As spring approaches, it’s no surprise that many people may want to give their homes and gardens a little spruce and clean in preparation for those family BBQs, evening drinks with friends or just to make sure your outdoor space is a haven of calm.
But finding the right cleaning tools and equipment without breaking the bank, can be as arduous as the physical work needed to get things looking tidy. If you can make even one part of the process easier – finding the right equipment – then that’s a job well done.
Handily, a number of products that could be your new best cleaning friend are currently reduced with some eye-catchingly large deals from some lesser-known retail sites – and there are some premium brands like Shark and Dyson in the mix too.
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A FAN WITH MORE…
First up, the Acer Pure Cool Smart HEPA Air Purifier and Fan is now £69, with an extra 10% off with the code PURE10 from Appliances Direct – meaning customers will save a total of £94.97. The air purifier is perfect for rooms in homes and offices up to 45 square metres while the fan will ensure air flows nicely and everyone keeps cool once the temperature does finally rise.
Additionally, it can be controlled anywhere using your smart device too so you don’t even have to get up from your comfy sofa. With a four layer filtration and designed to protect customers against pollutants, bacteria, allergens and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), it’s the perfect addition. The purifier is also portable making it easy to be moved from room to room, while the whisper quiet operation that means you won’t be able to hear it when you’re sleeping. Let the nights of deep slumber commence.
For an alternative, you can look at the BLUEAIR Blue Pure 511 Air Purifier for £79.00 from Currys that removes airborne allergens from the air, has real-time air quality monitoring, is suitable for room sizes up to 38 metres squared and also HEPASilent Technology.
With a 4.5 out of 5 star rating from a total of four reviews online, people have shared their experience with the Acer air purifier, with one customer saying: “Excellent, very happy with this clever machine and I bought on sale. Since I put it on I never put it off, it’s very quick, finds gasses or chemical in air and rapidly clears out. Very good.”
Another said: “This intelligent machine even works on sprays, perfume, food, any smells in the air and is very clever.”
BIG NAME INDOOR VACUUMS
If you’re a pet owner, you’ll know the hassle of pet hair so investing in something like the Shark TruePet Handheld Cordless Vacuum Cleaner which is currently available with a £10 saving taking it down to £59 from Appliances Direct, it worth it. Designed for fast and easy cleaning, this vacuum is said to be perfect for homes with pets as it quickly removes dust from surfaces and furniture while its portable nature means it’s easy to keep on top of cleaning. It also comes with three accessories including a motorised pet tool to remove any tricky pet hair from furniture or carpets.
If this vacuum isn’t your bag, or you don’t need one with pet-friendly power, the Vax Gator Cordless Handheld Vacuum Cleaner has a 15 minute runtime and is currently £40 from Argos.
The Shark does however have a high 4.7 out of 5 star rating from a total of 742 reviews with one customer saying: “The Shark handheld is a can’t do without vacuum, great suction, great value and a quality product.” Another said: “Blooming great for nooks and corners under beds, behind units, etc! I was surprised how long the battery lasted.”
Another product worth a look is the Dyson V8 Absolute Cordless Vacuum Cleaner. Currently £249 from Appliances Direct with a hefty £150 off, it also has the ability to remove hair from pets beds, car seats and stairs.
With the best of both worlds, the vacuum also transforms to a handheld and has a battery running time of up to 40 minutes every time you use it. Also it’s not the heaviest of vacuums, weighing 1.58kg, it means you’re not carrying around a lot of extra heavy weight.
One shopper said: “Love this Dyson hoover, was worth buying as it picks up every bit of dust and hair. It’s very lightweight and so easy to get around the house with. Would highly recommend buying!”. Another said: “Great brand, product and price.”
DREAM DEHUMIDIFIER
Another air purifier pick doing double duty is the electriQ 10 litre laundry dehumidifier with air purifier but this one is also great for anyone trying to dry washing indoors. It’s currently on sale at Appliances Direct down to £74.97, meaning a £55 saving from the original price. It’s said to be ideal for up to three bed houses or medium-sized rooms. The air purifier is also said to use less energy than most and costs only 4.5p an hour to run.
With a number of different modes, including laundry mode, it helps to dry clothes faster which is perfect in the spring months when the time of drying is already cut down. If you’re not sure on how to check if your humidity levels are all good, don’t worry as the air purifier has a colour-changing humidity indicator with green meaning the levels are all good to go.
