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Shark Stratos upright vacuum cleaner against a magenta and blue background

The best upright vacuum 2025: powerful vacuums for deeper cleaning

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

Browse the best upright vacuums around, tested and approved by experienced reviewers.

Vacuums
The Dreo PolyFan 704S in a living room

Dreo PolyFan 704S smart fan review: quiet, powerful and almost perfect

By Victoria Woollaston last updated

This smart Dreo pedestal fan ticks almost all the boxes when it comes to convenient cooling.

Small Appliances
Shark FlexBreeze Portable Fan in a garden

Shark FlexBreeze fan review: big, quiet and versatile

By Reece Bithrey last updated

Fans don't get more flexible than the appropriately named Shark FlexBreeze. Pedestal, tabletop, wired and wireless – it does the lot.

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The best vacuum cleaner 2024

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

Updated All of these vacuums have been put through their paces by TechRadar's team of experts.

Updated
The HEPA filter from inside the Blueair air purifier sits facing forward on a wood surface against a pink background.

What is a HEPA filter, and what is it used for?

By Ruth Hamilton published

HEPA filters are common in air purifiers and vacuums. Here's more on what they do, and whether they're worth prioritizing in the appliance you're shopping for.

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Picture shows a Molekule Air Mini Plus air purifier sitting on a glass bedside table with a candle, cosmetic bottle, and potted plant to its right.

6 questions to ask before choosing an air purifier

By Ruth Hamilton published

Top tips to help you choose an air purifier that fits your needs and works in your space.

Air Quality
Dreame R20 cordless vacuum in reviewer's home

Dreame R20 cordless vacuum review

By Derek Adams last updated

The Dreame R20 packs a slew of useful features, not to mention incredible cleaning power, for a wallet-friendly price.

Vacuums
KitchenAid cordless chopper and juicer

KitchenAid's new juicer and food chopper will eliminate the tangle of cords in your cupboards

By Cat Ellis published

You cab use the same battery pack with all appliances in the KitchenAid Go series, from vacuums to blenders.

Small Appliances
Shark Detect Pro cordless vacuum being tested in a living room

Shark Detect Pro Cordless vacuum review: lightweight, efficient and modern

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

Although not the most powerful vac we've tested, the Shark Detect Pro Cordless is an excellent all-rounder that'll suit most people's needs.

Vacuums
A range of Dyson fans against a pink background with Tech Radar, Big savings written in white to the left.

Need to cool off? There's a massive sale on Dyson fans right now – here are the 3 best deals

By Ruth Hamilton published

Many of Dyson's coveted fans are the cheapest they've ever been – here's your chance to pick one up at a (kind of) bargain price.

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