Upgrade your spring cleaning game with these money-saving discounts on vacuum cleaners from top brands including Shark, Dyson and Vax
Having racked up over 70 billion views on social media platform TikTok, it’s safe to say #CleanTok has taken the world by storm. Spring cleaning our homes now has a whole new meaning, with videos of people scrubbing sides for a ‘Sunday reset’ and sharing their favourite cleaning products proving unbelievably popular.
The growing trend for home cleaning hacks is no longer just about making your space free of germs, although this £2 spray has gone viral for being a ‘miracle’ for mould growth, it’s increasingly covering satisfying ways to keep your home spick and span.
Cleaning guru Mrs Hinch has created a whole community of 4.8 million followers who come to her for tips and tricks, as well as her product recommendations. From buying her favourite cloths and sponges, to adding the exact model of hoover she swears by to their baskets, these savvy spring cleaners are now heading to a little-known area of eBay to nab high end spring cleaning gadgets for a lot less than they originally retail for.
It’s no secret that shoppers can find second-hand items for a discounted price at online re-seller eBay, but what you may not know about is the refurbished section, which sees gadgets certified by eBay and professionally tested by qualified sellers up for grabs for hundreds of pounds cheaper. We’ve scoured the site and compiled the best cleaning gadget bargains we could find from the likes top-rated brands Dyson, Vax, Shark and more.
Shark Corded Upright Vacuum – £127 (was £199.99)
The trusty choice for Mrs Hinch is this upright vacuum cleaner from Shark that will help clean every inch of your home. With the ability to transform from an upright to a portable vacuum with Lift-Away, the Shark Lift-Away Upright Vacuum Cleaner is over £70 cheaper on eBay by opting for a refurbished model.
It has an anti-allergen feature which claims to capture 99.9% of dust and allergens and with two different floor modes, a crevice tool, a multi-tool and an 8-meter-long power cord, it can get into just about any space needed. The mega suction action is a problem for some who say it makes it a little difficult to push across the floor, but millions of users are loyal to the brand for its impressive power.
eufy by Anker RoboVacX8 – £269 (was £359.20)
Robot vacuums don’t come cheap so if you can shave a couple of pounds off the price tag, it’s well worth it. This particular refurbished model by Anker is 25% off and can run for 180 minutes without having to be charged. It claims to smoothly transition between carpets and hard flooring, as well as having voice activated control so it’s ideal if you’re looking to spring clean but don’t have much time.
If you’re new to robot vacuums, Mirror writer Gareth Butterfield tested out the iRobot Roomba Combo J9+ so you can see exactly how they work.
Dyson V8 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner – £279.99 (was £329.99)
Dyson is a big name brand when it comes to cleaning and the V8 Cordless Cleaner scored highly for power, battery and design when Mirror writer Bethan Shufflebotham put it to the test. Currently over £320 if you were to buy it on the official Dyson website, this refurbished model will save you £50 and it comes directly from the brand.
Bethan found that although it was more “awkward to dispose of waste” with than other cleaners, it is incredibly powerful and removed an impressive amount of pet hair and dust. It is also rather lightweight than when compared with other brands making it easy to move around the home.
Vax Cordless Vacuum Cleaner Pet Blade 4 – £129.99 (was £259.99)
Earning the top spot in Bethan’s pet vacuum test is the Vax Cordless Vacuum Cleaner Pet Blade 4 which is currently available as a refurbished model for a whopping £130 less on eBay. The vacuum cleaner was the greatest all-rounder vacuum for the home and car, striking a balance between performance, technology and affordability – even more so now it is half price.
It has up to 45 minutes run-time and the flexible powered hose makes light work of tougher cleaning areas allowing you to remove stubborn pet hair and dirt where it might not usually be found.
You can shop more refurbished eBay electronics here, or Shark have launched a flash sale saving shoppers £150 on an alternative vacuum cleaner.