Customers have shared their positive experiences with the electricQ dehumidifier with one saying: “Less expensive than my previous one but very quiet and efficient. Small and streamlined, we are pleased with our purchase.”
Another said: “Recommended by a friend to stop mould in my conservatory, it’s amazing and the saving on heating is brillant, my electric bill is about £60 a month cheaper, paid for itself in two months.”
GARDEN GADGETS
Back to the garden we go and if buyers want a quick and lightweight option for cleaning their space, the Flymo Simpli Vac Cordless Garden Vacuum is £99 from Appliances Direct, reduced from its usual £139.99. The lightweight, integrated battery vacuum comes with attachments for small, wet and dry garden debris – an all in one piece of equipment. It also comes with a crevice and brush nozzle, an EPA filter and a wall-mounted dock with charging.
The Flymo Simpli Vac however has an overall 4.1 out of 5 star rating from a total of 52 reviews as one customer said: “My wife is very pleased with the vac, easy to operate and lightweight.”
Another said: “Does exactly as it says. Light and easy to use with great suction and battery lasts well once fully charged.”
WEARABLE TECH FOR OUT AND ABOUT
If the lighter nights are inspiring you to be more active then there are also some great deals on high end smartwatches to help you get out and about in end of season sales as retailers prepare for new launches from Samsung and Apple.
Shoppers can now get the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 47mm titanium white 4G smartwatch for £349.00 – giving buyers £200 off the usual price. The watch has a Samsung BioActive Sensor and is compatible online with Androids. As it’s fully water resistant up to 100 metres, shoppers can go swimming or keep the watch in the shower without having to worry about it breaking.
It also comes with additional safety features that allows wearers to press and hold the quick button for five seconds which then activates a siren for help. If you’re training for a marathon, triathlon or any type of workouts, the watch can also track them all.
If you’re more of an Apple fan, Laptops Direct has a Refurbished Apple Watch Series 9 GPS which is £249, a chunky £180 saving, and has features such as heart rate monitor and blood oxygen sensor along with being able to track steps and workouts.
The watch has up to 18 hours of battery with normal use and 36 hours in low power mode, built in GPS tracking and is compatible with iOS smartphones. If anyone who is buying is a fan of swimming, this watch is also resistant up to 50 meters.
While there are no individual reviews for the products on Laptop Direct, on Trustpilot people said the site had ‘great support and service.’ Another customer said: “Can’t fault service and product. Excellent communication and good price. Delivered next day on time.”
GARDEN FURNITURE
If you want to spend time outdoors as the weather warms but don’t want to be too energetic, then there are plenty of garden furniture deals perfect for making a relaxing environment to chill out in.
This 4 seater beige rattan cube outdoor dining set with parasol is £499.97 and comes with a table, four chairs and parasol with a crank handle. The set includes removable and comfortable foam-filled back and seat cushions in a beige silk print.
Buyers also don’t need to worry about the rain or wind as it is made from weather-resistant handwoven rattan and sturdy steel for durability.
Although the site has no reviews for the specific product, Furniture 123 has a 4.1 out of 5 star rating from a total of 40,175 reviews on Trustpilot with one customer praising the site for their customer care: “Customer service kindly sent the assembly manual as a PDF for the table on a Sunday as I didn’t have it. Super grateful thank you.”
Another said: “Another great purchase from Furniture123. I’m really impressed with the quality.”
AND FOR THE DIY-ERS…
Meanwhile spring is also the time that not only do many of us tackle those much-needed DIY refreshes needed after winter but also have one eye on energy bill prices going up on April 4.
At Better Bathrooms, Aqualisa’s eMotion Electric Shower is not only new in for spring but already on sale at £209.97. Available in black, grey or white to fit your bathroom decor and three power strengths ranging from 8.5kW, 9.5kW and 10.5kW. The shower is suitable for cold mains water systems making it a perfect option to retrofit. Meanwhile the efficient A energy rating makes it a solid option for shoppers with one eye on their energy bills while upgrading their bathrooms.
Trustpilot has a host of feedback on Better Bathrooms, with one happy customer saying: “Very quick delivery, absolutely great quality of all the bathroom staff, very reasonable prices.”
