.

 

1. Bosch Unlimited 7 Vacuum Cleaner

Price: $515

Best for: a reliable deep clean

Features: This vacuum cleaner might be light, but it doesn't lack power. Weighing just 3.9kg, this vacuum has three intuitive modes to match any cleaning situation and floor type: Eco mode, Auto mode, and Turbo mode. The battery lasts for 40 minutes at a time, making this the perfect choice for small to medium-sized homes. There's also a clever tube joint that bends 90 degrees, so you can easily reach under couches and beds without crouching down, while an inbuilt LED light means you can see dirt and dust behind furniture and in dark corners.

 

2. Dyson Gen5detect™ Absolute

Dyson vacuumPrice: $1,549

Best for: all-rounder

Features:This stick vacuum doesn't come cheap, but if you can afford to splurge, it's worth the investment. With a 4.4/5 rating out of nearly 9000 reviews on the Dyson website, it should be considered one of the favourite products on the market. It comes loaded with the advanced technology you'd expect from a Dyson, including a blade of light that reveals 2 x more dirt, an LCD screen that shows when your floors are clean, and the brand's most powerful suction yet.

This purchase comes with three separate heads: the Fluffy Optic cleaner head is equipped with a dust-revealing light, the Digital Motorbar head stops hair getting caught as you clean, and the Hair Screw tool removes pet hair from surfaces. There's also a 70-minute battery life, making this vacuum ideal for any sized home.

 

3. Shark Power Detect Cordless Stick Vacuum

Price: $849.99

Best for: an intuitive clean

Features: For a high-impact clean with minimal effort, look no further. There's no need to switch nozzles as you work across carpet or flooring, with the multi-surface brush able to target every surface. There's also a DuoClean Detect™ nozzle, which is designed to stop you simply pushing dirt around, by picking up more dirt and dust with every push and pull of the machine. For smaller or hard-to-reach spaces, the Duster Crevice Tool works wonders, and pet owners will love the Pet Multi-Tool.

There's 70-minutes of battery life and, when it's time to charge, it slots conveniently into the on-wall charger.

 

4. Black & Decker 2-in-1 Powerseries Plus Stick Vacuum

Price: $159

Best for: cleaning on a budget

A good stick vacuum doesn't need to break the bank. Coming in at under $200, this one by Black & Decker meets every cleaning mark. There's a run-time of 33 minutes, and innovative FloorSense technology which adapts its suction power to the floor type without you needing to prompt it. You can also switch to a smaller, hand-held vacuum by removing the floor extension — perfect for cleaning furniture or bench tops. And when you're finished cleaning, the 500mL dust container detaches from the rear of the vacuum for easy disposal.

 

5. Roborock Flexi Lite Wet and Dry Vacuum Cleaner

roborocks vacuum

Price: $495

Best for: Wet and dry cleaning

This vacuum conquers everything, from spills to dust, and transitions between wet and dry mode automatically. The FlatReach technology is ideal for reaching underneath low-lying furniture, enabling the arm to bend at a 90 degree angle, while the edge-to-edge feature means you can get right up against walls, for a total clean.

As you're cleaning, an intuitive LED display with voice alerts will let you know when to switch modes, and when the battery is running low — there's a 40 minute battery life in total.

 

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