Bosch Athlet Serie 6 BCH86SILGB ProSilence 25.2 V Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, 60 minutes runtime - White

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Charging itself takes around three hours from flat, and the charger draws less than 16W during this time – we measured 0.056kWh/charge. The charger automatically shuts down when the cleaner is fully juiced up, meaning it can be left plugged in and switched on without wasting electricity between uses. Buy It Direct Ltd is a limited company registered in England. Registered number 04171412. Registered office: Unit A Trident Business Park, Leeds Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD2 1UA. Of course, you can nudge down the power to level 2 to make moving the Athlet around even easier, albeit at the expense of cleaning power. On level 1, the electric brush bar in the main head is switched off, making it ideal for hard floors. If you’ve ever tried an old-style cordless vacuum cleaner, prepare for a surprise with the Athlet. Even from the sound of the motor on full power, you can tell this is a cleaner that means business, and the suction power through the floor head is enough to generate quite a bit of ground suction. This means a firm hand is required to push and pull the cleaner around on full power. Simply tying the strap on was fine for our test, and the Bosch worked as described – assuming you’re comfortable with having a machine over your shoulder. The main hose tool was OK for stair cleaning, although, as ever, tools without a rotating brush are always going to have limited efficiency on carpeted stairs. Care must also be taken when putting the vacuum cleaner down in this mode, as there’s no obvious way to place it on the floor. It would be easy to put it down ‘end-first’, crushing the hose.

Bosch Athlet Cordless Vacuum Review - which vac? Bosch Athlet Cordless Vacuum Review - which vac?

Used on level 3 (labelled ‘Turbo’) on mixed-pile carpets, the Athlet ran consistently at full power without fading or reducing power for just over 12 minutes. At this time it stopped completely, indicating it needed a recharge. We had to empty the container mid-way and several rooms got vacuumed twice before the machine stopped working. This is a great result, as you can get a lot of cleaning done in 12 minutes. If you’re prepared to do a lighter clean on Level two power, you can nip round all but the largest of houses on a single charge. The cordless design and compact sizes make the Athlet extremely versatile and easy to move around, particularly as it weighs in at a featherweight 3.3kg with the floor head attached. Remove the floor head and you can attach a clip-on hose and a selection of tools for reaching more inaccessible places while you carry the main unit on a shoulder strap. The bagless design has a dust bin with a compact 0.9-litre capacity and a warning light to indicate when the washable filter needs a clean. First off let's look at the performance of the Athlet. The first thing you notice when you turn on the Athlet is the plethora of lights on the front of the main container. These act as battery and dust bin indicators. The Athlet is extremely powerful for a cordless. It has 3 power settings, the first doesn't use the powered brush bar and is intended for hard floors. All of the power settings are more powerful than we expected. Bosch make a big deal about the battery life. It's a little more than that though, as the Bosch will monitor the amount of air that is passing through the vacuum. If the level of air flow is too low the vacuum will show that. This is actually more useful than it may sound, as you could have a small bit of dust or hair preventing airflow, and thus suction, but you'd have no idea and continue vacuuming your entire home. Bosch have worked hard to keep the Athlet a quiet vacuum.

On full power the Athlet performed admirably in open areas of carpet, comparing very well with lower-powered corded models. Its light weight and manoeuvrability encourage you to repeat any areas that weren’t cleaned on the first sweep, while its cordless power is a blessing for anyone who’s ever become entangled in a vacuum cleaner cable. Improved battery technology gives this model an incredible runtime of 75 minutes**. With outstanding cleaning performance to rival mains vacuums and versatile accessories included, enjoy superior, easier cleaning on both hard floors and carpets. At Bosch we are always striving to improve our products and services and value your opinion. Can you help us by answering this brief survey?

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Those deep, dark corners under the bed? Easily clean all kinds of hard-to-reach places using the extra long hose. Your favourite sofa? Twist on the upholstery nozzle to effectively remove dust and other bits. Even take on your car – thanks to the practical shoulder strap that lets you carry your Athlet. However, the ability to use full power even on hard floors when in this mode meant collecting loose pet hair and cleaning hard floors was relatively easy. Should I buy the Bosch Athlet BCH625KTGB?So we find this next part a little odd. The Athlet range comes with a shoulder strap and has been designed so that you can throw it over your shoulder and carry it round with you. You can then remove the standard head and replace it with one of the hosed attachments. We tried this, and you can't help but feel like a Ghostbuster. The right vacuum cleaner makes all the difference if you are sensitive to dust particles floating in the air or have allergies. Opt for the Althlet ProHyienic and enjoy the best of both worlds: a powerful and flexible cordless, bagless vacuum that masterfully filters the exhaust air. By filtering air three times before it enters the ambient air, the Athlet ProHygienic filters 99.9% of particulate matter. Hurray! The Athlet was fairly quiet in use, too. When vacuuming carpet in a fully carpeted bedroom, it measured just 75dB at ear height above the cleaner, or about the same as most people have their kitchen radios or TVs. That’s quieter than the majority of traditional mains-powered vacuums we’ve tested, apart from the models that are designed to be ultra-quiet. The Athlet had rather mixed performance with pet hair from our willing assistants, Poppy (Labrador) and Willow (Collie). The chaos of everyday life. A sprawling home that's always abuzz. When reliable high performance tops your priority list, the Athlet ProPower delivers thanks to 70% more battery capacity. 1 What you might not know: it's as a powerful as a corded vacuum cleaner.2 Up the stairs, throughout the bedrooms, even the kids' playroom are no match for its powerful motor and extra long runtime.

Bosch Athlet Serie 6 BCH86SILGB ProSilence 25.2 V Cordless

As mentioned, you get a shoulder strap for carrying the cleaner around, with the end of the hose and the upholstery and crevice nozzles within easy reach. This portable nature means the hose is very short, but with the superlight weight and no mains cable to trip over, the Athlet is excellent at reaching places other cleaners struggle to reach. Bosch Athlet BCH625KTGB: How does it clean carpets and hard floors? Cordless, powerful, lightweight and agile, Athlet cordless vacuums combine maximum performance and convenience on carpet, wood, laminate or any floor type.

For the stronger user, the Athlet’s easy-to-handle 3.3kg weight with the main floor head attached actually means you can carry it up the stairs, cleaning each step as you go. Practically, though, the idea with this is that you swap the floor head for the hose, attach the strap, sling the cleaner over your shoulder and use the hose tools provided. That’s not as simple as it sounds, however, as the push-clip to detach the head (and latterly the hose) requires a very firm push whilst trying to pull two sections apart at the same time.