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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Andy Shaw

Corded vacuums are supposed to be outdated – so why is the Shark Detect Lift-Away XL so good?

A Shark upright vacuum cleaner, the Detect Lift-Away XL LA791UKT, with a transparent dust container stands against a white wall.
‘The thing I love most about this vacuum is its ability to clean up every mess thrown at it.’ Photograph: Andy Shaw/The Guardian

Corded vacuum cleaners aren’t as glamorous as their cordless cousins, but swapping battery power for a plug socket has its advantages. The device will never be short of power, so it can keep cleaning for as long as you need it to. Prices also tend to be lower because there’s no expensive battery to factor into the cost.

On the downside, there’s a cable to manage while you clean, and even the longest cords usually need to be switched from one plug socket to another if your home is any larger than a small flat.

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