Vax Kone K-001

When I moved out of the city recently I gave my cordless wet and dry Proaction hand dust buster to the lady next door to me who kept the communal garden tidy and pristine. Thinking that I would be able to find the same model again at Argos proved to be disappointing however. My old Proaction had been replaced with an "Argos Value," label and wasn't exactly the same model by design or power. Amidst the many vacuums I have however, my mum pines for something which is easy to use and easy to grab in an instant; thus necessitating the purchase of a hand vac and I've been keeping an eye on the market not just for my interest. ** This is a long ...  Read the complete review

I had been looking for a handheld vacuum for some time, but wanted one that would look good in my home. I came across the Vax Kone which looks fantastic - it really complements my minimalist style & looks great stood in my hallway. I thought that if I bought a handheld vac that could be left on display, then I would be more likely to use it! But, alas no, it still doesn't get used much....unfortunately the power is very low. The vacuum lasts for all of 30 seconds before dying (& this is fully charged!). I find it difficult to pick up larger crumbs etc - it just doesn't have the oomph to do so. On the plus side, it is easy to pop back in the charger & is ...  Read the complete review